January / February / March 2009

Regina Regional Economic Development Authority is pleased to distribute our quarterly E-newsletter. This newsletter highlights the latest events, economic activity and initiatives in the region – with links to related documents and websites. We hope you find the information timely, useful and relevant.

RREDA is an independent authority, created by the City of Regina, focused on growing the economy in the Regina Region.

Features

Regina Region to Benefit from Merger of Two Economic Pillars

The Regina Regional Economic Development Authority (RREDA) and Tourism Regina have recently announced a decision to merge. Both organizations play key roles in relation to economic growth and development in Regina and area.

For more information, see the media release or read the merger newsletter.

Global Transportation Hub update

The RM of Sherwood and the City of Regina have agreed to terms for completing annexation of the lands designated for the Global Transportation Hub. This crucial step means construction of the necessary water and sewer infrastructure can soon begin, and further investment will follow. RREDA is currently working in partnership with the City, the Province and the University of Regina to develop a strategy to market the Global Transportation Hub within Asia and North America.

For more information, see the media story or contact Clare Kirkland at 306.791-4701.

2009 Progress2Capital Business Planning Competition Open

The fourth annual Progress2Capital Business Planning Competition is in progress. Entrepreneurs and business owners were encouraged to enter the 2009 competition by February 9 to compete for a large PRIZE POOL, make valuable connections and give their businesses a greater chance at success.

Visit progress2capital or contact John Waller at 306.791.4699 for more information.

RREDA heading to National Job Fair in Toronto

RREDA and Tourism Regina will be part of a contingent of Saskatchewan organizations participating in the 2009 Spring National Job Fair and Training Expo in Toronto March 31 to April 1. RREDA is attending the event to continue to promote the Regina region as a great place to live, work and do business.

For more information or to request a registration form, contact Dauna Ditson at 306.791.1816.

Enterprise Region Update

Under the Enterprise Region Program, RREDA has expanded and become responsible for an area about three times the size of the previous region. RREDA is orchestrating town hall forums in February throughout the expanded Regina Enterprise Region

For more information on the Regina Enterprise Region, please contact Brad McKenzie at 306.791.4692.