WE HELP NEW BUSINESS’ LAUNCH, AND help EXISTING BUSINESSES TAKE IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL in Southern, Alberta.

You ARE ON THE VERGE OF SOMETHING GREAT.

Verge Economic Development is the resource for economic development information and opportunities in the southeast corner of Alberta. We build momentum in our economy by collaborating with community partners, working with government, and attracting and retaining investment in the region.

Verge Economic Development supports and promotes business retention and expansion with investment attraction and marketing and communications assistance. We help new businesses get their footing, and existing businesses take their operations to the next level.  Partner with Verge Economic Development and be a part of Alberta’s growing economy.

Our Board

  • Berry Neubauer

    CYPRESS COUNTY

  • Curtis Gouw

    BOW ISLAND

  • Gordon Reynolds

    BOW ISLAND

  • Mark Keller

    MEDICINE HAT COLLEGE

  • Nathan Ogden

    COUNTY OF 40 MILE

  • Richard Oster

    CYPRESS COUNTY

  • Stacey Barrows

    COUNTY OF 40 MILE

Our Regional Partners

County of Forty mile

The County of Forty Mile No 8 supports a high quality of life for its residents, workforce and visitors through business growth and retention, business expansion, and business attraction opportunities.

Town of Bow Island

Our mission is to deliver services that contribute to a high quality of life while building on the strengths of our diverse population. With a growing and diverse economy in the heart of the County of 40 Mile, you can discover a diverse group of businesses.

Cypress County

Cypress County provides an open and supportive environment that encourages the economic growth and wellbeing of its businesses, industry, and residents.

innovators to watch

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.