Brains, Business, and Belonging: Unpacking the Calgary Advantage

Deborah Yedlin joins Tyler for the milestone 500th episode of Collisions YYC, unpacking Calgary's growth, economic resilience, and the entrepreneurial spirit driving the city forward.
Leadership

Guest

Deborah Yedlin

Date

May 5, 2025

Overview

In this episode, host Tyler Chisholm sits down with Deborah Yedlin for the 500th episode of Collisions YYC. This milestone conversation unpacks Calgary’s growth, challenges, and future. With a career spanning journalism, education, and business leadership, Deborah brings a rare blend of insight and candour to this milestone episode. Together, they explore how Calgary’s past downturns built the foundation for today’s economic resilience, how the city navigates downtown revitalization, and why education and local procurement must be considered strategic investments. Deborah also shares why Calgary’s entrepreneurial spirit and intentional collaboration are key to sustaining momentum across all sectors.

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