Spotlight on Southern Alberta Entrepreneurs
Lethbridge, AB (Thursday, June 7, 2012) – With nearly 60% of the people employed in Lethbridge working for small to medium sized companies, it is important to consider the essential role that entrepreneurs play in the economy. With this is mind,
Economic Development Lethbridge is pleased to host Startup Canada on June 7 and 8 as part of a six-month national tour to celebrate and inspire entrepreneurship across the country.
Lethbridge is one of four Alberta cities taking part in the national tour that will bring entrepreneurs together in a collective environment to identify issues, share ideas and develop solutions that will contribute to a shared vision for Canada’s entrepreneurial future.
“Fostering a culture of entrepreneurship is becoming more and more important throughout North America so we are pleased the Startup Canada initiative is coming to Lethbridge,” says Economic Development Lethbridge CEO Cheryl Dick. “Not only so we can have input into the federal process but so we can gather together and figure out what we need to do in Lethbridge to help businesses grow and expand.”
Startup Canada’s Lethbridge activities include a kick-off ceremony and media event, community reception, and a region-wide Town Hall session targeting all levels of entrepreneurs.
“It is so important that we have been able to engage entrepreneurs of all levels,” says Dick. “We value the perspectives of new people with new ideas who want to get started as well as those who are already in business that can share their first-hand experience including challenges they have faced as well as their business success.”
Startup Canada is an entrepreneur-led, national movement to enhance the nation’s competitiveness and prosperity through entrepreneurship. Its national tour is traveling coast to coast to engage more than 25,000 Canadians and 250 partner organizations to develop community-driven solutions to challenges faced by entrepreneurs.
“The entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in Lethbridge and, as a city, we are committed to fostering a business- friendly environment.” says City of Lethbridge Mayor Rajko Dodic. “This is a great opportunity to showcase our city and provide exposure for Lethbridge entrepreneurs to be highlighted on a national stage.”
A full event listing is featured on the Startup Canada Campaign website www.startupcan.ca/tour or by visiting www.chooslethbridge.ca/startupcanada. A national audience is following the tour through Startup Canada’s interactive website, live web-streamed broadcasts of the tour, and active social media networks.
About Economic Development Lethbridge
www.chooselethbridge.ca
Economic Development Lethbridge (EDL) operates under the strategic direction of a 25-member community- based Board of Directors. Within EDL’s 2012-2014 business plan Renew Innovate Grow, work continues on developing, implementing and achieving strategic priorities that support the attraction and expansion of quality, successful businesses. The organization also works for to attract conventions, conferences and meetings in collaboration with other organizations. Overall, EDL is an advocate for raising the respect and reputation of Lethbridge as a valuable contributor to the provincial and national economy.
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Lethbridge, AB (Thursday, June 7, 2012) – With nearly 60% of the people employed in Lethbridge working for small to medium sized companies, it is important to consider the essential role that entrepreneurs play in the economy. With this is mind, Economic Development Lethbridge is pleased to host Startup Canada on June 7 and 8 as part of a six-month national tour to celebrate and inspire entrepreneurship across the country.
Lethbridge is one of four Alberta cities taking part in the national tour that will bring entrepreneurs together in a collective environment to identify issues, share ideas and develop solutions that will contribute to a shared vision for Canada’s entrepreneurial future.
“Fostering a culture of entrepreneurship is becoming more and more important throughout North America so we are pleased the Startup Canada initiative is coming to Lethbridge,” says Economic Development Lethbridge CEO Cheryl Dick. “Not only so we can have input into the federal process but so we can gather together and figure out what we need to do in Lethbridge to help businesses grow and expand.”
Startup Canada’s Lethbridge activities include a kick-off ceremony and media event, community reception, and a region-wide Town Hall session targeting all levels of entrepreneurs.
“It is so important that we have been able to engage entrepreneurs of all levels,” says Dick. “We value the perspectives of new people with new ideas who want to get started as well as those who are already in business that can share their first-hand experience including challenges they have faced as well as their business success.”
Startup Canada is an entrepreneur-led, national movement to enhance the nation’s competitiveness and prosperity through entrepreneurship. Its national tour is traveling coast to coast to engage more than 25,000 Canadians and 250 partner organizations to develop community-driven solutions to challenges faced by entrepreneurs.
“The entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in Lethbridge and, as a city, we are committed to fostering a business- friendly environment.” says City of Lethbridge Mayor Rajko Dodic. “This is a great opportunity to showcase our city and provide exposure for Lethbridge entrepreneurs to be highlighted on a national stage.”
A full event listing is featured on the Startup Canada Campaign website www.startupcan.ca/tour or by visiting www.chooslethbridge.ca/startupcanada. A national audience is following the tour through Startup Canada’s interactive website, live web-streamed broadcasts of the tour, and active social media networks.
About Economic Development Lethbridge
www.chooselethbridge.ca
Economic Development Lethbridge (EDL) operates under the strategic direction of a 25-member community- based Board of Directors. Within EDL’s 2012-2014 business plan Renew Innovate Grow, work continues on developing, implementing and achieving strategic priorities that support the attraction and expansion of quality, successful businesses. The organization also works for to attract conventions, conferences and meetings in collaboration with other organizations. Overall, EDL is an advocate for raising the respect and reputation of Lethbridge as a valuable contributor to the provincial and national economy.
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