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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. These days 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. This year is an election year in municipalities across Alberta. It is also a great reason to encourage municipalities, large and small, to formally recognize and celebrate May 9-15, 2021 as "Economic Development Week" in their community.
About the Week Economic Development Week Resources |
Alberta Community Challenge This year, AUMA and RMA have joined us in order to help amplify economic development efforts in our province by taking part in the 2021 Community Challenge. So get involved! Your involvement in the 2021 Community Challenge gives you a voice. It lets your community know you value economic development, and helps strengthen support for the work your economic development staff does throughout the year.
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Alberta Communities Participating in the 2021 Community Challenge |
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Many Alberta Communities are Recognizing Economic Development Week in Unique Ways
Let us know how you are celebrating. Email nancy.toombs@edaalberta.ca
Alberta Hub (*38 communities) - City of Lethbridge - Alberta Jobs, Economy and Innovation - City of Lethbridge Lights up Economic Development Week
Alberta SouthWest Municipalities Shine a Light on Economic Development
2021 Economic Development Week Events
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We are also releasing a new video each day of the week. So watch for:
- May 9- Jeff Finkle, President & CEO, IEDC- History of International Economic Development Week
- May 10- Trevor Lewington, President, EDA- Importance of celebrating and recognizing economic development efforts in your community
- May 11- Brett Doney, IEDC Ethics Course Instructor- Why ethics are important in our profession
- May 12- Natalie Gibson, CEDTP Trainer- The need for specialized professional development courses in our field
- May 13- Pat Nicol, EDA Board Member- EDA's Mentorship Program
- May 14- What is Economic Development?
- May 15- EDA Xperience 2021- Join leaders from across the province!