PREDA is 1 of 14 Regional Economic Development Alliances (REDA's) in the province.
Peace Region Economic Development Alliance (PREDA) is a partnership of 25 municipalities, educational institutions, business groups and government agencies working together to guide regional economic development of Alberta's Peace Country. PREDA was incorporated as a not for profit Corporation under The Companies Act of Alberta in October 2000.
Our Mission is to continue to grow a vibrant economy that explores, promotes and facilitates new emerging opportunities, competitiveness and innovation.
Our Vision is one where the Peace Country has: planned and balanced growth; strong stewardship of its resources; and the ability to proactively manage economic change.
Our Strategy for growth in the region is driven by assisting innovators, inventors, problem solvers and entrepreneurs develop their ideas for new business development through the resources of the Centre for Research & Innovation.
PREDA’s Business Plan and projects speak to building regional capacity that leads to strengthening our economy; exploring and facilitating diversification of existing industries and new emerging opportunities; and leveraging provincial and federal strategies of innovation.
PREDA supports a range of Special Projects from: Pennycress (stink-weed) to music industry development; and from unmanned vehicle systems to productivity & competitiveness.
Elaine Garrow, PREDA Chair
Click here to see the Chairperson's Message 2009/2010.