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ABOUT ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
Creating a strong
and diverse
County economy.
Promoting the County as a location
of choice for people, investment
and business, the Economic
Development department delivers
services and initiatives focused on
showcasing the region and helping
local businesses prosper.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The Economic Development
Advisory Committee acts as an
advisory body to County Council
on matters relating to the long-
term economic health of the
community. Its decisions have an
impact on developers, citizens,
business and industry and help
to shape Lac Ste. Anne County
and its business communities.
The Advisory Committee supports
economic vitality and development,
and makes recommendations on
business attraction and expanding
the commercial, retail and overall
economic base of the region.
for example: Avon, Pantry Chef,
Scentsy. The full list of exemptions
is included in the Bylaw. Business
License application forms are
available for download at LSAC.ca/
Business-Licenses.
TOOLS TO HELP YOUR
LOCAL BUSINESS THRIVE
Browse LSAC.ca/Business-
Resources to explore a variety of
different publications and resources
of interest to County business
owners. If you’re searching for
a County form or resource not
found there, contact the Economic
Development department.
FIND BUSINESSES
WITHIN THE COUNTY
More than four hundred local
businesses contribute significantly
to the economy of Lac Ste. Anne
County. Looking for a business
operating within the County?
Browse the various profiles and
categories on our interactive map
at LSAC.ca/Business-Directory. For
more information on businesses
within the County, please contact
the administration office.
BUSINESS LICENSES
The Business License Bylaw allows
the County to collect business
information to focus economic
development efforts on regional
business strengths. The license fee
is $50 annually and used exclusively
to administer the program and fund
economic development.
Many business types are exempted
from the Business License Bylaw,
including farming, market vendors,
most non-profit organizations —
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