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.
A city on the
brink of reinvention.
Edmonton is in the midst of a $5 billion transformation of active development and investment in downtown.
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Edmonton Startup, Jobber, Opens Toronto Office to Keep Pace with Global Growth
May 18th, 2017
Jobber, the software platform that helps home service businesses be more successful, announced the opening of its Toronto, Canada office to support the rapid growth of its global customer base.