BUSN - Calgary & Alberta
Calgary and Alberta news, directories, and statistical data.
Current Reports
- Calgary and Region Economic Outlook
The City of Calgary tracks economic indicators throughout the year to develop insights about the impacts of external events on the local economy. The results are published publicly semi-annually in the spring and fall as the Economic Outlook.
Top Picks
- City of CalgaryExtensive information on the City of Calgary including: Civic Census, assessment & taxes, planning & building, the city budget, municipal bylaws & ward information, economic profile and statistics, community profiles, traffic volume maps, information on running a business in Calgary, and much more.
- Calgary Economic DevelopmentCurrent and forecast economic indicators and economic development strategy.
- Economy at a Glance: The Calgary Advantage (Calgary Economic Development)Information on what makes Calgary Western Canada's business centre. Includes areas where Calgary has ranked among the best, extensive demographic and economic information, lifestyle information and more.
- Calgary FoundationIncludes the Vital Signs online annual survey which grades the quality of life in Calgary.
- Calgary Small Business Fact SheetCalgary's small businesses are a driving force within the city's business community. An excellent collection of statistics.
- Calgary Economic Development - Small Business PlanningCalgary has the highest concentration of small businesses of any major city in Canada and the Small Business Microsite is a tool that will provide online information and advice that is easy to access, clear, relevant and up to date.
The microsite is intended to make it easier for small businesses and entrepreneurs to:
* research their customers and competitors
* uncover local opportunities
* even find the best location for their business
- Alberta Economic Development and TradeGovernment of Alberta Ministry focused on developing and implementing an economic growth and diversification plan for Alberta. Includes economic development and SME's, Science and Innovation, Trade, etc.
- Alberta Official Statistics (Office of Statistics and Information, Alberta Employment and Immigration)A comprehensive site for Alberta statistics in 26 categories, as well as current fact sheet updates.
- Alberta Open Data Portal (Government of Alberta)A searchable portal that provides open access to the statistics gathered by the provincial government