Council hits pause on 'innovation hub,' wants more entrepreneur input

City council paused plans for an “innovation hub” Tuesday and asked the Edmonton Economic Development Corp. to go back and consult with local entrepreneurs on what they see as the best way forward to support startup tech companies in the city.
Ward 5 Coun. Sarah Hamilton brought the motion to stop and revisit the EEDC’s strategy for innovation in the city, saying she is frustrated that entrepreneurs were excluded from the development of plans of which they are suppose