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Shift into 2021 with January's FREE Webinar Series 

January 13 at 1:30 pm 2021 Economic View

2020 caught us by surprise. Moving forward into 2021 with our eyes open, can we expect economic recovery, and if so in which sectors?  What policy instruments are expected to continue and do we need new economic coping mechanisms?  Join Pierre Cleroux, Chief Economist, Business Development Bank of Canada, and our Guest Moderator Paul Martin, business commentator and Chair of Martin-Charlton Communications. Register Online

January 20 at 1:30 pm  Opportunity for a New Economy

Never let a good crisis go to waste! Can we move into 2021 with an intent to forge a provincial economy that is inclusive of our vulnerable populations and rural and remote residents? What strategies might we explore to enhance the self-reliance of our communities?  Join Carol Anne Hilton, CEO & Founder, Indigenomics Institute, and Guest Moderator Heather Exner-Pirot, Saskatchewan Indigenous Economic Development Network. Register Online

January 27 at 1:30 pm Managing versus Leading; What we need from community leaders in 2021

Do we need ‘strategic thinking’ or ‘strategic doing’ from our community leaders as we leave an impactful 2020 behind?  What are the key functions of elected leaders in guiding citizens ahead?  Join George Cuff, George Cuff & Associates, and Guest Moderator Keith Comstock, former Assistant Deputy  Minister of Government Relations. Register Online

Increasing Agrivalue Start-ups in Saskatchewan Communities February 25

Interested in increasing rural agri-value start-ups in your community? Take advantage of this full-day practical workshop(virtual) on February 25 being offered by AgWest Bio in partnership with SEDA. Thank you to Community Futures Sagehill for sponsoring this important event.  Registration is only $25 for SEDA/SIEDN/AgWest Members and $50 for non-members. REGISTER ONLINE TODAY

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Town of Wakaw  and Town of Leader

	Community Building: The Rise of Giving Circles Giving Circles give groups a means to pool donations for collective impact. These could play a role in your community or region. Read more
	Stories from the Field Indoor Ag Facility Coming in Estevan Solar Projects announced in two Saskatchewan First Nations Northern Saskatchewan Village seeks a sustainable energy solution Oat Milk Production comes to the province
	'Gorillas", a German Start-up is part of the hyper-local grocery delivery trend The demand for local food is continuing to grow. How can our Saskatchewan communities best meet this demand?  Read more Also - check out "Saskatchewan 2020 The Year in Food"

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