Los mejores podcasts de Edmonton Global (2024)

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Welcome to our new co-host – Kristen Aspenes 18:29

1y ago18:29

18:29

Brianna will be away on maternity leave for the next year so we are welcoming Kristen Aspenes, Engagement Coordinator at Edmonton Global as Sherri's new co-host. Kristen shares a bit about her background and role with Edmonton Global and Brianna does a bit of a look back over her time with the organization so far.…

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Building major infrastructure in Canada — Guest: Adam Legge, President, Business Council of Alberta 32:59

1+ y ago32:59

32:59

Sherri and Brianna speak with Adam Legge, President of the Business Council of Alberta. We talk about their ongoing work to support business-friendly policies for the province and about their latest report, Future Unbuilt, which provides recommendations to the federal government on how to improve Canada's regulatory processes to build major infrast…

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The future of air cargo — Guests: SASI World and YEG 37:46

1+ y ago37:46

37:46

Brianna and Sherri speak with Stan Wraight, President and CEO of SASI World, Charles Edwards, VP of SASI World, and Alex Lowe, from the Edmonton International Airport (YEG). They discuss the ongoing work to build out cargo capacity at the Edmonton International Airport and what trends are happening globally that impact global logistics and cargo tr…

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2023 NASCO Continental Reunion — Guest: VP Rachel Connell 24:26

1+ y ago24:26

24:26

Sherri and Brianna chat with Rachel Connell, VP of the North American Strategy for Competitiveness (NASCO), about their upcoming reunion event taking place in Edmonton, August 29-31, 2023. The event will see Canada, U.S., and Mexico business and political leaders gather to discuss the future of our North American trading relationships. Learn more a…

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State of Growth — The Edmonton Metropolitan Region 29:23

1+ y ago29:23

29:23

Sherri and Brianna were invited by UDI - Edmonton Metro to their event to launch their State of Growth report. The report was jointly produced with the Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board and provides a compelling snapshot of the region’s diverse assets and offerings around four themes: people and housing, economic competitiveness and employment, la…

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Building a pharmaceutical hub — Guest: Andrew MacIsaac, CEO, Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation 31:20

1+ y ago31:20

31:20

We speak to Andrew MacIsaac, CEO of Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation (API) about supporting the life sciences sector by linking post-secondary institutions and industry and facilitating commercialization. We also talk about the Canadian Critical Drug Initiative and the work being done to build the Edmonton region into a pharmaceutical R & D and ma…

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Cashless convenience store meets Swiss robo-barista — Guests: James, Sebastian & Vladimir 25:42

1+ y ago25:42

25:42

We chat with Dr. Sebastian Knebel and Vladimir Srezoski from Smyze, based in Switzerland, and James Johnson, founder of Vender Convenience, a cashless convenience store opening in downtown Edmonton. Smyze is investing to install their robotic barista in the store - their first North American location. https://www.venderconvenience.com/ https://smyz…

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Hydrogen Hack — Guests: Steven Martens & Peter Fenwick 29:31

1+ y ago29:31

29:31

We chat with Peter Fenwick, Director, Scale-Up and Growth Programs at Mount Royal University, and Steven Martens, co-lead of the Hydrogen Innovation Accelerator. We discuss how accelerators work and current initiatives in Alberta to support the emerging hydrogen economy. Register for the Hydrogen Hack on June 21st in Edmonton: https://www.eventbrit…

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Urban planning and economic development — Guests: Kalen Anderson & Susan Keating 28:48

1+ y ago28:48

28:48

Kalen Anderson is the Executive Director of the Urban Development Institute - Edmonton Metro, and Susan Keating is their board chair. We learn about their organization and how land use policy affects economic development and housing affordability. https://www.udiedmonton.com/Por Edmonton Global

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Producing hydrogen with forestry waste fibre — Guest: Ian MacGregor 19:52

