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Economic Development Week May 9 to 15, 2021

Communities across North America celebrate the second week of May each year, using it as a platform to inform local businesses and residents on the contributions of economic development. We are currently updating our webpage with resources for you to use in engaging your communities.

Look for updates next week and linkages to new Saskatchewan-based materials as well as those provided by the International Economic Development Council.
Send us your #EconDevWeek events including pictures and we will share online and via social.
Stay tuned for the launch of Connected Saskatchewan during #EconDevWeek
The preliminary program for this year's Saskatchewan Economic Development & Leadership Forum will also be released during #EconDevWeek. Our two-day format will feature live international keynote and breakout sessions during the mornings with the opportunity to take in discussion/networking roundtables and pre-corded sessions each afternoon. Bookmark November 24-25 in your calendars!

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