You're Invited!

Our team is recognizing Economic Development Week with a series of lunch + learns from May 12 – 16. Each day we’ll be focusing on a different aspect of our organization, and how it’s helping to grow the Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo economy. These are drop-in sessions, so swing by for a coffee and learn more about our region’s economic potential!

Monday, May 12

Entrepreneurship + Innovation

Location: Startup YMM | 101- 8026 Franklin Ave | 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Bonus EntrepreNetwork event from 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Join us at Startup YMM to learn more about how we’re helping businesses to start, scale, and grow. You’ll get an opportunity to see the WBRIN Makerspace and hear how the Wood Buffalo Regional Innovation Network is working to grow our economy through innovation.

We're kicking off Economic Development Week with a special Monday edition of EntrepreNetwork. Networking is especially important here in Fort McMurray, where a close-knit business ecosystem thrives on collaboration and community support. Building relationships can connect you with people who understand the unique challenges and opportunities of doing business in the region.

You’ll have the chance to chat with fellow entrepreneurs, exchange ideas, and explore potential collaborations that can enhance your business and contribute to the growth of our local economy! Drop in from 1:00pm - 3:00pm.

Tuesday, May 13

Destination Marketing

Location: FMWBEDT Offices | 9924 Biggs Ave | 12:00pm – 1:00pm

Thousands of visitors come to our region every year, and we want to welcome even more. FMWB has much to offer as a tourism destination, like Indigenous cultural festivals, sporting events, and epic natural wonders. We’ll share insights into how we’re working to grow visitor traffic and support tourism operators in FMWB.

Wednesday, May 14

Investment Attraction

Location: FMWBEDT Offices | 9924 Biggs Ave | 12:00pm – 1:00pm

FMWB has the people, resources, and opportunities to fuel impressive growth. Our investment attraction team builds relationships with developers, investors, and other key partners to attract new commercial, retail, and industrial projects to our region. Join us to learn about the tools we use and hear highlights of our upcoming plans.

Thursday, May 15

Open House + MVIC Demonstration

Location: FMWBEDT Offices | 9924 Biggs Ave | 12:00pm – 1:00pm

What’s an MVIC? It’s a Mobile Visitor Information Centre and it’s how we plan to engage with residents and visitors across our region. Join us for an open house where you’ll get to meet our team, hear about our work, and try out our new MVIC interactive activities.

Friday, May 16

Regional Workforce

Location: FMWBEDT Offices | 9924 Biggs Ave | 12:00pm – 1:00pm

FMWB is a labour force standout. We have some of the highest labour participation rates in the country and our workforce is highly skilled. How do we ensure that our economy continues to offer the careers the next generation is seeking, and that the workforce has the skills our economy needs? Join this lunch + learn to hear about FMWB’s first-ever Regional Labour Market Strategy and how our team supports the workforce needs of our regional economy.