Business Roundup
The Business Roundup provides you with the latest headlines and happenings related to business and the economy in the Edmonton region.
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Downtown restaurants wave the white flag
As PlayWright owner Steve Brochu closes shop, downtown restaurants continue to ask for help amid high construction and low foot traffic.
Downtown dense with businesses, census finds
Edmonton's central district, which includes downtown, Wîhkwêntôwin, and the 124 Street corridor, is home to 5,500 businesses employing more than 144,000 people, the highest concentration in the city, according to the 2025 business census, released on June 18.
Agency calls 'All aboard!' for visitor economy
Explore Edmonton is betting on a new attractions bundle and a trolley-style bus to entice visitors to spend more time and money in the city before they head home, into the Rockies, or elsewhere.
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Recent business articles
End Poverty Edmonton starts next chapter with question marks
An organization with a mandate to fight poverty is refocusing on its roots and adding coworking to its mix as funding from the City of Edmonton slips through the hourglass.
Resistance to book restrictions is built on community
The curator of a new banned-book subscription service says it's important to not only read books that are commonly banned, but also get together and talk about them.
Circular economy must include textiles, says advocate
Alternatives to fast fashion — cheap, trendy clothing that clogs thrift stores and landfills — will be on display at Edmonton's second annual sustainable fashion show on June 19.