The purpose of the Business Leaders Forums is to bring together St. Albert business leaders and City officials to connect and collaborate in collective problem-solving. Discussions will focus on complex city building and local economy-related topics. There will be new topics for every forum.

Business Leaders Forums will be held once a year during the Fall (September to November). They are intended to be approximately 2.5 hours long and held in the evening, typically starting at 6 p.m.

Are you a creative problem solver? Are you passionate about St. Albert and making it a great place do business? Do you enjoy making connections with other like-minded business people?  Business Leaders Forums are intended to bring together individuals from a variety of sectors and industries, with a range of experience to collectively solve complex City challenges … Did we mention it comes with dinner?

These forums are focused on bringing business leaders together and finding Made in St. Albert solutions to complex City challenges and/or local economy issues. Your unique business lens and experience may just be the perspective we need for our collective problem-solving. What a productive way to give back to your community!

Some business leaders, within certain industries, professions, or with specific expertise may be invited to participate in a forum.

Other individuals who meet the Business Leader criteria, will have the opportunity to submit an application to participate in forums. Those who apply to participate in a forum will have the opportunity to be invited to future forums. This opportunity will be advertised locally.

A professional facilitator will host the forum to ensure the format fosters collaboration and moves the discussion beyond basic problem identification.

A public “What We Heard Report” will be made available following each Business Leaders Forum. Reports are intended to provide a brief summary of the discussion of issues, common perspectives, common themes and consensus solutions. To assist with impartiality, reports will be completed by an independent consultant.