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 […]
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Executive Assistant, Innovate Edmonton
June 10th, 2019
We have a rare opportunity for an Executive Assistant in Innovate Edmonton with a “make it happen” ability. As a strategic partner to the Vice President of Innovate, this role is focused on maximizing the impact and effectiveness of the VP. The EA’s in-depth knowledge and awareness of strategic priorities and external environment makes them uniquely suited to anticipate needs and reactions of the team and business.
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2019 Global Startup Ecosystem Report positions Edmonton as a leader in Canadian entrepreneurship
May 9th, 2019
Edmonton’s startup ecosystem reputation continues to rise through global rankings, reports, and conference opportunities The 2019 Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER), launched today at The Next Web Conference, is the world’s most comprehensive and widely-read research on startups and is based on data from thousands of startup founders and research on millions of companies. Edmonton’s participation, led […]
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Shaw Conference Centre to become Edmonton Convention Centre on January 1
December 17th, 2018
December 17, 2018 Edmonton, AB – Edmonton Economic Development Corporation (EEDC) is pleased to announce that after 21 years as the Shaw Conference Centre, the venue will be renamed the Edmonton Convention Centre as of January 1, 2019. Shaw Communications’ naming rights agreement will expire on December 31, 2018. “The Edmonton brand deserves to be […]