Grande Prairie City Council joined their municipal colleagues across Alberta with the proclamation of Economic Development Week.
From May 6th to May 10th, economic developers from across the city were recognized by the city and Grande Prairie Mayor Jackie Clayton says the event is an important reminder of the work organizations do every day to strengthen not only the city’s economy but the provincial economy as well.
“Really it’s a time to recognize the significant and important work that economic developers across Alberta do on a daily basis to create, develop, and strengthen the economy,” she says.
During Council’s May 6th meeting, Mayor Clayton recognized two development organizations by name- Invest GP and Economic Developers Alberta, which has been operating in the province for 50 years.
“We’re recognizing those community leaders, organizations such as Invest GP and Economic Developers Alberta, who through their work on a daily basis both provincially and municipally support growth by implementing jobs, implementing new strategies that improve the community and really foster growth,” she says.
Clayton adds that council’s continued “attraction and retention” mission is a significant part of the week as well, and says the valuable work being done by organizations like Invest GP and Economic Developers Alberta closely aligns with the city council’s goal.
“They, on a regular basis, work with central investors, current investors, current and new businesses to look at ways for attraction of new businesses, people, in regards to labour market analysis and really working with existing businesses to determine ways we can strengthen and support businesses in our community.”
Council was joined by representatives of both organizations at the beginning of their Monday meeting for the official proclamation.