Small Business Week: Celebrating the Heart of our Economy

Small business has a big impact in Alberta. According to Statistics Canada small businesses added $21,900 in GDP per capita to the provincial economy in 2017. That's $88 billion, yes billion dollars, or 30% of the entire provincial GDP. But how does that compare to the rest of the country? Alberta small business creates over $5000 more GDP per capita than the national average. Want to celebrate small businesses in Medicine Hat? Check out our Shop Local program and show your support!