WHEREAS the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) is the largest professional organization dedicated to serving economic developers worldwide; and

WHEREAS for more than 50 years, Economic Developers Alberta (EDA) has been Alberta's leading economic development network, committed to advancing the profession through resources, training, and networking opportunities; and

WHEREAS economic developers promote economic well-being and quality of life by creating, retaining, and expanding jobs that drive growth, build wealth, and strengthen the local tax base; and

WHEREAS economic developers support entrepreneurship and innovation, helping to launch the next generation of businesses that shape Alberta’s economy; and

WHEREAS economic developers work across diverse settings, including rural and urban areas, at all levels of government, and through partnerships with chambers of commerce, post-secondary institutions, and other organizations; and

WHEREAS economic developers play a vital role in attracting and retaining quality jobs, developing vibrant communities, and enhancing the quality of life in their regions; and

WHEREAS economic developers serve the Town of Stony Plain.

THEREFORE, I, Mayor William Choy, of the Town of Stony Plain, do hereby proclaim May 12 to 16, 2025, as “Economic Development Week”.

 

Dated this 12th day of May, 2025.

 

 

Mayor William Choy
Town of Stony Plain