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Economic Development Matters is a podcast presented by Edmonton Global, the economic development agency for the Edmonton Metropolitan Region in Alberta, Canada. It is a platform to discuss strategies for investment attraction, how to be globally competitive, and other matters related to economic development and growth. Hosted by Brianna Morris and Sherri Bouslama.
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Brianna will be away on maternity leave for the next year so we are welcoming Kristen Aspenes, Engagement Coordinator at Edmonton Global as Sherri's new co-host. Kristen shares a bit about her background and role with Edmonton Global and Brianna does a bit of a look back over her time with the organization so far.…
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Sherri and Brianna speak with Adam Legge, President of the Business Council of Alberta. We talk about their ongoing work to support business-friendly policies for the province and about their latest report, Future Unbuilt, which provides recommendations to the federal government on how to improve Canada's regulatory processes to build major infrast…
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Brianna and Sherri speak with Stan Wraight, President and CEO of SASI World, Charles Edwards, VP of SASI World, and Alex Lowe, from the Edmonton International Airport (YEG). They discuss the ongoing work to build out cargo capacity at the Edmonton International Airport and what trends are happening globally that impact global logistics and cargo tr…
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Sherri and Brianna chat with Rachel Connell, VP of the North American Strategy for Competitiveness (NASCO), about their upcoming reunion event taking place in Edmonton, August 29-31, 2023. The event will see Canada, U.S., and Mexico business and political leaders gather to discuss the future of our North American trading relationships. Learn more a…
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Sherri and Brianna were invited by UDI - Edmonton Metro to their event to launch their State of Growth report. The report was jointly produced with the Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board and provides a compelling snapshot of the region’s diverse assets and offerings around four themes: people and housing, economic competitiveness and employment, la…
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We speak to Andrew MacIsaac, CEO of Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation (API) about supporting the life sciences sector by linking post-secondary institutions and industry and facilitating commercialization. We also talk about the Canadian Critical Drug Initiative and the work being done to build the Edmonton region into a pharmaceutical R & D and ma…
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We chat with Dr. Sebastian Knebel and Vladimir Srezoski from Smyze, based in Switzerland, and James Johnson, founder of Vender Convenience, a cashless convenience store opening in downtown Edmonton. Smyze is investing to install their robotic barista in the store - their first North American location. https://www.venderconvenience.com/ https://smyz…
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We chat with Peter Fenwick, Director, Scale-Up and Growth Programs at Mount Royal University, and Steven Martens, co-lead of the Hydrogen Innovation Accelerator. We discuss how accelerators work and current initiatives in Alberta to support the emerging hydrogen economy. Register for the Hydrogen Hack on June 21st in Edmonton: https://www.eventbrit…
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Kalen Anderson is the Executive Director of the Urban Development Institute - Edmonton Metro, and Susan Keating is their board chair. We learn about their organization and how land use policy affects economic development and housing affordability. https://www.udiedmonton.com/Oleh Edmonton Global
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We chat with Ian MacGregor, who played a lead role in the building of the Sturgeon Refinery. Ian is the founder of Hydrogen Naturally, a company using proven technology, sustainable forest waste fibre, and in-depth knowledge of carbon sequestration to build a reliable long-lasting hydrogen supply source in the Edmonton region. We talk about the Edm…
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We chat with Evan Walker, a graduate student at the University of Alberta in the Department of Political Science, and a policy intern at Edmonton Global. Evan has been working on a research paper exploring global best practices in red tape reduction to support business investment and economic growth. We talk about what red tape is, what it isn't, a…
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We talk with Dr. Stanford Blade, Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences at the University of Alberta and professor in the Faculty’s Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutritional Science. We talk about the importance of building a strong talent pipeline, how innovation is enhancing the food and agriculture sector, and…
