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Aerotropolis Symposium - UPDATED

June 23, 2010

Creating airport cities - a 21st century trend

The Leduc-Nisku EDA’s June Economic Partnership Breakfast kicked off an “Aerotropolis” Symposium on June 23rd at the Executive Royal Inn. Sponsored by the City of Leduc, Leduc County and Edmonton International Airport (EIA), the breakfast featured Symposium keynote speakers, Dr. John Kasarda and Dr. Douglas Baker... click for more.

Global Export Forecast Summary

Spring 2010

The Critical Zone

After about a year of overuse, the word “recovery” is still ahead of its time. There is no doubt that growth has resumed, and the increases seen in indicators ranging from international trade to production, and in some cases, total GDP, have been impressive. But there is a large difference between a return to growth and the onset... click for more.

Funding for Seniors

January 27, 2010

Thorsby Becoming Better for Seniors

The Government of Canada announced funding for the Thorsby Senior Citizens Club, enabling seniors to contribute their knowledge to the community through social participation and active living... click for more.

EIA's Year of Success

January 26, 2010

New Routes, More Services, More Awards - and a Massage!

Edmonton International Airport proudly looks back at one of its most successful years.  EIA has more routes, daily non-stop Houston-Edmonton air service, an expanded US Passenger Lounge and other projects underway...click for more.

Livin' and Lovin It Article

December 2009

A Great Place to do Business

This special insert speaks all about what makes Alberta's International Region a great place to live and do business.  To read all about it, please click here.

EIA unwraps new gifts in time for the holidays!

From massage to valet parking with executive class services for airport parking, Edmonton International Airport (EIA), Canada's fastest major growing airport, is set to move you with its new services in 2009 and 2010...click for more.

Invest the time - Help your Business!

Knowledge is power in today's business world!  Take the opportunity to attend several valuable small business seminars via video conferencing on buying a business, small business search engine marketing and basic market research...click for more.

Benefit your Business over Lunch

Community Futures invites the region to participate in free brown bag lunch sessions via video conferencing this December.  Topics include importing documentation and procedures, e-commerce applications, sales techniques, business incubation and local agri-business...click for more.

Preparing for the Future of Oil and Gas

The EDA embarked on a business mission to strengthen economic relationships between Houston and Alberta's International Region, November 16-17, 2009.  The mission opened the door to a new relationship with a world of opportunity...click for more.

EIA unwraps new gifts in time for the holidays!

Edmonton International Airport (EIA) has been Canada’s fastest-growing major airport for the last three years and the holiday season marks one of the airport’s busiest times of the year. With the travel rush now on, follow this travel checklist to ensure you get on your way quickly and easily...click for more.

Alberta Weekly and Monthly Economic Reviews

Access the Alberta Weekly and Monthly Economic Reviews, providing statistics on the overall economy, labour market, price indices and more...click for more.

Positioning for a Better Future

Read how the Bank of Canada plans to address the current economic climate to enhance growth and increase the confidence of Canadians through its actions...click for more.

The G7 Discusses Economic Commitments

Learn about the actions being taken by the G7 to build financial stability and stimulate the economy after its meeting in Instanbul this October...click for more

It has been a busy fall session in Parliament and there are also some exciting local developments that I am happy to report.  On the local front, on November 14th I joined a team of Conservative MPs from across the country in a charity hockey game in Leduc to raise funds for the Boys and Girls Club of Leduc...click for more.

Blaine Calkins' MP Report

Four years ago, Canadians elected the Conservative Party to lead our country.  It was a minority government, as was the previous (Liberal) Government and the so called experts predicted that the Conservatives wouldn’t be staying around very long.  Well, we proved them wrong by winning another election and now we are entering our 5th year as Canada`s Government...click for more.

I would like to begin this month's column by congratulating Complete Communications, Inc and Western RV Country for winning 2009 Consumer Choice Awards on Sept. 20.  I was fortunate to be in the audience to support these two fine local businesses as they were recognized for outstanding service.  As fall is here, it's time for everyone to get down to business...click for more.

Leduc-Nisku EDA Resources

Information at Your Fingertips!

Access the one-stop-shop for all EDA related resource material, including past issues of the, "Leduc-Nisku EDA Gateway" e-Newsletter, event video coverage, reports and other materials...click for more.