Wayfinders’ Code of Nature: Rediscovering Wisdom for a Complex World

In a time when life feels increasingly chaotic, competitive, and uncertain, Wayfinders invites you to reconnect with an ancient and emerging truth: Nature is not random. It is intelligent, patterned, and purposeful. And we can be, too. Wayfinders is a community of entrepreneurs, thinkers, and changemakers who believe that building thriving businesses — and lives … Read more

Wayfinders Strategic Partnership Program (SPP)

Contributing to Local Resilience through Fractal Systems Wisdom 1. Vision & Purpose Wayfinders Business Co-operative envisions a thriving regional ecosystem where businesses, institutions, and communities align efforts to foster inclusive, sustainable, and resilient economic development. Guided by the Code of Nature and grounded in fractal systems wisdom, this Strategic Partnership Program (SPP) aims to form … Read more

An Economic Analysis for the Edmonton Region

Shift-share analysis is a valuable tool for understanding the components of regional economic growth by decomposing changes in employment into three effects: national growth, industry mix, and regional competitiveness. Applying this analysis to the Edmonton Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) provides insights into how various sectors are performing relative to national trends and highlights the region’s … Read more

The Rainforest Model of Innovation Ecosystem Development

The Rainforest model, developed by Victor W. Hwang and Greg Horowitt, is a metaphorical and structural framework for understanding and fostering innovation ecosystems, particularly exemplified by Silicon Valley. According to the model, successful innovation ecosystems are not like well-ordered farms with predefined roles and predictable processes but rather like rainforests, where a diversity of organisms … Read more

Healthcare Services:

Description: Healthcare services include medical practices, clinics, pharmacies, and other health-related businesses. These services are essential for the well-being of the local population. Examples: Typical Minimal Size of Population Served to be Viable: A small city with a population of around 5,000 or more can support basic healthcare services, while a population of 10,000 or … Read more

Retail Trade

Description: Retail trade involves the sale of goods directly to consumers, providing a variety of products to meet local needs. This sector contributes to the city’s vibrancy and serves as a key component of its economic landscape. Examples: Typical Minimal Size of Population Served to be Viable: A small city with a population of around … Read more

Welcome to the Wayfinders Business Co-operative Federation of Communities!

Wayfinders is evolving as a federation of business communities! Here you will find each community has an online support system customized by location and industry. The Wayfinders Federation of Communities is a visionary initiative by Wayfinders Business Co-operative, aimed at fostering a collaborative network of communities dedicated to supporting local businesses and driving community economic … Read more