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U of L partners with Economic Development Lethbridge

trevor.kenney — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 23:11:05 +0000

- Success in Lethbridge campaign celebrates business success

- ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge partners with Economic Development Lethbridge (EDL) to promote research and community achievements

Economic Development Lethbridge (EDL) has launched a marketing initiative designed to raise community awareness of the quality and quantity of business success in the Lethbridge region.

The Success in Lethbridge initiative will build on the momentum of EDL's award-winning Mind Blowing Facts campaign, and will feature stories and facts that showcase business success in the community.

The ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge is a partner in the Success in Lethbridge Campaign.

Their website, and a sampling of U of L success stories, can be found here.

"Lethbridge has steady, sustained growth that contributes to a successful business environment," said City of Lethbridge Mayor Rajko Dodic.

"As we learn more about the success stories in our community, I believe we will see many reasons why it's an exciting time to be in Lethbridge."

According to Cheryl Dick, CEO of EDL, pro-actively raising awareness of the city's value and telling stories of success is intended to increase the collective understanding of Lethbridge, and enhance the probability of success for businesses, organizations and post-secondary institutions.

"It is the participation of our numerous partner organizations and associations that makes the stories we have to tell so robust and well-rounded," said Dick.

"For this Success in Lethbridge initiative, our partners have added tremendous value through their contributions of information and facts."

Along with Economic Development Lethbridge and the City of Lethbridge, the following organizations are launch partners for 'Success in Lethbridge'.

- Canadian Home Builders Association – Lethbridge Region
- Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce
- Lethbridge College
- Lethbridge Construction Association
- Downtown Business Revitalization Zone (BRZ)
- Chinook Country Tourist Association
- ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge

While the initiative employs both traditional and digital media on several platforms, the http://www.successinlethbridge.ca website is the key component.

With a fresh, interactive home-page design, it's a gathering point for stories, facts, videos and content that anyone in the community can access and share.

Learn more about Economic Development Lethbridge here

View the Success in Lethbridge website here

U of L to participate in honour parade

trevor.kenney — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 18:49:27 +0000

The Lethbridge Construction Association, in co-operation with Zero Gravity Cranes & Rigging Inc. is organizing a parade of trucks to honour Curtis Dodd, who recently was fatally injured on the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge residence construction job site.

In Dodd's honour, the parade of trucks will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 21 at Zero Gravity, and travel up 3rd. Avenue South to Studio 54, located at 202 – 5 St. South.

The ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge will participate in the parade for Dodd. In support and respect for his life, a salute to Dodd will follow at 6 p.m. across the street from Studio 54.

Anyone wishing to take part in the parade of trucks is welcome to attend. Zero Gravity asks that you do not park on 5th St. South at this time so that the trucks can line up for the parade at this location.

Scholarship dinner to honour Allen

trevor.kenney — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:06:31 +0000

The ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge's Faculty of Management will celebrate its 25th anniversary, in the U of L's 45th year, by honouring a man who has devoted his life to his family, career and the community.

The Faculty will honour Del Allen, the founder of D.A. Electric and a well-known community volunteer, entrepreneur, supporter of post-secondary education, sport and youth programming in the city, at its Thursday, Apr. 5 Management Scholarship Dinner. Proceeds from the event will support the Del Allen Scholarship.

Allen established D.A. Electric with his brother Don in 1975 and it quickly grew into a successful regional enterprise. His son Doug now manages the daily affairs of the business. The success of D.A. Electric, combined with Allen's values and sense of community, have allowed him to support and help provide direction for many local groups, including the Boys and Girls Club of Lethbridge and District, Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce, Lethbridge Construction Association, the Interfaith Food Bank and numerous sports organizations.

Allen has also generously supported further education through donations to post-secondary institutions, including funding for ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge athletics and academic scholarships, and a sizeable financial commitment to the library in 1995.

Allen was also a member of the Lethbridge College Wind Turbine Advisory Committee, helping the College develop its wind generation program. In addition, he made a major donation toward the construction of the Trades Building on the college campus.

While Allen's business has wired a massive number of homes, businesses and industrial projects over the years, one of his brightest ideas, and most visually spectacular projects, was the lighting of the High Level Bridge in September 2009 during its centennial celebrations. He also helped bring the illuminated Christmas Train for a stop on the bridge that December. Allen and D.A. Electric most fittingly won the Spirit of Lethbridge Award that year.

The Management Scholarship Dinner traditionally sells out quickly, so for those wishing to attend, ensure you reserve individual tickets or a table as soon as possible. Tickets, priced at $125 may be purchased online at www.uleth.ca/conreg/scholarship_dinner.

If you wish to learn more about sponsorship opportunities, reserving corporate tables, ordering tickets by phone or making a donation to the Del Allen Scholarship Fund, call 403-329-5181.

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