Medicine Hat Economic Development wins provincial innovation award

Medicine Hat Economic Development states that over the course of one and a half days, program participants engaged in meaningful, face-to-face interactions with influential members of the local business community, municipal and provincial government officials, and regional partners.

Other activities included an evening meet-and-greet and networking event, a cultural tour of Medicine Hat, curated sector and business tours, and presentations highlighting the city’s competitive advantages during a luncheon with Premier Danielle Smith.

Delegates were shown the region’s strengths across agriculture, petrochemicals, manufacturing, defence and aerospace, carbon capture, renewable energy, and a diversified local economy.

The program structure encouraged open dialogue to strengthen relationships and deepen understanding of how the community collaborates to support business investment.

“OpporTOURnity Medicine Hat demonstrates the value of connection-driven economic development,” Selena McLean-Moore, director of Economic Development with the City of Medicine Hat, said in a statement.

“By bringing decision-makers here and showing (rather than telling) what makes our community competitive, we are building stronger relationships and positioning Medicine Hat for long-term success. And that’s exactly what’s occurred as the program continues to produce results to this day.”

A video summary of the project can be viewed on YouTube.

by Jesse Gill

Medicine Hat Economic Development wins provincial innovation award

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