a hub city over a century in the making
Selkirk offers a strong foundation for investment through its strategic location, established industry, and emerging growth sectors. Businesses can access regional markets, skilled labour, and competitive operating conditions within a connected and growing community. Since incorporating in 1882, Selkirk has embodied a spirit of independence and entrepreneurialism. From its early days, the City served as a vital hub on the Red River. The local economy relied on its shipbuilding sector, lumber and fish exports, and agricultural services. The opening of the steel rolling mill in 1913 further propelled Selkirk’s economic momentum.
strength in steel
Selkirk is well positioned for investment in steel production, manufacturing supply chains, and value-added industries. Steel manufacturing has supported the local economy for over a century, forming the core of the city’s industrial base.
Gerdau leads the sector as one of Western Canada’s greenest steel mills. The Selkirk mill produces clean steel from recycled materials, supporting global supply chains in transportation, infrastructure, energy, defense, and agriculture. Selkirk also hosts a strong network of metal fabrication and manufacturing firms that form an integrated and innovative industry network. Together, they demonstrate some of the most advanced steel inventory management practices in North America. This reinforces Selkirk’s reputation as a centre for steel-related economic activity. In addition, a highly skilled workforce supports these operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and competitiveness across the sector.
Investors benefit from proximity to manufacturers, suppliers, and customers, along with lower transportation costs and reliable inventory access. Furthermore, Manitoba’s electricity grid generates over 97% of its power from renewable sources, providing low-cost, reliable energy.
Selkirk also benefits from strong regional infrastructure and access to major transportation routes. This connectivity supports efficient movement of goods and materials across Manitoba and beyond. It also improves supply chain reliability and market access for local for local industry. Overall, this makes Selkirk a strategic and sustainable location for steel and manufacturing investment.
closing the loop for a stronger, greener economy
prosperity comes full circle
Prosperity doesn’t have to be linear—it can be circular. Selkirk supports the development of a circular economy where materials are reused, recycled, and repurposed to create lasting value. Local industries can adopt practices that reduce waste and keep resources in circulation. This supports a more sustainable and adaptable local economy.
industrial collaboration
Industrial symbiosis allows businesses to turn one company’s by-products into inputs for others. Selkirk is exploring how materials move through industries to strengthen connections, improve efficiency, and foster innovative and sustainable practices.
supporting sustainability
Selkirk is developing programs to promote and support sustainability across industries. By encouraging efficient resource use and innovative practices, the City creates opportunities for long-term economic and environmental resilience.
The business opportunities highlighted below are intended to inspire innovation and illustrate potential areas of growth.
They are not endorsements or guarantees of viability, profitability, or suitability for any specific business.
Companies should conduct their own research and due diligence before pursuing these ideas.
value-added
Selkirk offers conditions that support the development of value-added green businesses. These operations can transform raw or underutilized local and regional resources and waste streams into high-value sustainable products.
green retail
Selkirk offers an ideal environment for green retail ventures that support the local economy through sustainable and ethically produced products. These initiatives engage the community and promote conscious consumption, meeting growing demand for local, eco-friendly goods.
green services
The green services sector is rapidly expanding, driven by the global shift toward sustainability and climate resilience. Selkirk offers a strong foundation for service-based businesses that advance the transition to a low-carbon, climate-resilient economy.
Selkirk offers a strong foundation for investment through its strategic location, established industry, and emerging growth sectors. Businesses can access regional markets, skilled labour, and competitive operating conditions within a connected and growing community. Since incorporating in 1882, Selkirk has embodied a spirit of independence and entrepreneurialism. From its early days, the City served as a vital hub on the Red River. The local economy relied on its shipbuilding sector, lumber and fish exports, and agricultural services. The opening of the steel rolling mill in 1913 further propelled Selkirk’s economic momentum.
strength in steel
Selkirk is well positioned for investment in steel production, manufacturing supply chains, and value-added industries. Steel manufacturing has supported the local economy for over a century, forming the core of the city’s industrial base.
Gerdau leads the sector as one of Western Canada’s greenest steel mills. The Selkirk mill produces clean steel from recycled materials, supporting global supply chains in transportation, infrastructure, energy, defense, and agriculture. Selkirk also hosts a strong network of metal fabrication and manufacturing firms that form an integrated and innovative industry network. Together, they demonstrate some of the most advanced steel inventory management practices in North America. This reinforces Selkirk’s reputation as a centre for steel-related economic activity. In addition, a highly skilled workforce supports these operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and competitiveness across the sector.
Investors benefit from proximity to manufacturers, suppliers, and customers, along with lower transportation costs and reliable inventory access. Furthermore, Manitoba’s electricity grid generates over 97% of its power from renewable sources, providing low-cost, reliable energy.
