Business retention and expansion (BR&E) is a primary economic development strategy. BR&E supports and fosters the development and growth of the business community. The result of a strong BR&E strategy is a healthy and thriving business community which in turn provides a long term sustainable community foundation. Long-term BR&E programs are a means of connecting businesses with resources and opportunities that will improve their competitive position, market networks and ultimately their profitability.

If you wish to have credits applied to Continuing Education’s Professional Management Certificate – Economic Developers, you will need to contact our office at 403-220-2866 . Credits for the Community Economic Development courses equals 2/3 of the instruction hours to a maximum of 30 hours, i.e. for a 15 hour course you will receive 10 hours credit.

Instructor: Natalie Gibson 

To register: https://conted.ucalgary.ca/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=15264259

This is the annual IEDC conference. For more information click here.

Join us at the Annual Alberta Municipalities convention.

Come and visit us at our booth. We look forward to seeing you there!

For more information and to register go to www.abmunis.ca.

Plan now to attend the 2024 EDAC Conference.

Register here.

Fostering community economic resilience involves implementing strategies and initiatives that enable a community to withstand and recover from economic disruptions and challenges, ensuring that local economies can adapt, grow, and thrive despite adversity.

This award-winning course delves into practical topics such as various types of disasters, leadership in times of crisis, assessing economic impact, community resilience planning, and tactics for better recovery, ensuring that you can apply the knowledge immediately in your community.

It has been designed for economic development leaders, elected officials, business organizations, academic institutions, and community leaders.

Sponsored by Community Futures. To get the registration code, email Cathy.

The 2024 Annual Cando Conference & AGM takes place in Calgary this year. For more information go to www.edo.ca.

Fostering community economic resilience involves implementing strategies and initiatives that enable a community to withstand and recover from economic disruptions and challenges, ensuring that local economies can adapt, grow, and thrive despite adversity.

This award-winning course explores various types of disasters, leadership in times of crisis, assessing economic impact, community resilience planning, and tactics for better recovery.

It has been designed for economic development leaders, elected officials, business organizations, academic institutions, and community leaders.

Sponsored by Community Futures. To get the registration code, email Cathy.

The purpose of the Annual EDA Ministry Dinner is to bring together EDA members and stakeholders with specific Ministers and senior staff from the Government of Canada and the Government of Alberta, to network, share information about programs and explore potential partnerships. 

The dynamic format of the dinner involves rotating table visitations to maximize networking during the meal.

For more information see www.rmaalberta.com.

For more information see www.rmaalberta.com.

Are you coming to the conference early?

Join us at  our pre-conference mixer to enjoy some drinks, tasty snacks and catching up with new and old friends!

In 2025,  our annual Kickstart in Kananaskis will be held in Woody's Pub & Patio adjacent to the Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge. You must register in advance to attend. 

Your ticket will include a some tasty snacks and a beverage ticket (wine, beer, highball or pop).

Dress: casual

EDA Xperience 2025 Leaders' Summit and Conference attracts more than 400 economic development experts and elected officials from across Alberta, Canada and around the world.

Early bird Member registration available now until June 19.

Public registration opens June 20.

SAVE THE DATE

The purpose of the Annual EDA Ministry Dinner is to bring together EDA members and stakeholders with specific Ministers and senior staff from the Government of Canada and the Government of Alberta, to network, share information about programs and explore potential partnerships. 

The dynamic format of the dinner involves rotating table visitations to maximize networking during the meal.

For more information see www.rmaalberta.com.

SAVE THE DATE

EDA Xperience 2026 Leaders' Summit and Conference attracts more than 400 economic development experts and elected officials from across Alberta, Canada and around the world.

SAVE THE DATE

The purpose of the Annual EDA Ministry Dinner is to bring together EDA members and stakeholders with specific Ministers and senior staff from the Government of Canada and the Government of Alberta, to network, share information about programs and explore potential partnerships. 

The dynamic format of the dinner involves rotating table visitations to maximize networking during the meal.