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Regina economy posts over 5% GDP growth in 2011

Regina’s economy grew by more than five per cent in 2011, second only to St. John’s, N.L., but will ease to 2.9 per cent in 2012 — fourth among 27 major Canadian cities — the Conference Board of Canada said in its metropolitan outlook report Wednesday. “Surging employment is attracting newcomers to the area, fuelling strong population increases. The medium term looks good too, with GDP forecast to rise at least three per cent per year between 2013 and 2015,” the report said.

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Donnelly’s personal mission to help local artists

Marian Donnelly couldn’t live without art, so she’s on a mission to help artists make a living and to improve Regina in the process.

Donnelly strongly believes art is integral to a healthy city. “Quality of life equals economic development,” said Donnelly, and what quality of life is there without visual art, music, theatre and dance?

“We sing our children to sleep; why do we do that? It’s music, it’s the sound of the angels. Life without any kind of art form would just suck.”

So after years of managing musicians, heading up SaskMusic and the Globe Theatre, and running her own arts consultancy company, Donnelly’s lifelong career in arts administration has led to the Creative City Centre. The idea for the artists’ space on Hamilton Street in downtown Regina was conceived during Donnelly’s tenure as Globe manager.

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Global's Morning Show Hosts RROC

RROC's Special Events Manager Karen Mulatz stopped by Global's Morning Show today and chatted with Heather Anderson to discuss some of the exciting 2012 events taking place in the Regina region.

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Make Home Home Again

Saskatchewan’s Business of the Year wants expatriates who are home for the holidays to change their tune from “I’ll be home for Christmas” to “I’ll be home for good.’’

Magna Electric Corp. (MEC) is launching a multimedia recruitment campaign — Make Home Home Again — aimed at attracting people who left the province 10 years or 15 years ago to bring their skills and young families back to Saskatchewan.

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Regina's GDP to be Canada's number one in 2011

Regina, SK – According to the Conference Board of Canada’s Metropolitan Autumn 2011 Outlook, Regina continues to have one of the strongest growth rates in Canada and is forecasted to end 2011 with the country’s highest GDP growth.
Full Mountie: Lonely Planet in Saskatchewan
What Makes an Entrepreneurial City?

The city definitions are based on Statistics Canada's Census Metropolitan Areas (CMAs) and Census Agglomerations (CAs), which cover local economic regions better than simply using municipal boundaries. Communities in Boom: Canada's top entrepreneurial cities in 2010 - Regina was ranked number four.
REGINA TO HOST 2013 GREY CUP

Regina, SK - Regina has been selected as the host city for the 2013 Grey Cup. “This is great news for Regina and for Saskatchewan” declared Larry Hiles, President & CEO of the Regina Regional Opportunities Commission (RROC). For large sporting events such as these, every dollar spent results in two dollars for Saskatchewan business,” said Hiles. Events of this magnitude yield a large economic impact for the Regina region. Direct impact will be clearly felt by local businesses, restaurants, hotels and more.
Regina Pasta and Pulse Facility

Alliance Grain Traders Inc. (“AGT”) is pleased to announce its intention to invest up to CDN $50 million towards the construction of a pasta and pulse processing and logistics complex to be located in the Global Transportation Hub (“GTH”) in Regina, Saskatchewan.
2012 National Infrastructure Summit Launch

Leaders from across Canada will once again focus on improving Canada’s roads, sidewalks, bridges, water, wastewater and underground pipes at the 2012 National Infrastructure Summit, occurring September 10 - 12, 2012 in Regina.
The JUNO Awards are coming to town!

The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS), along with CTV and the Regina Host Committee are pleased to announce that Regina will host the 2013 JUNO AWARDS and JUNO Week events and festivities, April 15 – 21st.
Conference Board Urges Regina to Think Big

Regina shouldn’t be afraid of dreaming big when it comes to replacing Mosaic Stadium, according to the author of a new Conference Board of Canada analysis piece about the merits and drawbacks of public investment in professional sports facilities.