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We talk to Anna Look, owner and founder of Look Ahead Consulting. We talk about the role business events play in economic development and investment attraction, as well as the latest trends and shifts that are happening in the business events sector. Anna's website: https://lookaheadconsulting.ca/ Anna's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-l…
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We talk with Jerry Bouma, a local and well-respected consultant in the food and agriculture industry, who has consulted throughout the globe. He shares his insights as to why the Edmonton Metropolitan Region has so much potential in this sector, the current challenges, and where we go from here. Jerry can be reached by email at: jerry (at) jerrybou…
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Sherri and Brianna chat with Dr. Leanne Hedberg, Director of the Social Innovation Institute and Associate Professor in MacEwan University's Department of Organizational Behaviour, Human Resources Management and Management. We chat about barriers to building an inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem, social entrepreneurship, and how we can improve acc…
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Brianna and Sherri chat esports with CK Dhaliwal and Madison Côté. What are “esports” and why are they an economic development opportunity for the Edmonton Metropolitan Region? On February 18 & 19, 2023, the Alberta Esports Expo is being held – free – at the Edmonton Expo Centre https://esportsalberta.ca/aee…
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Searle Turton, MLA for Spruce Grove-Stony Plain, talks about the Edmonton Metro Region Economic Recovery Working Group that he recently chaired. He shares his experience moving from municipal to provincial politics and some ideas for engaging more people in the trades.Oleh Edmonton Global
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Sherri and Brianna talk with guests Sheila Chauvet and Ashley Clark about a program that connects small businesses in the Edmonton Metropolitan Region with a student consultant that helps the business develop an online presence. To learn more about program, check out: www.yourdep.ca To learn more about Sheila's business (and see the website she cre…
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We chat with Todd Babiuk about place branding that goes beyond buzzwords and gets to the heart of what makes a region truly unique and the role that place branding plays in economic development. Todd, a former Edmontonian, is now the CEO of Brand Tasmania in Australia. Website: https://www.toddbabiak.com/ Twitter: @babiak Brand Tasmania website: ht…
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We chat with Myron Keehn, VP of Air Service, Business Development, ESG and Stakeholder Relations at the Edmonton International Airport (EIA). We discuss how airports are economic drivers for a region, the history of the EIA, and the EIA's sustainability initiatives. Follow the EIA on Twitter: @FlyEIA…
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We chat with Janet Lane, Director of Human Capital Centre at the Canada West Foundation, about their recent report "Work to Live: Alberta Youth Mobility" and how youth perceptions impact a region's ability to attract and retain talent. https://cwf.ca/research/publications/new-report-work-to-live-alberta-youth-mobility/…
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We speak with Dr. Riya Ganguly, the University of Alberta's new Associate Vice President, Enterprise, and a former VP at Edmonton Global. We discuss career pathways, the role that post-secondary institutions play in economic development, the life sciences, and more!Oleh Edmonton Global
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On this episode, we discuss factors that support a growing tech and innovation sector. We also chat about how the tech sector is not limited to urban areas. Dorothy can be found at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorothy-chan-cpa-ca-2baa8125/ Saurabh can be found at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saurabhkumar7/…
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In this episode we talk about how a strong talent strategy can be a major driver for investment attraction. We speak to Joelien Jose, Canada Country Head for HCL Technologies, about the innovative approach they are taking to secure a strong talent pool to support their expansion plans. HCL website: https://www.hcltech.com/…
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We interview Chris Steele, who has worked as a corporate site selector and has assisted dozens of companies as they decided where in the world to invest. We ask him how much government incentives matter, how they’re best used, and what governments should not do. https://www.ebp-us.com/Oleh Edmonton Global
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Economic Development Matters is a new podcast coming soon presented by Edmonton Global, the economic development agency for the Edmonton Metropolitan Region in Canada. Hosted by Brianna Morris and Sherri Bouslama. We launch on Monday, February 7th at 12:00p MST On today's episode, Brianna and Sherri introduce themselves. They discuss why they wante…
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