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Saskatchewan Economic Development Alliance Paths to Prosperity

Saskatchewan Economic Development Alliance Paths to Prosperity

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Paths to Prosperity

Conversations That Connect the System

The Paths to Prosperity podcast features candid conversations with community leaders, industry partners, Indigenous organizations, funders, and practitioners working to leverage economic and well-being drivers. Each episode explores real‑world challenges, lessons learned, and practical insights on building communities and regions that deliver results—not just activity.

Listen for systems thinking, grounded experience, and ideas you can apply.


Visit our website for more resources, video series and thought leadership articles.

https://seda.ca/about/paths-to-prosperity/


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Episodes
  • Investing in Capacity with guest expert Brenda Herchmer
    May 8 2026

    We invest in roads.
    We invest in buildings.
    We invest in infrastructure.

    What if we treated capacity the same way?

    In a province where one person can be the CAO, economic development officer, planner, grant writer, and crisis manager all at once, capacity is no longer a “soft” issue. It is core economic infrastructure.

    In this episode of Paths to Prosperity, Crystal Froese has a conversation with Brenda Herchmer—community builder, systems thinker, and founder of the Campus for Communities of the Future.

    Brenda has spent decades working across local government, post-secondary, and social purpose organizations, helping communities move from siloed thinking to connected ecosystems. She’s led national-recognized initiatives, co-chaired global networks like CatalystNow, and authored multiple books focused on leadership and systems change.

    Brenda Herchmer will also be speaking at the Saskatchewan Economic Development Alliance Summit: “From Silos to Systems: Connecting the Dots to Local & Provincial Prosperity”
    📅 October 27–28, 2026
    🔗 https://seda.ca/2026-provincial-summit/

    In this episode they unpack:

    Why good ideas stall—even when funding exists
    The real reason communities are stuck in “heroics” instead of sustainable delivery
    And what it actually looks like to treat communities as ecosystems, not silos.

    Paths to Prosperity is a platform for exploring how communities can build resilient, inclusive, and future‑ready economies.

    Through thought leadership, practical insights, and conversations with leaders from across Saskatchewan and beyond, Paths to Prosperity examines the forces shaping local and regional economies—and the choices communities can make to navigate change with confidence.

    Our focus is on what works, what’s emerging, and what leaders should be thinking about now.

    To go deeper on the ideas shaping Saskatchewan’s future, https://seda.ca/about/paths-to-prosperity/ for more podcasts, thought leadership, and resources from the Saskatchewan Economic Development Alliance.


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    47 mins
  • Is Capacity the New Capital?
    May 8 2026

    What if the biggest risk to Saskatchewan’s growth isn’t lack of investment—but lack of capacity?

    In this episode of Paths to Prosperity, Crystal Froese explores the hidden infrastructure behind economic success: leadership, governance, and human systems. Across Saskatchewan, ideas and funding exist—but the ability to deliver consistently is where progress begins to stall.

    This episode reframes what readiness really means, moving beyond “shovel-ready” projects to the leadership depth, coordination, and systems required to turn opportunity into outcomes—and sustain it over time.

    Because if capacity is the infrastructure behind everything else…
    the real question is: are we investing in it like it matters?

    Paths to Prosperity is a platform for exploring how communities can build resilient, inclusive, and future‑ready economies.

    Through thought leadership, practical insights, and conversations with leaders from across Saskatchewan and beyond, Paths to Prosperity examines the forces shaping local and regional economies—and the choices communities can make to navigate change with confidence.

    Our focus is on what works, what’s emerging, and what leaders should be thinking about now.

    To go deeper on the ideas shaping Saskatchewan’s future, https://seda.ca/about/paths-to-prosperity/ for more podcasts, thought leadership, and resources from the Saskatchewan Economic Development Alliance.


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    12 mins
  • From Silos to Systems: Saskatchewan’s Next Chapter
    Apr 20 2026

    In this episode of Paths to Prosperity, we pose a simple but uncomfortable question: are we building silos—or systems?

    Across Saskatchewan, good people are doing good work—but not always together.

    In this episode of Pathways to Prosperity, Crystal Froese reflects on how we design, collaborate, and lead—and why moving from silos to systems matters now more than ever. Because when we work in isolation, we duplicate effort, stretch capacity, and limit our impact.

    The opportunity is to do this differently—to collaborate, align, and build systems that work together instead of apart.

    Because the future won’t be shaped by one organization working alone. It will be shaped by how well we connect—and how willing we are to move from silos to systems.


    Paths to Prosperity is a platform for exploring how communities can build resilient, inclusive, and future‑ready economies.

    Through thought leadership, practical insights, and conversations with leaders from across Saskatchewan and beyond, Paths to Prosperity examines the forces shaping local and regional economies—and the choices communities can make to navigate change with confidence.

    Our focus is on what works, what’s emerging, and what leaders should be thinking about now.

    To go deeper on the ideas shaping Saskatchewan’s future, https://seda.ca/about/paths-to-prosperity/ for more podcasts, thought leadership, and resources from the Saskatchewan Economic Development Alliance.


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    9 mins
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