Development in Hanna has been relatively healthy in Hanna in recent years. Development permits issued between 2004 and 2005 grew by 39% and tripled between 2003 and 2005.

Development Permits as of April 2006 were $1.35M and one year later, April 2007 are $2.305M.

Permit value growth was fuelled by several commercial developments as well as recreational projects as listed in the table below.

The Special Areas development permits peaked in 2004 at $12.6 million. 2006 permits were valued at $11.5 million, 2007 permits were $4.97 million and 2008 permits increased to $6.14 million.

Value of Development Permits Issued by Year
Largest Projects in Hanna as of September 2007
Company Name	Description	Cost	Status
Hanna Motor Products	New Commercial Building	$2,000,000	Completed 2007
Hanna Municipal Golf Course	9-Hole Addition	$1,000,000	Completed 2007
Kittler Construction	Commercial Building	$900,000	Completed 2007
Ell & Anderson Chartered Accountants	Office Complex	$650,000	Completed 2007
Fluid Experts	New Commercial Building	$400,000	Completed 2006
Super A Foods	Commercial Addition	$338,000	Completed 2007
Town of Hanna	CN Station Relocation	$300,000	Under Construction
Hanna Chrysler	Commercial Addition	$280,000	Completed 2007
Greenslades Disposal	Commercial Addition	$200,000	Announced
Kittler Construction	Accessory Building	$180,000	Under Construction
Ledcor	Accessory Building	$170,000	Completed 2007
David Thompson Health Region	Extended Living Renovations	$160,000	Completed 2007
Store With Moore	New Commercial Building	$150,000	Under Construction
ATB Financial	Commercial Addition	$168,000	Completed 2007
Business Opportunities Other business opportunities are highlighted for the Palliser Economic Partnership Region, of which Hanna is a part.