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For Immediate Release
INITIAL FINDINGS HIGHLIGHT CALGARY'S REGIONAL ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS
C-Prosperity Leads the Way
Calgary, Alberta
(Wednesday July 18, 2001) - Promoting Calgary Inc. is pleased to announce
its board of directors has received the initial findings of ICF Consulting
regarding the Calgary Region's economic competitiveness. These findings
are part of C-Prosperity, the cluster development initiative Promoting
Calgary Inc. is leading and facilitating in cooperation with the Calgary
Regional Partnership.
"The board of directors is very pleased with these
initial findings, said Georgine Ulmer, President and CEO Promoting Calgary
Inc. "These initial findings point to how diverse the Calgary economy
has become in recent years. They further validate Promoting Calgary Inc.'s
overall community economic development strategy which involves the community
in positioning the Calgary Region in the new economy."
Internationally renowned ICF Consulting was selected
by key stakeholders in the Calgary community to provide its expertise
in developing industry clusters. As a first step, it has begun to explore
the Calgary Region's economic competitiveness. Initial findings demonstrate
strengths in several of the new economy sectors including information
technology, geomatics, and wireless technology. At the same time, there
are significant emerging competencies in other sectors including biotechnology.
These demonstrated strengths are being fuelled by; strong foundations
in research and development, education and training, world-class information
infrastructure, an attractive entrepreneurial climate and an envied quality
of life. These initial findings reveal the substantial role that oil and
gas industry has played in fuelling innovation and spawning these new
industries. (For statistical information please see attached)
"We have participated in cluster development initiatives
around the world. More recently many regions are striving to grow and
acquire new economy industries," said Rula Sadik, Project Manager ICF
Consulting. "We are excited that in the Calgary Region there are real
and existing strengths in the new economy sectors; in fact Calgary truly
is the "new" west."
So far the C-Prosperity team has engaged over 80 regional
organizations in this initiative and has been met with a positive response.
The next steps include a competitive analysis of the Calgary Regional
economy, which includes a determination of the regional clusters, and
a process to ensure the long-term implementation of the initiative.
"Around the world, regions such as Calgary, have discovered
that a cluster competitiveness strategy increases their employment, disposable
income and GDP," said Jim Gollub, Senior Vice President ICF Consulting.
"By focusing on implementing well-defined collaborative actions, improvements
are set in motion that lift the entire economy, rendering it more adaptable
over time."
About Promoting Calgary Inc. Promoting Calgary Inc.
is recognized for its leadership in providing the overall vision and direction
for community economic development in Calgary. Established in 1999, its
area of expertise is two-fold. It has crafted "Calgary's Community Strategy
for Sustainable Prosperity" an innovative plan designed to position Calgary
for the future and to manage its economic prosperity more strategically;
it is also the lead marketing agency for promoting Calgary as a world-class
community.
It developed the "Heart of the New West" brand and
coordinates the city funded promotional authorities: Calgary Technologies
Inc., Calgary Convention Centre Authority, and the Calgary Convention
and Visitors Bureau.
For more information visit: www.calgary-promote.com.
For more information please contact:
Nancy Toombs Promoting Calgary Inc.
Ph: 221-7870
E-mail: nancy
FACT SHEET
CALGARY'S REGIONAL ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS
INITIAL FINDINGS
Wireless
Calgary's annual employment growth rate in Wireless Telecom between 1990
and 2000 was 10.2 % compared with 1.22% for all of Canada
Tourism and Arts
Calgary's annual employment growth rate in Tourism and Arts between 1990
and 2000 was 6.3% compared with 3.15% for all of Canada
Transportation and Logistics
Calgary's annual employment growth rate in Transportation and Logistics
between 1990 and 2000 was 4.98% compared with 2.53% for all of Canada
Information Technology
Calgary's annual employment growth rate in Information Technology between
1990 and 2000 was 12.58% compared with 9.28% for all of Canada
Oil and Gas Calgary's annual employment growth rate
in Oil and Gas between 1990 and 2000 was 1.55% compared with 1.73% for
all of Canada
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