City guide
Census figures, the industries that drive Strathcona County, local programs and a worked example in Canadian dollars.
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Short answer: a Strathcona County business can be funded. Merchant Fund Express reviews Canadian files from Alberta for merchant cash advances, business cash advances and revenue-based financing. The 2021 Census counted 99,225 people in the specialized municipality of Strathcona County, up 1.2% since 2016.
The census shows health care as the leading private sector at 12.2% of local jobs, followed by construction and retail.
Figures from the 2021 Census Profile published by Statistics Canada.
The census labour-force tables show which industries carry Strathcona County. The biggest private sectors, against the provincial figures:
| Industry (NAICS) | Strathcona County | AB |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 12.2% | 12.8% |
| Construction | 11.7% | 9.5% |
| Retail trade | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| Professional, scientific and technical services | 8.2% | 8.0% |
| Manufacturing | 6.8% | 5.3% |
| Other services, such as repair and personal care | 5.0% | 4.7% |
Compared with the province, Strathcona County is unusually concentrated in wholesale and distribution (4.5% of jobs versus 3.2% provincially). Local suppliers, trades and service firms often ride the same cycle. Manufacturing runs above average too, at 1.3 times the provincial weight.
The way Strathcona County customers pay points to the structure:
Read next: Medical clinics, Dental practices, Construction, General contractors, Retail.
A food distributor in Strathcona County with about $165,000 in monthly deposits takes $91,000 for a vehicle and equipment upgrade at a 1.28 factor rate, for a total payback of $116,480 over about 9 months. That works out to roughly $2,989 a week, or about 8% of monthly deposits; the cost is fixed at $25,480 however quickly it is repaid on schedule.
Illustrative only, not an offer. Check your numbers with the Canada Funding Readiness Score.
Trades set much of the local tempo. Winter slows site work and deposits dip. Winter in Strathcona County raises heating costs and slows site work.
Seasonal owners do better applying with a year of statements ready.
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There is no Strathcona County storefront. You apply online and talk to a specialist by phone or email.
Expect a typical starting point of roughly $20,000 in monthly deposits. Time in business of about a year, with limited negative days, is typical. Scores from 500 are reviewed, and 600 or higher brings better offers. Each funder sets its own lines. Bring a signed application and about four months of business bank statements. Ready? Begin the application. Questions: (305) 384-8391.
Within reach of Strathcona County: Fort Saskatchewan (15 km), Edmonton (25 km), Greenview No. 16 (25 km), Beaumont (34 km), St. Albert (36 km).
More AB towns: Alberta funding guide.
Yes. Being in Strathcona County does not change eligibility; the bank statements do.
The 2021 Census counted 99,225 people in Strathcona County, a 1.2% change from 2016.
Health care, construction and retail employ the most people; wholesale and distribution stands out against Alberta.
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) covers Strathcona County. Its support is project-based and slower than a business cash advance.
No. We work remotely; there is no local office in Strathcona County, and none is needed.
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