A city on the
brink of reinvention.

Edmonton is in the midst of a $5 billion transformation of active development and investment in downtown.

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Give the world
more Edmonton.

Edmonton is perfectly situated for success. We’re open for business, and we firmly believe the world wants what we're making.

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Events that host
the historic.

Edmonton loves sports and culture. Not only do Edmontonians come out by the thousands as spectators, they are passionate and experienced volunteers who will help deliver something unforgettable. We know what it takes to deliver the extraordinary.

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Canada’s youngest
fastest growing city.

Edmonton is growing at a rate that’s twice as fast as the national average. Between now and 2020, the city will see $5.5 billion invested in development of residential towers and retail spaces, office towers, new hotels, educational institutions, arts and culture facilities and light rail transit. 

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52 weeks of things to do.
We're not all business.

Ask any of our 1 million plus residents and we are confident they will agree.

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88 km of River Valley Park.

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The largest urban park in North America. 22x larger than Central Park.

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9 of Canada’s Top 100 restaurants.

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Top 10 travel destination according to National Geographic.

Edmonton is the launchpad for your monumental idea.

It takes an entrepreneurial city to know an entrepreneur’s needs.

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Careers

Digital Asset Management Specialist, Urban Economy

October 16th, 2017

Are you a creative photographer and videographer with a keen eye for detail and a flair for telling stories? Are you passionate about Edmonton and want to show others why this is an amazing city in which to live, work, do business and invest? Do you have that magic combination of creativity and organization to get things done?

We are looking for a creative self-starter to join our Urban Economy division to help create and organize our visual content.

The Urban Economy division of EEDC contributes to Edmonton’s economic growth and diversification through the creation of new tech-enabled businesses, by supporting and enabling the growth and retention of existing businesses, and by attracting new business, talent and investment.

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Event Attraction

Shaw Conference Centre builds international buzz

May 18th, 2017

The Shaw Conference Centre has built an international reputation for its expertise in hosting events of all forms and sizes. If you’ve felt a buzz while visiting, it’s not just because of the atmosphere within the building. Outside, you’ll find hundred of plants being pollinated by the Shaw Conference Centre’s very own bees.

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Community Activation & Vibrancy

Join the celebrations for Canada’s 150th anniversary

May 18th, 2017

Edmonton Economic Development Corporation, in partnership with the City of Edmonton, is distributing free posters and decals for businesses to display throughout 2017.

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Community Activation & Vibrancy

Edmonton Made Increases Exposure of Local Businesses

May 18th, 2017

In support of the 47,000 small and medium sized businesses that call Edmonton home, EEDC and the City of Edmonton launched the Edmonton Made program in September. Initiated through the Emerging Economies Initiative led by Edmonton City Councillor Michael Oshry, and developed by EEDC’s Community Activation team, this new program strives to enhance the exposure of local businesses.

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