EDMONTON, Alberta, June 20, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Edmonton Global, a new organization, bringing together 15 member municipalities, celebrates the launch of a new regional narrative intended to raise the profile and promote the Edmonton Metropolitan region among international corporate investors Established to advance economic development collaboration in the Edmonton Metropolitan Region in the Province of Alberta, and Canada; its major priority is to attract global business investment, support the growth and expansion of international trade, and spark job creation.
Edmonton Global will work towards creating effective partnerships and collaborations – from local to global. By bringing together Invest Alberta, Invest in Canada, with municipal economic development teams, and regional partners including Edmonton Economic Development Corporation, Alberta's Industrial Heartland Association, and the Edmonton International Airport, the region believes it can succeed.
"Edmonton Global seeks to establish itself as a catalyst for investment and job attraction that can harness the vast potential and assets of the Edmonton Metropolitan Region through a shared vision for success." said Malcolm Bruce, CEO of Edmonton Global. "One of our objectives is to increase regional GDP by three to four percent each year. Today, that means $3-4 billion each year. That's incredibly ambitious and within our reach."
Services Edmonton Global will be offering include:
- One-on-one support for businesses and site selectors making global investment decisions, including RFIs.
- Connecting companies with sector experts across all three levels of government.
- Providing guidance and connections to regional partners on site selection.
- Providing market information, community and business data, and industry and economic benchmarking analysis.
- On-the-ground support for companies looking to do business in Canada. This includes assistance with meeting preparation, scheduling company visits, and other organizing efforts.
- Support with Trade Missions.
At the launch event, taking place on June 20th, 2019, from 1 pm to 4 pm, at Nait's Shaw Theatre Malcolm Bruce, President and CEO will introduce Edmonton Global's new logo, branding and most importantly, the narrative that will be used to share the Edmonton Metropolitan Region's story with the world.
Young – Educated – Growing. The Edmonton Metropolitan Region, the youngest major community in Canada. It has been named the best community for youth work by YouthfulCities, Urban Work Index. The Edmonton Metropolitan Region is home to more than 100,000 Post-Secondary Students, has the highest rate of of population with an apprenticeship / trade/ or non- university certificate or degree in Canada. The region is home to seven Post-secondary institutions, including Nait, Canada's largest provider of apprenticeship education and the University of Alberta (U of A), ranked in the top 100 universities in the world. The U of A is also a leader in artificial intelligence and is ranked in among the top 5 globally for AI research. The Edmonton Metropolitan Region is the second fastest growing region in Canada. With a GDP of $105 billion, it is Canada's 5th largest economy and generates 30 percent of Alberta's GDP. It possesses undeniable potential both in terms of forecast population growth, it being home to an expanding vibrant young and educated workforce, and recipient to continuous business investment activity across multiple sectors.
About Edmonton Global
Edmonton Global is a new company created to harmonize the approach to economic development across the Edmonton Metropolitan region, and spark growth through foreign direct investment, international trade, and supporting the expansion of regional businesses. The 15 member municipalities that make up Edmonton Global include Beaumont, Bon Accord, Devon, Edmonton, Edmonton Health City, Fort Saskatchewan, Gibbons, Leduc, Leduc County, Morinville, Parkland County, St Albert, Spruce Grove, Stony Plain, Strathcona County and Sturgeon County.
SOURCE Edmonton Global
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