The Opportunity Cost of Being Invisible
How much local value is lost when visitors can’t discover the full community, and how can better connectivity expand that value without creating unmanaged pressure? Read more on a practical framework for turning visitor discovery into wider local value, while balancing economic opportunity with capacity, resident priorities and responsible destination management - a Whitepaper by Conor Phillips Roamlii Adventures Inc.
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Industry as Ecosystem Builder: From Participant to Partner in Regional Growth
In many Saskatchewan communities, industry has historically played a familiar role: Job creator; Tax base contributor; Project sponsor; Occasional community supporter. These contributions matter—but they are not enough to sustain a modern regional ecosystem. In strong ecosystems, industry takes on a more intentional role: Co-designer of regional priorities; Investor in workforce and supply chain development; Champion of local innovation and entrepreneurship; Connector to global markets and opportunities. Read more in this month's Leadership Brief.
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Develop better leadership habits to thrive in an age of information overload
Technology-fueled proliferation of superfluous data, or “noninformation,” has created a toxic blend of distraction and apprehension. Learn to do more in-depth thinking and take full advantage of hidden decision-making opportunities to reduce anxiety.
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Help Us Fill the Summit Swag Bags & Trivia Prize Table!
 
The countdown to the 2026 Summit is on, and we're inviting our members, partners, sponsors, and supporters to help us create a memorable experience for delegates from across Saskatchewan.

Swag Bag Contributions Wanted

We're looking for promotional items, branded merchandise, coupons, resource materials, or other giveaways that showcase your organization and community. 

Trivia Night Prize Donations

Our Summit Trivia Night is expected to be a lively networking event, and we're seeking prizes to help make the evening even more rewarding.

If you would like to contribute swag items or donate a trivia prize, please contact the SEDA office at events@seda.ca

Together, we're building stronger communities, one connection at a time.

Nomination Deadline Extended to August 15

2026 Excellence in Economic Development Awards

Help Us Celebrate Saskatchewan’s Best

Behind every successful community initiative is a story worth sharing. The Awards of Excellence are your opportunity to recognise those efforts and celebrate the work shaping strong, resilient communities across Saskatchewan.

You can nominate:

A colleague or community leader 

  • Professional of the Year and Community Influencer of the Year Awards
  • John P Sutherland Lifetime Achievement Award

     

A project or initiative

  • Economic development project categories: population under 5000 and population over 5000
  • Diversity and inclusion Project

A marketing campaign or strategy 

  • Marketing Award categories: population under 5000 and population over 5000

Download the Nominations Packet and reach out to the SEDA office with any questions.  We are here to support you in celebrating success! 

August 14 Deadline to Register Economic Nutrition Cohort SE Sask

August 15, Nomination Deadline Annual SEDA Awards of Excellence

August 19   Maintaining Focus, Preventing Burnout, and Sustaining Business Operations

September 15 - Early-bird Registration Deadline Connecting the Dots: SEDA's 2026 Provincial Summit

September 17 -  The Profitable Price: Creating Your Pricing Blueprint - Virtual

September 24 - Introduction to AI

October 21 - AI Productivity Tools

October 26-28 Connecting the Dots: 2026 Provincial Summit

Members - submit your upcoming events to seda@seda.ca
Saskatchewan Economic Development Alliance
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