Welcome to Lethbridge

This is Lethbridge

Lethbridge’s increasingly diversified economic base benefits from the healthy mix of businesses that are anchored to our community. With no business, payroll or machinery tax, available serviced industrial land ready for construction and office space at less than $16 per square foot, Lethbridge offers a low-cost operating environment with demonstrated savings in areas such as taxation, land, construction and transportation.

A recent Conference Board of Canada Mid-Sized Cities report noted the healthy growth among information and cultural industries in our city, which can be linked to the strong presence of two post-secondary institutions as well as the emergence of Lethbridge as a significant high-tech presence in Alberta.

A mid-sized city of over 100,000 people, Lethbridge is located in the southern part of Alberta, Canada. With an average of 320 days of sunshine each year and one of the warmest winters in the western provinces, there is plenty of opportunity to enjoy all that this city and region has to offer. The geographic location also ensures close proximity to world class ski resorts in the Canadian Rockies, majestic national parks, the vibrant city of Calgary and the U.S. border.

Check out a few quick facts about living in Lethbridge:

A family earning $80,000 annually has $16,875 in disposable income (compared to -$60 in Calgary)
Lethbridge has more than 70 parks, 200 km of walking and running trails, playgrounds and sports fields
Average home prices in Lethbridge are among the lowest of all major cities in Alberta

This website is designed to help you discover everything you need to make Lethbridge your top choice to live, learn, invest, visit and do business.

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Economic Development Lethbridge (EDL) is an independent not-for-profit organization governed by a 31-member Board of Directors. The mandate of the organization is to strengthen and develop the Lethbridge economy by initiating and facilitating proactive economic development strategies and promoting our great city as an excellent place to live, learn, invest, visit and do business.

Tecconnect is a facility in Lethbridge, owned and operated by Economic Development Lethbridge, that is designed to attract, incubate and develop technology companies through commercialization of products and services.

The Regional Innovation Network of Southern Alberta (RINSA) is a collaborative partnership between Lethbridge College, EDL, the University of Lethbridge, NRC-IRAP, Community Futures, SouthGrow Regional Initiative, and Alberta Southwest Regional Alliance. RINSA assists startup and SME’s to successfully navigate the commercialization system through programs and services.

Position: RINSA Admin Coordinator

If you are interested in this dynamic and innovative program, this may be the right opportunity for you!

Please submit cover letter and resume to renae@chooselethbridge.ca with “RINSA Admin Coordinator” in the subject line. This position will remain open until a successful candidate is found.

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Economic Development Lethbridge (EDL) is an independent not-for-profit organization governed by a 31 member Board of Directors. The mandate of the organization is to strengthen and develop the Lethbridge economy by initiating and facilitating proactive economic development strategies and promoting our great city as an excellent place to live, learn, invest, visit and do business.

Tecconnect is a facility in Lethbridge, owned and operated by Economic Development Lethbridge, that is designed to attract, incubate and develop technology companies through commercialization of products and services. Entrepreneurial training and business advising are also provided through this venue with enhanced video conferencing capacity.

The Women-in-STEM Program is a three-year program funded through Western Economic Diversification -Women Entrepreneurship Strategy program to create a STEM centric community in southern Alberta by offering training, networking, mentorship and access to current and emerging technologies. It focuses on advancing gender equality in the STEM sector by supporting under-represented women in rural and remote regions.

Position: STEM Marketing Coordinator

If you are interested in this dynamic and innovative program, this may be the right opportunity for you!

Please submit cover letter and resume to jenny@chooselethbridge.ca with “STEM Marketing Coordinator” in the subject line by Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.

Did You Know?

Lethbridge is the second most business friendly place in Canada according to Canadian Business and PROFIT.

POST Promise

The Barriers to Business working group of the Lethbridge Region Economic Recovery Task Force is encouraging local businesses to make the POST (People Outside Safely Together) Promise. This initiative is national in scope and was initiated to help merchants reopen safely while building consumer and employee confidence. By making this simple commitment, participants agree to abide by the following public health recommendations:

Maintaining the recommended physical distance

Washing and sanitizing hands

Cleaning and disinfecting regularly

Staying home if unwell and self-monitoring for symptoms

Practicing respiratory etiquette (including wearing a mask when physical distancing is difficult)

Actively committing to these best-practices can help foster a safe environment while continuing to build consumer confidence in our community. Those who make the POST Promise are eligible to download a PDF that can be displayed in their store front; stickers, posters and tent-cards can also be purchased through the POST promise organization for a nominal fee.

Additional information about the program can be found at https://postpromise.com/

Still Have Questions?

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