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Economic Development business plan [1997 - 2006]

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As part of the Government of Alberta’s commitment to be open and accountable to the public, all ministries are required to prepare and make public three-year ministry business plans. The ministry... More ≫

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As part of the Government of Alberta’s commitment to be open and accountable to the public, all ministries are required to prepare and make public three-year ministry business plans. The ministry business plan encompasses the department and all consolidated entities, and aligns with the strategic direction of the Government of Alberta. Each business plan includes a description of the ministry, desired outcomes, priority initiatives, and performance measures and indicators. Current and forecast budgeting information for the planning period is also included.

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Self help guide for economic development and non-profit organizations [2008]

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This Guide has been developed to help groups or organizational entities become non-profit Societies. It includes information on: how to incorporate as a non-profit organization; how to develop... More ≫

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This Guide has been developed to help groups or organizational entities become non-profit Societies. It includes information on: how to incorporate as a non-profit organization; how to develop strategic and operational plans; board governance; planning and running meetings; and how to hire, monitor and evaluate staff?in particular executive directors and directors.

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The transportation sector in Alberta : present position and future outlook

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Demonstrates the importance of the transportation and logistics sector to the Alberta economy, and provides a clear understanding of what is needed to meet the demands of a growing value-added... More ≫

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Demonstrates the importance of the transportation and logistics sector to the Alberta economy, and provides a clear understanding of what is needed to meet the demands of a growing value-added economy over the next decade.

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An urgent call to action : report and recommendations of the Jobs for the Futures Committee

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Identifies a serious problem Alberta was facing with growing skilled-labour shortages, and raises concerns that shortages will become even more acute in the future.

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Alberta oil and gas industry quarterly update

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Provides information on the projects and related activities in the oil and gas sector in Alberta (excluding oil sands), government initiatives associated with this sector, labour issues, new... More ≫

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Provides information on the projects and related activities in the oil and gas sector in Alberta (excluding oil sands), government initiatives associated with this sector, labour issues, new technologies and interesting facts and figures. Information relating to the oil sands is provided in the publication Oil Sands Quarterly.

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Building a great future for Alberta

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This visionary report imagines what Alberta and Alberta's economy might look like 15 years in the future.

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Mega project excellence : preparing for Alberta's legacy : an action plan

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Shares strategies to promote mega project excellence in Alberta, in response to concerns about a series of cost overruns associated with the construction of recent mega projects.

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A vector to diversity : Alberta's aerospace and defence industry strategy

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The Government of Alberta developed this strategy, through collaboration with a diverse and committed group of stakeholders including: individual companies, industry associations, post-secondary... More ≫

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The Government of Alberta developed this strategy, through collaboration with a diverse and committed group of stakeholders including: individual companies, industry associations, post-secondary institutions, non-governmental organizations, and multiple departments within the governments of Alberta and Canada. This strategy highlights the key strengths of the sector, and provides the vision and goals that will guide the policies and priorities of stakeholders, thereby ensuring that the sector is globally competitive, more robust, profitable, and innovative. Identifying the short and long-term economic, social, political, and technological trends facing the industry allows stakeholders to establish initiatives that will bring Alberta’s aerospace and defence industry to the forefront of a strong and diversified provincial economy.

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State of business vitality in rural Alberta : analysis of twelve Alberta Business Vitality Initiatives (BVIs)

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The Business Vitality Initiative (BVI) helps communities assess their capacity to work with and support entrepreneurs, and to foster small business growth. The BVI measures the perceptions of... More ≫

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The Business Vitality Initiative (BVI) helps communities assess their capacity to work with and support entrepreneurs, and to foster small business growth. The BVI measures the perceptions of community leaders, business people and citizens about the current business environment in their community and compares the results to an average of other communities to determine possible short and long-term actions the community can undertake to improve its business friendliness.

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State of business vitality in rural Alberta : analysis of twelve Alberta Business Vitality Initiatives (BVIs)

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The Business Vitality Initiative (BVI) helps communities assess their capacity to work with and support entrepreneurs, and to foster small business growth. The BVI measures the perceptions of... More ≫

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The Business Vitality Initiative (BVI) helps communities assess their capacity to work with and support entrepreneurs, and to foster small business growth. The BVI measures the perceptions of community leaders, business people and citizens about the current business environment in their community and compares the results to an average of other communities to determine possible short and long-term actions the community can undertake to improve its business friendliness.

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