Corporate

Celebrate Small Business Week by Sharing Your Shop Local Stories

Small Business Week is an annual, national celebration of Canadian entrepreneurs and their contribution towards Canada’s economy.

Published:Nov 20, 2020

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Business Investment & Attraction

Employer Participation Needed for Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Labour Study

Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development & Tourism (FMWBEDT), in partnership with regional stakeholders, is conducting a labour study. This study will provide a comprehensive understanding of workforce requirements and challenges during these uncertain and evolving economic conditions.

Published:Nov 20, 2020

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Tradeshows Return to Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce

Launched by the Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce 35 years ago and transferred to Fort McMurray Tourism shortly after, tradeshows in our region will once again be part of our local Chamber. This change enables Tourism, now an integral part of Wood Buffalo Economic Development Corporation, to hyper-focus on tourism development and growing our visitor economy.

Published:Sep 30, 2020

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Startup YMM

Wood Buffalo Economic Development Corporation launches Startup YMM!

Wood Buffalo Economic Development Corporation (WBEDC) is excited to announce the launch of Startup YMM.

Published:Jul 16, 2020

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Business Investment & Attraction

Wood Buffalo Business Support Organizations Present the Region’s Business & Economic Recovery Plan

Fort McMurray, AB – Key regional business support organizations have partnered to create the Wood Buffalo 2020 Business & Economic Recovery Plan (the “Plan). The partner organizations of the Plan are as follows:

Published:Jul 16, 2020

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Calling All Photographers Campaign – We asked, you delivered!

Fort McMurray – Tourism, Wood Buffalo Economic Development Corporation (WBEDC), is having an outstanding response to the Calling All Photographers campaign launched to collect imagery of the adventure, experience and beauty found within the Wood Buffalo region.

Published:Jun 30, 2020

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Business Investment & Attraction

Business Recovery Task Force Presents Final Report

Wood Buffalo business leaders and organizations from the Business Recovery Task Force (the “Task Force”) have compiled a Final Report that summarizes the immediate, short-term and long-term recommendations to support business recovery in our region.

Published:Jun 22, 2020

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Business Investment & Attraction

Going Back Together: Wood Buffalo businesses aim for safe reopening of economy

New business portal offers centralized spot for resources and information. Wood Buffalo business leaders and organizations from the Business Recovery Task Force encourage the region to embrace a united approach to keep each other safe as we reopen the Wood Buffalo economy.

Published:May 15, 2020

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Wood Buffalo Local Vendor List - Flood Recovery

Together, Building Industry Land Development Wood Buffalo (BILD Wood Buffalo), Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce (FMCoC), Fort McMurray Construction Association (FMCA), Northeastern Aboriginal Business Association (NAABA) and Wood Buffalo Economic Development Corporation (WBEDC) are working collaboratively to create a single list of local companies that can provide flood-related services for mitigation, remediation, restoration and construction.

Published:May 5, 2020

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Business Investment & Attraction

Launch of WBCentral.biz - One Central Spot for Business Recovery Resources

Community Futures Wood Buffalo (CFWB), Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce (FMCoC), Fort McMurray Construction Association (FMCA), Northeastern Alberta Aboriginal Business Association (NAABA) and Wood Buffalo Economic Development Corporation (WBEDC) have partnered to create a central business support portal: WBCentral.biz.

Published:May 5, 2020

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