April 2025 Newsletter
- CAEP Author
- Apr 7
- 2 min read
On February 20, CAEP’s Board of Directors came together for an energizing
Strategic Planning Session led by Kent Rupert of Rupert Strategic Consulting Ltd. and Tracy Gardner of CAEP.
Fueled by valuable member feedback and a review of the Regional Economic Growth Strategy, the Board set a bold direction for the year ahead—identifying three
clear organizational goals: Community Investor Profiles, Regional Investor Profiles, and Networking.
At the heart of the conversation was a renewed commitment to regionalism, resulting in a powerful new impact statement: Empowering Investment Attraction in Central Alberta. This vision supports local economic development and positions CAEP as a key connector in the investment ecosystem.
The session sparked several forward-focused action items, including:
modernizing CAEP’s Articles of Association
launching a provincial Government Relations Strategy
refreshing our communications approach, and
introducing an annual Fundraising Dinner to amplify advocacy and build meaningful connections.
Download the 2025/2026/2027 Strategic Plan below to dive deeper into the session outcomes and next steps.
CAEP Lunch & Learn
CAEP Lunch & Learn featuring Fortis DATE: April 29, 2025 TIME: 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. (MST) LOCATION: Online, via Microsoft Teams
OVERVIEW This presentation will provide a snapshot of the infrastructure that connects Alberta’s electricity industry and highlight how responsible investment and future planning will benefit millions of hard working Albertans throughout the province.
TOPICS WE'LL EXPLORE
Electricity demand across different sectors
Fuels used for electricity generation
The transmission and distribution processes
Micro-generation and distributed energy resources
The role of electricity retailers in Alberta
Regulatory oversight and consumer protections
Community investment and local development
Annual General Meeting
Annual General Meeting
DATE: May 15th, 2025
TIME: Doors open 8:30am
LOCATION: Innisfail Golf Course, Innisfail
COST: $49 per person
Join us for CAEP’s AGM — a dynamic event open to
CAEP members and the general public!
This year’s AGM promises valuable community updates, engaging keynote speakers, and fresh insight into the region’s economic direction.
Whether you're a longtime supporter or newly interested in regional growth, this is your chance to connect, learn, and be part of what’s ahead for Central Alberta.
Don’t miss it — use the link below to register!
Tackling Tariff Troubles
Regional Economic Development Specialist, Jennifer Hartigh, shared this link and it offers a full library of tools and online sessions to learn, share, question and feel more confident how tariffs will impact your business, community and family!
April 9th - 11th: EDA Xperience2025 Leaders' Summit and Conference
April 9th - 11th: Western Manufacturing Technology Show
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