Alberta's Economic Indicator Highlights - January, 2007

A monthly highlight of Alberta's current economic indicators for January, 2007 has been compiled by Alberta Employment, Immigration and Industry.

Click here to view a PDF with all the details.

*Source: scanned article from the Monthly Economic Review from Alberta Employment, Immigration, and Industry.

EEDC 12th Annual Luncheon - March 21, 2007

World-renowned economist to address Edmonton's business community

Edmonton's largest annual business luncheon will feature a keynote address by Paul Krugman, one of the world's pre-eminent global economists and an insightful, often provocative columnist for The New York Times.

Named "America's most important political columnist" (Washington Weekly) and "America's most controversial economist" (Newsweek), Krugman has authored several books, including the recent best-seller The Great Unraveling: Losing Our Way in the New Century. He is a professor of economics at Princeton University and his work in economics has earned him acclaim from the economic press and several prestigious awards.

Krugman's keynote address will discuss economic and political trends and issues of global significance ... and offer insights as to how they may impact Canada and Alberta.

Date:  Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Location: Shaw Conference Centre (Hall D)
Time: 11:50 a.m.- 1:45 p.m.

This year's 1,100-person Annual Luncheon event is expected to sell-out by the March 2 ticket sales deadline. Tickets are available Feb. 1 for $50 (plus GST) or $500 (plus GST) for a 10-person table. Please note that tickets can only be purchased by credit card online by clicking the link below. For more information regarding tickets, contact EEDC at (780) 424-9191.

Click here to register.

Hire an International Student information session - March 15, 2007

Join Edmonton Workforce Connection for an information session on Thursday, March 15 and discover the benefits, value and ease of hiring international students using off-campus and post-graduate work permit programs. More than 3,000 international students make Edmonton their home, and many are available to fill employers' short-term and long-term workforce needs.

Date: Thursday, March 15
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Location: Grant MacEwan College, 10700-104 Avenue
Corporate Dining Room 6-313 H
Cost: $30.00 (Includes breakfast)

To register, contact Natalie Robinson via email at nrobinson@edmonton.com, or phone at (780) 917-7643.

Find out more about employing international students on the Edmonton.com website.

2007 Spring Seminar Series is here

"Building the Basics of Your Business"

The business series includes a copy of a National Best Seller that will be our guide book and will become a valuable future reference. Each facilitated session will feature expert perspective and insights from professionals, actively involved in supporting business. You will pick up some valuable tips and suggestions from the real-life experiences of business owners who will share their unique viewpoint regarding the challenges faced in the real world of business. You will come with questions, but you will leave with answers, and some valuable resources that will help you as your business grows into the future!

Click here to view the information and registration package.

Shell Canada updates oil sands mining and upgrading plans

"Shell Canada today updated its long term oil sands growth plans to increase mineable bitumen production to approximately 770,000 barrels a day while increasing upgrading capacity to approximately 700,000 barrel a day."

"Actual timing for Shell Canada projects will depend on market conditions, key economic indicators, the ability to meet our sustainable development criteria and the outcome of the regulatory process."

Click here to view the full news release.

Strathcona County Outlook - 2007

On Wednesday January 17, Gerry Gabinet presented an update of Strathcona County to the Chamber of Commerce.

Click here to view the PDF version of the presentation.

Greater Edmonton Economic Outlook - 2007

Greater Edmonton has led the nation in economic growth in the past five years. Will it continue?

Click here to check the forecast from now to 2010.

New Upgrader for Strathcona County

The North Americal Oilsands Corporation (NAOSC) is planning to build a bitumen ugrader in northern Strathcona County which will produce 220,000 barrels per day.

Click here to view the news release.

2007 Budget Highlights

On December 12, Strathcona County Council approved the 2007-2009 Busines Plan and the 2007 municipal budget.

Click here to view the News Release on Strathcona County's website

2007 Western Canada Summer Games

The 2007 Western Canada Summer Games will bring together over 2,300 athletes, coaches, officials, and performers from the four western provinces and three northern territories to celebrate the highest achievements in sport and culture for nine days in August of 2007.

Strathcona County has a long tradition of hosting successful, record-breaking local, provincial and national sporting events.  The 2007 western Canada Summer Games will be no exception.  These Games bring together the largest collection of Canada's future Olympic hopeful athletes outside of the Canada Games.  The opportunity to be a part of this celebration of sport and culture should not be missed.

Check out these promotional videos, and visit the official 2007 Western Canada Summer Games website for updates.

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