Strategic Partnership Recognized by Economic Developers Alberta
International Student Recruitment Program Wins Two Awards of Excellence
Published:May 12, 2023
Read the articleMelonie Doucette Appointed as the New Director of Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Fort McMurray, Alberta – Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development & Tourism (FMWBEDT) is pleased to announce Melonie Doucette's appointment as the Director of Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Melonie will lead the growth of local business, entrepreneurship, and innovation in our region in concert with FMWBEDT’s Five-Year Economic Development & Tourism Strategy.
Published:Apr 17, 2023
Read the articleKevin Weidlich Honoured with Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal
Fort McMurray, Alberta – Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development & Tourism (FMWBEDT) would like to congratulate their president and CEO, Kevin Weidlich for being recognized for his contributions to the province of Alberta with the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal.
Published:Jan 26, 2023
Read the articleFMWBEDT Announces the Appointment of Three New Board Members
Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development & Tourism (FMWBEDT) is pleased to announce the appointment of three new members to the organization’s Board of Directors.
Published:Jan 23, 2023
Read the articleHelping Local Employers Address Labour Crunch
Community Organizations Come Together to Launch Workforce Immigration & Support Program (WISP)
Published:Oct 26, 2022
Read the articleFMWBEDT Publishes its Inaugural Five-Year Economic Development & Tourism Strategy
Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development and Tourism (FMWBEDT) is pleased to officially publish its Inaugural 5-Year Economic Development & Tourism Strategy (2022 – 2026), in coordination with the recently released RMWB Council Strategic Plan. Focused on driving the economic competitiveness of Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo, the strategy acknowledges the central role collaboration with stakeholders and Rights holders will play in increasing the region’s ability to compete nationally and globally for investment, visitation, talent, entrepreneurship, and innovation.
Published:Aug 25, 2022
Read the articlePartnership with Travel Alberta Boosts Investment in Local Tourism Businesses
Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development and Tourism (FMWBEDT) is working with Travel Alberta to help local tourism businesses expand their products and experiences. As the travel industry continues to adapt to changing health restrictions, Travel Alberta is investing in destination development through its Capital Investment & Tourism Asset Grant program. In Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo, five local tourism operators received grants to support diversifying or expanding their tourism operations.
Published:Dec 22, 2021
Read the articleQuarterly News - December 2021
Welcome to the seventh issue of our e-newsletter.
Published:Dec 1, 2021
Read the articleDiscover the unexpected Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo
Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development and Tourism (FMWBEDT) is showcasing the region’s new identity and destination name—Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo—through a provincial campaign that aims to share what life is like in the Northeastern corner of Alberta. The region is known as a place of incredible economic opportunity, and the campaign spotlights the unexpected, a family of close-knit communities, with rich culture and history, and breathtaking natural beauty.
Published:Nov 14, 2021
Read the articleFort McMurray Wood Buffalo Through Our Lens
Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development and Tourism (FMWBEDT) has launched a provincial campaign to showcase the region’s identity and share what life is like in the region. While Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo is known as a place of incredible economic opportunity, this campaign also spotlights the unexpected—the region’s family of close-knit communities, rich culture and history, and breathtaking natural beauty.
Published:Oct 15, 2021
Read the articleFort McMurray Wood Buffalo Wins Global ‘City Nation Place’ Award
Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo has won an international award that recognizes a world-leading level of community engagement for the development of the region’s place brand. On behalf of the region, Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development and Tourism (FMWBEDT) is proudly accepting the world-renowned City Nation Place Award for Best Citizen Engagement.
Published:Oct 13, 2021
Read the articleLaunching into the Canadian Meetings & Conventions Market
Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development and Tourism (FMWBEDT) officially launched into the Canadian Meetings and Conventions Market at the Canadian Meetings and Events Expo this week, October 19-20, 2021. The Expo brings together professionals ready to book destinations for their meetings and conventions, with communities across Canada vying to attract the new investment into their market.
Published:Oct 11, 2021
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