Lac Ste. Anne County Activity Report ActivityLSAC_QTLY_2018-19_WINTER_FINAL_SM | Page 23

WINTER 2018/19 ActivityLSAC
P
romoting Lac Ste. Anne
County as a location
of choice for people,
investment and business,
the Economic Development
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
department delivers
services and initiatives
focused on showcasing the
region and helping local
businesses prosper.
Creating a strong and diverse economy
for Lac Ste. Anne County.
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, businesses
and industry, and help to shape Lac
Ste. Anne County and its business
communities. The committee supports
economic vitality and development,
and makes recommendations on
business attraction and expanding the
commercial, retail and overall economic
base of the region.
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 — 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, you are welcome to
contact the Economic Development
department directly.
Find Businesses
Within our Borders
More than four hundred local businesses
contribute significantly to Lac Ste.
Anne County’s economy. 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 Lac
Ste. Anne County, please contact the
administration office.
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