Welcome from our CEO

If there is any community in Alberta that can make the claim of balanced growth, it is Lethbridge. With an increasingly diversified economic base and many collaborative initiatives designed to stimulate further business investment, our city and this region is demonstrating a responsible, sustainable approach to development that is sure to lead to continued economic strength.

More than ever, we are seeing partnerships develop that create dynamic environments for success. Our ‘You Belong Here’ Labour Force Initiative has been built with the commitment of major public and private sector employers and will continue to support their needs for human resources. The Southern Alberta Alternative Energy Partnership (SAAEP) involves 37 communities throughout the southwest and will give us the opportunity to build an entire industry cluster for the benefit of business and our planet. And, our numerous hospitality industry partners are ensuring we offer the friendliest service to convention planners and delegates interested in our unique conference environment.

As you’ll see throughout our website, there are many reasons why Lethbridge is an attractive place to live, learn, invest, visit and do business. With two exceptional post-secondary institutions and two research centres, we combine our agriculture strengths with a knowledge-based culture that is one of the most important resources we have.

I invite you to examine our city through this information and then come to southern Alberta to explore our community, meet the amazing people like our Board Members who provide inspired leadership and examine all the possibilities for the future. We’re confident you’ll find good reasons to Choose Lethbridge too!

Cheryl Dick, APR, MBA
Chief Executive Officer
Economic Development Lethbridge