CONSULTING SERVICES
Together, we create impact
We co-design meaningful and innovative processes to address complex challenges in rural, remote, and urban centres across Canada.
We are community-focused. We listen first, design second.
Ballad offers a team of experts with experience in economic development, research, engagement, and strategic planning. Together, we take a community-focused approach to listening, designing, delivering, and evaluating projects with impact.
Community Development
Listen, Respond, and Adapt
Community Development
- Housing Strategies and Development Planning
- Community Strategic Planning
- Public Engagement
- Social Program Assessment and Planning
Economic Development
PLAN FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
- Economic Development Plans
- Business Retention/Attraction Strategies
- Labour Studies
- Foreign Direct Investment Strategies (FDI)
- Business Sector Studies
- Commercial/Industrial Land Growth Strategies
- Regional Ec. Dev. Partnership Plans
- Municipal Innovation Strategies (Circle Economy)
Business Services
IDENTIFY THE NEXT OPPORTUNITY
Business Services
- Feasibility Studies
- Business Plans
- Organizational Effectiveness
- Strategic Workshops
- Business Opportunity Assessments
Housing Services
PLAN, STRATEGIZE, AND BUILD
HOUSING SERVICES
- Funding Acquisition & Management
- Project Management
- Housing Needs Assessments, Strategies, and Engagements
- Site Planning and Development
EXPLORE OUR WORK
Employer Services for NW Alberta Businesses
Ballad’s Employer Edge program provides tailored HR support to small businesses across the region. Whether you need help with recruitment, employee wellness, HR policies, or seasonal workforce planning, our team offers clear and practical guidance. Alongside our virtual resources, we host workshops and meet with businesses in the communities we serve in Whitecourt, High Level, and beyond.
Insights to
Keep You Ahead
The Chronicles is Employer Edge’s bi-annual magazine available online and in print that highlights local businesses and explores trends in recruitment and the regional labour market. The publication will include HR tips and trends, workforce development programs in Northwest Alberta, current regional economic analysis, and updates on Employer Edge initiatives.
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