About Business & Tourism Development

Town of High River is named one of the Top Ten Communities to do business in 2010 by Venture Magazine!

Thanks to Calgary's aggressive plans for growth, High River is anticipating its population to more than double in the next 20 years. As with any large municipality making a big splash, the ripples eventually reach the surrounding areas. But High River isn't afraid of the ripples; in fact, it plans to maintain its small-town charm while growing gracefully.

See the full article with our submission HERE

Business and Tourism Development Office Scoops Provincial Awards! 

Economic Developers of Alberta (EDA) named High River Business & Tourism Development Manager Marilyn MacArthur Economic Developer of the year! This acknowledges her significant contribution to the local economy and to the profession of economic development.

The team also walked away with 2 marketing awards. The first being for their  "Home for the Holidays" shop local campaign this past Christmas as well as the Invest  in High River piece "Open for Opportunity". 

The staff of the Business & Tourism Development Office is ready to provide free confidential assistance to all businesses. 

• Join us: Expand, relocate or establish your new business in High River;
• Cut the Red Tape: We can provide assistance in searching for available land or buildings;
• Ask us: For economic, statistical and market information.
• We have it or we’ll get it:  General business information, including copies of any of our publications

Business & Tourism Development is your first stop for consultation and information.  Our core services include:

• Business Development (Attraction, Retention & Expansion)
• Marketing, Promotion & Tourism
• Resource & Information Services

 We are here to work with you! An appointment will ensure you have our undivided attention when you arrive.

Contact one of our dynamic, professional staff today .   

Tel: 403-652-8622       Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Suite #102, 120 - 4 Avenue S.W. (Downtown)

Manager: Marilyn MacArthur, EcD

Coordinator: Dayna Dickens 

Administrative Assistant: Alanna Comeau