Business Attraction
Grows residential, commercial and industrial real estate.
* Manage land developments in conjunction with other City departments
* Promote land developments
* Attract new industry and tenants for real estate growth
* Provide industry and market tools for investment
* Supply facility locations for foreign investors
Business Attraction assists with:
* Starting or analyzing a land development investment
* Assisting and expediting the land development process
* Providing investment resources such as retail, hotel, industrial and labour studies
* Sourcing tenants for retail, commercial and industrial spaces
* Locating business space and providing a full inventory of the retail, commercial and industrial listing in the City
Business Retention and Expansion
Supports the existing business community with resources for growth.
* Provide assistance to existing City businesses with their operational needs
* Work with regional partners on entrepreneurship and start-up initiatives
* Advise foreign investors with Canadian business requirements
* Is a resource for business and industry data
Business Retention and Expansion assists with:
* Initial analysis and improvement of operational needs in finance, HR, marketing, customer services and general long-term growth
* New entrepreneur and innovation guidance
* Producing economic and business data such as business reports and industry studies
* Navigating government grant programs for business
* Supplying relevant stakeholders and partners that provide operational business solutions and consultation
* Collaborating with local partners and government agencies
* Getting established and operating in the Canadian business environment
Business Licensing
Maintains business practices through municipal business licensing
* Manage licenses for all the City's in-town and out-of-town-businesses
* Monitor business trends and develops bylaws to regulate emerging business sectors
* Provide Economic Development and city administration with current business statistics
Business Licensing assists with:
* Licensing and regulatory compliance for your business, including permit and certification requirements with other agencies
* Promotion of your business through the City's online business directory
Tourism
Builds tourism capacity and markets the City as a visitor destination.
* Provide visitor services at the visitor center and at special events throughout the year
* Operate and promote signature events in the city
* Market the benefits of living in St. Albert to prospective residents through campaigns and packages
* Work with local businesses to build their tourism capacity
Tourism assists with:
* Developing and marketing a tourism experience
* Initiating new tourism ideas and funding to assist with event development
* Facilitating special events and tournaments
* Connections to regional and provincial tourism partners
Tourism project inquiries and event development is managed by our Business Retention and Expansion Team.
Information about Tourism can be found here.
With the plan of starting small, the Atkins found a 4,000 square foot location in St. Albert that provides them with the space they need now and has enough space for them to expand in the future. The brewery includes a 15 HL (one HL = 100 L) brewhouse, a three-fermenter cellar, a canning line and a bar and lounge area. 
Currently, there are three signature beers on tap. As a home brewer for 20 years before starting the brewery, Matthew used his previous experience to come up with recipes giving his three current signature beers a unique taste that satisfies a wide array of beer drinkers. 
