Palliser Economic Partnership collaborates with various agencies in order to advance economic development and investment attraction goals for our member communities and the region as a whole.

Community Futures Entre-Corp Business Development

Entre-Corp is a community-owned Community Futures Development Corporation committed to providing advanced programs and resources to the communities of southeastern Alberta. Its priorities are job creation, entrepreneurship, economic growth and community development.

Community Futures Meridian Region

Community Futures Meridian Region fosters community and regional partnerships through liaisons with local, provincial and federal groups to enhance rural service.

Economic Development Alliance of Southeast Alberta (EDA)

EDA promotes investment into the region and works with the businesses of southeast Alberta to expand and access new markets. Members include the City of Medicine Hat, Town of Redcliff, Cypress County, County of Forty Mile, Town of Bow Island, Medicine Hat & District Chamber of Commerce, Medicine Hat College, Alberta Health Services (Palliser) and the Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede.

Community Futures Wild Rose

Community Futures Wild Rose is a community-owned, not-for-profit organization committed to providing the highest quality business and employment services, resources, and assistance to local entrepreneurs and residents of Acme, Bassano, Beiseker, Carbon, Chestermere, Hussar, Irricana, Linden, Rockyford, Rosebud, Standard, Strathmore, Three Hills, Trochu, Kneehill County, the southeast side of Mountain View County, east side of the Municipal District of Rocky View, northwest side of the County of Newell, and Wheatland County.

SAMDA Economic Partnership Ltd.

SAMDA is a partnership of the Special Areas Board, MD of Acadia #34, the Town of Oyen, the Village of Empress, and the Village of Cereal, created to foster healthy, viable community growth and economic stability for these communities.

In 2010 SAMDA launched its Return to Rural Initiative, an exciting project aimed at attracting and retaining early and mid-career famillies to the rural remote communities of the Special Areas and MD of Acadia No. 34 region.  The return to rural philosophy is built on the idea that by blending technology and community, it is possible to create an environment where anyone can live their dream life in a rural setting.  Return to Rural offers exceptional technolgoy and business supports, and are working with government, community and business leaders to develop a youthful vision for the future. 

County of Newell Economic Development

The County of Newell aims for a high level of economic development utilizing existing and future resources to develop a well balanced entrepreneurial business culture with a strong quality of life for our communities. They offer business and community development services to the residents of the County of Newell and to prospective investors. 

Alberta Finance and Enterprise

Ensuring vibrant and sustainable economic development provincially and regionally is a primary role for Finance and Enterprise. The Ministry works with the Alberta Economic Development Authority (AEDA), Northern Alberta Development Council (NADC), industry sectors, businesses, communities and the Regional Economic Development Alliances to grow the province's economy and make Alberta globally attractive and competitive.

Alberta Employment and Immigration

The Ministry of Employment and Immigration includes the Department of Alberta Employment and Immigration (AEI), the Alberta Relations Board, the Appeals Commission for Alberta Workers' Compensation and the Workers' Compensation Board.

The Ministry's major responsibilities are:

• Helps Albertans train for as well as find and keep employment.
• Provides financial and health benefits, child support services and employment support to Albertans in need.
• Contributes to workplaces that are safe, healthy, fair, and stable for employees and employers.

Alberta Culture and Community Spirit

Alberta Culture and Community Spirit provides a broad range of programs that support a high quality of life and are valued by Albertans. Support to Alberta's arts and cultural industries enhances the lives of all Albertans and helps to attract and retain the creative and skilled knowledge workers Alberta needs to ensure continued prosperity.