Live | Work | Study
Believing in rural communities and the potential for entrepreneurship and growth is easy to see when you have lived it.
Let’s work together
Speaking
Inspire an audience to expect the best for rural life and business and spend an afternoon talking through ideas and possibilities.
Mentorship
For recently hired staff, summer students, council or economic development volunteers - access an experienced EDO for action planning, designing a work plan or preparing your community for success.
Mini Courses
Bite sized workshops to kick start your initiatives.
These courses will provide participants with the knowledge and tools needed to initiate and lead successful community development initiatives, whether focused on economic development, community development, or both, and empower them to make a positive impact in their communities.
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Understanding the fundamentals behind Economic Development and Community Development and how they could benefit your community.
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Assessing Your Community
- Importance of community surveys
- Using surveys to identify needs and opportunities
Educational Foundations
- Role of education in community development
- Resources and strategies for educating the community
Creating a Community Profile
- Gathering data and demographics
- Analyzing strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT analysis)
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Defining the Economic Developer Role
- Responsibilities and qualifications
- Finding the right candidate
Partner Engagement
- Identifying key partners and stakeholders
- Strategies for engaging them in your initiative
Developing Their Work Plan
- Setting clear objectives and goals
- Timeline and milestones
Resource Allocation
- Budgeting and financial planning
- Securing funding sources
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Team Composition
- Identifying team members and their roles
- The importance of diversity in your team
Fundraising Committee vs. Community Outreach Team
- Differentiating between the roles and responsibilities
- Building effective fundraising and community outreach strategies
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Creating a Mailing List
- Tools and techniques for building a mailing list
- Strategies for effective email communication
Leveraging Social Media
- Setting up and managing a Facebook Page or Group
- Engaging the community through social media
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Integration of EcDev and ComDev
- Aligning your economic development and community development efforts
- Monitoring progress and making adjustments
Sustainability and Future Growth
- Strategies for maintaining momentum
- Planning for the long-term success of your community development initiative
Developing Your Action Plan
- Creating a personalized action plan for launching your initiative
- Setting short-term and long-term goals
“Lindsay has been my mentor since starting in economic development. I am constantly going to her for advice about community projects, grant writing and communication with my community.
Lindsay has so many innovative and unique ideas. I always refer to her as “my idea person.” I like that she is always able to identify practical solutions to problems that we face. She keeps a positive outlook despite adversity, obstacles and often pessimistic attitudes.
Jenn B, EDO Village of Abbey
Get Started
Lindsay works hard to help her community flourish, which is no small feat for a small town in rural Saskatchewan. Reach out and let’s chat about how we can make a difference in your community.
Lindsay Alliban
PROFESSIONAL COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPER SASKATCHEWAN™
Revitalizing a sense of community in rural villages and towns is a passion of Lindsay’s. Her work portrays the value she holds in the quality of life found in rural areas, and believes in the success of our local area.
Lindsay continuously models her belief that if there is anywhere you can build something from nothing, small town Saskatchewan is that place. With a little creativity and team work, and a driving force like Lindsay, anything can be accomplished in our rural villages that we all love so much.
“Lindsay is an expert at presenting and talking to people, and can stay calm in every situation and know how to respond with consideration for everyone involved.
She’s great at dealing with people and organizing, but also winging it and going with the flow for the situation.”
Tara Dewar, Deputy Mayor, Village of Hazlet
Community Wins
The Turbine Project
The Station Project
Start your project
Reach out to discuss potential projects that could make a difference in your community.
Reach Out
Coming together as a team and working towards a common goal is what drives us. We believe that through collaboration, great things can be accomplished. Let’s discus your ideas and watch your community thrive.
“Lindsay is an innovative thinker who ventures beyond conventional thoughts or ideas and has a strong ability to think outside of the box.
Whether it's brainstorming solutions to complex problems or coming up with unique and creative ideas, Lindsay always brings a fresh perspective to the table. Her innovative thinking has inspired those around her to explore new possibilities and embrace a more unconventional approach to life.