The value-added goods sector in the Northeast Alberta Information Hub Ltd. region has grown at a significant rate over the past decade. Companies provide expertise and products in a wide variety of sub-sectors including agricultural processing, wood manufacturing, plastics processing, and metal fabrication.
There are over 300 companies involved in value-added goods production within the Hub region. This number continues to grow as the strategic advantages of the region become better known within the value-added goods sector. The region has seen many companies re-locate from the Edmonton metropolitan area seeking skilled labor, access to markets, and a desired quality of life.
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Regional Advantages
Northeast Alberta Information Hub Ltd. region is strategically located along and adjacent to two major highways (Hwy. 16 and Hwy. 28). This highway network provides excellent access to the Edmonton metro markets and beyond into North American and overseas markets. Several companies have established in the Hub area that export products globally.
Local Expertise
Northeast Alberta Information Hub Ltd. boasts a large labor force drawn from a population of over 80,000 people. Working with the local post-secondary training facilities, manufacturers are able to access a skilled labor force and are able to obtain the necessary skills upgrading for their existing employees.
Companies in the region have developed new patented technology. Opportunities for new investment exist and information is available at http://albertahub.com.
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