Edmonton's Economic Future: A Key Driver in the Calgary-Edmonton Corridor

Presentation By: Ron Gilbertson, President & CEO

Sept. 2008

Prehistoric peoples have likely lived in the Edmonton area (and northern Alberta) for about 4,000 years.

Source: Royal Alberta Museum

EEDC launched VenturePrize in 2002 — Alberta’s first major business plan competition. (VenturePrize is now a province-wide program managed by TEC Edmonton, an EEDC – U of A joint venture.)

Edmonton Economic Development Corp. (EEDC) is a not-for-profit company owned by the City of Edmonton that is responsible for regional economic development, regional tourism marketing, and management of the Shaw Conference Centre and Edmonton Research Park.

EEDC Economic Outlook 2009 Luncheon

Five industry leaders explored how the global financial situation will impact Edmonton and our region over the coming year.

Panelists included: Hon. Iris Evans, Minister of Finance & Enterprise, Government of Alberta; John Ferguson, Chairman, Suncor; Dr. Mike Percy, Dean, School of Business, University of Alberta; Larry Pollock, President, Canadian Western Bank; and Angus Watt, Managing Director, Investor Services, National Bank Financial at this sold-out luncheon on November 24, 2008.  

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