About GROWTH Alberta
The Grizzly Regional Economic Alliance Society (GROWTH Alberta) is an alliance of eight communities, two school boards, and four supporting agencies in North Central Alberta. GROWTH Alberta was established in 2001 and incorporated as a not for profit society in September of 2002 to provide economic development support and promotion for its member communities.
The members of GROWTH Alberta will work collectively, as a region, to achieve economic, social, and political environments in which sustainable, diversified, and regional growth is realized.
With this mission statement as a guide, GROWTH Alberta undertakes various projects - in partnership with a variety of stakeholders - to support the prosperity of the GROWTH Alberta region.
What we're currently focused on...
- Regional Cooperation and Sustainability
Major projects for 2010-2011: Business Awards, Youth Retention, Network Development
- Business Retention and Expansion
Major projects for 2010-2011: Labour Force Development, including a 'Finding Work' project in partnership with Alberta Employment and Immigration
- Opportunity Identification and Economic Diversification
Major projects for 2010-2011: WILD Alberta Tourism Development
