Instructor: Natalie Gibson
To register:https://conted.ucalgary.ca/public/category/courseCategoryCertificateProfile.do?method=load&certificateId=8322961&selectedProgramAreaId=10530
The 11th Annual Growing the North Conference is scheduled for February 19-20, 2020 in the Entrec Centre at Evergreen Park, which is located five kilometres south of Grande Prairie on Resources Road (Visit evergreenpark.ca for more information).
EDA is proud to be collaborating with Growing the North again this year. To find out more about the conference and to register visit: www.growingthenorth.com.
Since its inception in 2010, the Growing the North Conference has been helping municipal leaders and entrepreneurs examine innovation and explore economic development opportunities in the Peace Region of Northwest Alberta and Northeast B.C.
A wide range of qualified speakers provide knowledgeable insight into a variety of industries that are vital to our area.
There is also ample time for networking to build and renew relationships with fellow delegates.
This intensive workshop will help prepare local elected officials, community leaders and economic development leadership to support economic development, disaster resilience and economic recovery activities in their communities.
Registration at 8:45 AM. Trainer: Leann Hackman-Carty and Natalie Gibson
Hosted by Rocky View County
For more information: pkruger@rockyview.ca
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
Online registration https://conted.ucalgary.ca/public/category/courseCategoryCertificateProfile.do?method=load&certificateId=8322961&selectedProgramAreaId=10530
For more information see www.rmaalberta.com
Are you thinking of coming to the conference early? Then think about coming to a pre-conference mixer to enjoy some drinks, tasty snacks and catching up with new and old friends!
Your ticket will include:
It also includes 1 beverage (wine, beer or highball)
Plan now to attend the 2020 conference. After extensive renovations, we are heading back to the Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge.
This course is the first in a series that will provide you with the knowledge and skills to become proficient at economic development. In choosing to educate yourself, you have chosen to improve the decisions that will have a significant effect on your community’s future. The function of economic development (ED) is often complex, and understanding your role in the process will be key both to the success of your career, and to the overall success of your economic development activities. This course is the 30,000-foot view of the process of economic development. It provides the theory and fundamentals of ED along with examples of how it can be applied. There is no one way to do ED. Each community, organization or volunteer group will do ED differently.
The primary goals of this course are to:
To register: https://conted.ucalgary.ca/public/category/courseCategoryCertificateProfile.do?method=load&certificateId=8322961&selectedProgramAreaId=10530
Instructor: Holly Sorgen
Our strategic partner, the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) has designated the week of May 4-9, 2020 Economic Development Week.
We invite you to take part in this North America-wide campaign that consists of activities designed to create awareness of the economic development programs in your communities that enhance your quality of life.
Download this toolkit to help you get started on your campaign to increase exposure for the profession and the benefits of economic development.
View our video @ www.economicdevelopmentmatters.com.
Email us at nancy.toombs@edaalberta.ca with your iconic development week initiative and we will post it on our website.
This multi-faceted course explores the core aspects of entrepreneurial and small business development including value-add partnerships, technical assistance programs, financing, business incubation and more. Entrepreneurs and small businesses stimulate job creation, develop crucial innovations in both products and services and promote the diversification of the economic base. In this course, you will learn the financial and managerial tools economic developers use to create a climate that encourages entrepreneurial and small business development. Also, practitioners will examine the barriers they face and how communities can leverage their economic development resources to build highly integrated networks to help businesses thrive in the global economy.
• Identifying and addressing the needs of entrepreneurs • Defining urban v. rural-focused entrepreneurial and small business strategies • Managing technical assistance (e.g., economic gardening) programs • Development and management of business incubators • Understanding federal and state government resources (e.g., SBDCs) • Financing programs including micro-lending, venture capital, and angel networks • Creating a technical assistance tracking system to measure job growth and etc.
Plan now to attend the IEDC Economic Future Forum in Calgary. This event aims to provide leadership and excellence in economic development for our communities, members, and partners.
For more information see: https://www.iedconline.org/web-pages/conferences-events/iedc-conferences/
Join us at the Annual Alberta Urban Muncipalities Association convention.
For more information and to register go to www.auma.ca.
Plan to attend the upcoming IEDC Fall Conference in
For more information click here.
The purpose of this dinner and speed-dating style event is to bring together EDA members and key federal and provincial Ministry representatives to network, share information and explore potential partnerships.
Our Gold sponsor for 2020 is the Tri-Municipal Partnership.
Our Silver sponsor is TBC. If you are interested, contact leann@edaalberta.ca.
Cancellations before October 16 will be less $25 admin fee. No refunds after that.
For information about the hotel click here Group reservations available until September 25.
Plan now to attend the 2021 conference.
Plan now to attend the 2022 conference.
Your Economic Development Network in Alberta
www.investalbertamag.ca
Toll Free Phone: 1.866.671.8182
www.edaalberta.ca
