(Calgary, AB): Economic Developers Alberta (EDA) is pleased to confirm Talisman Energy Inc. as its Platinum Sponsor for the 2013 EDA Conference.
The annual EDA conference attracts almost 300 economic development experts and elected officials from various parts of the province. Delegates are provided with updates on economic development issues and trends, best practices, inspiring keynote addresses and valuable networking opportunities.

The 2013 conference will be held April 10-12, 2013 at the Delta Kananaskis Lodge in Kananaskis, Alberta. The theme is “Ideas, Innovation and Inspiration.”
“We are extremely excited about the conference this year, and are thrilled Talisman Energy Inc. has confirmed their participation as Platinum Sponsor, which includes sponsorship of the Minister’s Dinner & Awards Ceremony that will take place on the night of April 11,” states Kent McMullin, EDA President. “Talisman’s corporate commitment to promoting economic development both within and outside of Alberta is to be commended.”

"Talisman Energy is proud to be a Platinum Sponsor of the 2013 EDA Conference,” says Jerry Lemmon, External Relations at Talisman. “We operate in numerous locations across Alberta, and we are committed to using local contractors wherever possible to support the economic development of the communities in which we operate. We are also proud to support local community projects through our Community Investment program, where we contribute to community based projects in education, environment and empowering local communities and First Nations.”

ABOUT EDA
Economic Developers Alberta (EDA) is the only professional association for economic developers in the province. It is dedicated to advancing the economic development profession by providing an active network of communications, information and education. It is a not-for-profit organization governed by a volunteer board of directors, who represent the interests of its membership as a whole.
The 2013 conference includes an impressive agenda with over 30 speakers from around Alberta, Canada and the United States. For specific event details including the most up to date agenda go online to www.edaalberta.ca.

ABOUT TALISMAN ENERGY INC.
Talisman Energy Inc. is a global upstream oil and gas company, headquartered in Canada. Talisman has two main operating areas: the Americas (North America and Colombia), and Asia-Pacific. Talisman is committed to conducting business safely, in a socially and environmentally responsible manner, and is included in the Dow Jones Sustainability (North America) Index. Talisman is listed on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges under the symbol TLM.

For more information contact:

Leann Hackman-Carty, Executive Director
Economic Developers Alberta (EDA)
Work: (403) 214-0224
Email: leann@edaalberta.ca

Jerry Lemmon, Team Lead, External Relations -
Communications and Core Services
Talisman Energy Inc.
Work: (403) 693-2177
Email: jlemmon@talisman-energy.com

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