Posts by kylehodgman
Looking for a Job? Come to the Community Job Fair!
Around 40 employers and agencies will be on campus to showcase current job openings from full-time general help jobs, to seasonal opportunities, and permanent positions. Come out and meet employers to learn what they do, and what positions are available. The full list of employers, and the jobs they are hoping to fill, will be…
Read MoreBusiness Beat: Solve a Problem, Change the World
Building and selling products around a passion is not enough to ensure a business concept has a valid market opportunity. There is plenty of commentary encouraging entrepreneurs to take a passion and convert it into a business but it takes more than inspiration to build a venture that works. It is though, a promising area…
Read MoreDo You Know a Remarkable Hatter? Nominate Them for the Alberta Order of Excellence!
Do you know a remarkable Hatter? The Alberta Order of Excellence Council receives and considers the nominations of candidates for future induction into the Alberta Order of Excellence. The Council is made up of volunteer representatives appointed by Order-in-Council from across Alberta. How it works Nominations are accepted and considered year-round. Nominations remain under consideration…
Read More$2.5M Raised Through Support Our Troops
The province launched its Support Our Troops program in 2014 and Albertans have responded strongly – purchasing nearly 45,000 plates since then. This public support has resulted in almost $2.5 million raised for Support Our Troops. The Canadian Armed Forces official charitable cause is operated by Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services. Support Our Troops…
Read MoreAg and Food Sector: Top 3 Disruptors
Climate change, protectionism and automation are three forces Bloomberg identifies as major disruptors to the global economic outlook. They’re also among the biggest trends for Canadian agri-food supply chains to watch in 2020. With the potential to both promote and inhibit growth, these forces will shift the profitability of Canadian businesses. Climate change and protectionism shift ag…
Read MoreHow is Your Cyber Hygiene?
Although being on top of the latest trends in cyber security is incredibly beneficial, cyber threats come in many different, often unpredictable forms. Even with the most up-to-date cyber security protection and practices, an attacker only needs to find a single vulnerability to exploit and gain access to sensitive data. As such, it is important…
Read MoreAlberta Farm Animal Care Awards Nominations Now Open!
The Alberta Farm Animal Care Awards of Distinction were initiated in 2001 to recognize individuals or groups who have made exceptional contributions in the field of livestock welfare. They apply new, innovative ideas and management practices to improve and ensure high standards of animal well being. They understand the public’s need for assurance that farm…
Read MoreNew Member: Harvco Signs
Locally owned and serving our community, Harvco supports the growth and outreach local businesses require to meet their business objectives. By offering affordable, effective digital billboard advertising opportunities, Harvco connects companies with a large, targeted audience for maximum exposure. Harvco continuously strives to achieve quality, value and service to all of our valued clients. Through…
Read MoreMLA’s Returning to Legislature on Feb. 25
Alberta’s MLAs will return to the Legislature for a Speech from the Throne which will outline the government’s legislative agenda for the year ahead. We will be watching to see what the government lays out as their priorities and will ensure that we advocate for on the policies that have been brought forward by our…
Read MoreHave Your Say: Budget Consultation 2020
The provincial government is budget consultations to hear from Albertans for the Budget 2020. Join Finance Minister Travis Toews on a telephone town hall to share your thoughts on how to get Alberta’s finance back on track. Northern Alberta (north of Red Deer) – Monday, January 27 from 6:30 to 8 pm Southern Alberta (including…
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