Business Resources

Community Futures


The GROWTH Alberta region is served by two Community Futures organizations (CFs), who's mandates are community and business development. Each CF delivers a variety of services ranging from strategic economic planning, business technical and advisory services, loans for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), self-employment assistance programs, and support services for entrepreneurs (including youth entrepreneurs and those with disabilities).

Community Futures Tawatinaw Region
Community Futures Yellowhead Region

Chambers of Commerce


The GROWTH Alberta region is also home to several area Chambers of Commerce. These chambers operate as non-profit action organizations designed to meet community or area needs and serve the local business community. Please contact the Chambers through their respective municipal offices, a current contact, or click on the highlighted portion to be directed to their website.

Barrhead & District Chamber of Commerce
Swan Hills Chamber of Commerce:  contact Rita Krawiec (780) 333-4684
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Whitecourt & District Chamber of Commerce

Online Resources

The Business Link is your first stop for business information and services in Alberta.

Canada Business provides tools and services for entrepreneurs from the Government of Canada.
The Business Development Bank of Canada helps to build Canadian business capacity through financing and consulting services.
Alberta Women Entrepreneurs provides women entrepreneurs with advisory services, training, networking opportunities, business loans and referrals to complementary services.
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business provides lobbying and business support services for member businesses across Canada.
The Alberta Business & Economics Research Guide compiled by the University of Alberta Business libraries. Search for articles, find economic updates, statistics, budget & public finance documents and much more.

Upcoming Events

  • March 2010 GROWTH Alberta Board Meeting
    March 12, 2010 (10:00 AM)
    Regular Board meeting of the Grizzly Regional Economic Alliance Society. We are open to the public, so please feel free to attend a meeting in your area! Host Member: Town of Barrhead Location: Town of Barrhead Council Chambers. Please note that this...
  • 23rd Annual Rural Women's Conference - Thorhild
    March 12, 2010 (5:00 PM)
    "Girls Still Want to Have Fun" is the theme of the Conference this year and sets the stage for the evening! The Conference will be held Friday, March 12 at the Newbrook Community Centre Fee: $30 and bring your own cup! Events include: Women's...
  • Barrhead Women's Conference
    March 13, 2010 (9:00 AM)
    Sponsored by Barrhead Farm Women's Day Committee. The Conference will be held at the Barrhead United Church. Tickets are available at the County of Barrhead for $20 each. No tickets will be available at the door.
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