The Town of Olds has a strong economy, in balance with The Natural Step framework on Sustainability:

• A Healthy Environment
• A Strong Economy
• A Vibrant Cultural Scene
• Good Governance
• A Strong Social Network

The Town of Olds is ready to effectively engage investors who make decisions based on their business needs, available infrastructure supports, and the flexibility and ease of local planning and development processes.

Please visit any of the links provided here for more information.

• Olds-Fashioned College Town, As featured in Alberta Venture magazine
• Community Investment Readiness Strategic Plan, August 2010
• Labour Market Statistics
• 2010 Business Plan, As of August 16, 2010
• Profile 2008
• Olds, A Town of Opportunity
• Demographic, Market Information
• Development Summaries, 1999 - 2010
• Olds BizPal Online Business Permits and Licences Service
• Annexation Map
• Olds Business Directory

In May 2010, Olds was named one of Alberta's 10 Best Communities for Business by Alberta Venture magazine. Among the major projects approved by the town are a school, housing development and a business banking complex, and a steadily increasing number of business licenses have been issued. Nearly 20% more business licences were issued in January 2010 than in January 2009.

If you have any questions about the 'Olds Advantage', please call the OI Office at 403-586-4000.