In 2008, the Southern Minnesota Competitiveness Project “aimed to improve the competitiveness and bolster the economic well-being of the region.” It involved more than 1,000 leaders meeting ...

By Thomas Stauffer ARIZONA DAILY STAR Oct 9, 2004 Oct 9, 2004 ...

Alberta’s Industrial Heartland connects a globally-recognized energy cluster — with more than 40 companies already operating in the region — with a world seeking new energy efficiencies.

An estimated 23,000 Indigenous people live in Alberta’s oilsands region, representing 18 First Nations and six Métis settlements.