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In the lead up to its 60th anniversary in 2027, the at the 荔枝视频 has released an highlighting the school鈥檚 role as a catalyst of economic prosperity, academic excellence and social progress in Alberta and beyond.

Conducted in collaboration with independent insights firm , the one鈥�year impact analysis was led by findings that the business school generates $2.42 billion in economic activity annually, based on 2024 data. Of this, $298 million came from direct school spending, and $2.12 billion in broader contributions driven by alumni wage premiums, event activity and ventures launched through school programs.

鈥淔rom billions of dollars in annual economic impact to pro bono consulting for non-profits, and a thriving alumni network, the numbers tell a compelling story,鈥� says Dr. , PhD, dean of the Haskayne School.

The report found that Haskayne alumni generate $1.17 billion in annual wage premiums, highlighted by elevated earning power in sectors such as finance, energy, technology and consulting.

Overall, the report estimates the school鈥檚 annual activities support more than 1,000 jobs across Alberta. 

Standing out among the school's signature initiatives is the Creative Destruction Lab 鈥� Rockies (CDL-Rockies), a global mentorship program supporting initiatives at the seed-stage and one of only five such sites in Canada. In 2024 alone, CDL-Rockies firms raised $286 million in capital, generated more than $1.4 billion in equity value and created more than 231 jobs.

Meanwhile, in event activity, the school hosted more than 120 events in 2024, contributing $17.5 million in visitor spending to 荔枝视频鈥檚 economy.

A 鈥榙uty to equip鈥�

Beyond its economic impact, Grandy notes that Haskayne鈥檚 role extends further, with a duty to equip leaders who are prepared to take complex challenges and actively shape the future of business. 

To this end, the report highlights a range of distinctive academic offerings designed to meet this mandate. The Haskayne Adventure Leadership program, led by the includes wilderness retreats and a leadership expedition 鈥� the latter of which is delivered in partnership with .

鈥淲e do not take such an obligation lightly, and that deep sense of responsibility is evident in the people and programs at Haskayne,鈥� says Grandy.

A cornerstone in the community

Haskayne鈥檚 social impact is equally profound. The report notes the school acts as a 鈥渃ornerstone鈥� of the business community, facilitating leaders, mentors and partners to deliver more than 5,000 volunteer hours through programs such as the , the and the

Students also made a meaningful contribution through the , delivering 4,500 pro bono consulting hours to 74 organizations 鈥� representing an estimated $322,000 in value across sectors including non-profit, health care and technology.

鈥淏eing a mentor is incredibly rewarding,鈥� said Max Chan in the report. The senior vice-president of operations and engineering at was among the more than 280 mentorship pairings hosted through the BMO Mentorship program in 2024.

鈥淪upporting students as they shape their career goals and navigate such a formative stage of their lives is both exciting and deeply fulfilling.鈥�

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