“Saskatchewan is going to be a growth province for many years to come,” said Glen Hodgson. “I’m sure it’s a great change for people who have lived there through their lives and it’s probably hard to believe. People shouldn’t be shy about thinking big. Here’s a chance to think really big as a community. I think Regina is only limited by its own imagination.” Read more
PotashCorp a National Sponsor of 2013 JUNO Awards

Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (PotashCorp) is pleased to announce its national sponsorship of the 2013 JUNO Awards in Regina, Saskatchewan. The JUNO Awards are Canada’s premiere music awards show, recognizing the country’s top artists and broadcast live to a national television audience on CTV.
Regina's labour market middle of the pack nationally

A new survey by the Conference Board of Canada predicts Regina's labour market will remain stable in the short term.
Capital Pointe project ‘still on track’

Despite re-launching in March with new partners and new financing, Capital Pointe, the $100-million condominium-hotel complex on the corner of Albert Street and Victoria Avenue, has yet to see a wheel turn at the site.
Yanke third major GTH tenant

Yanke Group of Companies President and CEO Russell Marcoux was joined today by Global Transportation Hub (GTH) Board Chair Wayne Elhard and Saskatchewan Minister responsible for the GTH Jim Reiter, to officially announce the beginning of the company's new three-stage development in the City of Regina.
Bringing Information to Visitors

"Info on the Go" is a roaming information kiosk being introduced this summer by the Regina Regional Opportunities Commission (RROC) and the Regina Downtown Business Improvement District (RDBID).
Royal Saskatchewan Museum wins international recognition

A wide-ranging Regina exhibit that raises difficult questions about how humans damage the global ecosystem has won praise from UNESCO.
RROC and RBID Announce Launch for Info on the Go

The Regina Downtown Business Improvement District (RDBID) and the Regina Regional Opportunities Commission (RROC) announce the launch Info on the Go today, a roaming mobile visitor information kiosk. Info on the Go is a joint venture between RDBID and RROC and is dedicated to providing hospitality and visitor services to residents and visitors in the downtown area.
Regina selected to host 2014 Canadian Ringette Championships

Ringette Canada today announced it has selected Regina, Saskatchewan as the host for the 2014 Canadian Ringette Championships.
Horizons Magazine Launch Event

RROC staff is excited to officially launch our new community focused magazine Horizons by hosting an event at Mosaic Stadium on June 10 at 1:30 p.m.
Progress2Capital Winner Announced

The grand-prize winner of this year's Progress2Capital Business Planning Competition has been named, and the winner is Sprossil Industries.
Regina to Host Breakout West in 2012

Regina, Saskatchewan has been named host for the BreakOut West - Western Canadian Music Alliance’s annual celebration and recognition of the music industry in Western Canada. The event is set to take place September 26 – 30, 2012.
Progress2Capital Competition Heats Up

The finalists have been chosen. Today the eight finalist teams will pitch their business ideas and try to impress the judges during five minute limo pitches as the competition heats up.
Horizons Magazine Has Arrived

We are extremely excited to announce the arrival of Regina Regional Opportunities Commission’s (RROC) new community focused magazine Horizons.
Regina to host the 2014 North American Indigenous Games

On May 13, the North American Indigenous Games Council awarded the 2014 NAIG to the partners, the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations, the Metis Nation–Saskatchewan, the Province of Saskatchewan and the City of Regina.
Creative City Centre launched

With the help of generous patrons and volunteers, one woman's labour of love has turned an old office building into a vibrant arts and cultural centre right in the heart of the city. Marian Donnelly formed the non-profit Inner Circle Creative City Development Corp. and spent the last year or so transforming the space into an arts and cultural community centre.
Regina Awarded 2012 Skate Canada Challenge

Skate Canada announced today that Regina has been chosen as the host city for the 2012 Skate Canada Challenge Competitions. The event is scheduled to take place from November 30 – December 4, 2011 at Evraz Place.
Innovative Changes to Visitor Services

Regina Regional Opportunities Commission (RROC) has introduced that there will be changes to how they deliver visitor services. It is redirecting its visitor services from the Visitor Information Center located on the Number One Highway east to its 1925 Rose Street location, and expanding the accessibility of tourist information through online delivery and kiosks, which will create the ability to engage visitors and residents in a more effective manner than ever before.
Regina Revitalization

