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Economic Development Week We all know that economic development is critical. It is the foundational work that helps to create jobs, support businesses, and improve the quality of life in communities large and small. Everyone is talking about the importance of economic development because we are all feeling the impact the pandemic is having on the Alberta economy; and we recognize how this practice is bolstering municipalities, helping them recover. We encouraged municipalities, large and small, to formally recognize and celebrate May 9-13, 2022 as "Economic Development Week" in their community and take part in our Community Challenge.
About the Week Economic Development Week Resources |
Alberta Community Challenge EDA invited Alberta municipalities to join us to amplify economic development efforts in our province by taking part in the 2022 Community Challenge and to officially proclaim "May 9-13 as Economic Development Week.” Once again, we were pleased to work with our partners Alberta Municipalities and Rural Municipalities Alberta in order to encourage their members to get involved. Involvement in the 2022 Community Challenge gave communities the opportunity to show their commitment to economic development, and strengthen support for the work of economic development staff. We encouraged communities to:
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2022 Community Challenge - List of Alberta Communities Proclaiming or Supporting the Week | We have exceeded our goal of 50 Communities! |
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In 2022, we promoted a new video each day of the week. Click on the links below to view them:
- May 6- What is Economic Development?
- May 9- Eleanor Miclette, President, EDA
- May 10- Todd Greene, President IEDC
- May 11- Sara Chamberlain, EDA Past President- Ethics in our Profession
- May 12- Natalie Gibson, CEDTP Trainer- Training in our Profession
- May 13- Martin Ebel, EDA Board Member- EDA's Mentorship Program