Economic Development Matters / Edmonton Global

We chat with Dr. Bob Murray about challenges in economic development and the role of post-secondary institutions in growing the economy.

https://www.dentons.com/en/robert-murray

On this episode we discuss the recent Canadian Hydrogen Convention, ESG, and economic development with Alberta's Associate Minister for Natural Gas and Electricity Dale Nally.

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/

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/

We speak to Edmonton Global's Executive Vice President, Mustafa Sahin, about building relationships globally to drive local growth and prosperity. 

We interview Stephen Lund, CEO of Toronto Global. He shares highlights and lessons learned over the course of his career in economic development.

https://torontoglobal.ca/

We discuss the potential of the hydrogen industry with Edmonton Global's Brent Lakeman and what’s happening to encourage a transition to hydrogen energy. 

We learn from Dr. Kerri Holland about exciting developments in the agriculture sector and what can be done to foster its growth and attract investment, especially in value-added agriculture.
 
Kerri can be reached by email: hollandk (at) shaw.ca 

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/ 

In this inaugural episode, Brianna and Sherri chat with the CEO of Edmonton Global, Malcolm Bruce.

Brianna: [email protected]
Sherri: [email protected]