Economic Development

Staff:	Shaun Green Marketing & Events Coordinator
Phone:	(780) 929-1364
Fax:	(780) 929-8729
email

Economic Development

Working with other groups and organizations, the Town of Beaumont supports
Economic Development, develops and distributes promotional material and participates
in regional economic development activities.

The delivery of services is provided through our Administration, Promotions Committee,
Leduc/Nisku Economic Development Authority (EDA) and the Beaumont Business Association (BBA).

Beaumont is a proud member of the Edmonton Regional Tourism Group (ERTG).

The current Goals of Economic Development are as follows:

1. Coordinate Promotions Committee Annual Events
2. Assist in development of tourism initiatives through the ERTG
3. Ensure effective marketing and advertising for the Town of Beaumont.
4. Promote local and regional businesses.
5. Maintain and distribute the Business Directory brochure.
6. Research and present economic data for management and Council.
7. Participate in Leduc/Nisku EDA activities.
8. Support the BBA

Community Economic Development Plan for 2007-2009

YouTube - Town Promotional Video (8m58s)

 

Promotions Committee

MISSION: "To strengthen community spirit in the Town of Beaumont through the coordination of events."

• Orientation Package
  
  
• 2009 Sponsors Package
  
  
• 2009 Annual Events - poster
  
  
• Membership recruitment
  

 

Communities in Bloom Gold Sponsor: Silver Sponsor:	May 2, 2009 - Kickoff Breakfast 9 - 11 AM @ Fire Hall [2009 article in Beaumont News] The Communities In Bloom program runs year round and includes the Annual Clean-up Campaign every year in April and May. In May each year the Committee hosts a kick-off community breakfast. Beaumont is a current winner of 5 out of 5 blooms in our community category for 2008! Stay tuned to find out how many stars Beaumont wins for 2009!
Town & Country Daze Platinum Sponsor: Gold Sponsor: Silver Sponsors:	June 11-14, 2009 (click to download brochure) "Go Green!" "Pensez Vert!" This annual country fair is traditionally held in conjunction with the Farmer's Day Weekend. The event includes a trade show, petting zoo, Battle of the Bands, old fashioned carnival, parade, pancake breakfast, teen dance, dog show, go-cart races, midway, entertainment under the big top tent in Four Seasons Park, fireworks, and many other activities. Saturday in the Park is sure to be a fun day offering something for everyone. Most events are free and geared towards an action packed weekend for the whole family to enjoy! The Beaumont & District Agricultural Society is the site of many concurrent events. Please visit their website and click on Coming Soon for the schedule and location of the Fairgrounds -just 2 miles west of downtown Beaumont.
Canada Day Silver Sponsors:	July 1, 2009 Canada Day Celebrations Canada Day traditionally begins in Beaumont with an early evening flag waving parade with the Fire trucks and RCMP members leading the way from Beaumont Regional Activities Centre down to Four Seasons Park. Once at the park there is free cake and pop with music & entertainment under the big top tent. The evening ends with fireworks over Don Sparrow Lake in the park.
Beaumont Blues Festival See our website for all partners and line-up.	September 5-6, 2009 www.beaumontblues.net The 1st Annual Beaumont Blues Festival was successful with people coming from all over the South region and Edmonton to participate in the 2-day musical event. Tune in to our website for regular updates and a complete list of sponsors and musicians and to see some highlights from this year's inaugural event!
Brighten Up Beaumont Platinum / Gold / SIlver sponsors needed!! Call Town Office @ 780.929.8782	December 4-6, 2009 Brighten Up Beaumont Weekend This annual Christmas celebration includes a Christmas lights contest for both residential and commercial participants. To participate all you need to do is have your lights on at night during the weekend of December 18-20, 2009. Annually, a celebration with Santa Claus is held to kick-off Christmas celebrations in Beaumont. Come out for a ride in a horse drawn wagon, be entertained, meet Santa, and receive hot chocolate, oranges and candy canes Also a Jingle Bell Jog is held the following mornign on December 5, 2009. Updates will follow on how to be involved.

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