Edmonton Economic Development Corporation

Innovation & Productivity


Innovation is important for all of us. It’s what drives productivity growth, which in turn supports the growth of profits and wages. Innovation leads to greater prosperity for our city and a better quality of life for all our citizens.

Innovation and invention are not always the same thing; there are actually many types of innovation. In fact, 80% of innovations are non-technical. Innovative businesses don’t stand still, they constantly improve their processes and products to better serve their customers, increase output and grow their bottom line.

Innovation and productivity help Edmonton businesses overcome many of the challenges they face: replacing baby boom workers as they retire, adapting to rising input costs and being more competitive in a global economy. Working with Productivity Alberta, we offer workshops, events, tools and information to help your business become more competitive and profitable.

To learn more about how we can help your business be more innovative, contact:

Terry Dew
Productivity and Competitiveness
780.917.7638
1.800.661.6965 
tdew@edmonton.com

People

"When you return to town [Edmonton], you’ll be struck even more by the city’s lively spirit. Even in winter, people are out in full force at pedestrian – friendly places such as Whyte Avenue – searching for unique handmade folk art, funky consignment clothes, the perfect double latte and, of course, an armful of locally written books to tell them more about Edmonton and its many charms."