Press Release Economic Developers Alberta Presents Town of Vermilion with Multiple Awards
May 25, 2021
RE: Economic Developers Alberta (EDA) Presents Town of Vermilion with Multiple Awards
Press Release May 25, 2021 - EDA Awards
On behalf of Mayor and Council and the Town of Vermilion staff, I would like to offer congratulations to Ms. Mary Lee Prior, Manager Economic Development and all involved in the honors received. This includes the Economic Development Committee members, staff and partners as well as the greater community for the phenomenal efforts over the past year. This has resulted in the Town of Vermilion being recognized at the recent EDA Xperience 2021: Leader’s Summit and Conference for excellence in Economic Development in Alberta.
The Town of Vermilion won in the following categories for initiatives as follows:
Business Investment and Attraction: Development Incentive Programs
Business Retention and Expansion: Vermilion #OnlineFestival
Community Economic Development: V-Net Broadband Project
Also at this year’s EDA Conference, Mary Lee Prior, Manager Economic Development for the Town of Vermilion was named as the Alberta Economic Developer of the Year.
This prestigious award is presented to an individual who has made significant contributions to economic development within their community and within the province of Alberta. (Ms. Prior has also just concluded her term as President of the Economic Developers Alberta)
The Town of Vermilion is committed to sustainable development and growth. For any inquiries and to be
a part of the initiatives and services offered by our Economic Development department, please contact economic@vermilion.ca.
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