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New Regulations and Standards Will Allow UAVs to Operate in Canadian Airspace
Published December 21, 2010
December 21, 2010, Medicine Hat Alberta...On June 28th, Transport Canada (TC) granted permission for the Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV) Systems Program Design Working Group to proceed with a four phase recommendation process, to introduce new regulations and standards for the… Read more
Civil and Commercial Unmanned Aircraft Systems Safety Training Offered Through CCUVS
Published December 21, 2010
December 21, 2010, Medicine Hat Alberta...The Canadian Centre for Unmanned Vehicle Systems is Canada’s first facilitator to offer Civil and Commercial Unmanned Aircraft Systems Safety Training (CCUST) - four days of ground school for students wanting to learn about unmanned… Read more
Form-Tech Machining and Fabrication Helps UVS Industry Reduce Costs
Published December 21, 2010
December 21, 2010, Medicine Hat Alberta...Form-Tech Machining has an ability to reduce manufacturing costs that increases their customer’s profitability. Form-Tech is experienced in providing high-tolerance machined components to the unmanned vehicle systems (UVS) sector. Their expertise is being employed by… Read more
Congratulations- Local Businesses Chosen as Finalists for the 2011 Alberta Business Awards of Distinction
Published December 20, 2010
The Economic Development Alliance of Southeast Alberta would like to congratulate the local companies that have been chosen as finalists for the 2011 Alberta Business Awards of Distinction- awards celebrating excellence in business. We congratulate the following companies on their… Read more
Trade Development Officers Provide Agri-Food Industry Access to International Markets
Published December 10, 2010
December 10, 2010, Medicine Hat Alberta…Changing demographics in the Mexican market are providing export opportunities for the agri-food industry in sunny Southeast Alberta; with 109 million people and a growing middleclass with greater purchasing power, Mexico’s social consuming behavior has… Read more
Demand in Mexico Presents Export Opportunities for Livestock Producers
Published December 10, 2010
December 10, 2010, Medicine Hat Alberta...An Increasing demand for top quality beef and genetics is providing strong export opportunities in Mexico, for Alberta livestock producers. Directly assisting local industry,Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development (AARD) trade development officers have established global… Read more
Employment Insurance Special Benefits for Self-Employed People
Published November 30, 2010
Starting in January 2011, self-employed Canadians will have access to Employment Insurance (EI) special benefits. Benefits include: maternity, parental, sickness and compassioante care. For more information on these changes and your eligibility go to www.servicecanada.gc.ca and view our business assistance section… Read more
Position closed, Employment Opportunity - Executive Assistant
Published November 26, 2010
Tell us about your education and experience in office management before Nov. 26th to info@edalliance.ca. Start date Jan. 10th, 2011 Job Duties ? Required Skills Office Management/ Administration /Reception /Projects ? Manage office systems: reception phone, main email, customer service, cleaning staff, recycling, inventory & ordering of office supplies etc. Troubleshoot/install new technology ? Prepare/process accounts payable/receivables, payroll, banking, insurance, etc ? Compile documentation, submit & track claims to obtain reimbursement funds for various projects from various grant programs ? Setup for new staff & maintain: email, payroll, benefits, computer equip, etc ? Arrange office meetings/ meals, compile board packages, take minutes ? Maintain files ? email/ paper/ accounting. Develop/maintain directories/databases ? Updates to website, assist with production of monthly newsletters ? Writing & editing letters or reports, research as required ? Scheduling using shared calendar, maintain list of events staff are attending, arrange travel requirements ? Host educational events/seminars: book venue/catering, equipment, speaker, accommodations, maintain budget, invites, registration, setup presentations, displays/equip, and assist will all aspects of events along with the EDA team Read more
Ports-to-Plains Alliance November Newsletter
Published November 25, 2010
Securing the Benefits of Commerce to North America's Energy & Agriculture Heartland...read full newsletter Read more
Business Development Officer Eager to Assist Local Companies Increase Productivity
Published November 23, 2010
November 23, 2010, Medicine Hat Alberta...New to the position of business development officer, Natalie Falk brings 12 years of pertinent industry knowledge and experience to her role with the Economic Development Alliance of Southeast Alberta. Offering business assistance to companies… Read more