News & Events

Latest News & Upcoming Events

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   July 17, 2019

  The Economic Developers Association of Newfoundland and Labrador (EDANL) Announces Appointment of New Board of Directors

  St. John’s, NL – EDANL announced today the election of its Board of Directors and its Officers. The 2019-2021 iteration of EDANL’s Board of Directors includes: Jennifer Penney – President, Kieran Hanley – Vice President, Denise Cornick – Regional Director, Margo Soucy – Treasurer, Rhonda Tulk-Lane – Secretary, Kristy Sheppard – Director at Large, Roseanne Leonard – Director at Large, and Jeff Lawlor – Past President.

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   June 5, 2019

  EDANL announces winners of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Economic Development Awards of Excellence at conference in Deer Lake

  The awards, sponsored by the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC), were presented at the Holiday Inn Express in Deer Lake in front of an audience representing municipal, provincial, and federal governments along with regions, organizations, and companies from across Newfoundland and Labrador and the country.

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   May 7, 2019

  It’s Economic Development Week!

  We invite you to take part in this North America-wide campaign that consists of raising awareness of the economic development profession and the positive impact economic development efforts have on our communities, sectors, and economy.
  

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   January 20, 2019

  EDANL’s ‘Member Portal’ is now online!

  Through the Member Portal, members can use the discussion forum to ask questions, pitch ideas, highlight interests, explore opportunities, define challenges, etc. to share and benefit from the experience and insight of economic development professionals throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.

Past News & Events

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   June 19, 2019

  EDANL “It’s Almost-Summer” Social

  Date: Wednesday, June 19, 2019 Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm Location: Quidi Vidi Brewery, St. John’s EDAC Year 1 Training is taking place in St. John’s during the week of the 17-21, and while we have 30+ practitioners in town to …

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   April 10, 2019

  Nominations are now open for the 2019 Economic Development Awards of Excellence!

  EDANL is pleased to again partner with the Business Development Bank of Canada on its Economic Development Awards of Excellence. Know a deserving recipient? Nominate them!

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   March 1, 2019

  Networking Event – Corner Brook

  EDANL members – join us for a networking event next week in Corner Brook! Details: Date: Friday, March 1st Time: 3:00pm – 5:00pm Location: Bootleg Brew Co., West Street Get out and have a chat with your economic development colleagues …

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   January 29, 2019

  January 29 – EDANL Webinar Series: Responding to the Labour Shortage with Pierre Cléroux (Vice President, Research and Chief Economist, BDC)

  Join us for in our next WEBINAR SERIES event with the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)! Topic: Did you know that almost 40% of Canadian entrepreneurs are already having difficulty finding the workers they need? As a result, some …

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   May 29-30, 2019

  EDANL Conference and AGM – May 29-30, Deer Lake, NL

  The Economic Developers Association of Newfoundland & Labrador (EDANL) 2019 Annual Conference & AGM, sponsored by MDB Insight, is taking place on May 29-30, 2019 in Deer Lake, NL. This is the premier learning and networking event for economic development …

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   December 9, 2018

  Economic Developer Profile: Ray Greene with the Port of Argentia

  The practice of economic development can be found in a wide variety of settings… such as a port! We caught up with member Ray Greene to chat about his work at the Port of Argentia as its Marketing Manager and how that work relates to economic development.

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   September 28, 2018

  EDANL bringing nationally recognized economic development training to Newfoundland and Labrador

  EDANL has arranged for the delivery of nationally recognized economic development training from the University of Waterloo, to take place in St. John’s, NL June 17-21, 2019. Funding opportunities are available to help you participate!

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   September 27, 2018

  October 5 – EDANL Webinar Series: Industry 4.0: Are you ready for the new industrial revolution?

  Join us for in our next free WEBINAR SERIES event with the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) to learn about the digital technology advancements that are driving a transformational shift in the economy, get the latest economic data on adoption rates, and hear real-life case studies of companies who have taken the leap.

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   September 26, 2018

  President’s Message: Reporting on the 2018 EDAC Conference

  From September 8th – 11th, EDANL board members Jennifer Penney, Jeff Lawlor, and I had the opportunity to attend the Economic Developers Association of Canada (EDAC) 50th Annual Conference in Fredericton, New Brunswick. It did not disappoint! The conference kicked …

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   September 25, 2018

  People, Place, and Public Engagement Conference

  This fall, Memorial University’s Office of Public Engagement will host People, Place and Public Engagement, a conference taking place October 25-27 at its new location on historic Signal Hill. People, Place and Public Engagement will explore how universities and the …

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   August 15, 2018

  Networking Event – St. John’s

  EDANL members in the St. John’s Metro/Avalon Region – join us on Friday August 24th at Jungle Jim’s on George Street for a networking event! Not in the area? Not to worry! EDANL will be hosting networking events in other regions of the province in the near future. Stay tuned!

