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Our Vision: Economic developers provide valued expertise that is integral to fostering an economically prosperous, diverse, sustainable Alberta. Our Mission: EDA provides leadership to advance economic development as a profession; enhance the professional development of its members; and support Alberta communities in fostering sustainable community economic prosperity. Economic Developers Alberta (EDA) is Alberta's leading economic development network. For more than 45 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. EDA 2020-2021 Board of Directors
For the first time in it's history EDA held its AGM virtually where it elected it's 2020-2021 Board of Directors. Read who is on our Board and the message from our President, Mary Lee Prior.
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EDA COVID-19 Response
As part of our Economic Disaster Recovery Program, we want to ensure our members have access to some of the best training and resources to equip them to assist their businesses, and minimize economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Click on the button below to register for the FREE webinar series as well as see resources we have complied to help you. Click on this photo of our CEO Leann Hackman-Carty to watch her explain what we are offering with our weekly COVID-19 Webinar series.
____________________________________________ Economic Development Establishing the Foundation Online through the University of Calgary April 28 - June 1 This course will provide you with a good foundation of knowledge, tools and resources for working within community economic development. This course can be applied to your Ec.D designation. It is also eligible for credit towards the Management Certificate-Economic Developers. | To download the tip sheet for Alberta Businesses and Community Leaders working to address the social and economic fall-out from the coronavirus click here. Toolkit for Economic Resilience and Recovery Our toolkit will assist many Canadian communities, emergency personnel and elected officials as they continue to prepare for, respond to, and recover from various types of manmade, technological, and natural disasters such as COVID-19. To download the online edition click here: 2019 edition Business Impact Survey
Between March 20-24, 2020 EDA launched an online Business Impact Survey designed to gather data on the effect the COVID-19 pandemic has had on Alberta businesses. 950 businesses responded. To view the results click on the button below: __________________________________ D * New Dates EDA Annual Conference November 25-27, 2020 In keeping with the guidelines put forward by the Provincial government as it relates to the spread of the COVID-19 virus, we have taken the decision to postpone our 2020 Annual Conference to November 25 -27, 2020 at the Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge. |
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