Altona : Business Development
Business Development
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General Business Development Information:
Altona is a prosperous community built on the successes of many different sectors. Unlike most small towns that rely on one or two industries, we are supported by several core industries. Strong agriculture, printing, manufacturing, communications, and retail businesses offer a strong, diversified economy.
The combinations of good work ethic, successful neighbours, and prime location make Altona the place to grow your business.
The Town of Altona's Vision Statement emphasizes "the creation of a safe, caring community, which provides a high quality of life and entrepreneurial opportunities." In other sections of this web page the many initiatives within the community that promote quality of life are described as it is this quality of life that allows our energetic and well educated workforce to be attracted and retained. This section will address why you should do business in Altona.
Altona is well situated to service the central United States and Canadian markets. The town is located 100km south of Winnipeg, the capital of Manitoba, which places it along the Mid-Continental Trade Corridor, 10km north of the U.S.A. border. We are only a one-hour drive away from Winnipeg and Grand Forks, ND. Just far enough to enjoy quiet small-town living while taking advantage of city resources.
Altona is a major service centre in Southern Manitoba for approximately 14,000 rural and urban residents. Located in the heart of the prosperous Pembina Valley our community is surrounded by several other thriving towns.
Altona and the surrounding district have a motivated, well-educated and expanding workforce that can meet the requirements of most businesses. There are vocational programs offered to students through the Rhineland School Division and Red River College. In addition, Altona and district is growing at a healthy rate, partially through immigration from South America and Central Europe. These immigrants bring a variety of skills and experience to our area.
There is something special about the work ethic in our area. Altona's workers believe in working hard for the betterment of the business, that means getting to work extra early, being available for overtime when needed, and true commitment to quality work.
The Altona Community Development Corporation has been established to promote economic growth, job creation and assist in providing an enhanced quality of life. To this end they have created a broad range of incentives to promote the continued growth of the local economy. In addition there are regional and federal development corporations available with incentive programs, The Manitoba Young Entrepreneurs Program for example, that complement those offered by the Altona Community Development Corporation. Local financial institutions have experienced commercial lenders and actively promote commercial lending to local business.
A.C.D.C is available to help you relocate or start your business in Altona. Many of the members are business leaders that will help you obtain the information required to bring your business to Altona. You will have a team of people helping you get established.
The Town of Altona has an attractive, fully serviced Industrial Park with reasonably priced lots of various sizes and zoning. There are local developers that will provide whatever facilities are required at competitive leasing rates. Presently there is a mixture of heavy to light commercial enterprises located in the Park which might provide opportunities for synergies with new ventures.
Altona has a competitive property tax structure, and is serviced by regular rail and truck transportation. There is natural gas, hydro and a good, potable water supply available. Altona also has an airport with a 24-hour, paved landing strip, which can accommodate larger planes. In addition, Altona is serviced by high speed Internet.
The Town of Altona is open for business. It provides an attractive and functional location for business start-ups or expansion.
For additional information call the Altona Development office at 1-204-324-8190
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