FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Lloydminster, AB/SK – The City of Lloydminster invites local business leaders, entrepreneurs, and community partners to connect, learn, and share ideas at the annual Economic Development Breakfast on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
Running from 7 to 8:30 a.m., the breakfast brings Lloydminster’s business community together for a morning focused on local economic activity, available resources, and opportunities to support continued growth.
The morning will include an economic overview, a keynote presentation, and opportunities to network with representatives from Lloydminster’s business community.
Attendees can also connect with representatives from several City departments and learn more about municipal programs, services, and resources that support businesses through their day-to-day operations and future growth.
Keynote presentation
This year’s keynote speaker is Dale W. Botting, president and CEO of Botting Leadership Inc. and founder of the Global Alliance for Professional Leadership Development.
Botting brings 50 years of experience in business, economic development, government, and leadership. Throughout his career, he has led organizations across the private, public, and non-profit sectors and has worked with more than 200 corporate clients since founding Botting Leadership Inc. in 2010.
He was inducted into the Canadian Business Coaches Hall of Fame in 2022 and received the University of Saskatchewan’s Alumni of Influence Award in 2026. Botting is also the author of Nobody from Nowhere and co-author of March Forth.
Registration
The Economic Development Breakfast takes place Tuesday, November 10, 2026. Tickets are $25 per person, and pre-registration is required. Ticket sales close Tuesday, November 3.
Schedule
6:45 a.m. Breakfast Served
7:15 a.m. Economic Overview
7:30 a.m. Keynote Speaker Session
8:00 a.m. Networking and Display Engagement
Learn more and register at Lloydminster.ca/EcDevBreakfast.
