Getting Edmonton a Peas of the global pie

Sherri Bouslama and Chris McLeod from Edmonton Global join to discuss how Edmonton can attract new business and talent from around the world, and talk about the forward/slash party recently held in service of that effort.

Show Notes

Here are the relevant links for this episode:

Danielle Smith

• New Alberta premier says unvaccinated 'most discriminated against group' after swearing-in

Blatchford

• Blatchford review ordered after project fails to meet expectations
• Edmonton wants to make building homes in Blatchford more affordable

Oilers+

• RELEASE: Oilers+ video streaming service officially launched

Guests: Edmonton Global

• Sherri Bouslama, manager of brand strategy & communications
• Chris McLeod, vice president of global marketing & communications
• Economic Development Matters Podcast
• Edmonton Global

forward/slash

• forward/slash Economic Summit
• Economic summit a 'first step' toward bringing Edmonton region together

Background

• Edmonton Global officially launches to attract investment to the Edmonton Metro Region
• Edmonton Global 2019-2023 Strategic Plan
• Recap: Ignite Edmonton 2015
• E-Town celebrates entrepreneurship in Edmonton (2013)

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Creators & Guests

Host

Mack Male

Co-Founder and CEO of Taproot Publishing Inc.

Host

Troy Pavlek

Apparently the TMZ of #yegcc.Governing myself accordingly since 2021

Guest

Chris McLeod

Guest

Sherri Bouslama

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