Overview
Candidates interested in a specific rural Alberta community can connect with the community contact person to discuss their business proposal and schedule an exploratory visit. Each community has their own process for scheduling an exploratory visit.
- Communities reserve the right to meet only with potential entrepreneurs they choose.
The following rural Alberta communities are currently participating in the Rural Entrepreneur Stream. When contacting a community, use only the contact details listed in each community’s profile. Communities not listed here but wanting to participate can submit the Community Enrolment Form to [email protected].
The following rural communities are participating in the Rural Entrepreneur Stream:
Table 1. Rural Entrepreneur Stream communities and contacts
| Community | Contact | Enrolment date |
|---|---|---|
| City of Brooks | Mitchell Iwaasa Economic Development Officer Phone: 403-362-3333 Email: [email protected] | May 13, 2022 |
| City of Camrose | Kevin Johnson Business Development Coordinator Phone: 780-672-4428 Email: [email protected] | May 13, 2022 |
| City of Cold Lake | Kevin Nagoya Chief Administrative Officer Phone: 780-594-4494 extension 7930 Email: [email protected] | June 19, 2023 |
| City of Grande Prairie | Ainsley Miller Economic Development Officer Phone: 780-830-7432 Email: [email protected] | November 25, 2022 |
| City of Lacombe | Iwa Post Community Economic Development Associate Phone: 403-782-6666 Email: [email protected] | May 13, 2022 |
| City of Lethbridge | Trevor Lewington Chief Executive Officer Phone: 403-331-0022 Email: [email protected] | January 31, 2023 |
| City of Wetaskiwin | Vern May Economic Development Manager Phone: 780-361-4450 Email: [email protected] | March 14, 2023 |
| County of Camrose | Jessica Ohm Economic Development Assistant Phone: 780-678-3070 Email: [email protected] | December 12, 2022 |
| County of Wetaskiwin | Carla Thompson Economic Development Manager Phone: 780-361-6232 Email: [email protected] | March 24, 2022 |
| Flagstaff County | Jenalee Waring Economic Development Officer Phone: 780-384-4152 Email: [email protected] | January 31, 2023 |
| Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo | Beverley Tjarera Program Manager, Workforce Development Phone: 780-972-1657 Email: [email protected] | January 31, 2023 |
| Lac La Biche County | Heather Stromquist Manager, Economic Development & Tourism Phone: 780-623-5017 Email: [email protected] | October 6, 2023 |
| Lac Ste. Anne County | Tanya Vanderwell Senior Development Officer Phone: 780-785-3411 Email: [email protected] | June 19, 2023 |
| Lacombe County | Kerrie Taylor Economic Development Officer Phone: 403-782-8389 Email: [email protected] | May 13, 2022 |
| Montana First Nation | George Addai General Manager Phone: 780-287-8588 Email: [email protected] | April 24, 2024 |
| Municipal District of Peace No. 135 | Barb Johnson Chief Administrative Officer Phone: 780-338-3845 Email: [email protected] | October 5, 2022 |
| Municipal District of Smoky River No. 130 | Diane Chiasson Economic Development Executive Officer Phone: 780-837-6630 Email: [email protected] | October 5, 2022 |
| Municipal District of Spirit River No. 133 | Dan Dibbelt Chief Administrative Officer Phone: 780-864-3500 Email: [email protected] | October 5, 2022 |
| Red Deer County | Sandra Badry Economic Development Officer Phone: 403-357-2395 Email: [email protected] | March 24, 2022 |
| Town of Blackfalds | Peter McGee Economic Development Officer Phone: 403-885-6246 Email: [email protected] | May 13, 2022 |
| Town of Bonnyville | Mark Laver Economic Development Officer Phone: 587-899-9116 Email: [email protected] | June 14, 2022 |
| Town of Bow Island | David Matz Chief Administrative Officer Phone: 403-545-2522 Email: [email protected] | December 9, 2024 |
| Town of Claresholm | Ali Hemmaway Economic Development Assistant Phone: 403-468-8043 Email: [email protected] | March 14, 2023 |
| Town of Didsbury | Alexandra Ross Economic Development Officer Phone: 403-818-1892 Email: [email protected] | March 24, 2022 |
| Town of Falher | Diane Chiasson Economic Development Executive Officer Phone: 780-837-6630 Email: [email protected] | October 5, 2022 |
| Town of Fox Creek | Deivydas (Davis) Prizgintas Communication and Economics Development Coordinator Phone: 403-493-3118 Email: [email protected] | June 19, 2024 |
