Hi fellow economic developer,

Welcome to the very first edition of Field Notes! We’re excited to start this weekly journey with you—each issue will bring a mix of stories, insights, and updates we think you’ll enjoy. Thanks for being here from the beginning!

Note 1: Welcome, Lethbridge

🚀 New Client Spotlight

We’re thrilled to welcome Economic Development Lethbridge to the CityViz community! With the launch of their new website, they’ve integrated the CityViz Community Profile widget directly on their Market Data page and introduced a full CityViz Data Portal at data.chooselethbridge.ca.

This marks a big step in how Lethbridge shares economic and workforce data—more interactive, more insightful, and more aligned with community needs. A strong start with plenty more to come.

Note 2: Custom Views for Local Impact

🛠 Featured Customization

Lethbridge’s portal now includes a tailored Major Employers module that highlights key sectors and employee counts—paired with education data showing local graduates by program and credential. Together, these paint a clearer picture of the local talent ecosystem.

These kinds of custom modules help CityViz reflect what matters most to each place—from sector strategies to storytelling and everything in between.

Note 3: Thursdays with CityViz

🧭 Join the Conversation

Every Thursday, we open the Zoom room to talk data, tools, community insight, and visual storytelling. It's informal, welcoming, and wide-ranging—whether you're deep in a dashboard or just curious. No registration needed.

📅 When: Thursdays
⏰ Time: 11:30-12:30 EDT/9:30-10:30 MDT/8:30-9:30 PDT
🔗 Where: https://cityviz-ca.zoom.us/j/86074504515

Drop in whenever it works for you—ask a question or just listen. We’d love to see you!

Thanks for reading the first issue of Field Notes.
We’ll be back next week with more ideas, visuals, and community updates.

— The CityViz Team