1+ y ago19:52

19:52

We chat with Ian MacGregor, who played a lead role in the building of the Sturgeon Refinery. Ian is the founder of Hydrogen Naturally, a company using proven technology, sustainable forest waste fibre, and in-depth knowledge of carbon sequestration to build a reliable long-lasting hydrogen supply source in the Edmonton region. We talk about the Edm…

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Red tape reduction: what it means and why it matters — Guest: Evan Walker 28:41

1+ y ago28:41

28:41

We chat with Evan Walker, a graduate student at the University of Alberta in the Department of Political Science, and a policy intern at Edmonton Global. Evan has been working on a research paper exploring global best practices in red tape reduction to support business investment and economic growth. We talk about what red tape is, what it isn't, a…

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Growing innovation in the food & agriculture sector — Guest: Dr. Stan Blade 27:24

1+ y ago27:24

27:24

We talk with Dr. Stanford Blade, Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences at the University of Alberta and professor in the Faculty’s Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutritional Science. We talk about the importance of building a strong talent pipeline, how innovation is enhancing the food and agriculture sector, and…

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Business events and their role in economic development — Guest: Anna Look 24:31

1+ y ago24:31

24:31

We talk to Anna Look, owner and founder of Look Ahead Consulting. We talk about the role business events play in economic development and investment attraction, as well as the latest trends and shifts that are happening in the business events sector. Anna's website: https://lookaheadconsulting.ca/ Anna's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-l…

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The Edmonton region's inherent strengths in agriculture — Guest: Jerry Bouma 31:49

2y ago31:49

31:49

We talk with Jerry Bouma, a local and well-respected consultant in the food and agriculture industry, who has consulted throughout the globe. He shares his insights as to why the Edmonton Metropolitan Region has so much potential in this sector, the current challenges, and where we go from here. Jerry can be reached by email at: jerry (at) jerrybou…

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Inclusive Entrepreneurship — Guest: Dr. Leanne Hedberg 28:40

2y ago28:40

28:40

Sherri and Brianna chat with Dr. Leanne Hedberg, Director of the Social Innovation Institute and Associate Professor in MacEwan University's Department of Organizational Behaviour, Human Resources Management and Management. We chat about barriers to building an inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem, social entrepreneurship, and how we can improve acc…

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Alberta Esports Strategy — Guests: CK Dhaliwal and Madison Côté 31:40

2y ago31:40

31:40

Brianna and Sherri chat esports with CK Dhaliwal and Madison Côté. What are “esports” and why are they an economic development opportunity for the Edmonton Metropolitan Region? On February 18 & 19, 2023, the Alberta Esports Expo is being held – free – at the Edmonton Expo Centre https://esportsalberta.ca/aee…

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Looking back on 2022: Guest — CEO Malcolm Bruce 22:16

2y ago22:16

22:16

In the final episode for 2022, Brianna and Sherri chat with the CEO of Edmonton Global, Malcolm Bruce, about the year's highlights in economic development for the Edmonton Metropolitan Region.Por Edmonton Global

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Economic Recovery in the Edmonton Region — Guest: MLA Searle Turton 23:51

2y ago23:51

23:51

Searle Turton, MLA for Spruce Grove-Stony Plain, talks about the Edmonton Metro Region Economic Recovery Working Group that he recently chaired. He shares his experience moving from municipal to provincial politics and some ideas for engaging more people in the trades.Por Edmonton Global

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Rural vs Rurban Economic Development — Guest: Mark Nikota, Harvest Sky Region 26:24

2y ago26:24

26:24

Mark Nikota manages the economic development corporation for another region in Alberta: the Harvest Sky Region. Brianna and Sherri ask about some of the region's past economic challenges and current initiatives. Learn more at: https://harvestsky.ca/Por Edmonton Global

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Digital Economy Program: Guests — Sheila Chauvet & Ashley Clark 21:11

