Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development & Tourism

Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo Census 2025 is now open. 11,468 residents have already completed the census since it opened on April 1. Our team uses this data on a daily basis for supporting industry, attracting the brands you know and love to open shop in region, filling gaps in essential services, and overall understanding what we can do to increase your quality of life. Check for your two-part PIN in the mail, then please complete the municipal census here: https://buff.ly/ChvGwsb #MyFMWB

FMWBEDT Interim CEO, Lisa Sweet speaking at Economic Developers Alberta Leaders' Summit & Conference during the panel discussion highlighting some of Alberta's primary economic engines, their status, potential emerging opportunities, and strategic approaches to accelerate growth. Lisa shared the stage with Keith Bradley COO of Invest Alberta; Gregory Caldwell Director of Policy and Advocacy at ATCO Gas & Pipelines; and Craig Werner, Director of Partnerships and Engagement at Emissions Reduction Alberta. Invest Alberta ATCO Gas Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) Economic Developers Alberta (EDA)

Online reviews are the #1 source of trusted information, and your online review can be the reason someone decides to visit FMWB! 🌎 For National Tourism Week, we encourage FMWB residents to leave a glowing online review when really happy with an experience you've had at a local business. People from all over the world can and will benefit from your insights when they're looking into their next destination to visit! Help spread some love for our local businesses, and support FMWB tourism. #MyFMWB #NationalTourismWeek #AlbertaTourism #CustomerService

National Tourism Week Canada is here, and it's the perfect time to celebrate the beauty and culture of Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo! From breathtaking wilderness to profound Indigenous culture, our region offers unforgettable experiences for visitors and locals alike. Let's shine a spotlight on local businesses, attractions, and the welcoming spirit that makes this place so special. Support tourism, explore the wonders around you, and help spread the love for our stunning region! 📍 Fort Chipewyan (Photo: David Stirling, Beyond Adventures) 📍 Aurora Borealis Indigenous Village 📍 Beyond Adventures 📍 Heritage Shipyard 📍 Wood Buffalo National Park #NationalTourismWeek #MyFMWB

We are excited to invite you to register for the Fort McMurray SiteLink Forum, taking place from June 4-6, 2025 in Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo. SiteLink Forum is a valuable opportunity to showcase your business to international site selectors seeking new industrial and commercial sites. This is a boutique event, featuring keynote speeches, panel discussions, networking sessions and recreational activities. We are excited to bring together experienced international site selectors and industry leaders in economic development, construction, architecture & engineering, and real estate to connect, gather professional insights, and share expertise. Space is limited, register today: https://buff.ly/3wOlHKy

Congratulations, Lisa! FMWBEDT Interim CEO, Lisa Sweet has been reelected to her Board of Directors role with Economic Developers Alberta. She just completed a 2-year term, and is proud to continue working alongside experienced leaders across Alberta including: Ben Young - Chair (Lethbridge) Amanda Mercer - Past Chair (Sylvan Lake) Hetti Huls - Director (County of Grande Prairie) Lorie Watson - Director (Okotoks) Rhonda Woods - Director (Whitecourt) Chad Sheldon - Director (Airdrie) Deana Haley - Director (Calgary) Beth Cash - Director (Cypress County) Kate Koplovich - Director (Calgary) Brett Latchford - Director (Edmonton) Being part of this Board helps us better understand how economic development organizations are growing their local economies across the province. It's also a valuable opportunity to help advance the economic development profession in Alberta. To learn more about EDA visit: https://buff.ly/nSvgdBk

Collaborating with Fort McMurray Airport Authority, we brought together 19 marketing and communications leaders across 13 non-profit and media organizations in FMWB. Since kicking-off the FMWB Marketing Roundtable in September 2024, information sharing amongst organizations involved has increased, cross-organizational promotions for events and programming are reaching larger audiences, and it's become a space for marketing and communications professionals to discuss their campaigns, processes, and software. Yesterday's session welcomed local CBC Journalist, Dennis Kovtun to provide insights on how we can pitch ideas to better tell our region's stories. Marketing and communications leaders can help share FMWB's narrative. We're so grateful to all of the professionals who continue to contribute this conversation.

We're very proud that Melonie D. has been reappointed to the Northern Alberta Development Council! The NADC is led by MLA Tany Yao, who was also reappointed to his role by Jobs, Economy, and Trade Minister Matt Jones. For the past year the NADC has been meeting with communities across Alberta's north to identify regional priorities. Melonie is a true advocate for Alberta's north - and for FMWB. Congratulations on your reappointment. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e8iJMMge

Opening ceremonies for ASAA 3A Boys Basketball Provincials at Holy Trinity High School in Fort McMurray. We've been working closely with Wood Buffalo Sport Connection to best engage visitors when they enter our region for these large tournaments. On-site activations with marketing materials showcasing the region, working with local businesses to provide experience/shopping guides, and even a game schedule on our website so attendees can stay in-the-know and enjoy the excitement of sport with family and friends. Welcome to all of the coaching staff, players, and families joining us for an action-packed weekend and best of luck! #GoKnights!

Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo is so fortunate to have film and media businesses like Hexwave Media. We're excited to work with Matt and all of the local film community to attract even more of these projects to FMWB. Last summer was a win for the entire region - great work Matt!