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	2013 Business Breakfast - Creating St. Albert's Future 1/3/2013 PRESENTATIONS FOR DOWNLOAD Breakfast 7am: Smart City Centre of Excellence - Patrick Draper Creating St. Albert's Future - Guy Boston Success Strategies Workshop 9am: Turning Trends into Opportunities - Jim Spiers Engaging a Talented Team to Grow and Succeed - Judy Erickson Watch the Presentation on YouTube Photos of the Breakfast

	Cash Mob St. Albert 9/20/2012 Way to Support Shopping Local! Our Regular Resident Blogger Heather Gardiner for visitstalbert.com participated in St. Albert's first cash mob and had this to say about it...

	News Release: City Hires Investment Attraction Manager 9/6/2012 Aaron H. Latimer is joining the City of St. Albert’s Economic Development Services division as the new investment attraction manager on September 6, 2012. “Aaron brings with him a great combination of personality and drive that will enable him to focus his regional, provincial and national business experience in identifying and attracting businesses to his hometown here in St. Albert,” says Guy Boston, Executive Director, Economic Development Services. “I look forward to working with him and capitalizing on the energy he will bring to our economic development team.”

	NEWS RELEASE : Guy Boston Appointed Executive Director, Economic Development 6/11/2012 St. Albert City Manager Patrick Draper is appointing Guy Boston as the Executive Director of Economic Development effective July 3, 2012. Boston is currently the General Manager of Planning & Engineering at the City of St, Albert, a position he has held from 2003 to 2007, and again since 2011. “I am very pleased that Guy has agreed to take on this new role. Guy brings three decades of experience in both the private and municipal sectors relating to development – from managing relationships to business development, to bringing large scale infrastructure projects to fruition – Guy has done it all, and done it well,” says Draper. “He brings a depth of knowledge and extensive network of contacts locally, regionally, provincially and nationally that we need to lead the development of a thriving business community in St. Albert.

	As I See It - Our Community 5/8/2012 Bruce Randall Manager, Business Development We all read a wide variety of interesting articles on many different topics every day. However I came across one that I would like to share with you. Rob LeLacheur of the St. Albert Leader wrote an editorial on May 3, 2012 that resonated with me. Well done Rob. My City: 'I have no idea’ won’t fly as events pick up So why should we bother or worry about community events or festivals? Well word of mouth advertising is still a key advertising and awareness tool. Where do you think the remarks on twitter come from, or texting originates but from people communicating what they have seen and heard.

	City of St. Albert Designates Land for Industrial Development 5/1/2012 Decision also made to pursue annexation of lands for industrial use City has designated nearly 285 hectares (700 acres) of land for future light industrial development to attract more business and employment to St. Albert, help reduce the tax burden on residents and ensure long-term economic development in the city. “Diversifying economic development is a priority for Council and today’s decision sends the message that St. Albert is actively working towards that goal,” says Mayor Nolan Crouse. “By designating future industrial lands, working with the development industry and by reviewing City’s land use and infrastructure, we are helping to create a friendlier and competitive environment for businesses, more jobs in the region and reducing the tax burden on residents.”

	The 2012 Federal Budget is now presented, and what does this mean to St. Albert and our business community? 3/30/2012 Bruce Randall Manager, Business Development No New taxes or tax increases That says it all. Budget Deficit nearing an end As in any business you can’t run a deficit for long, and now the Federal government is focusing on a balanced budget. There are still a couple of years before we get there but a surplus is targeted for 2015/16 with $3.4B. In the interim still three years of deficits with in 2012/13 $21B, 2013/14 $10B and then almost a balanced budget in 2014/15 with a $1.3B deficit.

	How Do Analytics Work With Your Business? 3/29/2012 "Analytics- Big Data and The Cloud" is coming to Edmonton April 23-25 2012. Get your exclusive St. Albert discount code for 10% off on-line Registration! Join the top Analytics practitioners in Alberta, business leaders, professionals, researchers, and policy analysts who will gather to: learn about Analytics tools and advanced techniques – for increasing productivity get engaged in probing current and anticipated Analytics applications network with pan-Alberta suppliers and customers, students/entrepreneurs and emerging leaders identify barriers to success and resolutions for advancing Alberta’s Analytics industry

	St. Albert Council Appoints Patrick Draper as City Manager 3/20/2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE \| March 20, 2012 After a five-month national search, St. Albert City Council has selected Patrick M. Draper as the new city manager effective April 23, 2012. “St. Albert Council was unanimous in its belief that Patrick provides the skills, experience and knowledge to implement Council’s priorities in a timely manner with the assistance of our highly capable staff,” says Mayor Nolan Crouse. “I am very excited with the idea of working with Council, staff and the community to build a stronger and more sustainable city for the future,” says Draper. “With my background and expertise in fostering innovation, leveraging new technologies, and building consensus, we will achieve positive results.”

	Presentations Available for Download - St. Albert Business Breakfast 2012 3/5/2012 This year’s annual Business Breakfast on February 28 2012, hosted by St. Albert Business & Tourism Development was a sold out success! The event, held at Hole’s Enjoy Centre featured presentations from Mayor Nolan Crouse, Joan Barber - Interim Director of Business & Tourism Development, Guy Boston- General Manager of Planning and Engineering as well as a brief overview by Nick Wilson about the Upcoming Conference “Analytics- Big Data and the Cloud” in Edmonton April 23-25, 2012. Thank you to our presenters and all of our attendees for making this such a successful event!

	St. Albert Business Breakfast 2012 2/28/2012 SOLD OUT! Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets! Join us for a great breakfast, and business news and information at the beautiful Hole's Enjoy Centre. You will hear from St. Albert Mayor Nolan Crouse, Business and Tourism Development, and Planning and Engineering and their plans for building St. Albert. After breakfast will be an engaging and informative marketing workshop presented by Jason Vance of Bubble Up Marketing. Learn how your business can take advantage of all the free marketing tools out there, and how technology and couponing can work for your business. This is a great opportunity for everyone in your office to take part in.