Red Deer County is a thriving community located in the core of Alberta’s agricultural heartland, offering unparalleled benefits for high-quality innovative products in a seven-star rated facility. With market access to a wide variety of essential and emerging markets, Red Deer boasts an immediate trade area of over 294,000 people and access to over 15 million people in Western Canada and US Pacific Northwest markets. In fact, Red Deer is the only location in Alberta that can attract 2.8 million people within a 90-minute drive, making it an ideal location for businesses looking to expand their reach.
But Red Deer County isn’t just a great location for businesses in general. It’s particularly well-suited for Agritech and Technology companies. The county is a hotbed for oil and agricultural distribution, providing ample opportunities for companies in these industries to thrive. Additionally, Red Deer County is home to a highly skilled workforce with a strong focus on technology and innovation, making it an ideal location for companies looking to attract top talent.
Whether you’re a start-up or an established company, Red Deer County offers a strategic location with unparalleled benefits for businesses in Agritech and Technology. Discover all that this thriving community has to offer and take your business to the next level.
Located midway between Edmonton and Calgary
- Red Deer has been mandated and defined as a major transportation corridor.
- Property is minutes away from highway 2, Alberta busiest highway in the province carrying more than 170,000 vehicles per day
- Access to (2) international Airports less than 1 hour and 30 mins each
- Access to regional airport that soon will be catering to domestic and some international flights
- CN Rail line tracks within minutes of the subject property
- Access to 4 rail-yards within a 15 minute distance
- 14 minutes from nearest RCMP detachment centre
- Access to 50+ towns of Central Alberta
- Ability to distribute goods locally & internationally under an 18 hour period
- Population of Red Deer is over 100,000 which supports the variety of major industrial activities which includes oil and gas production, petrochemical processing, agriculture and food & beverage processing
- Newly emerging sectors such as communications, biotechnology and value-added activities related to agricultural products, are indications of the local economy diversifying from the oil and gas sector
- The city has the necessary infrastructure amenities in place that would support the planned long term growth prospects
The county relishes no provincial sales tax, zero health care premiums, lower personal income tax rates, and one of the lowest fuel tax rates of all Canada’s provinces. The city’s median age is 35, which makes up a significant labour force to draw from. Of those employable, 70% of careers are agriculture related. That steep percentage is directly related to the city’s proximity to two of the country’s top agricultural post-secondary institutions—Red Deer College and Olds College. Graduates from these iconic research schools refine skills in agriculture technology, smart farms, and innovation—drivers that parallel with AHI’s core values. Connections to the agricultural industry can only be strengthened by strategically locating AHI’s smart community business park nearby.
The Region Enjoys:
- A 70.3% labour participation rate
- An unemployment rate consistently under 6%
- A business tax rate that is one of Canada’s most favourable (12% for businesses and 2% for small business. Over the next three years, business tax rates will reduce to 8%)
- Solid connectivity with internet and cellular options
- Access to safe and reliable water
- Linkage to consistent and efficient power supply
- Available emergency and protective services
- Service from one of the world’s best health care systems
Strategic Placement
Breaking ground to build a federally regulated facility near a regional airport and within a 1.5-hour vicinity of two international airports isn’t just a coincidence, either. Red Deer Regional Airport is set in discussions to become AHI’s terminal for distribution, simplifying shipping and receiving processes. Both the Calgary International and Edmonton International Airports are home to cargo operations that can accommodate large shipping aircraft—integral to companies eyeing global distribution plans from the AHI business park. The region has the transportation infrastructure required to move products, employees, and machinery to and from major production sites across the nation and beyond.
- Distance from Red Deer Regional Airport: 24 minutes
- Distance from Calgary International Airport: 88 minutes
- Distance from Edmonton International Airport: 70 minutes
Red Deer County at a Glance:
- Coordinates: NW 12 – 39 – 27 – W4
- Distance from Red Deer Regional Airport: 24 mins
- Distance from Calgary International Airport: 1 hour 28 mins
- Distance from Edmonton International Airport: 1 hour 10 mins
- Distance from police RCMP branch: 14 mins
- Distance from local hospital: 17 mins
- Average household income: $75,553
- Average residential home value: $349,000
Entrepreneurs from around the world are targeting Red Deer County for development to take advantage of these benefits. Join us as we harness the region’s benefits into extreme value.
Agritech Haven International
Red Deer, Alberta
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