Edmonton, like the rest of Alberta, is experiencing an economic boom due to high energy prices. Oil and other natural resources are Alberta's primary industries, and Edmonton companies are benefiting by supplying these projects with workers, supplies, and services. This also increases jobs in the construction and retail industries to build homes and supply furnishings for workers moving to Edmonton to fill those jobs.
On top of that, further growth in non-resource based industries, such as software development, technology, and biomedical research, continues to diversify our economy.
The benefit of all of this is a low unemployment rate (at less than 5%, it is among the lowest in Canada) and a tremendous opportunity for workers to find jobs and to receive training for new jobs, and a healthy environment to start and grow a business.
Edmonton Chamber of Commerce The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce is the official voice of the broad spectrum of business in the Edmonton area. The financial support for the organization is derived solely from the contributions of our members. http://www.edmontonchamber.com/
Edmonton Downtown Business Association The Downtown Business Association’s primary role is maintain and increase the vitality of the downtown core of Edmonton. http://www.edmontondowntown.com/
Edmonton Economic Development Corporation Business and Economic Resources from the EEDC http://edmonton.com/business/
Economic Labour Market Edmonton Economic Development Corporation (EEDC) and Alberta Human Resources and Employment partnered together to prepare this forecast of employment growth in Greater Edmonton for the period from 2006 to 2010. http:/
West Edmonton Business Association The West Edmonton Business Association is dedicated to the success of business in West Edmonton http://www.weba.org/
Fort McMurray OIl Sands development
