As the economic development agency for the City of Calgary, Calgary Economic Development attracts, expands and retains companies, capital and talent for the city.
2023 highlights include:
➡️ Creating or retaining more than 7,000 jobs and attracting more than $734 million in investment. ➡️ Honing Calgary’s talent by attracting in-demand workers and developing the skills and experience of our current workforce. ➡️ Telling Calgary’s story and maintaining a favourable view of our city among business leaders and workers.
Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund 2023 Annual Report
Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund (OCIF) is a vital tool helping shape Calgary’s economic future. By the end of 2023, OCIF has found 26 opportunities - fueling them with $82 million in total funds committed and $37 million disbursed based on milestone achievements.
These opportunities have generated significant economic benefits for Calgary, including: ➡️ 3,315 jobs created or retained ➡️ 629 companies created or scaled ➡️ $870 million in economic activity – nearly 11x the return on funds committed
Three key takeaways for the future of aerospace in Calgary
What does the future of aerospace look like in Calgary? Check out these three key takeaways from our recent New Economy LIVE event, or dive deeper in ournewsroom.
Trends expected to influence the future of aerospace include AI, advanced engineering and manufacturing, decarbonization, commercialization of space, robotics and more.
The Aerospace Innovation Hub will boost the growth of aerospace in Calgary, helping innovators access funding, business support and the ability to test their technologies.
Talent, companies and capital recognize the opportunities in Calgary’s aerospace sector, thanks to collaboration between industry and post-secondary institutions.
📰 Calgary population surges by staggering 6%, Edmonton by 4.2% in latest StatsCan estimates |CBC Calgary
📰 Game changer: Bow Valley College Esports arena poised to redefine gaming landscape |Global News
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The Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund finds, fuels and fosters opportunities with the potential to diversify Calgary’s economic future!Watch our videoto learn how OCIF plays a vital role in shaping a resilient and diverse economy for all Calgarians.
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