RELO Podcast Episode 4: Now, Then, and in the Future

EcDevRegina · RELO Podcast Episode 4: Then, Now, and in the Future Hello and welcome to the RELO podcast, Economic Development Regina’s quarterly review of Regina’s business community and economic position. I’m your host Conrad Hewitt. If…

Growing an Economy of Reconciliation

Substantial steps are being made to harness the power of Canada’s Indigenous population within the economy, right here in Regina. Recently, a partnership between the University of Regina and Indigenous Works (a not-for-profit organization…

Economic Development 101: You can’t do it by yourself

Economic Development 101: You can’t do it by yourself This is the third in a series of articles about the fundamental principles behind the work of economic development in the Greater Regina Area. By Bruce Johnstone It takes two to…

Issue 36

Staying Motivated with Audacious Community It is not difficult to stay motivated when you have the chance to be part of something as exciting as our second Audacity event, celebrating entrepreneurs in the GRA. I was able to do that last week…

Regina’s Bernadette McIntyre Receives National Volunteer Award

For Immediate Release March 22, 2019 (REGINA) Economic Development Regina congratulates Bernadette McIntyre on being recognized as Sport Event Volunteer of the Year in Canada, by the Canadian Sport Tourism Alliance (CSTA). The award was…

Economic Development 101: Growing from within

This is the second in a series of articles written by respected business journalist Bruce Johnstone about why we do economic development. By Bruce Johnstone Many people assume that economic development means bringing businesses and…

Issue 35

‘Tech’ is the Word Technology has invaded everything. Everywhere I look and everyone I talk to, ‘tech’ is the word. We must be conscious of the rapid pace of innovation in all areas of business and industry – we must ask ourselves…

$250,000 Invested to Grow the Greater Regina Area

(Regina, SK) The agriculture sector in the Greater Regina Area (GRA) is receiving a boost in funding from Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD). With $250,000 from WD, Economic Development Regina (EDR) will help grow the plant protein…

AgInnovation Investment Forum

Investing in growth. Yielding prosperity. The Saskatchewan Capital Network and Economic Development Regina have partnered with local innovation organizations to host the AgInnovation Investment Forum, March 7 at Mosaic Stadium’s AGT Lounge. The…

Economic Development 101: Introduction

Introduction to Economic Development 101 By Bruce Johnstone What is economic development? Why do we need economic development agencies to foster growth in our population and economy? Why do we need to grow our economy and population…

Issue 34

A new year brings new opportunities. At EDR we believe in developing and sticking with long-term strategies. We are just about to begin the consultation and research process that will lead to a new five-year strategic plan for our organization.…

Convenience Meets Culture

In recent years Regina’s downtown core has experienced a full-scale renaissance. New local businesses seem to open every week, adding new energy to a neighborhood already alive with activity. Downtown Regina boasts diverse offerings for visitors…