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Town of Vegreville Proclaims May 9 - 15 Economic Development Week
Town of Vegreville Proclaims May 9 - 15 Economic Development Week
Town of Vegreville - Submitted
Vegreville Mayor Tim MacPhee has proclaimed May 9th – 15th as Economic Development Week.
In doing so, Vegreville joins communities across North America in celebration and recognition of economic developers who provide effective support measures to communities for a more resilient future.
Economic Developers are engaged in a wide variety of settings including rural and urban, local, provincial and federal governments, public-private partnerships, chambers of commerce, universities, and a variety of other institutions. They work to attract and retain highquality jobs, develop vibrant communities, and improve the quality of life in their regions.
Vegreville Mayor Tim MacPhee, left, and Bob Bezpalko, Manager of Economic Development for the Town of Vegreville, with the official proclamation.
(Town of Vegreville/Submitted)
Bob Bezpalko is the Town of Vegreville’s Manager of Economic Development. He was hired on April 1st, 2021 after over nine years as the Executive Director of the Northeast Alberta Information HUB (Alberta HUB). Prior to that he was the Economic Development Coordinator for Elk Point. In his position as executive director for Alberta HUB he had the opportunity to lead an alliance of communities, colleges, and business/ industry to enhance the sustainability of our region. He has a thorough understanding about what drives our economy as well as the barriers and opportunities that exist. Bob has also worked in the oil/ gas, agriculture, and communication industries. He is originally from the area having grown up on a farm in the county of Two Hills.
About Economic Development Week: Economic Development Week was created by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) in 2016. To increase awareness of local programs that create jobs, advance career development opportunities, and improve communities’ quality of life everywhere, we have continued the tradition.
