1. 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

2. 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.

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. Nunavut Economic Developers Association 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

7. Nunavut Economic Developers Association 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

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. Nunavut Economic Developers Association 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.

11. 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