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| Bev Thornton, Executive Director, Alberta SouthWest |
The provincial association's most prestigious honour, the 2013 Economic Developer of the Year Award, was presented at the Annual Conference held in Kananaskis to Mrs. Bev Thornton, Executive Director, Alberta SouthWest Regional Alliance
The award recognizes significant contribution to economic development in Alberta. Thornton was instrumental in the formation of this collaborative economic development initiative of 15 communities which has demonstrated award winning successes since its formation in 2003.
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| Economic Developer of the Year, left to right: Manager of Stakeholder Relations with Talisman Energy (EDA Conference Platinum Sponsor) Mr. Kim Brenneis, Recipient Mrs. Bev Thornton, Economic Developers Alberta President Mr. Kent McMullin |
This program, successfully operating since 2003, enables businesses in the AlbertaSW partner communities to purchase an annual regional license authorizing them operate in the other participating communities. The region experiences, in a concrete way, the broader benefits of working together.
Alex Metcalf was the first President of EDA and this award, named for him, acknowledges individuals or agencies for excellence in economic development relating to the attraction, expansion or retention of business in Alberta.
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| Alex Metcalf Award, left to right: , ADM of Economic Competitiveness - Alberta, Recipient Mrs. Bev Thornton, AlbertaSW Chair Mr. Shawn Patience, Economic Developers Alberta President Kent McMullin |
About AlbertaSW
In 2012 AlbertaSW also received three EDA Marketing Alberta Awards, representing outstanding marketing initiatives that support economic development
As well, the region received five national Marketing Canada Awards, from Economic Development Association of Canada (EDAC), including the EDAC Cup for outstanding overall achievement.
Alberta SouthWest Regional Alliance (AlbertaSW) is a group of 15 communities, working together for regional economic development. The Board is made up of the Mayor/Reeve/elected official from each member community. Collaborative initiatives focus on creating the right environment in which balanced growth can occur, increasing prosperity for all members.
What defines AlbertaSW is our excitement about the potential of our rural communities and the pride we take in living here. We want to see each other succeed, not only because we support each other but also because when one community thrives, there is the potential for every community to benefit.
This is what drives us; and this is the key to our success as a regional economic development alliance.
(Communities and Board representatives listed below)
Related link: www.albertasouthwest.com
About EDA
Economic Developers Alberta (EDA) is Alberta’s economic development network dedicated to advancing the economic development profession in the province of Alberta by providing an active network of communications, information and education. It is a not-for-profit organization governed by a volunteer board of directors, who represent the interests of its membership as a whole.
The annual Awards of Excellence honour Alberta communities and individuals for excellence in business attraction, retention, expansion and marketing.
AlbertaSW Board representatives:
Mr. Shawn Patience Town of Fort Macleod (AlbertaSW Chair)
Dr. Barney Reeves ID of Waterton Lakes #4 (AlbertaSW Vice-Chair) r)
Mr. David Moore Town of Claresholm (AlbertaSW Secretary Treasure
Mr. Shane Hansen Cardston County
Dr. Bjorn Berg MD of Pincher Creek #9
Dr. Bruce Decoux Crowsnest Pass
Mr. Walter Gripping Town of Granum
Mr. Ernie Olson Town of Pincher Creek
Mr. Dennis Gillespie Town of Stavely
Ms. Mary Kittlaus Village of Cowley
Mr. Ben Goetz Village of Glenwood
Mr. Robert Campbell Village of Hill Spring
Mr. Phil Wakelin MD of Willow Creek #26
Mr. Ron Davis MD of Ranchland #66
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