Business & local economy
Business services and information Business & local economy
Running your own business is challenging, even at the best of times. We’re here to make it easier for you. Here’s the information you need to enable your business success.
New funding opportunity for Calgary businesses
Impacted by recent U.S. tariffs? Apply for the Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI) to strengthen your business.
- Who’s eligible: Businesses or not-for-profit organizations affected by tariffs. Visit the PrairiesCan website for detailed criteria.
- What it offers: Support to cut costs, strengthen operations, and expand into new markets
- Delivered by: Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan)
Questions?
Services for local businesses
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Opening a business in Calgary: This page provides general information on what you need to open a business in Calgary.
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The Business Approvals file managers are a one-stop shop for people interested in opening a small business.
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Enabling researchers, developers, and companies to develop and test new applications and technologies that leverage the benefits of 5G networks.
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Supporting the business community by making connections, sharing resources, and highlighting positive stories.
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Before you sign a lease or buy a property for your business, check the land use to make sure your business can operate there.
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A webinar about the programs in place to help businesses grow and thrive.
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We have a variety of webinars to teach you about home renovations and opening businesses in Calgary.
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Being film friendly boosts our economy, creates jobs for local talent, and attracts more film and TV productions to Calgary.
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Business Improvement Area (BIA): A BIA is a group of businesses, within a defined geographic area, that work together on local improvements and promote local economic development.
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The Youth Employment Centre (YEC) offers free recruitment support to employers hiring youth aged 15–24.
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Living labs offer a simple process to make public spaces, transportation corridors and land more accessible.
Popular business license applications
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Including builders, landscapers, general contractors and specialty trades
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Including breweries, restaurants and eateries
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Including retail goods stores, clothing, farmer's markets
Business Perspectives Panel
We do regular research with businesses to better understand the outlook and viewpoint of the business community. If you are a business owner, leader or manager, join our online business research panel, Business Perspectives.
Join the Business Perspectives Panel
Contact us
- Call 311 or 403-268-CITY (2489) from outside Calgary.
- Business licensing and permits
Live chat at calgary.ca/livechat
Call 403-268-5311 - Property assessment
Call 311 - Green Line Business Registration
- Business inquiry form
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