| Town of Grimshaw | Brian Allen Chief Administrative Officer Phone: 780-332-4626 Email: [email protected] | October 5, 2022 |
| Town of High Prairie | Bill McKennan Chief Administrative Officer Phone: 780-523-3388 Email: [email protected] | July 20, 2022 |
| Town of Innisfail | Gordon Shaw Manager of Community Development Services Phone: 403-227-3376 Email: [email protected] | August 2, 2022 |
| Town of Mayerthorpe | Christopher Leggett Chief Administrative Officer Phone: 780-786-2416 Email: [email protected] | January 23, 2024 |
| Town of McLennan | Diane Chiasson Economic Development Executive Officer Phone: 780-837-6630 Email: [email protected] | October 5, 2022 |
| Town of Mundare | Colin Zyla Chief Administrative Officer Phone: 780-764-3929 Email: [email protected] | October 30, 2024 |
| Town of Olds | Sandra Blyth Economic Development Officer Phone: 403-507-4839 Email: [email protected] | March 24, 2022 |
| Town of Onoway | Jennifer Thompson Chief Administrative Officer Phone: 780-967-5338 Email: [email protected] | December 9, 2024 |
| Town of Oyen | Wanda Diakow Economic Development Officer Phone: 403-575-9533 Email: [email protected] | November 25, 2022 |
| Town of Peace River | Kariene Whittley Business Retention Specialist Phone: 780-624-2574 Email: [email protected] | June 19, 2023 |
| Town of Penhold | Bonnie Stearns Executive Assistant Phone: 403-886-3281 Email: [email protected] | June 30, 2023 |
| Town of Ponoka | Sandra Smith Communications Manager Phone: 403-783-4431 Email: mailto:[email protected] | March 18, 2025 |
| Town of Provost | Garry Duffett Economic Development Officer Phone: 780-753-2261 Email: [email protected] | July 20, 2022 |
| Town of Sedgewick | Jim Fedyk Chief Administrative Officer Phone: 780-384-3504 Email: [email protected] | May 13, 2022 |
| Town of Slave Lake | Matoks Olasanoye Director of Corporate Services Phone: 780-849-8018 Email: [email protected] | June 14, 2022 |
| Town of Stettler | Byron Geddes Executive Director of Board of Trades Phone: 403-742-3181 Email: [email protected] | May 13, 2022 |
| Town of Sundre | Jonathan Allan Economic Development Officer Phone: 403-638-3551 Email: [email protected] | June 14, 2022 |
| Town of Sylvan Lake | Amanda Mercer Economic Development Officer Phone: 403-864-5633 Email: [email protected] | July 20, 2022 |
| Town of Taber | Amy Allred Economic Development Officer Phone: 403-223-5500 Email: [email protected] | June 14, 2022 |
| Town of Trochu | Jamie Collins Administrative Assistant Phone: 403-442-3085 Email: [email protected] | March 24, 2022 |
| Town of Two Hills | Adam Kozakiewicz Chief Administrative Officer Phone: 780-657-3395 Email: [email protected] | October 19, 2023 |
| Town of Viking | Douglas Lefsrud Chief Administrative Officer Phone: 780-336-3466 Email: [email protected] | March 21. 2025 |
| Town of Wainwright | Carley Herbert Economic Development Officer Phone: 780-842-3381 Email: [email protected] | May 13, 2022 |
| Town of Whitecourt | Rhonda Hough Economic Development Officer Phone: 780-778-2273 Email: [email protected] | October 5, 2022 |
| Village of Acme | Gary Sawatzky Chief Administrative Officer Phone: 403-546-3783 Email: [email protected] | October 5, 2022 |
| Village of Berwyn | Daniel Dibbelt Economic Development Officer Phone: 780-527-4033 Email: [email protected] | October 5, 2022 |
| Village of Chauvin | Allan Skinner Chief Operating Officer Phone: 780-858-3881 Email: [email protected] | October 27, 2024 |
| Village of Clive | Carla Kenney Chief Administrative Officer Phone: 403-784-3366 Email: [email protected] | March 24, 2022 |
| Village of Consort | Wanda Diakow Economic Development Officer Phone: 403-575-9533 Email: [email protected] | November 25, 2022 |
| Village of Donnelly | Diane Chiasson Economic Development Executive Officer Phone: 780-837-6630 Email: [email protected] | October 5, 2022 |
| Village of Forestburg | Dwight Dibben Chief Administrative Officer Phone: 780-582-3668 Email: [email protected] | July 20, 2022 |
| Village of Girouxville | Diane Chiasson Economic Development Executive Officer Phone: 780-837-6630 Email: [email protected] | October 5, 2022 |
| Village of Vilna | Earla Wagar Chief Administrative Officer Phone: 780-636-3620 Email: [email protected] | April 24, 2024 |
| Westlock County | Mark Gallant Economic Development Officer Phone: 780-349-3346 Email: [email protected] | April 11, 2023 |
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