Welcome from Bruce Graham, President and CEO of Calgary Economic Development
On behalf of Calgary Economic Development, I would like to welcome you to Calgary and the 2011 Inter-American Development Bank Annual Meeting. We are proud to be the host city for the 2011 Annual Meeting and hope you will be able to take advantage of all that Calgary has to offer as a dynamic city and international centre for business.
Significant opportunity exists for Calgary to leverage existing capital flows from the energy sector to become not only a global energy centre but also a global capital epicenter, a goal identified as part of our 10-year Economic Development Strategy.
Calgary Economic Development supports IDB's work to create sustainable development in Latin America and the Caribbean. The IDB Annual Meeting is a great opportunity to highlight the work of our Global Business Centre (www.globalbusinesscentre.com) in order to strengthen business relationships between southern Alberta companies and businesses in South America. It is my hope that this gathering of international financial organizations will create new opportunities and that sharing our expertise will result in increased efficiencies and profitable partnerships for all parties.
I want to extend my personal thanks for your time and your interest in Calgary.
Sincerely,
Bruce Graham
President and CEO
Calgary Economic Development
Additional Information
Calgary Economic Development is the city's lead economic development agency. We work with businesses to facilitate growth, expedite local, national and international business investment and trade development opportunities, and promote sustainable economic growth in the Calgary region.
We provide information and support services in a variety of key sectors of Calgary's economy, including financial services, workforce development, energy, transportation and logistics, manufacturing, film, creative industries, and sustainable and renewable energy.
We would be happy to meet with you to tell you more about Calgary and how we can help you explore the tremendous opportunities for business here. Visit us at: www.calgaryeconomicdevelopment.com or email info@calgaryeconomicdevelopment.com.
The Global Business Centre provides you with all the information you need to explore doing business in Alberta, including market knowledge, business-to-business matchmaking and networking opportunities, temporary office and meeting space, and educational seminars. All these services are conveniently located in downtown Calgary. Visit us at: www.globalbusinesscentre.com.
Find out more about life in Calgary. www.liveincalgary.com.
This site will provide you with information including: economic data, healthcare and education, attractions and shopping, cultural groups and job-related resources.
"Picture Yourself" in Calgary
This tool will provide you with an interactive photo gallery of Calgary that you can save and share with your family and friends around the world.
liveincalgary.com/pictureyourself/index.html.
Download a beautiful full-colour coffee-table book about Calgary: CED-LureBook09.pdf.
For current economic information, see our Calgary Advantages Presentation (updated monthly) at: www.calgaryeconomicdevelopment.com/dataCentre/dataCentreReports.cfm.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SHARING INFORMATION WITH YOU ABOUT DOING BUSINESS IN CALGARY.
