Do More With Less: A Hands-On AI Workshop for Canadian Economic Developers

Date: Tuesday, September 15
Time: 2:10pm
Room: Salon A

Speakers:
Lee Anderson – VP Customer Success, Localintel
Alissa Sklar – Marketing Strategy Consultant, Sklar Consulting

Description: Back by popular demand following hit sessions at both the BCEDA and EDA conferences this past spring, this hands-on, interactive breakout session puts you in the driver's seat. Using Localintel's digital tools, participants will dive into a real-time economic development simulation designed to solve everyday community and investor attraction challenges. 

In this practical workshop, you will test live scenarios—from rapidly building targeted location marketing collaterals and site selector responses to visualizing community economic data. Experience firsthand how digital tools can streamline staff workflows, elevate your community's online presence, and deliver immediate value to prospective investors and local businesses.