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State of Economic Development in Canada 2020

The Economic Developers of Canada(EDAC) is preparing a report on the State of Economic Development in Canada following COVID-19.  The results of this survey will be shared during EDAC's virtual conference from October 5 to 7, 2020.  Participate in the survey here prior to September 11

CORRECTION: August 31 Tourism Saskatchewan Research Reference

The contact information included in last week's Inspiration File was incorrect. Here is updated information and contact for the research program provided by Tourism Saskatchewan.

Tourism Saskatchewan has partnered with Destination Canada and other provinces and territories to license a postal code-based segmentation system by Environics Analytics. Over 850,000 Canadian postal codes are allocated to unique lifestyle segments. Each segment has its own unique profile, which captures demographics, consumer behavior, media habits, social values, and more. Tourism Saskatchewan welcomes inquiries from tourism businesses and events that are interested in having their customers segmented to assist in future marketing efforts. Contact Jeannette Lye at jeannette.lye@tourismsask.com to determine if a tourism business or event is eligible to participate.

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Professional Development 

September 15th Webinar IBG Global Insights Forum "Approaching New Markets after COVID" Register here

Write the PCED.SK this fall and become a Certified Professional Community & Economic Developer.  The deadline to apply is September 30. 

Destination Creation Program: Online delivery scheduled for groups of ten or more.

Community Fund Development Program: Take this online program on demand.

Introduction to Community & Economic Development: This foundational four-module program can be taken on demand and is the study guide for PCED.SK certification.

'Beyond Entrepreneurship' is a new entrepreneur training program managed by AgWest Bio. 

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