Elected officials require solid leadership skills to set the vision for economic development in a clearly defined path. Each community, organization, or volunteer approaches community economic development differently. Council members are the leaders of this process, setting the direction for Economic Development to occur.
This course will provide elected officials with the foundational knowledge and skills needed to set a clearly defined path for prosperity and gain the necessary support from your community.
By completion of this course, successful students will be able to:
· Define Economic Development
· Discuss how elected officials fit into these functions: Governance vs. Operations
· Explore how Council members can best serve their community as Economic Development leaders
· Examine the principles and theories of economic development
· Distinguish between the concepts of community economic development (CED) and traditional economic development
· Describe the elements of a community strategic plan and how it links to an economic development strategic plan
Host: AlbertaSW - Bev Thornton
Trainer: Natalie Gibson
Business Retention and Expansion
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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
Host: Town of Two Hills - Ava Clark
Business and Investment Attraction
Learn key concepts related to business and investment attraction in economic development. Cover community investment readiness; competitive advantage, how to select key target markets for investment attraction; working with site selectors; and, attracting foreign direct investment to help your community expand its economic base. Learn how to develop business investment strategies that will benefit your community.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
Online registration: https://conted.ucalgary.ca/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=15410870
For more information see www.rmaalberta.com
EDA VOTING members only are eligible to attend the AGM.
Please ensure you are signed into the EDA website with your user email and password associated with your membership. If you are having trouble registering please check your membership to ensure you are a voting member.
Please register in advance if you can. You will be sent a password. All voting will be done during the meeting.
At the AGM we will be electing our 2023-24 Board of Directors.
All documents required in advance will be available on our website, under the members-only section. Please note only EDA voting members are able to access this web page.
Kickstart in Kananaskis Pre-Conference Mixer
Are you thinking of coming to the conference early?
Then think about coming to our pre-conference mixer to enjoy some drinks, tasty snacks and catching up with new and old friends!
Kickstart in Kananaskis is held in the Rockies Room in the rear of the Forte Restaurant at the Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge.
You must register in advance to attend.
Please note. this event usually sells out.
Your ticket will include a some tasty snacks and a beverage ticket (wine, beer, highball or pop).
Cancellations will be refunded before March 30 with a $25 cancellation fee.
No refunds after March 21, 2023.
Our Leaders' Summit and Conference attracts more than 400 economic development experts and elected officials from across Alberta, Canada and around the world.
In-person registration is now SOLD OUT; however VIRTUAL registration is still OPEN.
Economic Development Establishing the Foundation
This course is the first in a series that will provide you with the knowledge and skills to become proficient at economic development. 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/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=12618114
Instructor: Holly Sorgen
Our strategic partner, the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) has designated the week of May 8-12, 2023 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.
Check www.iedconline.org for an updated 2023 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.
Inventures gathers innovators, startups and scale-ready enterprise partners, advisors and capital. It’s a one-stop opportunity to gauge fast-growing players through pitch competitions and discover investment gems across the entrepreneurial landscape. Content also available to live stream and on demand.
Organized by our Partner Alberta Innovates.
To register or find out more: https://inventurescanada.com/
IEDC 2023 Economic Future forum
June 11-13, Calgary AB
This event explores Calgary’s current path to diversifying its robust economy.
Consistently ranked as one of the best places in the world to live, Calgary boasts the highest GDP per capita of major Canadian cities, highest labor force participation, and highest average earnings. The city’s solid economic foundations are setting the stage for the creation of a community of lifelong learning and resilient people with skills needed to adapt to an ever-changing economy.
More information and registration: https://calgary.iedconline.org/
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.
To register: https://conted.ucalgary.ca/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=15264259
Join us at the Annual Alberta Muncipalities 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 conference.
Your Economic Development Network in Alberta
www.invest-in-alberta.ca
Toll Free Phone: 1.866.671.8182
www.edaalberta.ca
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