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For Economic Diversity THIS IS LETHBRIDGE THIS IS LETHBRIDGE. A BRIGHT CHOICE: for economic diversity THIS IS LETHBRIDGE. A BRIGHT CHOICE: At Economic Development Lethbridge, we are in the business of building community. Together with our 25-member volunteer Board of Directors, we serve as stewards of the economic strategy for the city. We connect, support and promote Lethbridge as a place for enterprise, but also as a place where businesses and citizens can thrive within a welcoming community. As a rallying voice for Lethbridge, we’re here to help you succeed! With quality market data, a network of partners and a dedicated team, we work on projects to support: • business retention and growth • investment attraction and business development • entrepreneur training and development • marketing and advocacy We believe that together, we can build bright opportunities. chooselethbridge.ca Welcome Vibrant Economy .............................................................................. 2 Business .............................................................................................. 4 Entrepreneurship ............................................................................ 8 Bright People ..................................................................................12 Living Here .................................................................................... 16 Contact us at 403-331-0022 or visit chooselethbridge.ca for more information. LETHBRIDGE for economic A BRIGHT CHOICE: diversity VIBRANT ECONOMY If there is any community in Alberta that can make the claim of balanced growth, it is Lethbridge. And we continue to see this claim supported through tracked economic indicators in areas related to business, entrepreneurship, population and quality of life. As a mid-sized city of close to 100,000 people with a trading area nearing 350,000, we continue to see how the stability in traditional sectors, growth of emerging industries and strength in the public sector creates a positive environment for continued diversification and bright opportunities. In 2016 Lethbridge had a GDP of $5.5 billion, representing growth of 2.6 per cent from 2015. At the same time, according to the Alberta government, the province saw its economy contract by 3.6 per cent. 2 chooselethbridge.ca Lethbridge GDP by Sector (2016) 16.8% 2.4% 3.8% 16.8% Non-Commercial Services 15.4% Primary & Utilities 4.0% 15.2% Finance, Insurance, Real Estate 13.4% Wholesale & Retail Trade 15.4% 5.0% 11.5% Manufacturing 6.7% Business Services 5.9% 5.9% Construction 5.0% Personal Services 4.0% Public Administration 6.7% 3.8% Transportation & Warehousing 2.4% Information & Cultural Industries 15.2% 11.5% 13.4% $5.5 B Lethbridge GDP by Sector (2012-2016) in 2016 Lethbridge had a GDP of $5.5 B $5.5 billion, representing growth $5.0 B of 2.6 per cent from 2015. $4.5 B $4.0 B $3.5 B $3.0 B $2.5 B $2.0 B $35.5 15.4% $1.5 B $1.0 B The percentage of Lethbridge’s $0.5 B GDP driven by the Agriculture 0 (Primary & Utilities) Sector. 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Lethbridge GDP (2016) Largest Increases/Declines by Sector Non-Commercial Services 7.4% Information & Cultural Industries 6.6% Personal Services -1.5% Public Administration -1.5% -2% -1% 0% 1% 2% 3% 4% 5% 6% 7% 8% for economic A BRIGHT CHOICE: diversity BUSINESS A bright spot in the province, Lethbridge is the southern Alberta hub for both traditional industries and emerging technologies. Lethbridge thinkers, makers and doers are leading change in Agriculture, Food Sciences and Manufacturing within a community that is propelled by innovative research and a spirit of entrepreneurship. The stability of our business and economic environment can be attributed to industry diversity, strength in the public sector and a robust group of major employers who continue to expand and develop within the region. With a healthy balance between employment opportunities and a talented labour force, the Lethbridge unemployment rate remained the lowest among mid-to-large sized cities in Alberta in 2017. With a traditionally lower than average participation rate than other cities in Alberta (primarily due to the lower cost of living and larger family size), the Lethbridge labour market also has capacity to expand which is good news for employers looking to locate in Lethbridge or expand their existing business. Investment in the construction of new and revitalized buildings is also a key leading indicator that can provide insights into the state of the economy in the near future. In 2017, Total Building Permit Value in Lethbridge was $313.5 million, the second highest annual total on record. And with more than $1 billion in major development projects either planned or underway in the next three years, there is reason to be optimistic about a bright future. 