# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Economic Development for Elected Officials
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 09:00 am – Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-06:00)
- **Event Description**: A full-day seminar (lunch included) for elected officials introducing you to the world of Economic Development.About this EventEconomic Developers Alberta (EDA) and SouthGrow Regional Initiative are proud to offer a $3,000 event for free to eligible elected officials.Get introduced to the world of economic development and enjoy learning from one of the local industry's leading authorities, Trevor Lewington, former CEO of Economic Development Lethrbidge.We'll cover key topics including: the role of government in economic development, economic strategies to meet your goals, securing partnerships and funding, and fostering community economic resilience. This EDA Institute course is normally $3000 for groups or $150 per person. SouthGrow Regional Initiative is excitied to offer it to our members for free. Get your ticket while quantities last. Agenda🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AMIntroductions & Logistics🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AMIntroduction to Economic Development 🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AMRole of Government in Economic Development 🕑: 10:30 AM - 10:45 AMCoffee Break (refreshments provided)🕑: 10:45 AM - 12:00 PMEconomic Strategies to Meet Your Goals🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:45 PMLunch Break (lunch provided)🕑: 12:45 PM - 01:30 PMStrategies Continued 🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:00 PMPartnerships and Funding 🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:15 PMBreak🕑: 02:15 PM - 02:45 PMMeasuring Economic Development 🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:00 PMFostering Community Economic Resilience
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/stirling/economic-development-for-elected-officials/100001985876327554
- **Event Categories**: workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Stirling
- **state**: AB
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: Stirling Community Centre
- **lat**: 49.5015382
- **long**: -112.52033389999997
- **full address**: Stirling Community Centre, 409 2 Street, Stirling, Canada

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Economic Development for Elected Officials being held?
  - **A:** Economic Development for Elected Officials takes place on Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 09:00 am to Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Stirling Community Centre, 409 2 Street, Stirling, Canada.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Economic Development for Elected Officials?
  - **A:** Economic Development for Elected Officials is organized by SouthGrow Regional Initiative.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Economic Development for Elected Officials is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Stirling, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Economic Development for Elected Officials sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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