Strathcona County Economic Development and Tourism

The Sherwood Park & District Chamber of Commerce will be holding a job fair on May 10 at Millennium Place from 11:00 a.m - 9:00 p.m. Visit the Chamber of Commerce website for more details.

Images of Edmonton Magazine 2007-08 is Coming Soon...

Promote your business strategically with Images of Edmonton 2007-08 which is a recruitment tool to attract labour, students and customers to the region. See the PDF for more information.

Gerry Gabinet: Alberta's Industrial Heartland Fuels Canada's Growth

DOB Magazine features an article quoting Gerry Gabinet on Alberta's Industrial Heartland and economic growth in Strathcona County. Visit the DOB Magazine website for the full story.

Major Capital Works Projects 2007

Capital Works Projects are construction projects that have been approved by Council for the 2007 budget. Visit www.strathcona.ab.ca to view all the rural and urban County projects.

Greater Edmonton Promotes Daily Non-Stop WestJet Flight to Comox Valley

On April 3rd, Greater Edmonton showed their support for the newly launched non-stop WestJet flight to Comox Valley with a delegation of 40 businesses and government representatives for a 2 day Trade and Tourism mission. Visit www.strathconacounty.com for more information

Grow Your Own
Hiring Apprentices - Myths and Reality

Hear from successful companies who will provide a compelling business case for why hiring and training first and second-year apprentices is an excellent investment in your company's future. Steal ideas, not apprentices, from some of the best. See the PDF for more information and to register.

Web site of the Month
http://www.businessdaily.com/

For Strathcona County business information, visit our business section on this website. See our business calendar for events, seminars, forums, and more.

A fantastic showcase of over 20 gardens, ranches and retail sites, are opening their doors to you this weekend. The Second Annual Edmonton Countryside Spring Drive combines gardening workshops, demonstrations, opportunities for adults and children to create their own “growing work-of-art”, with a relaxing cup of tea and goodies, all to honour Mom on her special day. Guests can experience the luxurious fibre of Alpacas, enjoy a beef burger by a campfire or learn to create a miniature water garden.

The FREE Spring Drive map/guide offers details of each site’s unique experience, contact information, and directions. Spring Drive hours are 10 am - 5 pm , both days. For information on the tour call (780) 973-6488 and for details regarding the $500 Shopping Spree contest rules and regulations visit www.visitthecountry.ca

Looking for ways to get the family out of the house and explore the backyards of Greater Edmonton? Pick up your copy of the 2007 Visit the Country Guide at your local County office, by calling 464-8095 or download the portions of interest at www.visitthecountry.ca.

There are hundreds of activities in the Greater Edmonton Region at your fingertips. Visit a farm, greenhouse, Farmers’ Markets, and u-pick gardens. Enjoy water and winter activities, hike a nature trail or explore the past at local historical sites. Enter online at www.edmontondaytrips.com to WIN a $1,000 Day Trips prize certificate!

For other Strathcona County events, attractions and activities see the Visitor section of our website.