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Economic Developers Alberta (EDA) is Alberta's leading economic development network. For over 40 years, we have been committed to advancing the economic development profession by providing resources, professional development and networking opportunities. As a non-profit organization, we are governed by a volunteer board of directors that represent the interests of our membership. Our varied membership includes: municipalities; towns; regions; tourism groups; financial institutions; Crown Corporations; businesses; Regional Economic Development Authorities; Community Futures Development Corporations. Join now.
Economic Developers Alberta has received two prestigious international awards from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). EDA President Bev Thornton received the Jeffrey A. Finkle Organizational Leadership Award for her outstanding work. IEDC also presented EDA with the Bronze Excellence in Economic Development Award for the Wood Buffalo Business Recovery Hotline. Congratulations team!
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EDA's Course for Elected Officials On October 16, 2017 Albertans will choose those who will lead Alberta's 354 municipalities in our next election. Every elected official should have knowledge of the essentials of economic development and the tools that are available to assist with economic development projects. Economic Developers Alberta (EDA) can help you with that. By taking our Economic Development for Elected Officials course you will get an overview of the key topics that make up the system of economic development. There will also be a discussion of your role as a local leader, and fundamental ways elected officials can become informed and strategic decision-makers, be effective communicators and take a leadership role in economic development. Contact admin@edaalberta.ca and get the ball rolling. Remember that economic development is a process, not an event. There has to be a long-term commitment of time and resources from a broad cross-section of your community. Read more about the course here.
| Invest in Alberta 2018 Production of the 2018 edition of Invest in Alberta is now underway. Invest in Alberta is the official magazine of Economic Developers Alberta (EDA) and highlights the hard work and innovative thinking of EDA and it's members. Stories in the magazine explore new and inventive opportunities for investors to see significant returns. Book your ad today. Invest in Alberta reaches a powerful and influential audience in Alberta and around the world shining a light on the editing advantage our province has to offer. Rate card. Contact Anita McGillis: amcgillis@redpointmedia.ca Ph: 403.909.9839 More about Invest in Alberta here. Community Economic Development Training Program (CEDTP) Business and Investment AttractionSeptember 26 - October 30, 2017 EDA Members are eligible for a 50% rebate on the course fee. Simply email your course receipt to admin@edaalberta.ca to receive your rebate. Watch this clip to learn how our CEDTP courses can benefit your professional development: These courses are eligible for credits towards the Management Certificate-Economic Developers offered through the University of Calgary in conjunction with EDA. It can also be applied to your Ec.D designation. Our next course is Follow us on Twitter @edaalberta #EDAOnline |
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