The Southeast Sask Economic Partnership is working with the RMs of Estevan and Coalfields and the Town of Bienfait to bring new economic opportunities to our region
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SSEP noun (1)
1 : The Southeast Sask Economic Partnership. SSEP is a partnership of two rural municipalities and one town in southeastern Saskatchewan. Each municipal member offers diverse investment opportunities to start, grow or expand your business. As a region, we offer the strength of combined knowledge, land, transportation logistics, low business costs, a skilled workforce and abundant natural resources.
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Dive In & Explore
We've put together some projects to help folks explore, invest, and enjoy our region. Take a look for yourself.
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There's more on the way
SSEP is involved in the organization and funding of a range of projects and developments across our region.
We’ll have more to tell you about everything it is that we do shortly.
Planting the Seeds For
Regional Success
The best way to predict the future is to create it.
- Peter Drucker -
Our Dream
A vibrant and sustainable economic future for the next generation in Rural Southeast Saskatchewan.
Our Purpose
To create thriving and sustainable Rural Communities in Southeast Saskatchewan through the development of jobs, resources and community initiatives.
Our Objectives
Create a strong, unified voice for Rural Southeast Sask. Promote economic growth in rural communities. Build stability and sustainability through community capacity, quality of life and infrastructure. Expand learning and skill development opportunities.
Our Strategies
Be Policy Advocates. Serve as an Economic Development Portal to the World. Develop Investment Capital Opportunities. Promote Regional Assets to Support Development & Growth.
The ultimate resource in economic development is people. It is people, not capital or raw materials that develop an economy.
- Peter Drucker -
The Southeast Sask Economic Partnership (SSEP) stands as a beacon of regional development and economic rejuvenation in rural Saskatchewan.
A collaborative effort between the City of Estevan and the RMs of Bienfait and Coalfields, SSEP is dedicated to unlocking new economic opportunities, fostering sustainable growth, and enhancing community resilience. Through strategic partnerships, SSEP champions diverse investment opportunities, leveraging the area’s rich natural resources, skilled workforce, and innovative spirit. By focusing on key pillars such as education, technology, and sustainable resource management, SSEP aims to cultivate a vibrant economic future for Southeast Saskatchewan, ensuring prosperity for generations to come.
This organization embodies the essence of community-driven progress, striving to transform challenges into stepping stones for regional success.
News & Announcements
Via SaskToday.ca: Irrigation, value-added ag and infrastructure projects among priorities to move SE forward
Via SaskToday.ca: The SSEP is a partnership of the two southeastern RMs and Bienfait. Each member offers diverse investment opportunities to start, grow or expand a business.
Via SaskToday.ca: New and growing SE businesses offered help to create more jobs
Via SaskToday.ca: The Municipal Coal Transition Assistance Program (MCTAP) has provided beneficial financial support to several companies and organizations within the RM of Estevan, Town of Bienfait, RM of Coalfields and the City of Estevan, and is calling for more businesses to apply.
Infrastructure, Economic Development and Tourism Funding Announcements for Southern Saskatchewan
Infrastructure improvements, economic development initiatives and tourism projects in southeast and south-central Saskatchewan are at the centre of funding of over $2.3 million from Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan).