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EDA's Annual Conference One Month Away

March 11, 2013 8:06 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

EDA's Annual Conference in Kananaskis is just one month away, so here are a few last minute things to think about:

If you have not yet booked your hotel room at the Delta Kananaskis Lodge do so today. Make sure to take advantage of the special group rates. To book your hotel click here.
Go online and register for one of the pre-conference sessions:
Prairie Canada Future Game
ICCI Contribution Writing Workshop & Investment 101 Session
Productivity 101 Session
Remember to pack a few items for the Silent Auction table; a round of golf, or a piece of art that represents your region are just a couple of ideas. Click here for more information.
If you are interested in volunteering for a few hours in advance of the conference, the Organizing Committee will be stuffing delegate bags on April 5 from 9:00 AM-1:00 PM at the Calgary Economic Development offices. If you have a few hours, and would like to help out, please email leann@edaalberta.ca. The more we have, the faster it goes!

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See you at the Conference #EDA2013
Investment Readiness Toolkit - Message from the EDA President

March 04, 2013 11:02 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

As an economic development professional you have a complex and challenging job in today’s global economy.

I am pleased to announce Economic Developers Alberta now has a new tool available to help you with the demands of attracting, retaining and growing businesses in your region.

It’s called the “Investment Readiness Toolkit.” It was developed by EDA in partnership with the Province of Alberta and the Government of Canada.

This Toolkit provides you with frameworks and practices to manage familiarization tours and other aspects of investment attraction.

The Toolkit will also help you identify investment readiness gaps, develop new or improved economic development processes and expand capacity for your community to attract, receive and successfully explore investment opportunities.

Download your copy of the Toolkit by following this link; and you will see how valuable this resource document is for economic development professionals in today’s competitive environment.

Sincerely,

-Kent McMullin, EDA President
Reminder- Call for Directors

February 27, 2013 9:08 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

On April 12, 2013, a new Board Directors will be elected to the Economic Developers of Alberta (EDA).
If you are interested in applying for one of the four vacant positions, or wish to nominate another Member, we encourage you to submit a Letter of Interest to Leann Hackman-Carty, Executive Director on or before March 1, 2013 at 4:30 PM.

Please ensure the following items are addressed in your Letter of Interest:

Name

Organization and Title

Phone

Email

How long you have been a member of EDA

Relevant community experience and/or employment (attach a resume if you wish)

Area(s) of expertise/contributions you feel you can make to EDA as a Board Director (ideally candidates would possess strong skills in education, marketing, membership development or fundraising).

All nominations submitted before the deadline will be vetted by the EDA Nominating Committee to ensure they are eligible for nomination. All nominees must be Regular members in good standing for at least one year.

A list of eligible nominees will then be presented at the AGM, at which time nominees will be allowed to say a few words in support of their nomination if they wish. A vote by the membership will then take place. The top nominees will be elected to the board. As usual, nominations will be taken from the floor, but to ensure we have an efficient AGM we would prefer any interested candidates let us know in advance.

There are monthly board phone calls (approximately 1.5 hours long) and some committee work required. The three active committees include: Education, Annual Conference and Membership & Marketing. If you have the time, and specific expertise required for the board, please email your letter of interest to Leann Hackman-Carty on or before March 1, 2013 at 4:30 PM to leann@edaalberta.ca.
Members, read the "Our Member's Success Stories" page

February 26, 2013 9:47 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

There is new information on the "Our Member's Success Stories" page about a workshop you might want to attend.
EDA Awards of Excellence-Nomination Deadline Extended

February 25, 2013 12:44 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

Who do you think deserves to be recognized for their excellent work in the economic development profession in Alberta?
EDA recognizes it is a difficult choice, that is why we are giving you more time to submit your nomination for our Awards of Excellence.

The deadline has been extended by one week; you now have until Friday, March 8 to send in your nomination package.

You can download the nomination package here.

Each year Economic Developers Alberta is proud to present a number of awards that recognize excellence in economic development in Alberta.

The following awards will be presented at our Annual General Meeting and Professional Conference held April 10-12
at the Delta Kananaskis Lodge:

Economic Developer of the Year Award

Outstanding Young Professional Award

Alex Metcalf Awards

Marketing Alberta Awards of Excellence

President's Award

To see the 2012 Award recipients click here.

See you at the Conference #EDA2013
Application for ICCI funding - 2013 Second round of funding

February 21, 2013 8:33 AM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

Some funds remain available for 2013 projects of the Invest Canada-Community Initiatives (ICCI) component of the Global Commerce Support Program.

ICCI will be accepting additional applications from Canadian communities and organizations seeking financial support for their foreign direct investment initiatives for the 2013 calendar year.

If your community is interested in submitting new or additional ICCI projects, please notify your interest via e-mail to ICCI management:

OTTWA.ICCI-ICIC-BIS@international.gc.ca no later than March 1, 2013. An ICCI officer will further contact interested communities with instructions for submitting their projects.

Visit the website for more information on how to apply, program eligibility and evaluation criteria.
Our Next Marketing Masters Webinar: "Preparing the Workforce for Tomorrow's Opportunities"

February 19, 2013 12:25 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

Economic Developers Alberta (EDA) is pleased to offer its next Marketing Masters Webinar, titled "Preparing the Workforce for Tomorrow's Opportunities".

Many of today's occupations did not exist 20 years ago and over the next 20 years it is likely that a majority of these occupations will again be different.

Globalization, technology and innovation along with the need for networked production and service provision are all placing new demands on the workforce. As technology, culture and the economy rapidly change, new strategies and programs are being created to prepare these workers and industries to be competitive now and in the future.

Join us on Thursday, February 21st for an exciting webinar that explores this shift in employment and occupation trends, as well as discusses strategies to grow a workforce that is ready for tomorrow's opportunities.

Topics to be covered include:
•· Where Economic Development & Workforce Development Collide
•· What This Means for the Economic Development Professional
•· Adaptive Planning, Linguistics and Green Shoots
•· Looking Ahead at the Impact of These Trends
Speakers:

Jim Damicis
Senior Vice President, Camoin Associates, Scarborough, ME

Norma Owen
President, The Avadon Group, The Colony, TX

Moderator:
LaDene H. Bowen, CEcD, FM, Associate Director, University of Northern Iowa Institute for Decision Making, Cedar Falls, IA

Register here
Province seeks input on new energy regulator

February 14, 2013 2:51 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

Albertans will have a hand in building the regulations that will guide the work of the new Alberta Energy Regulator.

The regulator, which begins operations in June, marks a new phase of energy regulation for the province. Through the Responsible Energy Development Act , the province is protecting and improving participation rights for landowners , while ensuring industry has an effective and efficient regulatory process.

Public consultation sessions are scheduled to take place in 18 communities across the province beginning Wednesday February 20.

"We committed to consulting with Albertans when we passed the Responsible Energy Development Act in the fall, and we're following through on that promise," says Energy Minister Ken Hughes.

"Involvement from Albertans is essential- we need Albertans ' input to ensure this regulator is effective and efficient for landowners, for Albertans and for industry."

"We know Albertans are passionate about responsible energy development and they now have an opportunity to provide input to how the new Alberta Energy Regulator will operate," says Environment and Sustainable Resource Development Minister Diana McQueen . "As we transition , Albertans can rest assured that our strict environmental standards will continue to be upheld."

Albertans who are unable to take part in the three-hour facilitated sessions can provide their ideas online until March 29. The survey , session registration , and other information can be found at http://www .energy.alberta .ca/lnitiatives/RegulatoryEnhancement.asp.

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Media inquiries may be directed to:

Mike Deising

Press Secretary, Office of the Minister of Energy

780-643-9126, 780-901-8785

Mike.deising@gov.ab.ca

Carrie Rosa

Public Affairs Officer Energy

780-644-1773 , 587-984-4460

Carrie.rosa@gov .ab.ca

source: Alberta Government News Release, February 14, 2013
An important update regarding your event registration for EDA 2013 Annual Conference on Apr 10

January 27, 2013 1:01 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

If you are interested in attending Session D, "Let's Make A Pitch", sponsored by Talisman Energy, you will need to register for this session separately. Although there is no additional charge for this session, due to the interactive nature of this session, we have had to limit attendance to 60 participants.

This fun, interactive session, based on the Dragon's Den concept, will teach you how to "pitch" your project to corporate partners. You will learn what they look for in a partner, and how to raise your profile. Participants should be prepared to come with their creativity, innovation and best "pitching skills".

Registration is available online. If you are interested in participating, please register now. We anticipate this session will fill up fast.
Members, the Call for Directors has begun

January 23, 2013 5:03 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

In April, a new Board Directors will be elected to the Economic Developers of Alberta (EDA).

If you are interested in applying or wish to nominate another Member, we encourage you to submit a Letter of Interest. You must be a member to apply. For more information visit our members section. Join / Renew