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Estevan Partnerships to Build Robotics Venture

A tech hub, an oilfield and electrical engineering company, and a high school join forces—no, it’s not the setup to a joke. Three groups in southeast Saskatchewan worked together to launch Estevan Robotics so students can apply knowledge with the ultimate goal of building a bipedal robot.

Can Teens Make the Mall Cool Again?

Talk about consulting with your consumers! A mall in New England invited entrepreneurial teenagers to help them determine how to make a mall that’s viable for today. The process wasn’t without its challenges, but it was an opportunity for both sides to learn.

Retaining Municipal Employees with Modified Work Week

The trend of modified work weeks has reached several small towns in Ontario, and not just for residents. A trial period in Algonquin Highlands showed the move to a compressed work week managed to improve morale with minimal impact on service, and it is the latest municipality to make the move permanent.

Your 10-Point Checklist for Talent Attraction

Making your community appealing to workers goes beyond enticing big employers and trying to make your downtown hip. See what VP of Strategy at Resonance suggests to refine and focus your strategy to attract and retain future leaders.

The Secret Superhero: Moss for Cleaner and Smarter Cities

A Greentech company is combining one of the world’s oldest land plants with the Internet of Things to combat air pollution and reduce heat islands in urban areas. The new concept can be combined with other benefits such as seating areas or wifi zones. They can be used to bridge the gap while trees grow or fit in places where trees don’t make sense.

Upcoming Network Events

March 28: Co-operative Daycare Info Session

April 16-19: SUMA Convention

April 25: SEDA Annual General Meeting

April 26: Ways to Do Food and Grocery in Smaller Centres

April 27: Saskatchewan Agrivalue Forum

May 8-13: Economic Development Week

June 21: Public Sector Innovation Show Saskatchewan

June 27: Economic Development Excellence Awards Nomination Deadline

October 11-12: SEDA Provincial Summit, Saskatoon Inn

Members - submit your upcoming events to seda@seda.sk.ca

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