February 2025 Newsletter
- CAEP Author
- Feb 10
- 2 min read
February 2025
Coffee with CAEP – February 7-13!
Join Tracy as she connects with municipal members across the region for Coffee with CAEP! This is a great opportunity to discuss economic development needs, successes, resources, and more in an informal and engaging setting.
Let’s spark meaningful conversations and explore ways to support economic growth in our communities!
Join CAEP as we host Cindy Messaros from Excellence in Manufacturing (EMC). Learn more about how EMC is focuses on growing a more competitive manufacturing sector across the country. Learn about EMC’s current Alberta initiative and don’t miss the opportunity to contribute!
This session is for industry, educators (K-12, post-secondary, community and immigrant serving organizations), and municipalities.
📅 When: Wednesday, February 12, 12:00 PM (MST)📍 Where: Online – join from anywhere!
Don't miss this opportunity to stay informed and connect with industry experts.
Click HERE to register today!
RSVP HERE
Introducing Launch Pad from Community Futures!
Community Futures is excited to introduce Launch Pad, a new suite of online courses designed with small business owners in mind. After a year of development and input from over 50 staff members, the first two courses—Your Business - Your Plan and Talent and Teams—are now available for client sign-up.
These practical and approachable courses ensure Alberta entrepreneurs have the tools they need to succeed!
Visit their website to learn more!
Regional Projects
Check out Central Alberta First and their regional collaboration to growing a vibrant and relevant region! Click below to take the BREWD (Business Retention Expansion and Workforce Development) survey!
EDA NEWS
What’s happening in the EDA Community?
Stay in-the-know and find out the latest information distributed by Economic Developers Alberta at www.edaalberta.ca/News-Centre.
Application Deadline to join the EDA Board of Directors is February 12th.
Click here to learn more or apply.
Tariffs 101:
What You Need to Know
With renewed discussions on renegotiating Canada-U.S. trade relations, tariffs have once again become a focal point in both media coverage and government rhetoric. Understanding how these changes could impact businesses is crucial for industry leaders.
This article from MNP, breaks down some of the most common questions business leaders have about tariffs, helping you navigate potential challenges and opportunities in an evolving trade landscape.
EMC Survey
EMC, in partnership with the Province of Alberta, has launched the ManufacturingGPS: Roadmap to Growth for Alberta Manufacturing survey for employers. The initiative aims to gather valuable data to support the development of industry solutions, provide sector-specific information, and create tailored labour market programming for Alberta’s manufacturing sector. EMC, Canada’s largest manufacturing consortium, has been supporting over 16,000 companies for over 25 years. Employers are encouraged to participate by completing the survey or forwarding it to the appropriate colleague. Click HERE to learn more.
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