Here is the link to the report called 'Nature-positive Economic Development for Southwest Alberta' that was presented in our recent Wednesday Webinar.
This work, informed by southwest Alberta communities, offers an approach to diversifying the region's economy, while also supporting nature.
From 2020 to 2022, Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative (Y2Y) worked with Alberta-based Stormy Lake Consulting to facilitate research and discussions with local towns, municipal districts, and Indigenous groups on ways the region could attract long-term economic growth while maintaining its natural beauty and supporting watershed protection.
This is called 'nature-positive' economic development - a global movement to recognize the value of nature, place it on the path of regeneration and recovery, and transform our shared world to one where people, economies and nature thrive together.
Click here to read the Executive Summary.
You can download it and the full report on Y2Y’s website at y2y.net/NaturePositiveAB.
Local communities, businesses and economic development authorities can use the report in planning and development. The report can serve as an information source for communities and economies looking to support good, stable jobs, while preserving clean water and healthy, intact landscapes for generations to come.
Please direct your questions or comments directly to:
Josh Welsh: Josh@y2y.net
Patty Richards: Patty@y2y.net
To watch the webinar, Click this link. It will take you to EDATV our YouTube Channel.
Summer may be in full swing but at EDA it's full steam ahead planning for our Ministry Dinner in October!
Held in person at the Coast Edmonton Plaza Hotel October 19, this dinner gives EDA members the opportunity to network with key ministry representatives from the Government of Alberta and the Government of Canada to ask questions, share ideas and explore potential partnerships.
We've been holding this event since 2015 (and adapted the format to online Ministry Meetups during the pandemic) and we are excited to be in person once again.
Each year this dinner has sold out so be sure to register today as tickets are already going fast.
Register for the 2022 Ministry Dinner here
Sponsorships Available
Become a sponsor of this event and earn the recognition of your peers for your commitment to and leadership in the economic development community.
Read more about the 2022 Ministry Dinner and the sponsorship package by clicking this link
Mother Nature is reminding us that June is flood season in Alberta. And, as we know, natural disasters are unpredictable and can strike at any time with consequences to the economies of communities.
Be prepared.
While many may feel helpless in the face of a crisis, EDA can help you to prepare your communities to help lessen the damage to your local economies.
Download our FREE Economic Disaster Resilience and Recovery Toolkit. It has key resources and best practice information.
We also have hard copies of this toolkit.
It is an excellent resource to have on hand for your economic development professionals and members of your Council.
It is also available by clicking the link above.
Sign up for our Economic Disaster Resilience and Recovery training available as a one-day in person workshop and online.
We also have a list of Tips for Alberta Business and Community Leaders as we recover from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Plus, we are currently working on a 2022 Ukraine Economic Recovery Project.
Our Webinar Wednesday Series features three upcoming webinars that will deliver information on important initiatives in our province:
All Webinars are FREE.
Mark your calendars and register. You will receive log in information directly to your inbox.
Rural Economic Development Update
Wednesday, June 22
12:00 - 1:00 PM
Join us for an update from the Province of Alberta on their Rural Economic Development stakeholder discussions.
Rural Women Entrepreneurs in Tech
Wednesday, June 29
Join us and Suzanne Ebelher, Program Director for Rural Women Entrepreneurs in Tech (RWEIT) to learn more about this new province-wide program.
Balancing the Environment with Economic Prosperity
Wednesday, July 6
Join us to learn about the Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative and how economic opportunities can protect natural areas and strengthen local financial resources.
It is recognized as the gold standard of U.S. – Canada relations.
The Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER) is holding its 2022 Annual Summit in Calgary July 24-28 and EDA is proud to be a community partner.
There are a couple of unique opportunities for EDA Members.
There is a discount on your registration; plus you have the opportunity to host your own table.
EDA members, please check your inbox for the the EDA Members only code to get your discount. Plus details on how to host your town table.
EDA Ministry Dinner
Wednesday, October 19
Coast Edmonton Plaza Hotel
Our EDA Ministry Ministry Dinner will be in person !
