Edmonton Corporate Development & Attraction

[yeggator]

Brazilian tech company expands to Edmonton region

Zero-Defect, a Brazilian software company, has officially expanded into the Edmonton Metropolitan Region.

edmontonglobal.ca

@ChazYEG I see you

 

[Gronk!]

5 Edmonton-area companies make Forbes list of best Canadian employers

Five Edmonton-area companies are being recognized by Forbes for being Canada’s “best employers for company culture.”

www.ctvnews.ca

 

[Gronk!]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2006866106896769400

 

[Glenco]

I voted for Knack but I didn’t see this coming. I am delightfully surprised.

 

[David A]

It is very interesting to see such an article in a national publication like the Financial Post. Here I thought the eastern based media was mostly still just ignoring us, maybe things are changing now.

I am also quite happy to see the new mayor's focus on economic development. It wasn't something that was discussed a great deal during the election and I feel has been overlooked in many in the past.

 

[IanO]

Business Census | City of Edmonton

The Edmonton Business Census is designed to help address gaps in available business and employment information. The data collected will shape how the City supports businesses, improves services and attracts investment.

www.edmonton.ca

 

[policyenthusiast]

Business Census | City of Edmonton

The Edmonton Business Census is designed to help address gaps in available business and employment information. The data collected will shape how the City supports businesses, improves services and attracts investment.

www.edmonton.ca

It's worth a full read IMO (it's very concise), but here are the points that really stuck out to me:

• 85% of all employed Edmontonians work in service industries (non-goods producing)
• Almost all of the remaining 15% are employed in NW Industrial or just south of the river.
• The census does not count home-based or unmarked businesses. So take it all with a grain of salt.
• The largest racial groups among business owners are caucasian (59.6%), southeast Asian (10.7%) and south Asian (9.3%).
• Utilities and mining are both tiny employers comparatively.
• Full-time to part-time role ratio is about 3:1.

 

[archited]

Sounds about right... for now.

 

[IanO]

Does Edmonton have a 'no' problem?

Edmonton has a “No” problem. - Business In Edmonton

Edmonton calls itself pragmatic. We wear it like a badge – grounded, sensible, humble and not prone to hype. We take pride in being the kind of city that doesn’t brag, doesn’t overpromise, and doesn’t chase flash for attention. But I believe our version of pragmatism – and our pride in humility...

businessinedmonton.com

 

[David A]

Does Edmonton have a 'no' problem?

Edmonton has a “No” problem. - Business In Edmonton

Edmonton calls itself pragmatic. We wear it like a badge – grounded, sensible, humble and not prone to hype. We take pride in being the kind of city that doesn’t brag, doesn’t overpromise, and doesn’t chase flash for attention. But I believe our version of pragmatism – and our pride in humility...

businessinedmonton.com

I agree we do, but first of all I wish she didn't go off an anti union tangent part way through which just alienates and annoys some of the people she needs to buy into her point. We already have enough political division and need less culture wars bs.

Secondly, while it sounds ok, I know nothing about Brisbane and it doesn't seem close or relevant to me. How about a good local example instead - the Fringe Festival? There was something new at the time, individual risk taking and eventually also supported by governments and businesses.

 

[Gronk!]

Does Edmonton have a 'no' problem?

Edmonton has a “No” problem. - Business In Edmonton

Edmonton calls itself pragmatic. We wear it like a badge – grounded, sensible, humble and not prone to hype. We take pride in being the kind of city that doesn’t brag, doesn’t overpromise, and doesn’t chase flash for attention. But I believe our version of pragmatism – and our pride in humility...

businessinedmonton.com

I can't really trust someone who ran for mayor on an anti-LRT expansion platform.

 

[thommyjo]

I can't really trust someone who ran for mayor on an anti-LRT expansion platform.

Was about to say…. I agree with her in this article, and yet the irony of her saying NO to a transformational transit project in favour of buses is wild.

 

[David A]

Was about to say…. I agree with her in this article, and yet the irony of her saying NO to a transformational transit project in favour of buses is wild.

Perhaps she also didn't like it when the voters said NO to her. However, I feel it may have led more to blame rather than reflection on herself.

Interestingly, her golden city of Brisbane apparently does not have a LRT yet despite being closer to the size of Vancouver than Edmonton. So maybe they said no too at some point.

 

[constance_chlore]

Does Edmonton have a 'no' problem?

Edmonton has a “No” problem. - Business In Edmonton

Edmonton calls itself pragmatic. We wear it like a badge – grounded, sensible, humble and not prone to hype. We take pride in being the kind of city that doesn’t brag, doesn’t overpromise, and doesn’t chase flash for attention. But I believe our version of pragmatism – and our pride in humility...

businessinedmonton.com

I'm glad to agree with most of this, but it also doesn't have much substance. The question is: what do we say "yes" to? I'd say the new infill laws are saying "yes" to something. The city took decisive action, set ambitious targets, and made bold decisions. And yet many of the people who voted for Watson don't like those actions, targets, and decisions. The purpose of consultation is to find solutions that please as many people as reasonably possible. If Watson wants to cut down on consultation, she should prepare to be displeased more often.