EDA is proud of its Platinum level partnership with Alberta Finance and Enterprise. The mission of Alberta Finance and Enterprise is to provide expert economic, financial and fiscal policy advice to government and effective tax and regulatory administration to enhance Alberta's present and future prosperity.
One of its strategic priorities is to enhance value-added activity, increase innovation and build a skilled workforce to improve the long-run sustainability of Alberta's economy by:
Its core businesses are:
CN is a leader in the North American rail industry. Following its acquisition of Illinois Central in 1999, WC in 2001 and GLT in 2004, as well as its partnership agreement with BC Rail in 2004, CN provides shippers with more options and greater reach in the rapidly expanding market for north-south trade.
CN has one of the best operating ratios in the industry and is committed to moving more freight, more quickly and with fewer assets. CN is the only railroad which crosses the continent east-west and north-south, serving ports on the Atlantic, Pacific and Gulf coasts while linking customers to all three NAFTA nations.
CN revenues derive from the movement of a diversified and balanced portfolio of goods including petroleum and chemicals, grain and fertilizers, coal, metals and minerals, forest products, intermodal and automotive.
Edmonton Economic Development Corporation (EEDC), wholly owned by the City of Edmonton, is strategically focused on Edmonton's economic future. Guided by a volunteer, 15-person Board of Directors comprised of Edmonton business leaders, EEDC is responsible for regional economic development, regional tourism marketing, management of the Shaw Conference Centre and management of Edmonton Research Park.
EEDC is committed to achieving the following economic growth goals:
Williams Engineering Canada
Williams Engineering Canada Inc. is a leading provider of consulting engineering services with more than thirty years of experience, an unwavering commitment to industry leadership, client service, and continued professional and sustainable growth. Williams Engineering Canada aims to be at the forefront of sustainable design and to be an effective user of technology to solve our clients’ engineering challenges.
The Williams Engineering Canada multi-disciplinary team of 200 professionals specializes in delivering projects and advice to a wide variety of clients from government, municipalities, the private sector, mining, energy, utilities, industrials, telecommunications, transportation, buildings, construction, insurance, and legal industry sectors.
For more than 30 years, the company did business as A. D. Williams Engineering Inc. Throughout its company history, Williams Engineering has been mindful of the need to continually enhance its services to support client needs. In 2003 they enhanced their structural engineering skill set with the acquisition of CWA Consulting Engineers. In March 2009, Williams Engineering Canada was formed to ensure continued growth, provide exceptional client value, and to honour the legacies of both, Allen D. Williams and Reagan S. Williams.
With offices in Edmonton, Yellowknife, Calgary, Winnipeg, and Red Deer, they take pride in providing comprehensive, timely, and cost-effective solutions to their valued clients across Canada and around the world.