| Date | Registration (EDAC members in good standing) | Registration (Non-EDAC members) | Registration Deadline | Location | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Monday, April 13 to Friday, April 17, 2026 |
Early Bird: $1250 + applicable taxes After March 8: $1395 + applicable taxes |
Early Bird: $1550 + applicable taxes After March 8: $1695 + applicable taxes |
March 22, 11:59 PM |
Sault Ste. Marie |
10 |
Accommodations
The Sault Ste. Marie course will be held at the Quattro Hotel and Conference Centre, 229 Great Northern Road, Sault Ste. Marie.
Attendees are responsible for booking their own accommodations. Group rate details for a reduced room rate at the Quattro will be provided upon registration for Year 2.
Why take Year 2?
Advancing Economic Development Opportunities (Year 2) builds on the foundation created in Year 1 and addresses more advanced topics like financial analysis, project management and performance measurement. Just like in Year 1, peer-learning and networking are built into the course.
Year 2 is the second of two courses that make up our Certificate in Economic Development. Certificates are presented to every successful recipient annually at the Economic Developers Association of Canada conference.
Going into Year Two ... I had three goals. I wanted to make genuine connections with classmates, learn new things to help my clients, and push myself to new limits. With some time to reflect on the experience, I believe I was successful on all fronts.
2026 Schedule
Not finalized - some sessions may change.
2026 Speakers
Iain Klugman
Iain is the CEO of NorthGuide, a company which works with governments, industries, academia, corporations, and non-profits to drive meaningful growth and measurable outcomes. Iain previously led Communitech as their President and CEO from 2004-2021.
Stephanie Pagnucco
Stephanie Pagnucco is the Director of Communications at Sault College of Applied Arts and Technology. She has led destination marketing and economic development initiatives across Northern Ontario and the City of Sault Ste. Marie, driving tourism and investment in the area. She has also served as the President of the Economic Developer's Council of Ontario (EDCO).
Kevin Rose
Kevin Rose is an accomplished economic and business development professional and educator with more than 20 years experience working with individuals, organizations, First Nations, Provincial and Federal governments. His work experience includes; Senior Business Development Officer, College and University Professional Development course instructor, lecturer, directorships on numerous boards, presidency with local community associations as well as owning and operating a professional business consulting corporation entitled Northern Approach.
Dan Friyi
Dan Friyia is the Executive Director of the CDC of Sault Ste. Marie. Previously, he was the General Manager of the Superior East Community Future Development Corporation for 23 years. He has been a long time instructor for the Economic Development Program, teaching many economic development professionals the basics of financial analysis for small business. He also teaches student of Algoma University's Community Economic and Social Development Program.
Brock Dickinson
Brock is an Assistant Director of the Economic Development Program, and has worked in local economic development for 25 years. He is currently the Entrepreneur in Residence and an Adjunct Professor with the University of Waterloo. He was previously CEO of MDB Insight, Canada’s largest specialist economic development consultancy, where he worked with hundreds of communities across North America. Before this private sector role, Brock headed a number of provincial and municipal economic development agencies in both Ontario and Nova Scotia, and spent six years as a consultant with the United Nations, leading sustainable development projects in 30 countries.