Economic Development
The Village of Stirling has one of the lowest non-residential property tax rates in the region. With a growing population, reliable infrastructure, access to fibre broadband combined with a safe, family oriented small town feel, Stirling is an ideal place to locate your home-based, remote working or regular commercial business.
The following resources may be helpful:
- Townfolio – Access helpful demographic, income and labour force data about our community using the interactive Townfolio tool.
- SouthGrow Regional Economic Development – Stirling is a member of the SouthGrow Regional Initiative – an alliance of 24 municipalities committed to working together to highlight the opportunities of south central Alberta and create prosperity for the region.
- Canada’s Western Gateway – Stirling is conveniently located on the Highway 4 transportation and logistics corridor. We are a member of Canada’s Western Gateway Trade & Logistics Corridor. Find out more about leveraging our access to road, rail and air networks that link Stirling to the world.
- Southern Alberta Alternative Energy Partnership – Our region is home to some of the richest solar and wind energy potentials in North America. Visit the partnership to learn more about the considerable number of utility scale projects already in service across the region as well as proposed projects under development.
- Canada’s Premier Food Corridor – Many of our residents are employed in the agriculture and agrifood sectors. Many of our local producers supply high quality ingredients to the many processors that form this food corridor. Find out why if you are in the food business, you need to be here.
www.canadaspremierfoodcorridor.ca
- Regional Innovation Network of Southern Alberta (RINSA) – Stirling has generated a number of innovative technology companies. Access to the resources, advisors and supports of the regional innovation network means that local entrepreneurs are connected to regional, provincial and national programs to help create success!