Town of Whitecourt

The buyer seeks a comprehensive market analysis to drive economic growth in Whitecourt. The project demands a deep dive into the local business landscape, identifying opportunities and gaps. The consultant will craft strategies for business attraction and retention, with a special focus on agriculture. Three tailored business cases will be developed to entice entrepreneurs. This ambitious undertaking aims to transform Whitecourt's economic future.

• 8/1/2025 - Proposal Due Date

• Experience with similar projects
• Business development, attraction, and retention knowledge
• Access to market research data
• Experience working with businesses and consumers

• Conduct comprehensive market analysis of local business environment
• Identify consumer spending, service leakage, and market gaps
• Develop business retention, expansion and attraction strategies
• Highlight detailed findings on agriculture sector opportunities
• Develop 3 marketable business cases for attracting/expanding products and services
• Create situational analysis and economic snapshot of Whitecourt
• Update business and industry database of employers
• Gather information on agricultural sector challenges and opportunities
• Perform economic gap analysis on consumer spending leakage
• Provide recommendations for business development opportunities