Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development & Tourism

“Participating in the Business Coaching Program has been a turning point for Birchwood Circle of Care.” Startup YMM’s dedicated support can elevate your entrepreneurial journey. Our 1-1 coaching is tailored to your needs – helping you to identify goals and make an impact on your business. Learn more and register: https://buff.ly/3H6rijl

There are opportunities open right now to succeed in 2025! We're put together a handy list of eight programs from various organizations. Grants, loans, and other funding resources are available to help Indigenous businesses start-up and grow. Check out the complete list: https://buff.ly/4gkWxqQ

$50 billion - that's the contribution by people with disabilities to Alberta's economy! It was just one of many notable stats from a report by YourAlberta (Government of Alberta) released recently. There are resources here in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo for employers and employees to help reduce barriers to employment. We work with the RMWB Labour Connect Committee, and we're sharing resources from some of the members in a new blog post. Check it out: https://buff.ly/4ipR4QP

"For me it’s the little kindnesses that make all the difference." Sherry MacEachern | Facilitator of our Hospitality Connections Program. Kick off 2025 with our first session in this series. We're excited to welcome local employers for this free customer service training, and we're offering a taste of what's to come in this interview with Sherry. Read on for tips on creating memorable customer service, applying the principles across different sectors, and how to recover in the moments after a customer service hiccup. https://buff.ly/4gEFwrm

“Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo is one of the most affordable rental markets in the country – rents are about one-third lower than the national average. That means that newcomers to our community can focus on the success of their family. Affordability is an important competitive advantage – one of many advantages in FMWB.” Lisa Sweet, Interim CEO | November 2024 Check out the December update on our FMWB Economic Dashboard for insights on real estate, employment, highway traffic, oil sands production, and more. https://buff.ly/3SZotH8

The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo appointed a new eleven-member Board of Directors for Wood Buffalo Economic Development Corporation on Tuesday, December 10. "We are thrilled to introduce our new Board members. They bring a wealth of experience and dedication to driving business and social prosperity in the region. With lessons learned from the past, this new team, alongside our CEO, is committed to fostering sustainable relationships with the community and Council. Together, we aim to build a brighter future, laying the foundation today for the prosperity of tomorrow. Here's to a journey of innovation, collaboration, and growth!" Councilor Keith McGrath Read our full post: https://buff.ly/3OZ85nC

Powerful support announced yesterday by the Government of Alberta for our Business Connections Program: "Investing in the growth and success of small- and medium-sized enterprises is essential to building a resilient and diversified economy. This program will provide critical support to businesses in Fort McMurray and all across the Municipality of Wood Buffalo, helping them scale operations, improve competitiveness and create jobs for families." Matt Jones - Minister of Jobs, Economy and Trade. Read the entire release: https://buff.ly/4gjAKQ4

$50 billion - that's the contribution by people with disabilities to Alberta's economy! It was just one of many notable stats from a report by YourAlberta (Government of Alberta) released recently. There are resources here in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo for employers and employees to help reduce barriers to employment. We work with the RMWB Labour Connect Committee, and we're sharing resources from some of the members in a new blog post. Check it out: https://buff.ly/4ipR4QP Manpower Alberta CBI Health Lifemark

Startup YMM is our business accelerator and incubator. We hosted dozens of workshops, events, and sessions this year - and we're not done yet! Hundreds of participants have benefited from our programming, and we'd love for you to join us as well. Check out upcoming events and register: https://buff.ly/3UZZRjs

* New Program Announcement * Customer service training can help your business grow. Our Hospitality Connections Program can deliver this training - and it's open for registration! We 're proud to feature local pro Sherry MacEachern of Joyful Roots Success Coaching to lead this four-session series. Registration is free and will deliver actionable strategies, tools, and resources to help you succeed. ⭐ Customer Service Fundamentals | January 17 ⭐ Leadership for Customer Service Results | January 30 ⭐ Maintaining High Level Customer Service | February 12 ⭐ Hiring for Customer Service | February 26 Learn more and register: https://buff.ly/4inaF48 We're grateful to YourAlberta (Government of Alberta) for providing support for this program.