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Edmonton’s life sciences industry has potential, now it needs investment
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Edmonton’s life sciences industry has potential, now it needs investment
Although Edmonton's strength in Alberta's life sciences industry is considerable, one of our biggest hurdles is the lack of capital which can be overcome by highlighting Edmonton as an attractive investment opportunity. Focusing on Edmonton’s strength in medical devices would allow the industry t...
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Edmonton’s Untapped Solar Power Potential
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Edmonton’s Untapped Solar Power Potential
Massive Solar Energy Potential in YEG The post Edmonton’s Untapped Solar Power Potential appeared first on Enterprise Edmonton.
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Papa, Mama, Teen Burger: Korea Beckons?
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Leveraging the CKFTA in the Fast-food World The post Papa, Mama, Teen Burger: Korea Beckons? appeared first on Enterprise Edmonton.
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Are Canada’s Prairie Cities Growing Even Faster Than We Thought?
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Are Canada’s Prairie Cities Growing Even Faster Than We Thought?
For years, Edmonton and the other major Prairie cities have been leading Canada in economic growth. New data reveals that they may be growing even faster than we thought. The post Are Canada’s Prairie Cities Growing Even Faster Than We Thought? appeared first on Enterprise Edmonton.
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Alberta’s agriculture and agri-food industries: Taking advantage of the CKFTA
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The Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement (CKFTA) took effect as of January 1, 2015. What benefit does this have for Canadian businesses? The post Alberta’s agriculture and agri-food industries: Taking advantage of the CKFTA appeared first on Enterprise Edmonton.
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How Can Businesses Cope with Falling Oil Prices?
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As of January 5, 2015 the price of oil fell below $50 a barrel, a five-and-a-half year low. While the average consumer may be happy paying less for gas, what does the falling price of oil mean for Canada, and more specifically Alberta? Furthermore, what do falling oil prices mean for businesses t...
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From Invisible to Visible: Indigenizing Urban Eyes
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From Invisible to Visible: Indigenizing Urban Eyes
In October 2013, Aboriginal community planner and artist Kamala Todd challenged 1,300 Edmontonians and an online audience across the country to indigenize our urban eyes. She reminded us that all Canadian cities are Indigenous cities. The post From Invisible to Visible: Indigenizing Urban Eyes a...
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The Evolution of ‘Super Creative Core’ Employment in Canadian Cities
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The Evolution of ‘Super Creative Core’ Employment in Canadian Cities
The percentage of Edmonton's workforce in creative occupations has barely changed in 20 years. How do we compare to other Canadian cities, and does it really matter? The post The Evolution of ‘Super Creative Core’ Employment in Canadian Cities appeared first on Enterprise Edmonton.
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Is your business making a “MINT” exporting?
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Is your manufacturing business exporting to up and coming economic powers – “MINT” and “BRICs” nations? Enterprise Edmonton analyzes trade trends to undercover international opportunities and if Edmonton businesses are exporting to these regions. The post Is your business making a “MINT” exporti...
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Welding Robots: Manufacturing a New Future
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“One machine can do the work of fifty ordinary men. No machine can do the work of one extraordinary man.” – Elbert Hubbard The post Welding Robots: Manufacturing a New Future appeared first on Enterprise Edmonton.
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