Using the Site Selector Tool for Business Planning

https://www.youtube.com/embed/bqEGJAbIom4   As an example, let's imagine we we're a company looking to open a new brewery in Regina. First, we'll search for vacant retail properties. Once a property is selected, we can view basic…

Issue 46

I never have to remind myself of the core of our work, because I am surrounded by it, every day. EDR’s most important role in helping to grow the economy of the Greater Regina Area is acting as a catalyst by building collaborations. Virtually…

Issue 45

2020 is going to be a great year for the Greater Regina Area! That’s my fearless prediction, and I’m sticking to it. It’s easy to be optimistic when you see your community eagerly embracing the future and talking about how we can make…

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I'm sure we all have "to-do" lists on our desks from big to the small items that make our work interesting. EDR's list in 2019 was a long one, and I'm proud to say we accomplished much, though not all of it. It is humbling to see the confidence…

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It was great to share the room with so many committed entrepreneurs and community leaders at our second Collaborate & Connect conference. We had a robust discussion about the importance of the visitor economy in the Greater Regina Area.…

Contribute in a big way

                    Economic Development Regina (EDR) is asking residents to fill out an online survey to assist in the creation of an economic growth plan for…

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An Inspiring Community of Leaders If ever I need inspiration for my work, all I have to do is talk to the leaders of our community. This past month the EDR team facilitated over a dozen round-table meetings and focus groups, to gather community…

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A Diverse Economy is a Healthy Economy Diversity, diversity, diversity. Everywhere I go and in everything I read, I see the recurring theme that a diverse economy is a healthy economy. We need to be pursuing a diversity of companies and industries…

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Destination: REGINA What an amazing summer for the Greater Regina Area! We have showcased our city and its attractions to literally hundreds of thousands of people. The Queen City Ex set new daily and full show attendance records thanks to…

RELO Podcast Episode 5: Growing Innovation

Regina has become a lot of things. The seat of government in Saskatchewan, a destination for events and tourism, an audacious entrepreneurial ecosystem. The list goes on. But at its core, Regina has always remained an agricultural hub.…

Economic Development 101: The Final Chapter

By Bruce Johnstone In this series of articles, we have discussed the foundational thinking behind the work of economic development in our community. Why do it? When I began writing this series I asked EDR President & CEO John Lee to…

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Wisdom and Leadership Stand the Test of Time Nothing just happens. Any endeavor of substance requires the energy and imagination of committed people to get and keep the ball rolling. I am very fortunate to have just such a group supporting…