Edmonton Economic Development Corporation (EEDC), in partnership with Calgary Economic Development and the Government of Alberta, will present a transformational morning for established and aspiring leaders featuring world renowned author and lecturer Stephen M.R. Covey. Business leaders across a variety of industry sectors will learn how trust is the one thing that changes everything, and how it will build your competitive edge through better leadership, productivity, and relationships. For more information please visit www.coveyalberta.ca

This event is part of Edmonton Economic Development Corporation's commitment to enhance the business environment by promoting the concept of productivity and innovation to business and community leaders in an increasingly global economy.

WHAT: The Speed of Trust with Stephen M.R. Covey

WHO: Ron Gilbertson, President and CEO of EEDC (Introductory remarks)
Stephen M.R. Covey presentation
Lori Schmidt, Senior Director, Productivity, Alberta Finance & Enterprise (Closing remarks)

WHEN: Friday – June 19, 2009
7:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

WHERE: Shaw Conference Centre, Hall D

Mr. Covey will be available to the media before his presentation, between 8 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. in the Hall D Foyer, Room D2.

Edmonton Economic Development Corp. (EEDC) is a not-for-profit company owned by the City of Edmonton that is responsible for regional economic development, regional tourism marketing, the Shaw Conference Centre and Edmonton Research Park. For more information, please visit www.edmonton.com/eedc.

Media contact:
Lesley MacDonald
Director, Media Relations, EEDC
Phone: 780.969.0463
Cell: 780.884.7972
E-mail: lmacdonald@edmonton.com