Economic Development Strategy
The City of Lethbridge has developed its first Economic Development Strategy to guide how the community grows its economy, attracts investment, and strengthens its position as a regional hub. Explore the priorities shaping Lethbridge’s economic future.
2026 Economic Development Strategy
Lethbridge’s Economic Development Strategy focuses on building a resilient, inclusive, and opportunity-rich local economy by drawing on the city’s strengths as a connected, export-oriented hub. The economy is anchored by agrifood, manufacturing, and logistics, supported by strong service sectors and a high quality of life. Through targeted investments in infrastructure, strengthened partnerships, and targeted sector growth, the City is working to position Lethbridge as a leading regional hub for investment, innovation, and economic diversification.
Winning Aspiration
To position Lethbridge as a vibrant community anchored in agrifood that offers a supportive business environment, a high quality of life, and strong regional leadership for Southern Alberta.
Strategic Directions
- Invest in enabling infrastructure to unlock growth, with agrifood, advanced manufacturing, and transportation and logistics as the primary sectors.
- Strengthen business development, expansion, and retention services while focusing investment attraction to key sectors.
- Align post-secondaries, employers, and community partners to build talent, research, and innovation that advances the local and regional economy.
- Build a coordinated approach to tourism, with events and experiences showcasing local arts, culture, sports, and recreation.
- Prioritize collaboration with Indigenous and other government partners to pursue economic opportunities of mutual benefit.
- Advance community health and safety initiatives as a foundation for a productive and innovative economy.