Mayor Pat Fiacco announced on April 19, 2011, a "new vision" for the future of prime property in the heart of Regina.
Year of the Entrepreneur Proclaimed in Saskatchewan

According to Industry Canada, entrepreneurs create about 130,000 new companies every year in Canada. The government supports small businesses through programs and services to stimulate economic growth, create more jobs for Canadians and help businesses compete and succeed in the global marketplace.
RROC Goes Mobile

The Regina Regional Opportunities Commission (RROC) is proud to announce the launch of their recently developed new website and mobile website offering. The new website, reginaroc.com was created to replace the two websites of the former organizations that formed RROC in 2009; Tourism Regina and Regina Regional Economic Development Authority (RREDA).
Global Transporation Hub Authority receives funding

Through the Canada-Saskatchewan Western Economic Partnership Agreement, the Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan are contributing a combined $1.2 million in funding to the Global Transportation Hub Authority (GTHA) in Regina.
University of Regina to open Confucius Institute

The University of Regina will open Saskatchewan's first ever Confucius Institute to promote the Chinese language and culture.
And the winner is

After one week of voting, the public has chosen a winner. Congratulations Leanne Matthes on winning our "Why Do You Live Here" Contest. Second place was awarded to Katherine Change.
Why Do You Live Here Finalists Announced

Thank you to everyone who entered our Why Do You Live Here Contest. Voting is now closed. Stay tuned for the announcement of the winner.
Enterprise Saskatchewan Encourages Entrepreneurship

Enterprise Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Young Professionals and Entrepreneurs (SYPE) launched the Volta Award on February 28, to encourage youth to consider entrepreneurship as a career choice.
Regina's Global Transportation Hub

Premier Brad Wall and Regina Mayor Pat Fiacco joined Canadian Logistics Services (CLS) President Joe Roeder today to celebrate the grand opening of the company's new distribution centre at the Global Transportation Hub (GTH).
National Infrastructure Summit

Don't miss the opportunity to engage in lectures, workshops and forums involving leaders in various fields of expertise. Topics of discussion will include assessments, needs, best practices, the importance of partnerships and solutions to better position municipalities for the 21st Century.
Ideas Wanted

The six annual Progress2Capital Business Planning Competition is now accepting applications from entrepreneurs in the Regina region. Entrepreneurs are invited to enter their ideas and to use the competition process to create a solid foundation for a successful business.
RROC-Business InfoSource Centre Welcomes Clients

RROC is pleased to announce that the Business InfoSource centre will once again be providing business development services to the Regina community. Beginning in January 2011, RROC will be providing one-on-one referral and advisory service to anyone interested in owning and operating their own small business.
Moose Jaw-Regina Corridor Finally Official

The official Moose Jaw-Regina Industrial Corridor Stakeholders Committee, representing eight municipalities, including the cities of Moose Jaw and Regina, met today and signed an historic agreement to work cooperatively to create mutually beneficial economic development of the region along Canada’s Trans-Canada Highway between the two cities.
Prairie Pond Hockey Challenge Announced

The Scotiabank Prairie Pond Hockey Challenge on Wascana Lake - Saskatchewan's first ever official pond hockey tournament was launched at a media conference on November 5th, officially opening tournament registration and announcing the event as an official remote location for Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada on CBC on February 12, 2011.
Why Do You Live Here? Contest

We want to hear from you! “Why do you live here” is a campaign featuring an online contest where the community is invited to submit testimonials, photos and videos detailing why you choose to live in the Regina region. This campaign will end February 14, 2011 and there will be a prize package for the winner of the best submission.
Saskatchewan Delegation at Infrastructure Trade Show
CGI partners with SaskTel to create 70 IT jobs

CGI Group Inc. (TSX: GIB.A) (NYSE: GIB), a leading provider of information technology and business process services, today announced its plans to develop an SAP (NYSE: SAP) Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Regina, Saskatchewan, creating at least 70 highly skilled IT jobs and building on CGI’s commitment to growth in Western Canada.