Nunavut Economic Developers Association
Economic Development Professionals
Introducing NEDA
Northern Economic Development Practitioners Conference
November 29, 2012
Presented by Mark Morrissey Ec.D.
Executive Director, Nunavut Economic Developers Association
Nunavut Economic Developers Association
Nunavut Economic Developers Association (NEDA)
Who We Are…
An organization of individuals and groups working in the field
of economic development in Nunavut.
What We Do…
Enhance the economic development profession in Nunavut.
How We Do That…
Implement and support initiatives aimed at meeting the
personal and professional needs of our members in the areas
of information, education, training, operations and the
exchange of knowledge and experience.
Nunavut Economic Developers Association
Our Vision
For Economic Development Officers (EDO’s)
All EDO’s working in Nunavut to have access to information
they need, training they desire, a network of professionals and
more input on economic development funding.
For Communities
To have an economy that is strong and locally based,
awareness of socio-economic impacts, knowledge of
Community Economic Development, and an overall improved
quality of life.
For NEDA
To be self-reliant and a leader in Economic Development in
Nunavut
Nunavut Economic Developers Association
A Little Background and History
•Incorporated January 24, 2000
•Volunteer board of directors comprised of EDO’s and professionals
from across Nunavut
•Staffed office in Iqaluit since 2003
•Core funded through Government of Nunavut (Dept. of ED&T)
•Successfully lobbied for an increase to core funding in 2009
•Developed & piloted the CED Workshop Series in 2006/2007/2008
•Provide regular training to members through annual Professional
Development Conference
•Developed Socio-Economic Assessment & Monitoring Guide in 2006
•Heavily involved in renewing Nunavut Economic Development
Strategy (NEDS)
•Established & maintain Community Profile Database
Nunavut Economic Developers Association
Benefits of NEDA
Professional Development
Made-In-Nunavut training
Access to professional development opportunities
Advocacy
Strong peer network
Encourage two-way flow of information
Provide input on Economic Development policy/programs
Projects
Numerous projects aimed at benefiting membership
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Professional Development
Annual Professional Development Conference
Training selected by membership
Networking opportunities with partners and government
Support for EDAC Year 1 & Year 2
Provide financial support to EDO’s to attend when possible
Assist EDO’s with thesis paper
Past partnerships with ITI and CNED to offer courses in the North
Ec.D. and PAED
Support our members to achieve EDAC or CANDO designations
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Annual Professional Development Conference
Community & Investment Planning
Priority Setting & Organization
Financial Analysis
SWOT & Credit Analysis
Risk Management
Investment Attraction & Community Profiles
Gap Analysis
Identifying and Working with Entrepreneurs
Business Plan Review
Accessing Funding
Business Launch & Aftercare Basics
Project Management
Large Scale Development & Resource Development
Business Retention & Expansion
Business Strategies & Implementation Plans
Nunavut Economic Developers Association
Major Projects
Socio-Economic Assessment & Monitoring Guide
A comprehensive guide to assist communities in collecting
consistent and reliable data for assessment and planning
purposes.
Community Economic Development Workshop Series
A community focused workshop to build capacity and enable
municipalities in Nunavut to better understand the concept of
CED and the role it plays in developing the local economy.
Nunavut Economic Developers Association
Major Projects
Community Profiles Database
A web-based tool designed to assist EDO’s with gathering and
maintaining data on their community. Used for monitoring,
investment attraction, planning, etc.
Members Web-Site
A secured members website with a discussion forum, tools,
resources, documents and links to organizations and agencies
that provide economic development support in Nunavut.
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Major Projects
EDAC 2012 Conference
A pan-territorial conference that focused on
highlighting economic development linkages between
Southern Canada and the North.
Pan-Territorial Economic Developers Association
• Future partnerships between CNED, NEDA and a future EcDev
Association in the Northwest Territories.
• Increase professional development opportunities, networking, and
information exchange.
• Will be a strong voice for economic development in the North.
Nunavut Economic Developers Association
Contact Information
Nunavut Economic Developers Association (NEDA)
Mark Morrissey
Executive Director
1104B Inuksugait Plaza
PO Box 1990
Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0
www.nunavuteda.com
Phone: (867)979-4620
Fax: (867)979-4622
Email: exdir@nunavuteda.com