Edmonton Economic Development Corporation

Innovation & Productivity


Innovation is important for all of us. It’s what drives productivity growth, which in turn supports the growth of profits and wages. Innovation leads to greater prosperity for our city and a better quality of life for all our citizens.

Innovation and invention are not always the same thing; there are actually many types of innovation. In fact, 80% of innovations are non-technical. Innovative businesses don’t stand still, they constantly improve their processes and products to better serve their customers, increase output and grow their bottom line.

Innovation and productivity help Edmonton businesses overcome many of the challenges they face: replacing baby boom workers as they retire, adapting to rising input costs and being more competitive in a global economy. Working with Productivity Alberta, we offer workshops, events, tools and information to help your business become more competitive and profitable.

To learn more about how we can help your business be more innovative, contact:

Terry Dew
Productivity and Competitiveness
780.917.7638
1.800.661.6965 
tdew@edmonton.com

Arts & Culture

"Where is the biggest pipe organ in Canada? Well I’m going to tell you. It’s in Edmonton and it is for your information, 11 meters tall. It has 6,551 pipes, four keyboards, 32-foot pedals and a gazillion knobs and buttons. Well, actually hundreds and the sound of it is as majestic as that instrument itself. Edmonton indeed has the largest pipe organ in Canada". CIBC