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 ower@canadianlocals.ca
DTSTAMP:20261031T003316Z
DTSTART:20261104T180000Z
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SUMMARY:The New Alberta Advantage: Translating Diversity into Economic Powe
 r
LOCATION:Online event - *do not go to this address*\, 2020 11 St SE\, Calga
 ry\, AB T2G 3G3\, Canada\, Calgary
DESCRIPTION:This 1-hour session engages participants reimagining a queer ec
 onomy and what that would mean for community growth and the province. Join
  us and explore how 2SLGBTQIA+ inclusion drives innovation\, strengthens w
 orkforce diversity\, and shapes the future of Alberta's economic landscape
 . Presenter Bio Parker Johnson (he/him) is an award-winning writer\, entre
 preneur\, and proud member of the AB 2SLGBTQIA+ Chamber of Commerce based 
 in Calgary. With nearly 20 years of experience across communications\, bus
 iness development\, and management\, Parker has driven success for top org
 anizations in sectors ranging from nonprofits and healthcare to constructi
 on and academia. Growing up in rural Oklahoma\, Parker developed a deep ap
 preciation for community-based institutions\, an ethos that continues to d
 rive his career. In 2021\, he channeled his diverse experiences into found
 ing Cottonwood Creative\, a cross-border marketing agency. Through Cottonw
 ood\, Parker supports dedicated social impact organizations\, while also h
 elping for-profit companies advance their own social impact and ESG (Envir
 onmental\, Social\, and Governance) goals worldwide. When he isn’t helpi
 ng purpose-driven brands grow\, Parker is exploring Alberta. He lives in C
 algary with his husband\, Preston\, and their doxipoo\, Theo\, and enjoys 
 hiking\, camping\, film photography\, traveling\, and hosting game nights 
 with friends.
URL:https://canadianlocals.ca/calgary/events/the-new-alberta-advantage-tran
 slating-diversity-into-economic-power
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