A strong, diversified economy, a growing tech sector with more career options, and a quality of life out of reach in other cities have more business leaders and employees in tech seeing Calgary as a city of opportunity, according to new research from Calgary Economic Development (CED). “People are taking notice of what is happening in Calgary because they […]
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Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund Invests $7 Million to Attract Senior Tech Talent to Alberta
The Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund announced this week that it will provide India-based Mphasis with up to $7 million over four years in order to accelerate the attraction of intermediate and senior-level tech talent to Calgary. The investment will expand Calgary’s talent pipeline by supporting the recruitment of up to 560 new technology and professional […]
Rethinking Talent To Unlock Calgary’s Potential
Historically, a city’s competitive advantage was anchored to its proximity to scarce natural resources ranging from lumber and iron ore to access to navigable waterways. Today, a city’s prosperity is driven by its ability to attract, retain, develop and mobilize talent. The future prosperity of Calgary starts with people. On November 25th Platform Calgary will […]