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Economic Development Regina Report Pegs the Cost of Unfilled Jobs in the City at close to $500 Million

For Immediate Release November 8, 2023 (REGINA, SK) Regina’s labour market crunch is resulting in significant unrealized income for workers and governments alike, according to the latest report from Economic Development Regina (EDR)…

EDR Puts Regina in the Spotlight at the World’s Largest Agtech and Foodtech Gathering

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 22, 2023 (Regina) EDR is making a pitch for Regina in one of the world’s largest gatherings for businesses and investors in agriculture and agtech. The World Agri-Tech Innovation Summit, held September…

Regina’s economy depends on BC’s ports being fully open and operational

July 19, 2023  (Regina, SK) It is time to end the disruption at BC’s port. Regina’s economy relies on the movement of goods – in both directions – and the strike, which has now been declared illegal, threatens large and small businesses…

$11 Billion spring seeding tops Saskatchewan’s economy as largest annual megaproject: Economic Development Regina

For Immediate Release May 31, 2023 (Regina) With spring seeding nearing completion across Saskatchewan, Economic Development Regina’s (EDR) Data and Analytics team is examining at the importance of this massive undertaking to local and…

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Biofuels – A Sustainable Solution through Homegrown Advantage

Someone once told me that Saskatchewan has a “wait and see” approach to business. That people and companies here move at a slower speed than the rest of world. We wait and watch to determine if opportunities will be successful elsewhere…

Canadian Western Agribition boosts Saskatchewan economy with $96.5 million impact

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JANUARY 31, 2023 Canadian Western Agribition boosts Saskatchewan economy with $96.5 million impact Regina, Saskatchewan -- Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) has made a significant contribution to the Regina and Saskatchewan…

Regina Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Regina Announce Multi-Year Partnership, New Event Series

January 19, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Regina, SK) With Regina’s economy reaching a vital juncture, two of the region’s preeminent agencies are joining forces to ensure businesses, investors and workers have the information they need…

Tourism Regina Gears Up for Tourism Week With More Ways Than Ever to Enjoy the City

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Regina SK) With temperatures rising and flowers blooming, Canada’s tourism sector is getting ready for a busy, safe travel season in 2022. Through Tourism Week in Canada (May 29-June 4), the Tourism Industry Association…

Economic Development Regina welcomes Chris Lane as new president and CEO

Economic Development Regina is pleased to welcome Chris Lane as its new President and CEO. Lane brings a wealth of leadership experience, passion for community, and contagious energy to the position.

Canadian Western Agribition strikes partnership with Economic Development Regina; “Agribition Week” proclaimed at City Hall

Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) and Economic Development of Regina (EDR) are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at promoting CWA, furthering EDR’s Ag Growth Strategy and driving economic impact.

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