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"Sustaining Progress in a
Transitioning Economy"
(SHERWOOD PARK, AB, April 21, 2009)
Understanding and adapting to the new economic realities
facing Alberta’s regions is the focus of the 2009 Alberta
Regional Economic Development Conference being held May 12-14,
2009, in Sherwood Park, Alberta.
Delegates attending this conference can expect to
gain insight into the direction of regional development in
Alberta and how the province is working with businesses and
jurisdictions at all levels to encourage business growth here
in the province.
Minister Iris Evans will be delivering a keynote
speech about the Regional Economic Development Alliances and
“The Next Level” initiative.
Other keynote speakers include David Beurle,
founder and managing director of Innovative Leadership
Australia. David will share specific case studies as well as
broad themes that highlight the challenges and keys to success
in achieving meaningful, sustainable rural revitalization.
Also speaking is renowned social commentator and
editorialist, Rex Murphy who will be speaking about rural
Alberta in a transitioning economy.
Finally, Dave Mowat, President and CEO of ATB
Financial, will discuss Canada's banking institutions in the
context of the global financial crisis and why credibility and
confidence in the industry is important and deserved.
Not only is the 2009 Alberta Regional Economic
Development Conference a wealth of insight and knowledge, it
also provides exceptional networking opportunities which can
help to create new business relationships and strengthen
existing ones. During the evening networking reception, being
held on May 12th, delegates can expect to rub elbows and
exchange ideas with some of Alberta’s foremost business and
community leaders in economic development.
This
conference offers many formats for gaining information on the
economic development of Alberta such as panel discussions on a
variety of industry sectors in Alberta, an information fair
showcasing the Regional Economic Development Alliances (REDAs)
and similar organizations, and the aforementioned keynote
speakers.
Join us on May 12-14th in Sherwood Park, Alberta
to:
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Develop an understanding of the new economic
realities facing Alberta and its regions
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Discover how some key provincial strategies will
sustain our economy going forward
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Hear about successful strategic economic
development projects and initiatives being undertaken in
Alberta’s regions
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Learn about programs and organizations that
support business development and productivity
For more information visit www.AREDConference.com
Download the
Conference Brochure
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