Rotary club of Vermilion
Sept 5, 2019
Call to order 7 am
O Canada
Rotary Grace
Four Way Test
Birthdays and Anniversaries
Scott Webb birthday Sept 1(whoops for missing last week!)
Rotary Anniversaries September 8 Janine Lange and Laurel Wynnychuk both 3 years
Announcements:
- Thank you to team 1 for breakfast
- Please remember your bag of school supplies for Robin for Books for Belize. If you did not you have until the end of September
- District conference Oct3-5. A shuttle bus is being arranged from Edmonton to GP departing on October 3 return Oct 6. Cost is $79 plus hotel to conference shuttle. Please let Mary Lee know so she can respond to Tyler Morrisette CET 306-821-5031
- Mary Lee will forward the Shelterbox Email regarding hurricane Dorian that she received
Introduction:
Bob Bezpalko, Executive Director of the Allberta Information Hub(Alberta HUB) REDA-Regional Economic Development Alliances
Bob gave us a very interesting and informative update of what is happening in North East Alberta in regards to attracting new investors to our area. HUB goals are
- Investment attraction/expansion and retention
- Business support/entrepreneurship
- Enhance community readiness for investment marketing
HUB works closely with the AB Government focusing on the regions industry sectors
Oil & gas, manufacturing, tourism, agriculture, tourism, forestry, renewable energy, Aerospace technology & defence
Our Mission:
“To promote and facilitate economic development that supports business and enhances the quality of life and environment of its member communities.” (taken from the HUB website)
Some opportunities are; Ag plastic recycling, culinary tours(tourism), solar farms(renewable energy). These can be achieved through the use of online platforms and websites, investment fact sheets, regional profiles.
One of the barriers to attracting investment is broadband coverage. The Alberta HUB hopes to provide information in a user friendly way and all of their information can be found on their website
September cash draw $150.00 Tyler Moses $100.00 Bernie Webb
Meeting adjourned