Business Development

Mountain View Power (MVP), Olds’ locally owned energy marketer, has launched a new brand identity that reflects its commitment to optimism, community, and the power of working together. The refreshed look symbolizes bright ideas and the energizing force of community investment.

We’re excited to share that the Town of Olds Administration Office has officially reopened—now at its new location and with a new name!

A new residential development is officially underway in Olds. Seymour Pacific Developments has broken ground on Silverside Pointe, a six-storey 92-unit rental building located on 65 Avenue near local shopping, dining, and services.

Town Council has formally approved the Town of Olds Housing Strategy, marking a major step forward in ensuring the community is well-positioned to meet current and future housing needs. The Strategy was adopted during the July 14, 2025, Council meeting following more than a year of in-depth public engagement, technical analysis, and regional consultation. 

The Town of Olds is developing a Housing Strategy. Your feedback from the Housing Strategy Survey will help us plan for housing over the next 10 to 20 years.

Mountain View Power, your local energy retailer committed to reinvesting in the community, is excited to announce the launch of the Storefront Beautification Grant. This new initiative aims to provide funding assistance to Uptowne businesses looking to enhance and revitalize their storefronts.

The recent Commercial Gap Analysis confirms that Olds has strong market potential and room for business growth. Commissioned by the Town of Olds and conducted by FBM Planning Ltd., the study highlights the community’s strengths as a regional shopping destination and identifies key areas to expand retail and services. The findings provide valuable insights into local opportunities, helping guide future economic development.

Olds, Alta — Central Alberta First is proud to announce the launch of a BREWD—Business Retention, Expansion, and Workforce Development Survey. Central Alberta First, is a collaborative effort aimed at empowering local businesses and shaping the region's economic landscape. From January 23 to February 28, businesses across Central Alberta are encouraged to participate in a comprehensive online survey available at the Central Alberta website.

Business owners across Central Alberta are invited to participate in a collaborative new initiative designed to foster local business growth and build a vibrant, sustainable business region - BREWD (Business Retention Expansion and Workforce Development). BREWD is being driven by a new coalition of businesses, governments, and service agencies identified as Central Alberta First (CAF). CAF is calling on business owners and entrepreneurs to share their perspectives, voice their concerns, and contribute ideas that will help shape the region’s future.

The Town of Olds is completing a Retail Commercial Gap Analysis, and we are seeking your input through the completion of a 5 minute survey.