Edmonton, AB – Edmonton Economic Development is pleased to announce the appointment of Emma Pietroleonardo as General Manager of the Edmonton Convention Centre and Olaf Miede as the General Manager of the Edmonton EXPO Centre, effective October 21. “After a competitive recruitment and selection process, we are excited to welcome both Emma and Olaf to […]
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Edmonton Convention Centre and Edmonton EXPO Centre Announce New General Managers
October 25th, 2019
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Edmonton Economic Development Announces New Board Chair and Five New Directors
September 3rd, 2019
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada – Edmonton Economic Development Corporation (EEDC) is proud to announce the appointment of a new Board Chair, Joseph Doucet, as well as five new board members effective July, 2019. The new board members include Paul Alpern, Matthew Havertape, Alyson Hodson, Karen Oshry, and Catherine Vu. “I am humbled to be the Board Chair […]
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Edmonton Economic Development Appoints Vice-President of Venue Management
June 21st, 2019
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada – Edmonton Economic Development (EEDC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Arlindo Gomes in the role of Vice-President, Venue Management. Arlindo previously served as the General Manager of the Edmonton EXPO Centre. In his new role Arlindo will provide strategic oversight over the Edmonton EXPO Centre and Edmonton Convention Centre, ensuring both […]
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Edmonton Economic Development Kicks Off Economic Growth Strategy Campaign
June 11th, 2019
June 11, 2019 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada – Edmonton Economic Development Corporation (EEDC) has launched a city-wide campaign asking Edmontonians to add their voice to what Edmonton’s economy needs in order to grow and thrive for future generations. The input received will directly inform the City of Edmonton’s next long-term Economic Growth and Resiliency Strategy. Starting […]