EDA Professional Development  Economic Development Establishing the Foundation   ONLINE Course Begins October 20  Dear Nancy Toombs, We don't have to tell you that economic development is complex. Our Economic Development Establishing the Foundation online course  is necessary if you want to fully understand how economic development positively impacts your community; and how you can maximize your role as an economic development professional. Register now and suggest this course to your colleagues; it builds an excellent foundation.  Economic Development Establishing the Foundation October 20 - November 23 online through the University of Calgary Register Here  All of our online Community Economic Development Training program (CEDTP) courses are open for registration; read our schedule of online CEDTP courses here and register. By successfully completing the courses in our CEDTP program, you qualify for points toward your Ec.D Certification.  You can also earn points toward the Professional Management Certificate - Economic Developers through the University of Calgary.

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EDA Professional Development  Business & Investment Attraction (BIA)  ONLINE Course Begins Tomorrow Dear Nancy Toombs, A quick reminder that tomorrow is the day your Business and Investment Attraction journey begins. Register for our online course and learn how to develop strategies that will have a positive impact on your community. Important information, especially now.   Business and Investment Attraction (BIA) October 6 - November 9 online through the University of Calgary Register Here  All of our online Community Economic Development Training program (CEDTP) courses are open for registration; read our schedule of online CEDTP courses here and register. By successfully completing the courses in our CEDTP program, you qualify for points toward your Ec.D Certification.  You can also earn points toward the Professional Management Certificate - Economic Developers through the University of Calgary.

For Immediate Release Economic Developers Alberta (EDA) Enables Alberta Communities to Shine a Spotlight on Local Businesses and Attractions EDA becomes exclusive provider of the Xperience Alberta app platform, the result of an agreement with developer 468 Communications Calgary, AB (September 21, 2020) – Economic Developers Alberta (EDA) Alberta’s leading professional organization for economic developers, is now the exclusive provider of a platform enabling Alberta communities to create their own branded mobile app. This app encourages users to shop at local businesses and to visit local attractions. Called the Xperience Alberta app, it is available to all Alberta communities. This offering is made possible through a licensing agreement with 468 Communications.  “Because of restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more communities are looking for ways to inspire residents to shop locally and to direct visitors to local destinations encouraging them to spend more time and money at home,” said Leann Hackman Carty, EDA CEO. “This resource is a powerful tool for engaging residents and visitors in a way that drives them to local businesses, events and attractions.” Built using 468 Insider technology from 468 Communications, the Xperience Alberta app rewards people for visiting places, creating incentives for in-person engagement and commerce at the local level. Communities that purchase an Xperience Alberta license create their own branded app and can easily customize the look and feel, locations and content. It can be managed and dynamically updated with an easy-to-use online control panel. Easy to read reports also provide valuable data so communities understand the local establishments that are popular; and the part of the world app users are from. “Economic Developers Alberta is clearly demonstrating its leadership in economic development with this commitment to helping Albertans create a presence economy,” said Tim Fry, Founder of 468 Communications. “We are pleased to have a licensing agreement with EDA to help bring this valuable tool to EDA members and to all Alberta communities.” To learn how to create an Xperience Alberta app, visit www.edaalberta.ca/app.  ### About EDA Economic Developers Alberta (EDA) is Alberta's leading economic development network. For almost 50 years, it has been committed to advancing the economic development profession by providing resources, professional development and networking opportunities. As a non-profit organization, it is governed by a volunteer board of directors that represent the interests of its membership. Visit www.edaalberta.ca For more information please contact: Leann Hackman Carty, EDA CEO Phone: 403-807-7746    Tim Fry, Founder 468 Communications  Phone: 206-660-4321

Business & Investment Attraction (BIA)  ONLINE Course Begins October 6 Now that you're back in routine after summer, plan your professional development activities with EDA. Register for our next online course and learn how to develop business and investment attraction strategies that will help your community expand its economic base.  Equipping yourself with economic development strategies are important now more than ever. Along with the safety and convenience of online learning, our courses deliver first rate information. Our next course begins in 3 weeks:  Business and Investment Attraction (BIA) October 6 - November 9* online through the University of Calgary Register Here  All of our online Community Economic Development Training program (CEDTP) courses are open for registration; read our schedule of online CEDTP courses here and register. By successfully completing the courses in our CEDTP program, you qualify for points toward your Ec.D Certification.  You can also earn points toward the Professional Management Certificate - Economic Developers through the University of Calgary. *date has changed from September 22

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EDA Awards of Excellence 

Community Award Submission Summary

EDA is making it easy for you to submit your entry for the Community Awards of Excellence.

We have created a document that lists all the information you need to supply giving you the opportunity to prepare you submission ahead of time making the online application process more efficient.C

Community Award Information 

\Don't forget, the deadline to submit your entry is Monday, February 24 at 4:30 pm.

 Submit your entry for the Annual Awards Excellence 

This year we have made improvements to our program giving you an even better way to celebrate your accomplishments and to share your best practices.

Our most notable changes:

1. There is just one Alex Metcalfe Award; a "Best in Show" of all of the Community Award Winners. 

2. Be prepared to pitch! The awards committee will randomly choose 10 entries for a 5 minute presentation in front of your colleagues at the EDA Annual Conference in April. (You will be notified ahead of time and given the opportunity to rehearse)

3. People's Choice Award. With your entry please provide a digital representation of your initiative to be showcased on story boards at the Conference venue; your peers will have a chance to vote on it.

Good luck!  Lets celebrate your hard work. 

Read about the 2020 Annual Conference and register here 

EDA Awards of Excellence 

Deadline in One Month

This is a reminder that in one month, Monday February 24 is the deadline to submit your entry for our Annual Awards of Excellence. 

This year we have made improvements to our program giving you an even better way to celebrate your accomplishments and to share your best practices.

Submit your entry for the Annual Awards of Excellence

Our most notable changes:

1. There is just one Alex Metcalfe Award; a "Best in Show" of all of the Community Award Winners. 

2. Be prepared to pitch! The awards committee will randomly choose 10 entries for a 5 minute presentation in front of your colleagues at the EDA Annual Conference in April. (You will be notified ahead of time and given the opportunity to rehearse)

3. People's Choice Award. With your entry please provide a digital representation of your initiative to be showcased on story boards at the Conference venue; your peers will have a chance to vote on it.

Good luck!  Let's celebrate your hard work.