News & Events

Latest News & Upcoming Events

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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 … Learn More

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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 … Learn More

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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 … Learn More

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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.

Past News & Events

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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 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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   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.