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Close proximity to major markets, business-friendly municipal governments, seamless transportation links, a skilled workforce, and an ideal agricultural climate.

AFFORDABLE LIVING

The cost of living in the Taber region is lower than in the larger centres of Alberta while still offering excellent employment opportunities. Businesses are able to capitalize on proximity to large markets while enjoying affordable land and development prices. The Taber region has so much to offer!

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Whether it’s public or private sector, or opening your own business, Taber is full of employment opportunities. The town’s largest employers are education, health, and municipal government, while private industry is led by well-established agriculture and natural gas refining operations. The creative entrepreneurial sector is the cherry on top, led by Community Futures Chinook's entrepreneurial support, mentorship and funding programs.

Featured Sectors

  • Oil, Gas & Energy

    First discovered in the area in 1937, oil & gas have long been a core resource and key economic driver in Taber. Today, there are many success stories and a growing number of oil & gas related businesses operating in the Taber area, including: Baker Hughes, B&H Tank Systems, Well-Tech Energy, Rugged Tanks & Fabrication, Husky Energy, and Triwell Oilfield Construction.

  • Agri-Food & Agri-Processing

    Superior irrigation throughout the region, combined with high heat units and low frost-free days, makes the Taber region ideal for many agri-food businesses including: Roger's Sugar, PepsiCo, Gouw Quality Onions, Masterfeeds, Lamb Weston, Chin Ridge Seeds Processors, McCain Food, Alberta Bean Pool Business Unit, and Rowland Farms.

Opportunity awaits.

The Town of Taber is recognized as a regional service centre for Southern Alberta agricultural heartland and is part of Canada’s Premier Food Corridor.

We are situated in the Municipal District of Taber and play a crucial role in supporting the oil and gas industries throughout the region. Additionally, beautiful weather and extensive irrigation provide for excellent farming and an abundance of natural resources to fuel the economy.

Taber is a great place to grow your business!

Taber is small on the map but big at heart. They love supporting local businesses.

— Ray Jaber, Owner of The Mediterranean Grill

Help with the workforce.

As a designated community of the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP), Foreign Nationals can come to Taber to ease the pressure on our workforce, or as investors in business ventures. The Economic Development team with the town are listening to what local business owners need most, and acting to help support them. This also gives individuals the opportunity to come and work in our vibrant community and raise their own families here. AAIP is truly a great opportunity for everyone.

TIPS & TRICKS

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Want to start your own business in Taber?

Community Futures Chinook is a community driven, non-profit organization that provides a wide range of small business services, entrepreneurial support, mentorship and funding programs. Turn your business dreams into reality here!