Community Information

A newly redeveloped website will be launching in June.  Check out our new look coming soon at www.albertasouthwest.com.  Mounties to Mountains Economic Regional Initiative will highlight the thriving and beautiful communities that make up Alberta SouthWest. 

The main objective of our site is to promote the outstanding businesses that operate in our region, keeping tourist and consumer dollars in our communities.  

What does that mean for you?

It means that by listing your business in our directory, you will become part of a far-reaching marketing campaign to increase economic viability in Alberta SouthWest. 

What does it cost?

It is absolutely free. 

What do I need to do to list my business?

Go to www.albertasouthwest.com and click the “Get your business in our regional directory” icon.  Check to see if your business is currently listed in our directory.  If you are listed, please update your information and load your images.  If you are not listed, fill out the information fields and get listed! 

Who will this marketing campaign reach? 

Tourists! We know that tourists are anxious to experience the gorgeous natural landscape and culture that our region has to offer.   We want to ensure that the economic benefits of this rapidly growing industry stay with the businesses that drive the local and regional economy of Alberta SouthWest. 

Residents

We want residents of Alberta SouthWest to know what is offered in their own “back yards” so that they will spend their money here, shopping within our region rather than in Lethbridge or Calgary.  How?  Our new site will enable anyone to better locate services and products within the communities that make up Alberta SouthWest. 

We need your help to make this goal of economic viability a reality.

How?  It’s easy.  All that you need to do is list your business in our directory.  We’ll do the rest by vigorously promoting our website and making it easy for visitors to the site to find you. 

What are the benefits to being listed in the directory?

• being listed in the directory means that tourists or residents can easily locate you

• a web presence is a natural “long distance” introduction to your business, making tourists more likely to include your services in their itinerary

• a web presence lends credibility to your business, drawing more customers and increased revenue to your door

• there is absolutely no charge for being listed

• in addition to being FREE, your business will be part of an exciting on-line promotion specifically geared to both tourists and residents 

What are the features of the business directory?

• a dynamic mapping tool to assist people in easily locating businesses and services

• businesses can have up to 5 representative images

• a section for menus to be loaded     

• a section for packages and/or specials

• well-placed links back to business site  

There is no better value for any business than FREE advertising that targets your market!   We are excited to offer you this opportunity and we look forward to listing your business in our upcoming directory. 

For more information, please contact Barbara at the Alberta Economic Development office, 403-627-1165, or barbara.beckett@gov.ab.ca.