THERE’S MORE IN MORINVILLE

We Mean Business

Build, relocate, or expand your business in Morinville. You’ll find that we’ll make it worth your while with serious location advantages, a supportive Council, extremely accommodating Economic Development Team, inviting pro-growth policies, competitive tax rates, and tailored support for your investment.

MAKE IT COUNT

Take Advantage Of Our Many Advantages

Morinville offers the perfect balance of business opportunities and quality of life. We boast a strong local economy and a thriving, diversified business community with growing commercial and light industrial sectors. You’ll enjoy competitive tax rates and non-resident incentives for business, and a skilled and educated workforce. Not only will your business thrive here, your workers will love calling our warm, welcoming community home.

Diversified and Vibrant Business Community

Morinville is home to over 300 businesses, ranging from manufacturing, light industrial, commercial and retail, and serving a combination of urban and rural consumers.

The Perfect Location

We’re exactly where you want to be. Morinville is the centre of the Municipal District of Sturgeon County and the commercial hub for the surrounding district. Strategically positioned on Highway 2, the corridor to the North, with easy access to rail and air services, and the nearby markets of St. Albert, Edmonton, and CFB Edmonton.

Business Ready

Approved Area Structure Plans with over 70 acres of Corridor Commercial land visible from Highway 2, and 40 acres of Business Industrial land available for development.

$357 million+

The total retail spending in the Morinville trade area for 2024 was $357.9 million, excluding healthcare and auto. Factor in those two sectors, and the spending goes up to $508 million.

11% Increase

Retail-specific spending in the Morinville trade area is projected to grow 11% every five years through 2034.

110,000 Square Feet

Based on trade area population, Morinville could support an additional 110,000 square feet of retail development over and above what exists today. Surveys show a strong demand for fashion, sporting goods, books, and family-friendly restaurants.

Strong Household Incomes

56.7% of households in the trade area earn over $100,000 annually, which is higher than the provincial average of 48.44%.

Open For Business

LANDS OF OPPORTUNITIES

We’re committed to the success of your business. With our shovel-ready commercial and industrial parcels with infrastructure in place and streamlined permitting and processes, we’re built for business, not bureaucracy.

Retail & Services

Wish you were here. Because if you were, you could capture some of the over $600 million in annual retail demand that is currently leaving town.

Hospitality

We’re looking to be more accommodating. Demand for a hotel among tourists, event-goers, tournament attendees, and workers is high, and the opportunity has never been better.

Light Industrial & Manufacturing

From agri-food processing to logistics, warehousing to manufacturing, ours is a community where your business can grow bigger, faster.

“Our experience with the development and building process in the Town of Morinville was outstanding.”

– Neire Monteiro, Associate Owner, Shoppers Drug Mart

We Are Out For An Inn

PRIME OPPORTUNITY

Morinville offers room to grow. Room to breathe. Room to succeed. But what we really need are rooms where our many visitors can stay the night. Each year, we host countless festivals, events, tournaments, conferences and more that attract individuals and families into the community. And what they’re looking for is a place to stay and relax when they’re in town.

The demand is definitely there and, with our favourable tax breaks and incentives, hotel operators can expect to get a suite deal when building in Morinville.

Call our Economic Development Team at 780-939-7859 to get the conversation started.

Business Resources

USEFUL INFORMATION

We’ve got the facts, the figures, and much, much more to aid you in making informed decisions about locating your business in Morinville. Should you have questions about permits, funding and market research, pick up the phone and talk to our Economic Development Team at 780-939-7859 or fire them an email at economicdevelopment@morinville.ca

  • Morinville Economic Development Action Plan

  • Morinville Land Use Map

  • Morinville Municipal Census Report

Why Morinville?

With our ideal location within Alberta’s Capital Region, competitive tax rates, non-resident incentives, and our ‘open for business’ attitude, we make it our business to help business flourish here.

16% Population Growth

Morinville’s population has grown 16% in the past five years, and we’re one of the top places in Alberta for young families.

A Family Community

Morinville has a host of indoor and outdoor recreation facilities, six schools, childcare facilities, and numerous parks and trails. There’s affordable housing, and a wide range of medical and government services.

Grow More in Morinville

Morinville is a great place to live, to raise a family, to start a business and to explore. We’re excited about our community’s future and want you to be a part of it.