Business Retention and Expansion Strategy

Shape the Future of Doing Business Here

We’re helping local businesses thrive in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo and need to hear from you!

Share your insight — get practical support

Your experiences help shape programs and supports that make running a business easier. That’s why we’re offering so many ways for you to get involved, including engagement sessions across the region.

Share your insights online

More information, engagement opportunities, and the upcoming survey will be available through FMWBEDT channels in the coming weeks.

What’s in it for businesses

This strategy is designed to help you operate more efficiently, grow with fewer barriers, and feel supported in your day-to-day work. Here’s what you can expect when you participate:

A respectful conversation that identifies real-world challenges slowing down business (we’re here to listen)
Clear updates on what we heard and what will change
Initiatives supporting businesses based on what they really need

Your contribution is confidential. We’ll report back on themes—not individual businesses—that determine our next steps.