Business Perspective

Generally speaking, business confidence is at an all time high. The City of Grande Prairie is the hub of the North and a major retail destination for the Peace Country (including British Columbia’s portion), the Yukon and the Northwest Territories. Access to markets is easily facilitated by a well developed transportation system.

Positives

• High likelihood of business success
• Higher than average disposable income
• Hub of northern Alberta
• High population growth
• Improving infrastructure
• Social, educational and cultural growth
• Highly skilled labour pool
• Highways, railroads and airport

Challenges

• Tight labour market
• Availability of accommodation
• Upward pressures on wages