Factor 5 Group

Co-creating strong communities through excellence in economic development.

[Mark Anielski @anielski]

Well-being will replace efficiency as the true North Star of economics

[Factor 5 Group @Factor5Group]

Figured out how to catalyze a sustainable hemp industry in Canada with 10 new friends #hempleaders @CCHempMill @TownofTaber @NorQuest

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Super insightful discussion on international trade dynamics with Jean-Guy and 20 other new mentors #hempleaders @HempLaunch @CCHempMill

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Snackification of eating habits is an emerging market for food products @proteinindcan

[Factor 5 Group @Factor5Group]

Industrial hemp will be regulated under the Cannabis Act and reflect the low risk. #hempleaders

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BC is working hard to support export of hemp grain products to South Korea, and sees India as emerging market #hempleaders @CCHempMill @HempLaunch

[Factor 5 Group @Factor5Group]

Taber, Alberta is poised to lead the growth of the hemp grain and protein industry. Investors, experienced growers, and determined Town leadership.

[Factor 5 Group @Factor5Group]

Pacific Rim Hemp Conference off to great start with rooftop patio party, and pizza journey #hemppizza @CCHempMill @HempLaunch

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Understatement of the morning - "once we begin producing hemp fibre, we are going to see new products come on the market" @buildhemp2018

[Factor 5 Group @Factor5Group]

Excited to be at Hemp Industry Conference at Edmonton International Airport with the leaders of the industry #buildhemp2018 @CETC_dv @DraytonValley

[Factor 5 Group @Factor5Group]

We are excited to be working with Community Futures to engage local businesses and build the capacity of the metal manufacturing sector in Alberta. @CFWildrose https://t.co/TDjBDBwMtC

[Richard Gotfried 高 飛 🇨🇦 @RichardGotfried]

Congrats to Dave Kalinchuk of @RockyViewCounty on his recognition as #EconomicDeveloperOfTheYear @edaalberta #EDA2018!

[Factor 5 Group @Factor5Group]

Come see Michael Shuman talk about the impact of local investing on June 1st in Drayton Valley #localmoney @smallmart @DraytonValley @ksww92

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This is the must-attend economic development event of the year! @E_D_A_C @edaalberta @edco1edco @FCM_online @TheAUMA https://t.co/hE6yPYOnYe

[Canadian Community Economic Development Network @CCEDNet_RCDEC]

Are you a #changemaker building thriving communities? Register for #EconoUs2017 to help grow your plans https://t.co/B1kFR0iyrH #ced

[Factor 5 Group @Factor5Group]

Municipal leaders exasperated by the cost of maintaining infrastructure should watch this. #precioustaxdollars @FCM_online @CCEDNet_RCDEC https://t.co/YfgMOHj8bF

[SFU CED Program @SFUCED]

VIDEO: Sean Markey on sustainability and #CED at #HopefulEconomics Summit https://t.co/TgJi5tJKZW

[YYC Growers @yycgrowers]

We would like to congratulate Kye Kocher on winning the visionary leadership at the @CoopAlberta awards last night.

[Chief Leanne Joe @lilchief17]

#CEDperspectives @Siamtnaat How do we engage municipalities in CED & Economic Reconciliation? Food for thought

[Institute for Local Self-Reliance @ilsr]

At #HopefulEconomics @olavecchia shares 6 policy ideas for keeping space affordable for local business. Report: https://t.co/yeawYfTrl4

[Factor 5 Group @Factor5Group]

Got to admit, just walked into ATB Entrepreneur Centre on 17th Ave, and was super impressed. @ATBBusiness #entrepreneur #yyc

[SFU CED Program @SFUCED]

Retail #Gentrification is affecting cities & neighbourhoods across North America, hear what’s being done about it at https://t.co/MtmdF2GzAi