Opportunities Overview

GROWTH Alberta is committed to diversifying our regional economy. By researching and promoting new business opportunities, we aim to build stability and sustainability in the communities we serve.

Agricultural Diversification

FarmMeetingGROWTH Alberta has identified a number of opportunities to diversify our region’s large and productive agricultural base. Many small-scale agricultural operators in the region have the potential to create new lines of income by expanding their value-adding activities and increasing their participation in the marketplace.

GROWTH Alberta is currently focused on promoting several means of agricultural diversification:

  • Regional cuisine features
  • Farmers’ markets
  • Farm-direct purchases
  • On-farm/ranch activities and agri-tourism

Alternative Energy


DieselTrailerAs a highly productive agricultural region with diverse energy needs, GROWTH Alberta also recognizes significant potential in adopting new alternate energy technologies and creating a regional alternate energy industry. GROWTH Alberta is working to increase regional awareness of and confidence in alternate energy opportunities; increase regional capacity to pursue alternate energy opportunities; and increase communication and peer support amongst persons with an interest in alternate energy.

As part of these aims, GROWTH Alberta has assembled basic information on several alternate energy topics representing significant opportunity for the region:

  • Solar energy
  • Wind energy
  • Geothermal energy
  • Household energy efficiency
  • Biofuels

 

 

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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