2y ago21:11

21:11

Sherri and Brianna talk with guests Sheila Chauvet and Ashley Clark about a program that connects small businesses in the Edmonton Metropolitan Region with a student consultant that helps the business develop an online presence. To learn more about program, check out: www.yourdep.ca To learn more about Sheila's business (and see the website she cre…

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Place branding: Guest — Todd Babiuk, CEO of Brand Tasmania 32:29

2y ago32:29

32:29

We chat with Todd Babiuk about place branding that goes beyond buzzwords and gets to the heart of what makes a region truly unique and the role that place branding plays in economic development. Todd, a former Edmontonian, is now the CEO of Brand Tasmania in Australia. Website: https://www.toddbabiak.com/ Twitter: @babiak Brand Tasmania website: ht…

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An Edmonton region start-up story: Guest — Jade Chiles, CEO of Ordr 22:16

2y ago22:16

22:16

Jade Chiles, CEO & Co-Founder of Ordr, tells us about the new Ordr app, why he developed it, his career journey, and future plans for the company. Website: https://ordr.io/ Twitter: @ORDReatsPor Edmonton Global

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Utilizing data and rankings: Guest — Jeff Bell, Edmonton Global 23:53

2y ago23:53

23:53

We chat with Edmonton Global's Jeff Bell, Director of Research & Business Intelligence, about his career journey and about how data collection and analytics are used in economic development.Por Edmonton Global

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Taking Stock ⁠— Hosts: Brianna Morris & Sherri Bouslama 20:46

2+ y ago20:46

20:46

Sherri and Brianna share information about their roles at Edmonton Global, discuss past episodes and guests, ideas for the podcast moving forward, and why they support regional collaboration. Follow Brianna on Twitter at: @Brianna_jhPor Edmonton Global

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Forward Slash Economic Summit: Guests — Hana Marinkovic & Chris McLeod 23:52

2+ y ago23:52

23:52

We discuss a big upcoming event hosted by Edmonton Global with guests Hana Marinkovic, Director of Corporate Affairs at Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation, and Chris McLeod, VP of Global Marketing and Communications at Edmonton Global.Por Edmonton Global

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Airports as economic drivers: Guest — Myron Keehn, VP, Edmonton International Airport 30:06

2+ y ago30:06

30:06

We chat with Myron Keehn, VP of Air Service, Business Development, ESG and Stakeholder Relations at the Edmonton International Airport (EIA). We discuss how airports are economic drivers for a region, the history of the EIA, and the EIA's sustainability initiatives. Follow the EIA on Twitter: @FlyEIA…

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Strategies for attracting and retaining youth talent: Guest — Janet Lane, Canada West Foundation 25:59

2+ y ago25:59

25:59

We chat with Janet Lane, Director of Human Capital Centre at the Canada West Foundation, about their recent report "Work to Live: Alberta Youth Mobility" and how youth perceptions impact a region's ability to attract and retain talent. https://cwf.ca/research/publications/new-report-work-to-live-alberta-youth-mobility/…

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Perspectives on economic development: Guest — Dr. Riya Ganguly, AVP, Enterprise, University of Alberta 24:10

2+ y ago24:10

24:10

We speak with Dr. Riya Ganguly, the University of Alberta's new Associate Vice President, Enterprise, and a former VP at Edmonton Global. We discuss career pathways, the role that post-secondary institutions play in economic development, the life sciences, and more!Por Edmonton Global

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What's the deal with bitcoin? Guest — Adam O'Brien, Founder & CEO, Bitcoin Well 26:06

2+ y ago26:06

26:06

We chat with Adam O'Brien, CEO and founder of Bitcoin Well, the first publicly traded bitcoin company in the world. https://bitcoinwell.com/ Twitter: @adamobrien_Por Edmonton Global

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Investing in the startup ecosystem: Guest — Zack Storms, Co-Founder, Startup TNT 22:53

