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With infrastructure and capacity to support major operations, our team is ready help you evaluate opportunities across the region and move projects forward.
Head Office
Fifth Avenue Place, West Tower
Suite 2600, 237 4 Avenue SW
Calgary, Alberta
Canada
T2P 4K3
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Invest Greater Calgary charge for your services?
No. As a publicly funded municipal partnership, Invest Greater Calgary provides its investment support services at no cost to companies.
We assist companies considering establishing or expanding in the Greater Calgary region with site selection, market information, government and industry connections, and operational requirements needed to establish in the region.
Where specialized expertise is required, we connect companies with public- and private-sector service providers. These providers may charge fees for their services, and any engagement is a separate agreement between the company and the provider.
IGC is not a party to those agreements and does not assume responsibility or liability for third-party services.
Are incentives available for projects or operational needs?
Yes. Incentives and funding programs are available at the municipal, provincial, and federal government levels.
Municipal incentives are often related to land development and construction and may or may not be available with all municipal partners. Provincial and federal programs or grants primarily support areas such as research and development, workforce development, capital investment, financing, and business growth.
Because programs and eligibility requirements vary, IGC can help identify incentives and funding opportunities that may be relevant to your project.
What information is needed to begin a site search?
The key information required to begin a site search includes:
- Land size
- Facility size if looking to buy an existing facility
- Utility needs
- Transportation and infrastructure requirements
- Any industry-specific operational needs
Using this information, IGC can identify and present candidate sites that align with your project requirements.
What happens after we identify a site we are interested in?
Once one or more candidate sites have been identified, IGC can coordinate site visits and help you evaluate each location in greater detail.
Depending on whether the opportunity involves an existing facility, construction-ready land, or land requiring further development, we will also connect you with relevant construction and land development partners to help assess the site and its viability.
How do you assist with operational needs once we decide to enter the market?
Operational requirements vary by company and industry. Common needs can include legal and regulatory requirements, accounting and tax matters, banking and financing, workforce, immigration, insurance, and other professional services.
IGC helps identify these requirements and connects companies with public sector service providers experienced in supporting international businesses.
Private providers may charge for their services, and any engagement is a separate agreement between the company and the provider. IGC is not a party to those agreements or responsible for third-party services.