4 chooselethbridge.ca Lethbridge Building Permit Value: Market Share Institutional Residential Commercial Industrial $350 M $300 M $89.7 M $250 M $11.3 M $168.3 M $59.1 M $50.9 M $200 M $85.7 M $28.7 M $23.4 M $137.3 M $150 M $23.5 M $71.8 M $14.8 M $83.5 M $39.2 M $35.5 M $100 M $98.8 M $94.9 M $50 M $84.1 M $89.8 M $95.5 M 0 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Per Capita Building Permit Value Comparison (2017) Alberta Cities 54% The institutional sector accounts Red Deer $1,523 for 54% of total Building Permit Value which is primarily driven by Medicine Hat $1,799 construction activity at the Lethbridge $3,192 University of Lethbridge. Calgary $3,674 Edmonton $3,816 $0 $500 $1000 $1500 $2000 $2500 $3000 $3500 $4000 $360 M At $360 million, Cavendish Lethbridge Building Permit Values by Sector (2017) Farms new Potato Processing Facility is the largest private investment in the city’s history. $168.3 M Institutional $94.9 M Residential $168.3 M $35.5 M Commercial $14.8 M Industrial $14.8 M 35% Major Employers (business $35.5 M that employ 100+ people) account for 35% of the local workforce. $94.9 M for economic A BRIGHT CHOICE: diversity Annual Comparison of Unemployment Rates: Alberta Cities 12% 2013 10% 2014 8% 2015 8.5% 6% 8.1% 8.0% 2016 4% 6.1% 2017 5.9% 2% 0% Lethbridge Medicine Hat Red Deer Edmonton Calgary Unemployment Rate Comparison (2017): Alberta Cities Lethbridge 5.9% Medicine Hat 6.1% Red Deer 8.0% Edmonton 8.1% Calgary 8.5% 0% 1% 2% 3% 4% 5% 6% 7% 8% 9% Annual Comparison of Participation Rates: Alberta Cities 80% 2013 75% 2014 70% 2015 65% 74.2% 73.0% 71.4% 2016 60% 69.7% 66.4% 2017 55% 50% Medicine Hat Lethbridge Red Deer Edmonton Calgary Participation Rate Comparison (2017): Alberta Cities Medicine Hat 66.4% Lethbridge 69.7% Red Deer 71.4% Edmonton 73.0% Calgary 74.2% 62% 64% 66% 68% 70% 72% 74% 76% 6 chooselethbridge.ca Lethbridge & Region Major Development Projects: 2018-2021 PROJECT NAME COST (IN MILLIONS) TIMELINE SECTOR Cavendish Farms -Frozen Potato Plant $360.0 2017-2019 Industrial University of Lethbridge - Destination Project $280.0 2018-2019 Education, Training & Research ATB Centres - Phase 2 Leisure Complex $109.5 2017-2019 Recreation & Leisure Electric Distribution Expension & Improvement - Annual Program $40.0 2018-2021 Electric Utility Waterbridge Middle School $20.4 2018 Education, Training & Research Cargill Rail Expansion $20.0 2018 Industrial All Saints Parish * $20.0 2017-2020 Community Supports Transit Terminal & Regional Park N’ Ride $17.0 2017-2018 Transportation Curbside Recycling $16.3 2018 Waste & Recycling Water Treatment Plant - Residuals Management $15.0 2017-2018 Water & Wastewater Yates Renewal $13.4 2017-2018 Arts & Culture Distribution Renewal - Annual Program $13.0 2018-2021 Electric Utility Annual Overlay Program $12.8 2018-2021 Transportation Water Treatment Plant - Process Redundancy $12.1 2017-2021 Water & Wastewater University of Lethbridge - Kanai Residence Exterior Upgrades $12.0 2018 Education, Training & Research Substation 13.8 kV Switchgear Upgrades $11.8 2017-2019 Electric Utility Waste & Recycling Centre - Disposal Cell Development & Closure $11.6 2017-2020 Waste & Recycling Wastewater Treatment Plant - Headworks & Clarifier Upgrades $11.4 2017-2018 Water & Wastewater University Drive - Community Stadium to Sunridge Blvd W $10.9 2019-2020 Transportation Wastewater Treatment Plant - Primary Clarifier Replacement $10.8 2018-2019 Water & Wastewater New Fire Station #5 - West $10.3 2018-2020 Community Supports 3rd Avenue South (4th-8th St) - Reconstruction $10.0 2017-2020 Transportation Water Reservoir Upgrades $9.4 2017-2021 Water & Wastewater Metis Trail - Temple Blvd to Coalbrook Gate $6.9 2020 Transportation Bridge Rehabilitation Program $6.5 2018-2021 Transportation Landfill - Gas & Leachate Management System $6.1 2017-2020 Waste & Recycling TOTAL $1,067.2 NOTES: 1. This list includes major projects identified as of April 2018 2. Major projects are valued at $5.0m or higher 3. Project costs are calculated for the 2017-2021 period and do not including funding allocated outside of this time period with the exception of ATB Centre – Phase 2 Leisure Complex and University of Lethbridge – Destination Project 4. Projects with an * have been proposed 4. Projects with an * have been proposed for economic A BRIGHT CHOICE: diversity ENTREPRENEURSHIP Small business is a key driver of the local economy. The most recent data from Industry Canada shows small businesses in Alberta contributed 32% of provincial GDP and communities with incubator support have a leg up over those that don’t. In fact, Alberta small businesses with incubator support have an average 25 per cent growth rate, compared to the national average of five per cent. Through programs and services available at the Tecconnect centre for entrepreneurship and innovation, the University of Lethbridge’s AGILITY program and the Regional Innovation Network of Southern Alberta (RINSA), there is tremendous opportunity for businesses here to embrace innovation, grow and expand. With industry and institutional support within the community, Lethbridge is fostering an environment where companies can take root and thrive.
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