2+ y ago22:53

22:53

We chat with Zack Storms of Startup TNT about angel investing and building community within the startup ecosystem. www.startuptnt.com/ www.startuptnt.com/events Twitter: @Startup_TNTPor Edmonton Global

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Challenges and Drivers of Economic Development: Guest — Dr. Bob Murray 24:36

2+ y ago24:36

24:36

We chat with Dr. Bob Murray about challenges in economic development and the role of post-secondary institutions in growing the economy. https://www.dentons.com/en/robert-murrayPor Edmonton Global

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The Emerging Hydrogen Economy: Guest — Dale Nally, Alberta's Associate Minister for Natural Gas & Electricity 24:00

2+ y ago24:00

24:00

On this episode we discuss the recent Canadian Hydrogen Convention, ESG, and economic development with Alberta's Associate Minister for Natural Gas and Electricity Dale Nally.Por Edmonton Global

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Tech and Economic Development: Guests — Dorothy Chan and Saurabh Kumar 25:14

2+ y ago25:14

25:14

On this episode, we discuss factors that support a growing tech and innovation sector. We also chat about how the tech sector is not limited to urban areas. Dorothy can be found at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorothy-chan-cpa-ca-2baa8125/ Saurabh can be found at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saurabhkumar7/…

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Building a sustainable talent strategy: Guest — Joelien Jose, HCL 20:30

2+ y ago20:30

20:30

In this episode we talk about how a strong talent strategy can be a major driver for investment attraction. We speak to Joelien Jose, Canada Country Head for HCL Technologies, about the innovative approach they are taking to secure a strong talent pool to support their expansion plans. HCL website: https://www.hcltech.com/…

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Building Strategic Relationships for Investment Attraction: Guest — Mustafa Sahin, EVP, Edmonton Global 25:43

2+ y ago25:43

25:43

We speak to Edmonton Global's Executive Vice President, Mustafa Sahin, about building relationships globally to drive local growth and prosperity.Por Edmonton Global

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An Exciting Career in Economic Development: Guest — Toronto Global CEO Stephen Lund 27:19

2+ y ago27:19

27:19

We interview Stephen Lund, CEO of Toronto Global. He shares highlights and lessons learned over the course of his career in economic development. https://torontoglobal.ca/Por Edmonton Global

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Hydrogen is Happening: Guest — Brent Lakeman 26:24

3y ago26:24

26:24

We discuss the potential of the hydrogen industry with Edmonton Global's Brent Lakeman and what’s happening to encourage a transition to hydrogen energy.Por Edmonton Global

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How agriculture can grow a region's economy: Guest — Dr Kerri Holland 23:34

3y ago23:34

23:34

We learn from Dr. Kerri Holland about exciting developments in the agriculture sector and what can be done to foster its growth and attract investment, especially in value-added agriculture. Kerri can be reached by email: hollandk (at) shaw.caPor Edmonton Global

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Incentives To Attract New Investment: Guest — Chris Steele 17:27

3y ago17:27

17:27

We interview Chris Steele, who has worked as a corporate site selector and has assisted dozens of companies as they decided where in the world to invest. We ask him how much government incentives matter, how they’re best used, and what governments should not do. https://www.ebp-us.com/Por Edmonton Global

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Let's Get Started: Guest — Malcolm Bruce 16:21

3y ago16:21

16:21

In this inaugural episode, Brianna and Sherri chat with the CEO of Edmonton Global, Malcolm Bruce. Brianna: bmorris@edmontonglobal.ca Sherri: sbouslama@edmontonglobal.caPor Edmonton Global

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Economic Development Matters — Trailer 6:12

3y ago6:12

6:12

Economic Development Matters is a new podcast coming soon presented by Edmonton Global, the economic development agency for the Edmonton Metropolitan Region in Canada. Hosted by Brianna Morris and Sherri Bouslama. We launch on Monday, February 7th at 12:00p MST On today's episode, Brianna and Sherri introduce themselves. They discuss why they wante…

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