The Alberta Motor Transport Association (AMTA) has been named as one of the primary partners in the establishment of the Alberta Logistics Centre of Excellence (ALCoE) out of Mount Royal University (MRU) in Calgary.
From a media release by Calgary Economic Development, the Opportunity Investment Fund, in partnership with the Government of Alberta invested $4.15 million into the project. The Government of Canada, through Prairies Economic Development Canada has also previously announced $1.5 million in funding for the project.
“Calgary’s global connectivity, skilled workforce and largescale distribution capabilities position our region to lead in building resilient supply chains and generate opportunities in emerging areas like advanced manufacturing,” said Brad Parry, CEO, Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund and President and CEO, Calgary Economic Development, in the release.
“ALCoE will help local companies solve industry-relevant challenges, strengthen our talent pipeline and accelerate innovation in the sector — driving longterm economic growth and diversification for our province.”
The release also stated ALCoE will help local companies diversify markets and strengthen supply chains, accelerate the adoption of new technologies and develop talent to meet evolving industry needs. It will offer targeted training, proofofconcept projects and applied research and innovation programs.
“Strengthening how we move goods is essential to supporting our city’s growth. The Alberta Logistics Centre of Excellence represents the type of strategic investment needed to create local jobs, keep our region competitive and build a more efficient and connected transportation and logistics network,” said Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas.
Over four years, this investment is expected to train 150 individuals, create 80 high-skilled jobs and support 75 companies in Calgary. Federal investment from PrairiesCan will support the launch of the ALCoE as well as specialized programming to help prove and commercialize innovative transportation and logistics products and technologies.
The other primary funders are MRU, Calgary Economic Development, City of Calgary, Supply Chain Canada West, and CITT.
Read the full Calgary Economic Development release.
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