Community Economic Development / Rural Diversification Initiative
Rural Diversification Initiative (RDI)
Diversification is one of the most important rural economic development strategies for the 21st century. In order to achieve this diversification, we need entrepreneurial people with a creative approach and a clear vision for a sustainable future. So, where will we find these visionaries and their ideas? Right here. Rural Alberta is already home to all the innovation and drive we need – all we have to do is encourage it.
Examples of Businesses Started within Community Futures areas in Alberta:
- Small scale helicopter photography business
- Cheese factory
- Pet food factory
- Recycling plant
- Pet store
- Green fuel depot
- Robotics