Selkirk also benefits from strong regional infrastructure and access to major transportation routes. This connectivity supports efficient movement of goods and materials across Manitoba and beyond. It also improves supply chain reliability and market access for local for local industry. Overall, this makes Selkirk a strategic and sustainable location for steel and manufacturing investment.
closing the loop for a stronger, greener economy
prosperity comes full circle
Prosperity doesn’t have to be linear—it can be circular. Selkirk supports the development of a circular economy where materials are reused, recycled, and repurposed to create lasting value. Local industries can adopt practices that reduce waste and keep resources in circulation. This supports a more sustainable and adaptable local economy.
industrial collaboration
Industrial symbiosis allows businesses to turn one company’s by-products into inputs for others. Selkirk is exploring how materials move through industries to strengthen connections, improve efficiency, and foster innovative and sustainable practices.
supporting sustainability
Selkirk is developing programs to promote and support sustainability across industries. By encouraging efficient resource use and innovative practices, the City creates opportunities for long-term economic and environmental resilience.
The business opportunities highlighted below are intended to inspire innovation and illustrate potential areas of growth. They are not endorsements or guarantees of viability, profitability, or suitability for any specific business.
Companies should conduct their own research and due diligence before pursuing these ideas.
value-added
Selkirk offers conditions that support the development of value-added green businesses. These operations can transform raw or underutilized local and regional resources and waste streams into high-value sustainable products.
green retail
Selkirk offers a strong environment for green retail ventures that support the local economy through sustainable and ethically produced products. These initiatives engage the community and promote conscious consumption, meeting growing demand for local, eco-friendly goods.
green services
The green services sector is rapidly expanding, driven by the global shift toward sustainability and climate resilience. Selkirk offers a strong foundation for service-based businesses that advance the transition to a low-carbon, climate-resilient economy.
Selkirk offers a strong foundation for investment through its strategic location, established industry, and emerging growth sectors. Businesses can access regional markets, skilled labour, and competitive operating conditions within a connected and growing community. Since incorporating in 1882, Selkirk has embodied a spirit of independence and entrepreneurialism. From its early days, the City served as a vital hub on the Red River. The local economy relied on its shipbuilding sector, lumber and fish exports, and agricultural services. The opening of the steel rolling mill in 1913 further propelled Selkirk’s economic momentum.
strength in steel
Selkirk is well positioned for investment in steel production, manufacturing supply chains, and value-added industries. Steel manufacturing has supported the local economy for over a century, forming the core of the city’s industrial base.
Gerdau leads the sector as one of Western Canada’s greenest steel mills. The Selkirk mill produces clean steel from recycled materials, supporting global supply chains in transportation, infrastructure, energy, defense, and agriculture. Selkirk also hosts a strong network of metal fabrication and manufacturing firms that form an integrated and innovative industry network. Together, they demonstrate some of the most advanced steel inventory management practices in North America. This reinforces Selkirk’s reputation as a centre for steel-related economic activity. In addition, a highly skilled workforce supports these operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and competitiveness across the sector.
Investors benefit from proximity to manufacturers, suppliers, and customers, along with lower transportation costs and reliable inventory access. Furthermore, Manitoba’s electricity grid generates over 97% of its power from renewable sources, providing low-cost, reliable energy.
Selkirk also benefits from strong regional infrastructure and access to major transportation routes. This connectivity supports efficient movement of goods and materials across Manitoba and beyond. It also improves supply chain reliability and market access for local for local industry. Overall, this makes Selkirk a strategic and sustainable location for steel and manufacturing investment.
closing the loop for a stronger, greener economy
prosperity comes full circle
Prosperity doesn’t have to be linear—it can be circular. Selkirk supports the development of a circular economy where materials are reused, recycled, and repurposed to create lasting value. Local industries can adopt practices that reduce waste and keep resources in circulation. This supports a more sustainable and adaptable local economy.
industrial collaboration
Industrial symbiosis allows businesses to turn one company’s by-products into inputs for others. Selkirk is exploring how materials move through industries to strengthen connections, improve efficiency, and foster innovative and sustainable practices.
supporting sustainability
Selkirk is developing programs to promote and support sustainability across industries. By encouraging efficient resource use and innovative practices, the city is creating opportunities for long-term economic and environmental resilience.
The business opportunities highlighted below are intended to inspire innovation and illustrate potential areas of growth. They are not endorsements or guarantees of viability, profitability, or suitability for any specific business. Companies should conduct their own research and due diligence before pursuing these ideas.
value-added
Selkirk offers conditions conducive to the development of value-added green businesses that transform raw or underutilized local and regional resources and waste streams into high-value sustainable products.
green retail
Selkirk offers a strong environment for green retail ventures that support the local economy through sustainable and ethically produced products. These initiatives engage the community and promote conscious consumption, meeting growing demand for local, eco-friendly goods.
green services
The green services sector is rapidly expanding, driven by the global shift toward sustainability and climate resilience. Selkirk offers a strong foundation for service-based businesses that advance the transition to a low-carbon, climate-resilient economy.