Growing at a rate of over 3% per year for the last 10 years Lacombe is the right place to put your business. Lacombe offers great potential for all types of retail businesses where the cost of operations are low and the rewards are great. Always Open to New Niche and Specialty Shops Lacombe has many specialty shops and services operated by dedicated entrepreneurs and there's always room for another great business with excellent regional appeal. With a little imagination and pizzazz your business will soar in Lacombe. Being creative is that much easier when your business is in Lacombe!

Hungry for Restaurants and Entertainment
Entertain us with great food and good-hearted fun. Lacombians love to celebrate with friends over a great meal. Then capture the interests of young and old alike by offering evening activities that keep them coming back for more.

Dare to Be Different

Boutiques, craft shops, artistic outlets, ethnic-oriented cafes, day spas and other specialty shops and services are in demand. Lacombe's downtown streetscape offers a unique appeal to discriminating local consumers and visitors that seek something a little bit different. Drop in and discover the great prices and added attention to customer service.

Opportunities Abound

The business opportunities for new store owners are attractive. The cost of land and buildings is very competitive compared to other communities in Central Alberta. Lease space can be arranged in the $6.00 to $21.00 range - a far cry from the $40.00 per square foot the large cities are demanding.

Economic Development Board

Lacombe's Economic Development Board actively advises the Municipal Council on matters that support economic growth. The board focuses on promoting the advantages of doing business here, in addition to actively attracting compatible businesses to Lacombe. Enjoy the success that comes with confident growth.

Alberta Main Street Program

Lacombe was selected by Heritage Canada and Alberta Culture for this project. It was a program geared to downtown revitalization within a "heritage" framework. Lacombe's historical character was ideally suited for the program and after six years saw the refurbishing of 35 buildings, new street lights, trees and downtown landscaping.

Chamber of Commerce

The Lacombe Chamber of Commerce is actively working for its member businesses to promote better business practices and encourage the development of a strong business support network in Lacombe.