Membership Benefits
The Acheson Business Association is a membership-based organization that fosters an engaged business community in Acheson to build meaningful connections, be a strong representative, a valuable resource, and bring increased visibility to Acheson and our members. The ABA is the heart of Acheson, strengthening businesses in the community to promote success.
The Acheson Industrial area has over 360 businesses in a developed area with 10 million square feet of developed space and hundreds of acres of ready-to-expand developed land available. Over 10,000 employees work in Acheson, and it continues to be one of the fastest-growing industrial and commercial business areas in Western Canada.
Benefits of Becoming a Member
Connectivity
The ABA creates an environment of working together to foster a strong business community.
- The ABA represents our members locally and provincially on issues that affect day-to-day operations, project uncertainty, and red tape. We collaborate with all levels of government officials, from provincial to municipal, surrounding municipalities, and local chambers to align on key issues affecting the business community.
- Member Engagement and participation with surveys, focus groups, and one-on-one conversations for deeper engagement.
- We bring businesses together for connections and networking through numerous opportunities and events including Coffee in the Park, our annual Golf Tournament, Business Awards Gala, Women in Leadership event and more.
Visibility
The ABA works to increase the promotion of its members and provide visibility and exposure for them through marketing, advertising, business recognition, and high-profile participation events.
- The ABA has many methods to communicate and share information about your business to our members including in our monthly e-newsletters, social media channels, website, etc.
- Exclusive Member Spotlights.
- Listings on our online directory to help bring awareness to your business.
Education/Information Resource Hub
The ABA provides opportunities to provide timely and relevant information, tools, and resources for our members to help keep them informed and assist them in doing business better.
- We offer educational and professional development initiatives to support businesses on topics such as mental health, cybersecurity, HR, AI, and more.
- Informational and informative events throughout the year.
- Sharing information on industry trends, policy news, as well as infrastructure and development updates planned and scheduled.