In order for the event to be a success, we are looking for event sponsors.
Plus, you need to register to attend early as space is limited. The purpose of the event is to bring together EDA members with specific government Ministers to network, share information and explore potential partnerships.
This is an EDA member only event and a perk to membership! Become an EDA Member here.
Community Economic Development Training Program (CEDTP)
Business Retention and Expansion
July 19 - August 22
ONLINE through the University of Calgary
We've all heard this statistic that about 80 percent of new jobs and capital investment comes from companies that ALREADY EXIST in your community.
Learn how to turn that stat into reality in your own community.
Join us for our Business Retention and Expansion course.
This interactive course helps you to understand how a BRE program relates to attraction, workforce development, small business finance, technology and many other economic development activities.
Register here: https://conted.ucalgary.ca/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=15264259
We are hitting the ground running with our 2023 edition of Invest in Alberta / Xperience Alberta Magazine.
We are building on the massive success of previous editions by continuing with the 2 magazines in a single format.
Get in on the action! Early bird advertising rates are available. Be sure to book your AD now to get your desired placement in the magazine!
The early bird deadline is Friday, May 6.
Rate Card
Here is the 2023 rate card containing information on how you can get your message seen by senior decision makers.
Contact Anita McGillis by email: Anita@OdvodPublishing.com or by phone: (403) 909-9839
Once again, EDA Members, you will be the only ones eligible to receive free sponsored content when you book your half page or full page ad; a strategic way to get your message in front of an audience of 15,000 decision makers across Alberta, Canada and around the world.
Become an EDA Member
Invest in Alberta/Xperience Alberta Microsite
www.invest-in-alberta.ca
This microsite is essentially the magazine in website format with its own unique URL.
It is secure, searchable, modern and mobile friendly.
Since it is web-based its audience is international and its reach is limitless.
The EDA Member Directory on the microsite is also searchable which means potential investors and others who are interested in more information can easily locate contact email addresses and phone numbers. Another reason to become an EDA Member.
Invest in Alberta/ Xperience Alberta will be delivered in January 2023.
Invest in Alberta will focus on key sectors that drive our economy forward. Xperience Alberta highlights what makes Alberta a fantastic place to live, work, study and explore.
Click on these images to read the digital version of the 2022 2-in-1 magazine.
Invest in Alberta/Xperience Alberta is the official publication of Economic Developers Alberta (EDA).
EDA received an Excellence in Economic Development Award from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) for the Invest in Alberta / Xperience Alberta magazine.
Odvod Publishing and Anita MacGillis earned the EDA Project Partner of the Year Award for the Invest in Alberta /Xperience Alberta Magazine.
“Ethics is knowing the difference between what you have a right to do and what is right to do.” - Potter Stewart
Economic developers handle confidential information, compete for projects and serve several stakeholders. It is important that we do business that upholds the highest standards of ethical conduct and create an ethical culture that shows we consistently do business with these high standards in place.
Most of us view ethical behaviour as common sense, but sometimes it's not that black and white.
Economic Developers Alberta (EDA) along with the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) are holding a training worship that will help you navigate ethics in economic development.
This course is also designed to show you how to fine tune your ethics program including how to develop a Code of Conduct.
This workshop is a recertification requirement for Certified Economic Developers (CEcDs).
Be sure to join us for this FREE workshop.
IEDC/EDA Economic Development Ethics Workshop.
Wednesday May 11, 1PM - 5PM
Online via ZOOM
This IEDC/EDA training session will cover a variety of topics including: guidance on the importance of integrity in decision making; tools for making ethical decisions; and interactive case study examples to demonstrate ethical decision making in difficult situations.
This workshop is being held during Economic Development Week May 9 -13.
REGISTER
The Alberta Hemp Alliance is holding a Conference called:
Exploring the World of Hemp Opportunities
April 21 - 22, 2022
Click on the link below to read more and register:
https://www.keinetwork.net/current-conferences
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