CALGARY IN THE NEW ECONOMY FOCUS OF REPORT TO COMMUNITY

Calgary, Feb. 28, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Talent, Innovation, Place and Business Environment will take centre stage at Calgary Economic Development’s annual Report to the Community and the discussion on how the pillars of the Economic Strategy, Calgary in the New Economy, can interrelate and reinforce each other.

The event includes a panel discussion on the pillars of the strategy with Dr. Katherine Loflin, a leading authority on placemaking; Scott Gravelle, CEO and co-founder of Calgary-based tech company ATTAbotics; Amie Blanchette, Manager, Partnership Services, within Calgary Approvals for the City of Calgary; and Mary Moran, President and CEO of Calgary Economic Development.

“The Economic Strategy is the road map for Calgary and if we get the pillars of the strategy right and embrace the technological disruption in all business, it will spur long-term growth and opportunities for Calgarians,” Moran said.

Moran will also provide an overview of Calgary Economic Development’s accomplishments in 2018 including the roll out of the Economic Strategy, Calgary in the New Economy, and launch of the Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund.

Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi is unable to attend Report to the Community, but in his video message to the audience he will acknowledge the resilience of Calgarians in tough economic times and cited the Economic Strategy as the path forward.

“We have the ability to do more here,” Nenshi said. “Our vision is to be the city of choice in Canada for the best entrepreneurs. We embrace innovation. We create solutions for the world’s greatest needs in food, energy, transportation and in health.”

Date: Thursday, February 28, 2019, 3 to 6 p.m.
Location: Arts Commons
                Jack Singer Concert Hall
                205 8 Ave S.E.
                Calgary, Alberta
 
About Calgary Economic DevelopmentCalgary Economic Development is an opportunity-maker, helping to spark and fuel Calgary’s growth. Our job is to connect people with resources that can help them grow their careers or businesses, thrive in new locations or markets, and feel at home in our community. We offer a wealth of information to help everyone succeed and we tirelessly promote Calgary, in Canada and around the world. We’re exhilarated about our role in shaping and sharing Calgary’s story and we’re proud to be part of the energy. For more information, please visit our website at www.calgaryeconomicdevelopment.com and follow us on Twitter @calgaryeconomic.