Battle River Alliance for Economic Development

Battle River Alliance for Economic Development BRAED is a group of 29 communities, 5 affiliate members, and 16 associate members in east-central Alberta BRAED’s five core activities are:
1.

Located approximately 100 kms SouthEast of Edmonton, Alberta, the BRAED region has a population of more than 64,000 residents and easy access to major highways. BRAED's main source of income is from annual municipal and affiliate membership fees and government funding. BRAED's corporate structure consists of a Board of Directors comprised of
one appointee from each member. The Board of Directors

elects an Executive
Committee comprised of seven members who in turn select the President
(Chair), Vice-President (Vice Chair), Secretary/Treasurer. A manager administrator, and various support organizations are part of the overall
organization support structure. Information sharing - To provide BRAED members with tools, education and other customized intelligence to support economic development.

2. Promotion - To build awareness of and promote BRAED’s value-added services to its members and other jurisdictions.

3. Service delivery - To provide BRAED members with vehicles for delivering
information, expertise and support to their clients and customers.

4. Advocacy - To establish awareness of BRAED issues and initiatives among
provincial and federal government officials.

5. Maintain excellence in governance and operations - To continue to excel in
operations and services. BRAED launched an Ambassador's Program in 2012. The first group of Ambassadors was inducted by Bud James, Chair of the BRAED Regional Alliance. Each new Ambassador was formally recognized and given a set of information and tools that will help them promote the region as a place to invest, and to start and grow a business. BRAED produces a regular newsletter which is available through our website at www.braedalberta.ca

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Check out BRAED’s new website, launched Today February 1, 2016, with exciting, fresh content on local community, lifesty...
02/01/2016

Check out BRAED’s new website, launched Today February 1, 2016, with exciting, fresh content on local community, lifestyle and investment opportunities in the Battle River region. Check out our interactive Regional Map or an engaging birds eye view of what our region offers. The website redesign project was part of a larger Eastern Alberta Trade Corridor initiative to drive more awareness of economic development opportunities in the regions within the Corridor and position them for future labour and investment promotional efforts.
http://www.braedalberta.ca/

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10/04/2015

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10/04/2015

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10/04/2015

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10/03/2015

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10/03/2015

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09/04/2015

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Recognizing a large gap in educational training opportunities focused on rural economic development, we have formed a committee to design and build what is sure to be an exceptional learning forum for councillors, mayors, CAOs, EDOs, economic and community development professionals, and students fro…

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09/04/2015

The Village of Irma has a virtual tour! Check it out here: http://www.seevirtual360.com/13077/

In the village you will find banking, dining, grocery and hardware stores, hotel/motel accommodations, Co-op Card lock (fuel), automotive services, Hair Salons, K-12 school, commercial businesses, post office, convenience store, gift shops, crafts and sewing store along with various other businesses…

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09/02/2015

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08/31/2015

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08/28/2015

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Address

Box 373, 5023-50 Street
Killam, AB
T0B2L0

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm

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+17803852450

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