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Regional Advantage

Alberta’s International Region

Located in the heart of Alberta, Alberta’s International Region has a strong, diverse economy anchored by the core sectors of Energy and Transportation and Logistics. With supporting pillars of Agri-Business, Environmental Services and Advanced Manufacturing, the region is economically balanced and well positioned to continue to grow.

Just south of Edmonton, the region serves a market population of over 50,000 residents in seven member municipalities. These municipalities cluster around Nisku Business Park, Leduc Business Park, AirLINKs Business Park and Edmonton International Airport. Boasting an outstanding quality of life in a protected environment, Alberta’s International Region is home to over 2,600 businesses that all recognize the advantage of doing business in this dynamic economy.

Alberta's International Region is comprised of the City of Leduc, Leduc County, the Towns of Beaumont, Devon,  Calmar and the Villages of New Sarepta, Thorsby and Warburg, clustered around the Nisku Business Park and Edmonton International Airport. This region boasts:

    • Key transportation links for air, rail and truck transport in the centre of Alberta’s economic corridor, one of North America’s top wealth-producing regions.
    • Canada’s largest Business and Industrial Park, with homegrown international companies and small to medium sized enterprises serving the global marketplace.
    • A growing centre of research excellence, with a focus on value-added opportunities in agri-foods and advanced manufacturing to support the region’s rich resource base.
    • An expanding commercial centre that is attracting business and investment through a supportive open-for-business attitude. A source of highly skilled workers, with access to first-class educational facilities.
    • A bourgeoning residential community, attracting citizens and development through a focus on safe communities, active outdoor lifestyles, and quality recreational facilities.

These strategic assets are leveraged by all companies who locate in Alberta’s International Region to create tremendous wealth and international opportunities.