Edmonton Economic Development Corporation: Edmonton is a Hotbed of Research and Innovation
(firmenpresse) - EDMONTON, ALBERTA -- (Marketwire) -- 09/13/12 -- Approximately 60 per cent of the life sciences industry in Alberta is located in , AB, which employs more than 6,000 workers. has several key areas of focus, including life sciences, financial services, energy, advanced technologies, advanced education and tourism.
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Edmonton has one of the fastest growing economies in North America, the second most diversified economy in Canada, and the region has seen a significant shift towards the areas of research, life sciences, health, financial services, engineering and others.
Edmonton Economic Development Corporation (EEDC) provides leadership in economic development, markets Edmonton as a must-see destination, manages the Shaw Conference Centre and Edmonton Research Park, and acts as a stakeholder in TEC Edmonton, a joint venture with the University of Alberta. For more information, visit Learn more about Edmonton through the stories of people who've experienced it at
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Edmonton Economic Development Corporation
Renee Worrell
Communications Manager, External Relations
780.932.4865
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