News & Business Forecast
The BUSINESS FORECAST in Southeast Alberta is strong. The features in our news section are here to help you in assessing our region and the economic activity you will find within Southeast Alberta. Take some time out of your busy day to read our latest news and discover many of the incredible opportunities, people and information about our region.
Continue to check back with us to find out more about why you’ll find that Southeast Alberta is where you’ll find clear skies and ideal growing conditions for your business.
Solar PV Equipment Pilot Program opened January 30, 2012
Published February 2, 2012
The Growing Forward Solar PV (photovoltaic) Equipment Pilot Program has officially opened on January 30, 2012. The full program information, including the downloadable application form and full program terms and conditions, is available on the Growing Forward website: http://www.growingforward.alberta.ca/ProgramAreas/EnhancedEnvironment/EnergyEfficiency/On-FarmEnergyManagement/index.htm Please… Read more
MNP hosts agriculture seminar focused on essential marketing principals
Published February 1, 2012
Your farm’s future growth and success depends on learning what steps you can take today, to improve your operation tomorrow. Join MNP for an interactive presentation on: Essential Marketing Principles With change on the horizon, MNP will discuss essential… Read more
EDA Welcomes Elaine Froese, Catalyst for Courageous Conversations
Published January 30, 2012
According to FarmSmart, 75% of farmers will retire in the next ten years. 60% of these soon-to-be retiring farmers have no one to pass the farm on to. Are you prepared to make the transfer happen? To help farm owners… Read more
Be a part of the solution. Attend a round table with the Agriculture Minister and Parliamentary Assistant of Sustainable Resource Development
Published January 18, 2012
The Economic Development Alliance of Southeast Alberta is inviting the public to attend a round table with Minister Evan Berger, Agriculture and Rural Development and Parliamentary Assistant Dave Rodney, Sustainable Resource Development. This event is on January 25, 2012 at… Read more
Request for Tender- Commercial Cleaning Services
Published January 14, 2012
The Economic Development Alliance of Southeast Alberta is putting out a Request for Tender- Commercial Cleaning Services. To read the full list of duties as well as submit your bid click here The deadline for submissions is Tuesday, January 31,… Read more
NaturEner Secures Financing for Rim Rock Project in Montana; Gives Notice to Proceed with Construction
Published January 13, 2012
San Francisco, California – January 9, 2012 – San Francisco, California-based NaturEner USA, LLC ("NaturEner"), a renewable energy company, announces that it has secured a $320 million construction loan with Morgan Stanley that will enable construction of the 189 megawatt… Read more
Ports-to-Plains Newsletter Released
Published January 13, 2012
The Ports-to-Plains Alliance distributes regular newsletters addressing topics such as economic development, energy and transportation; To view current updates from the Alliance click here. Read more
Alberta's Occupational Demand and Supply Outlook 2011-2021
Published January 13, 2012
To better understand and respond to future labour market needs, Human Services has developed both the Alberta Occupational Demand and Supply Outlook Models. Figure 1 provides an overview of the two models. These models project the demand and supply for… Read more
Meggitt introduces new aerial target technology
Published December 16, 2011
Medicine Hat, Alberta, December 9, 2011 - Meggitt Training Systems (Meggitt) is preparing to introduce a new aerial target technology- the Sand-fly Helicopter. Meggitt refers to the target as their most prominent success in research and development, this year. Dylan… Read more
The votes are in, and southeast Alberta's eat local name is...
Published December 16, 2011
The votes are in, and first place for the southeast Alberta eat local Name the Campaign promotion goes to Savour the Southeast, submitted by Jim Tennant. The Economic Development Alliance of Southeast Alberta (EDA) would like congratulate Tennant for receiving… Read more