Hamiota, Manitoba
Economic Development Officer – Armi Adair
Email: hedc@hamiota.com
T:204-764-3050 ext. 107
Strategic Position
Energy Options:
- Natural gas including Trans Canada Pipelines mainline access
- Electricity
National and International Transportation Flexibility:
- East-West and North-South paved highway access
- Access to CNR mainline rail
Advanced Telecommunications:
- Midwest Hi Speed Internet (Fibre connection) Hamiota Municipality 204-764-3050
- Two cell service providers (Rogers and BELL/MTS)
- High speed internet access; NetSet and DSL (BELL/MTS)
Competent Local Infrastructure:
- Advanced reverse osmosis water treatment
- Large regional health care centre
- 24-hour emergency services
- Police, ambulance and fire services
Resource Capable Community:
- Adept workforce
- Strong and diverse agricultural sector
- High productivity land base
- One of only three municipalities in South Western Manitoba with an arable land base exceeding 200 acres per square kilometer
- Extensive groundwater resources
Land for Development:
- New residential subdivisions
- Two industrial park subdivisions
Local Government & Development Support Services:
- Planned development
- Supported by productive land use and zoning regulations
- Proponent citing and support services
About Hamiota Economic Development
The Hamiota Economic Development Corporation (HEDC) is an independent service funded by the Hamiota Municipality.
The Board of Directors consists of two councillors and citizens appointed by the Council of the Hamiota Municipality.
HEDC Board of Directors consists of Scott Lints, LeeAnn Haggarty, Ron Knight, Ed Brethour, Ken Lawn, Jun Conde, JoAnn Drul. The Hamiota Economic Development Officer is Armi Adair and Marla Edmundson is our new municipal staff member who is also an important part of the HEDC Board.
The role of HEDC is to diversify and expand the local economy, increase the tax base, and also increase the number of local job opportunities.
Responsibilities Include:
- Promoting Hamiota
- Business Development- assistance, support, communication
- Assist: locals, groups, visitors, and organizations
- Tourism Opportunities and Regional Tourism
- Research Data and Surveys
- Public communications, planning meetings and gatherings
- Planning events to catch visitors’ attention, support residents, and bring people together
- Sharing information, keeping the community in the know about news and events.
- Attending Regional Meetings and Forums
- Keeping communication lines open by connecting with education stakeholders, health stakeholders, Hamiota Chamber of Commerce, and Tourism Westman on a regular basis throughout the year.
What We Do:
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Advertisement Social Media, Newspapers -Nationally, Radio – Regionally, In person – at Trade / Home Shows and Expos. |
Beautification Hamiota Banners hung up around town, electronic sign erected in 2018 at the junction of 21 Highway and Maple Avenue. |
Communication Monthly newsletter- Leader, Bulletin Board weekly updates, and Electronic Sign updates on demand. |
The EDO position is a part-time position with an office in the municipal building. Contact Armi at 204-764-3050 ext. 107 or hedc@hamiota.com or stop in you are always WELCOME!
Living in Hamiota
Employment
Hamiota has a WIDE range of employment opportunities with focuses in health, education, and agriculture (grain, livestock, and agribusiness).
There are also opportunities within retail, trades, tourism, daycare and nursery school, and fitness.
Education: Check out the Park West School Division website for education employment opportunities at the Hamiota Elementary School and Hamiota Collegiate Institute.
Health: Check out the Prairie Mountain Health website for up-to-date careers at the Hamiota and District Health Centre.
Looking to start your own business in Hamiota? View our resources here:
Economy
Hamiota has a strong agricultural base supplemented by medical, educational, financial, retail, tourism, and skilled trade sectors.
Make the Move!
In Hamiota, there are more commercial and residential lots available at very reasonable rates. Email or phone to request a map of the infill lots and details regarding the size of the sites.
Residential
Willow Heights Subdivision ~ for as low as $18,000
Amenities – fibre to the home internet, buried hydro, telephone, natural gas
For more details and information: Phone: 204.725.8800 Mobile: 204.764.2904
Email: KenKirk@royallepage.ca
Commercial
There are great commercial opportunities at the north end of Hamiota, along Highway 21 on the west side. There are two commercial lots available; both of which could provide a perfect location for your business. On the town property map these sites are numbers 3 & 4 along Elm.
Listed with Ken Kirk Royal LePage C: 204.764.2904
