— The Saskatoon Region finished off 2022 by leading the nation in economic growth, growing 6.3% from 2021. The sentiment from the local business community is also high, according to The […]
— The SREDA Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Erin Lawson as Interim Chief Executive Officer of SREDA, effective today. Ms. Lawson has worked for the organization […]
— Eight years ago, the Board of Directors appointed me as SREDA’s CEO. The mandate set by the Board was to create “a new chapter of success for SREDA.” Today, I […]
— Last week I found myself in conversation with a friend about Indigenous history and the importance of Truth and Reconciliation. We talked a lot about truth, and the truth of […]
— Six regional businesses are well on their way to growth after being awarded $5,000 cash to take their business to the next level. The Business Growth Grant, presented by SREDA […]
— Economy Talks from Fallon’s Desk According to the latest figures from Statistics Canada, Saskatoon’s unemployment rate is at an almost decade low. Right now, we’re sitting at about 4.1% unemployment. […]
— This summer, SREDA launched its Agriculture Technology HARVEST Program to attract budding ag-tech companies to Saskatoon. Now, just a few months later, SREDA is pleased to welcome Soilwater to Saskatoon […]
— Economy Talk from Fallon’s Desk Every year around Halloween, we can expect two things: ghouls and goblins at the door, and the annual forecast for economic growth. But what are […]
— SREDA congratulates Saskatoon-based tech company, SkillShark Software Inc., on their recent deal with Major League Baseball team, the Houston Astros. Skillshark Software Inc., founded by Neil Anderson, is a player […]
— It validates what SREDA has been saying for some time now. According to the most recent forecasts, Saskatoon’s economy is expected to lead the nation and outpace every major Canadian […]
— SREDA will be meeting with companies interested in expanding to Canada during a weeklong United States Business Attraction Mission. The mission, led by Global Affairs Canada and Invest Canada, will […]
— SREDA is pleased to announce this year’s annual Bruce Richet Award recipient as Dillon Shewchuk, Community Economic Development Manager at the City of Martensville. The award celebrates individuals for their […]
— On August 9, SREDA proudly presented the second annual Wanda Hunchak Leadership Award to Joe Gill, partner at McKercher LLP Barristers & Solicitors. This award celebrates emerging leaders in the […]
— SREDA congratulates Waggle Mail on its recent growth with the expansion of its team in Saskatoon. The company, founded by veterinarian Dr. Christine Beck, provides dog parents across Canada with […]
— The future of Indigenous entrepreneurship in Saskatoon is bright. To understand this, look no further than SREDA’s SOAR Kihiw Paskîyâkêwin Indigenous Entrepreneurship Competition. SOAR supports majority Indigenous-owned enterprises in the […]
— Earlier this year, SREDA launched its Agriculture Technology HARVEST Program to attract budding ag-tech companies to Saskatoon. Now, just a few months later, SREDA is pleased to announce three companies […]
— The latest report by Statistics Canada shows the labour market is continuing to become increasingly tighter. Saskatoon’s unemployment rate fell to 4.4% in June from 4.7% Provincially, the Saskatchewan unemployment […]
— It started with a coffee in a Starbucks in a small town outside London. That’s when Alex Fallon, President and CEO of SREDA, first met Edwin Nichols of DroneAg. Now, […]
— When it comes to organizational structure, it’s common for a business to have the usual Chief Officer roles: Executive (CEO), Financial (CFO) and Operations (COO). These days, you’re also likely […]
— The Saskatoon Region has an incredible opportunity for growth at its fingertips. The city’s first economic growth strategy, developed by SREDA in partnership with the City of Saskatoon and key […]
With a total of $30K on the line, this year's Go Money Pitch Finale will put Saskatoon's most promising new business ideas up against a panel of expert judges.
Once upon a time, in a land nearby, there was a city filled with boundless opportunities, passionate people, big skies, and even bigger ideas. This remarkable city was at a pivotal time in history where anything was possible. This is a story about a city on the quest to answer the question: How to grow a city in the new economy?