Economic Development Lethbridge knows that much of the success we realize here in Lethbridge and Southern Alberta is a result of organizations we partner with and programs we collaborate on to deliver tools and resources to local business and industry.
EDL is proud to be a partner in these initiatives which offer a wide range of expertise to the local business community.
For more information about any of our programs or partnerships click on the logo below and you will be redirected to that specific page or website.
Canada's Premier Food Corridor
Canada's Premier Food Corridor is a consortium of Economic Development professionals working to advance the agri-food sector in Southern Alberta, Canada through investment attraction and advocacy for the agri-food industry. Each Municipality or Economic Development Organization serves an individual community while focusing on a greater vision of investment, innovation, and growth for the CPFC Region. We understand that our boundaries do not define your business which is why we have taken a collaborative approach to ensure the CPFC Region is ready for agri-food development. Together we offer a welcoming business environment, strong infrastructure, and a skilled workforce.
Canada's Western Gateway Trade & Logistics Corridor
Canada's Western Gateway is a trade and transportation corridor that will support and enhance the economic opportunities in southern Alberta.
As a collective of eight key stakeholders and more than 20 potential partners, we are working together to create a high-performance corridor that is essential for moving goods through road, rail and air transportation.
Regional Innovation Network of Southern Alberta
The Regional Innovation Network of Southern Alberta (RINSA) was formed in 2011 as a collaborative partnership between Alberta Innovates with Economic Development Lethbridge/Tecconnect, Lethbridge College, and the University of Lethbridge. It has since grown to over 14 member organizations:
Tecconnect / EDL, University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge Polytechnic, Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce, Okotoks Economic Development, Piikani Resource Development, Blackfoot Confederacy Tribal Council Entrepreneurship Committee, Blood Tribe Economic Development, Community Futures Lethbridge Region, SouthGrow Regional Initiative, Alberta Southwest Regional Economic Development, IPOC Foundation, Rural Women Entrepreneurs in Technology, NRC-IRAP, Alberta Innovates
ElevateIP Alberta
An IP strategy aligns a company’s unique assets with its business goals, ensuring they drive value, minimize risks, and leverage market opportunities. By understanding what sets your business apart, you can develop assets and processes that enhance your competitive advantage and overall success.
ElevateIP Alberta provides access to opportunities to learn about IP through online educational modules, webinars, and collaborative engagement with Alberta's BAI ecosystem.
Southern Alberta Investment & Trade Initiative
Southern Alberta's economic position is strong and continues to grow, with a diverse range of industries contributing to its success. The region has seen significant investment in recent years, with businesses and investors recognizing the benefits of Southern Alberta's strategic location, talented workforce, and supportive business environment. As a result, Southern Alberta is well-positioned for continued growth and prosperity in the years ahead.
Southern Alberta Alternative Energy Partnership
Alberta has increasingly become the key province of interest for renewable energy developers in Canada. The availability and quality of resources available in southern Alberta is only one of the reasons for this.
Throughout the latter half of 2019 and through 2020 to date, wind and solar energy developers have announced a steady stream of new projects, coming online over the next several years.
Community and Industry Collaboration
As stewards of economic growth in Lethbridge, EDL works with many community and industry partners to offer businesses help with a variety of tools and resources aimed at helping business succeed in Southern Alberta. Through our network we have built strong relationships with numerous public and private organizations all with the intent of helping those in our community. These initiatives can include studies to help measure sentiment and metrics for a particular business or industry all the way to more social collaborations including the unveiling of the Lethbridge Brighter Together community brand in 2019.
EDL was one of the numerous local organizations who helped form the Lethbridge Regional Economic Recovery Task Force in 2020, to provide the business community with valuable information regarding aid and resources amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
Working with industry allows Economic Development Lethbridge the opportunity to experience first-hand, the day-to-day ins and outs of multiple operations in our community. EDL incorporates these real time interactions, combined with up to date market data to offer solutions for real world obstacles for our industry partners. These solutions can range from introducing industry leaders to partners within our network who can offer a more in depth look into a particular organization to participating in industry specific round tables and conversations to offer a unique view though an economic development perspective.
