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EDR Takes Action to Promote, Protect Regina Economy during Global Trade Turmoil

March 20, 2025 (REGINA, SK) With tariffs from the U.S. and China threatening jobs and economic stability, Economic Development Regina (EDR) is taking action to protect Regina-area people and businesses – including a planned mission to Denver,…

SREDA and EDR Launch Saskatchewan Business Growth Program to Support High-Growth Companies

March 20, 2025  SASKATOON & REGINA, SK – The Saskatoon Regional Economic Development Authority (SREDA) and Economic Development Regina (EDR) are launching the Saskatchewan Business Growth Program to accelerate second-stage business…

The Regina 25 Spotlights Local Leaders and Difference Makers

February 13, 2025 (Regina) Economic Development Regina (EDR) today launched the Regina 25, a program designed to celebrate the remarkable people who make Regina a place of opportunity, innovation, and community pride. “We are so excited…

Regina Prosperity Matrix delivers a focused benchmark of the region’s economy

January 29, 2025 (Regina, SK) First the first time, the Greater Regina Area (GRA) has a Regina-specific measure of its economic progress. Developed by Economic Development Regina’s (EDR) Data and Insights team, and using a proprietary…

The Backbone of Regina’s Economy: EDR Report Highlights the Value of Small Businesses

January 22, 2025 (Regina) Small businesses are the backbone of communities and economies worldwide, and Regina is no exception. Today, Economic Development Regina (EDR) released its State of Small Business report, an in-depth analysis of…

Potential U.S. Tariff Threatens To Put a $174M Hole in Regina’s Economy

November 29, 2024  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Regina) The Greater Regina Area (GRA) and Saskatchewan could face significant economic challenges if the United States imposes a 25% tariff on Canadian imports, as threatened by President-elect…

Regina to Host The Western Canada Economic Forum 2025

November 4, 2024  Regina, Saskatchewan will host the Western Canada Economic Forum 2025 on January 29-31 at the Hotel Saskatchewan. The Western Canada Economic Forum (WCEF) is a not-for-profit organization created to showcase the strength…

Rail service crucial to keeping Regina’s economy running on time

June 25, 2024  With the very real prospect of a labour disruption in Canada’s rail transportation system, now is a good time to provide some context on this vital service for Canada, Saskatchewan, and Regina.   Our economy runs on…

A million-dollar rain? Make it $1 billion

June 20, 2024 For Immediate Release (REGINA) For generations, Saskatchewan farmers have used the phrase “million-dollar rain” to describe the impact of a good soak – like the one much of Saskatchewan experienced through the month of…

Regina’s economy earns a “B+” grade for 2024: EDR  

June 6, 2024 For Immediate Release (Regina) With strong economic, employment and population growth, a stable housing market, and promising new sectors, the Greater Regina Area’s (GRA) economy is expected to achieve a solid “B+” grade…

Growth Board brings together key community partners to grow Regina economy

May 14, 2024 For Immediate Release (REGINA) A new partnership is paving the way for continued growth and innovation in the Greater Regina Area (GRA). The Growth Board brings together academic, business, and economic development, Indigenous…

Bioeconomy Investment Forum sets the stage for Regina multi-billion dollar biomass cluster

May 14, 2024 For Immediate Release (REGINA) Together with a broad range of public- and private-sector leaders, Economic Development Regina (EDR) is making the case for growing a biomass cluster in the Greater Regina Area (GRA) – an opportunity…

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