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   June 19, 2018

  EDANL announces Newfoundland and Labrador’s first Economic Development Awards of Excellence Winners

  The Economic Developers Association of Newfoundland and Labrador (EDANL) announced the winners for the first ever Economic Development Awards of Excellence during its Annual General Meeting and Conference on Thursday, June 14th. The awards, sponsored by the Business Development Bank …

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   June 7, 2018

  Introducing EDANL’s 2017-2019 Strategic Plan

  In December 2017, EDANL’s Board of Directors participated in a facilitated strategic planning session. The outcome of this session was a two-year plan to guide the Board’s efforts to grow the association and its value to practitioners during the course …

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   May 22, 2018

  EDANL’s Conference and AGM Agenda Updated!

  View the latest information for EDANL’s Annual Conference and AGM, taking place June 14-15 in Grand Falls-Windsor.

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   May 11, 2018

  EDANL’s Vice-President Jennifer Penney on VOCM discussing Economic Development Week

  Click to hear EDANL’s Vice-President Jennifer Penney chat with VOCM discussing Economic Development Week, our new awards program, and our upcoming conference.

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   May 8, 2018

  May 23 – EDANL Webinar Series: Export Development Canada

  Join us for our first WEBINAR SERIES event with Export Development Canada to learn about the programming and services BDC has that can help SMEs – valuable info for you in your role as an economic developer!

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   May 7, 2018

  Economic Development Organizations across Canada Work Together to Showcase the Value of Economic Development

  To commemorate Economic Development Week, economic development organizations from across the country have worked together to produce a short video that demonstrates the importance of economic development to the fabric of a community.

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   May 7, 2018

  Synergy Session: Revitalization Through Reinvention

  Join University of Alberta’s Dr. Kristof Van Assche and his team, to hear about opportunities and obstacles for community revitalization and explore how communities can draw on their own local strengths and assets to tailor their own pathway to reinvention.

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   May 3, 2018

  EDANL President featured in Telegram article: “Economic development officers serve a variety of key roles in community growth”

  EDANL President Ross Houlihan is featured in The Telegram today talking about the work that economic developers are doing behind the scenes in Newfoundland and Labrador in various capacities to contribute to success and growth.

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   April 24, 2018

  EDANL announces Newfoundland and Labrador’s Economic Development Awards of Excellence

  The Economic Developers Association of Newfoundland and Labrador (EDANL) is announcing the Economic Development Awards of Excellence, to be distributed each year at the organization’s Annual General Meeting and Conference.

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   April 9, 2018

  NEWS RELEASE: EDANL Launches Conference with Enhanced Learning & Networking Opportunities for Economic Development Practitioners

  EDANL is proud to launch the opening of registrations for its 2018 Annual Conference & AGM. The event will take place from June 14 – 15, 2018 at the Mount Peyton Hotel in Grand Falls – Windsor. EDANL is delighted to announce that MDB Insight are the title sponsor for the conference.

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   April 8, 2018

  EDANL Conference and AGM – June 14-15, Grand Falls-Windsor, NL

  The Economic Developers Association of Newfoundland & Labrador (EDANL) 2018 Annual Conference & AGM, sponsored by MDB Insight, is the premier learning and networking event for economic development practitioners in our province. Any questions or inquiries about our Annual Conference …

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   April 1, 2018

  APEC Major Projects 2018 – May 30, 2018

  Major projects are a key force propelling Atlantic Canada’s economy forward. Capitalizing on this wave of major projects investment is essential to growing your business, and Major Projects 2018 provides the perspective you need to profit from these opportunities.
  

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   March 6, 2018

  Membership Survey

  In an effort to gain a better understanding about our membership, and to ensure our strategic planning aligns with your needs, we are inviting you to complete a short survey.

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   February 9, 2018

  Funding available for regions or groups in urban municipalities to do statistical / demographic analysis in support economic development initiatives

  Through an investment from the Government of Canada, Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador (MNL) will have access to information to help their urban partners engage in meaningful economic development planning activities, benefiting both businesses and citizens across the province.

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   December 20, 2017

  EDANL launches new website and refreshed brand

  “With the new website and logo, EDANL is strengthening and modernizing how the association is represented and how the the profession is promoted to stakeholders and the general public,” said said Ross Houlihan, President of EDANL.

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   December 16, 2017

  EDANL engages in a facilitated strategic planning session

  Board members of the Economic Developers Association of Newfoundland and Labrador (EDANL) engaged this week in a facilitated strategic planning session to chart its path for the duration of its term (and hopefully beyond).

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   December 6, 2017

  EDANL updates its bylaws

  Following feedback from its membership at the 2017 Annual General Meeting in June, EDANL has updated its bylaws.

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   September 6, 2017

  WEBINAR: Promoting your Municipality

  EDANL is happy to offer its members a free webinar! Join us for a little learning over lunch!

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   June 19, 2017

  EDANL elects new Board of Directors

  At its Annual General Meeting on June 16th, 2017, the Economic Developers Association of Newfoundland and Labrador (EDANL) elected a new Board of Directors.