riley, Author at Calgary Regional Partnership

Calgary skyline at sunset with overlaid growth charts and CBD molecule structure, symbolizing the potential of the emerging CBD oil market in the city.

CBD Oil’s Next Big Market: Why Calgary Investors Are Moving Fast

By riley on January 25, 2025 • 0 Comments

Calgary’s CBD oil market presents a compelling investment frontier, with projections showing 22% annual growth through 2025. From established manufacturers of CBD gummies to emerging extraction facilities, the city’s strategic position as Western Canada’s business hub creates unique opportunities for strategic investors.
Local regulatory frameworks, combined with Alberta’s business-friendly environment, position Calgary as an ideal launching pad for CBD ventures. The city’s robust agricultural connections, advanced manufacturing capabilities, and established distribution networks provide multiple entry points for investors—whether through direct ownership, partnership …

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How to Start a Furnace Repair Business

By riley on March 5, 2023 • 0 Comments

Heating and cooling homes have a significant impact on our daily lives. Furnace repair services are in demand and a good business idea for any handyman. However, how exactly can you start a furnace repair business? Here are some tips that will help you in this endeavor:
Identify an Area With Need
The first step should be identifying an area where heating and cooling homes are necessary.
Come Up with the Best Advertisement Method
Advertisement is a crucial step in business success. You can rely on word of mouth to trap more clients to your …

Advice

Trending Jobs for Graduates in Calgary in 2023

By riley on January 23, 2023 • 0 Comments

The Calgary job market is booming and now is the chance to undergo a career change for many. During many lockdowns in 2021, new opportunities have arisen for graduates with unique skills to keep business and government kicking.
Below we are going to discuss several graduate jobs in Calgary Region that will see you stand even in the most trying situations:
Software Development Jobs
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Opinion

Why Calgary Is a Great Place to Work and Live

By riley on June 15, 2022 • 0 Comments

Calgary is known as the world’s cleanest city. With its low crime rate, abundance of parks and trails, and strong economy, Calgary is a great place to work and live. Calgary’s growing population and constantly expanding amenities make it a desirable place to call home.
With a strong economy and plenty of job openings for graduates, Calgary is a great place to start your career or grow your current one.
The economy is booming, and there are plenty of job opportunities available
Whether you’re looking for a career change or just starting out, Calgary has something to offer.
Calgary is one of the fastest-growing …

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Why or Why Not Should You Start an Air Conditioning Installation Business

By riley on April 24, 2020 • 0 Comments

Spring is the time of the year wherein families begin to make serious home renovations. According to Air Conditioner Calgary, everyone is looking towards improving their house conditions after the weathering winter, from AC installation to repairing roofs and wall sidings.
But one of the annual spring cleaning must-do activities is the HVAC maintenance. A lot of homeowners are looking to hire professional AC installers to prepare for the summer season.
Why Should You Start an Airconditioning Installation Business?
First, you’ll be paid to do it if you’re skilled and qualified enough. Second, it is something you’ll enjoy at the same time. Starting a heating and …

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Calgary Lifestyle And Climate

By riley on July 22, 2019 • 0 Comments • Tags: #calgary #climate #lifestyle

The city of Calgary is located near the region’s mountains, here. Its climate is hot, dry, and unpredictable as it temperatures soar and suddenly drop far into the night. Because it’s located near the mountains, Calgary is famous for its Chinooks – a warm, dry wind that causes the temperature to rise above freezing point. Even in the cold of winter, however, Calgary continues to be sunny. In fact, Calgary has the sunniest winter with an average of 2,300 hours of sunshine.
The citizens of Calgary enjoy a mix between the metropolitan and the relaxed countryside lifestyle. The citizens are mostly well-educated, skilled, talented, innovative, family-oriented, community-minded, and lovers of art, culture, entertainment, and recreational activities. They are also …

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Cost of Business

By riley on May 22, 2019 • 0 Comments • Tags: #alberta #business #calgary #development #tax

The City of Calgary is within the scope of the Province of Alberta. Because Alberta has no payroll tax, no provincial sales tax, free health care, low personal income tax rate, and the lowest fuel tax among others, it is also a great place to establish businesses because of its infrastructures, various industries, growing population, skilled workers, and investment opportunities.
Since 2015, the general Alberta corporate income tax rate is 12 percent while the income tax rate of small industries and businesses with earnings reaching up to $500,000 is reduced to 3 percent.
The total corporate income tax rate, including the provincial or federal corporate income tax rate in Calgary, is 27 percent for general industries and businesses and 14 percent for small …

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Cost of Living

By riley on April 12, 2019 • 0 Comments • Tags: #calgary #cost #living

The cost of living in Calgary is actually reasonable, which comes to a pleasant surprise to some. Compared to other cities found in North America, it is more affordable to live in Calgary.
If you prefer a more detailed analysis of the cost of living in Calgary and other major cities in Canada, you can refer to the information we provide regarding the cost of renting or owning a house using the data from Economic Research Institute’s Relocation Assessor.
Their analysis included areas such as transportation, health services, consumables, utilities, rent/mortgage, insurance, and income/payroll taxes.
One of the perks Calgarians enjoy is the low tax. Calgary has no provincial sales tax, no payroll tax, and no health care premiums and has the lowest fuel tax …