Shaping Lloydminster’s Economic Future

Lloydminster is preparing a new Economic Development Strategic Plan to guide how we grow, invest and thrive as a community.

This plan will build on our strengths, respond to today’s opportunities and challenges, and position Lloydminster as a competitive and attractive place to do business, now and into the future.

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What is a Strategic Plan?

A strategic plan is a roadmap that helps a community define where it is today, where it wants to go and how it will get there. It establishes a clear vision, priorities and actions that will guide decision-making and measure progress over time.

For economic development, this means identifying opportunities to support local businesses, attract investment and create a resilient, diversified economy.

A strong economic development strategy supports:

• Local businesses and entrepreneurs
• Job creation and workforce development
• Investment attraction and retention
• Sustainable, long-term growth
• A high quality of life for residents

Strategic planning ensures that decisions are intentional, coordinated and aligned with the community’s long-term vision.

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Building on Our Foundation

Lloydminster’s previous Economic Development Strategic Plan—Going Beyond Borders, was developed through collaboration with stakeholders, research and community input.

It focused on positioning Lloydminster as an ideal location for investment and development, while advancing priority areas through partnerships and coordinated actions.

Key themes included:

• Encouraging business investment across key sectors
• Supporting growth in industrial, commercial and retail areas
• Strengthening regional partnerships
• Enhancing quality of life and community attractiveness
• Promoting Lloydminster as a destination for business and opportunity

These foundational elements have strengthened our local economy, and will continue to inform our approach as we look ahead.

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Get Involved

The new Economic Development Strategic Plan is being developed through collaboration with:

• City Council, Administration and the Economic Development Advisory Committee
• Local business leaders and entrepreneurs
• Industry partners and economic organizations
• Regional stakeholders
• Government and institutional partners

This collaborative approach ensures the plan reflects real-world experience, local insight and emerging opportunities, while aligning with regional, national and global economic trends. Your input is essential to shaping Lloydminster’s economic future.

Together, we are building a strategy that reflects our community’s ambition, resilience and potential. Local businesses are encouraged to participate in the project by completing the survey below, or asking a question via the Q&A tool.