The Kingsway District Community Corner Newsletter “It Starts Right Here” ™ IN THIS EDITION: - 30th Annual General Meeting, Business Awards & Gala | P.g 5 - KDA Highlights | P.g 6 - 7 - Back to School Safety Tips | P.g 8 - 9 edmontonkingsway.com - Blatchford Updates | P.g 13 September. 2017 | Issue #19 1 “Edmonton Kingsway” is the term that we use when we market the businesses within the Edmonton Kingsway District. We promote our area through ads, tradeshows, and encouraging people to "Get and Stay Healthy in Kingsway." “It Starts Right Here” in Edmonton Kingsway. Whether you are a newborn just coming into the world at the Royal Alexandra Hospital or going for your first dental appointment, Edmonton Kingsway is the destination for a long and healthy lifestyle. While you are here, take Contents time to visit one of our over 200 retail locations in the area or dine at one of our many restaurants to choose from. Chairs Message .......................... P.g 3 Edmonton Kingsway is close to downtown conveniences but without KDA Board of Directors ........... P.g 4 the downtown hassle or hustle. 2017 is a milestone year as the KDA celebrates 30 years! We have 30th AGM, Business Awards & GALA P. g 5 launched a special edition 30 year logo and we will host a 30th anniversary celebration in the fall of 2017! KDA Highlights .................. P. g 6 - 7 Back to School Safety Spread . P.g 8 - 9 KDA Highlights ....................... P.g 10 Grab A Bite In Kingsway .........P.g 12 Blatchford Updates .................. P.g 13 New Members .......................... P.g 14 Advertise with us! .................... P.g 15 30th AGM, Business Awards & Our Board Members GALA ............................. Back Cover Scott Whitlow Seana Almer Louise Charron Jeff Liston Kingsway Business Center Kingsway Mall The Glenrose Rehabilitation Edmonton Inn & Conference Centre Hospital Foundation Bob Lamourex EnviroTech Aviation Inc. Al Henry Joseph Gebran Contact Us: Ray Engelbertink Gebran Enterprise Inc/McDonald's View Office Technology Canadian Tire KDA Staff Shawn French R.C.M.P "K" Division Ellie Cheryl Victoria Sasseville Bedard Whyte Executive Executive Marketing Director Assistant Coordinator Design & Editors Story Contributions: Photography: Ellie Sasseville Blatchford Mike Smith Kingsway District Association Cheryl Bedard Victoria Whyte 11810 Kingsway Victoria Whyte Edmonton, Alberta, T5G 0X5 edmontonkingsway.com Please contact us if you have any stories or ideas you would like to share in our newsletter. Twitter: @edmkingsway Phone: 780.454.9716 2 Scott Whitlow, Board Chair Kingsway District Association As this summer starts to wind down we turn our focus to Back to School and the Fall. This fall season we will be celebrating business like never before. On October 20th, we will hold our 30th Annual General Meeting and I would encourage you to consider getting involved as a Committee Member or as a Board Member. Thirty years we have been advocating for business in Kingsway. The KDA works to collect data, share it and advocate for Kingsway to be the business destination of choice in Edmonton. It is amazing that we have been doing this since 1987. We will mark this milestone with a special Gala and Business Awards dinner. I do hope all our members will join us as we look back at our 30 years of achievements and growth. If you would like more information or to get tickets, please contact Ellie Sasseville our Executive Director at 780-454-9716. We will continue to promote Kingsway as a premier shopping destination in Edmonton. Your Board and staff work very hard to ensure we are providing value to your business and overall enhancement to the area. I encourage you to check out our website, like us on Facebook and connect with us on Twitter. Your feedback is critical to helping the organization make the decisions that best suit your business needs. Lastly I want to congratulate all our members, Kingsway has never looked so good. Our members put a lot of effort into the summer clean up program this year and we saw engagement like never before. I have enjoyed my time serving as your chair and I will have completed my three terms at the end of this year and will assume the role of Past Chair. I am looking forward to guiding your new Chair and remaining an active member of the organization. We will continue to look for ways to engage our members in activities that contribute to the success of Kingsway and aid in continued growth and development for the area. I would like to extend my gratitude to the wonderful board members and staff I have served with that have dedicated so much time and effort to the organization and the membership. 3 Scott Whitlow Bob Lamoureux Seana Almer Shawn French Al Henry (KDA Chair) EnviroTech Aviation Inc. Kingsway Mall R.C.M.P "K" Division View Office Technology Kingsway Business Center Joe Gebran Louise Charron Ray Engelbertink Jeff Liston Gebran Enterprise Inc/ Glenrose Rehabilitation Canadian Tire Edmonton Inn & McDonald's Foundation Hospital Conference Centre Kingsway District Association Staff BRZ to BIA Name Change! A BRZ is a Business Revitalization Zone. In June 1983, the Province of Alberta passed legislation that allows municipalities to establish Business Revitalization Zones. A BIA is a non-profit association of business owners that join together to promote and improve the economic vitality of their business district. The main purpose of a BIA is to improve Ellie Sasseville Cheryl Bedard Victoria Whyte and maintain a dynamic commercial area Executive Director Executive Assistant Marketing Coordinator and promote the area as a business or retail destination. 4 AGM Notice 30th Annual General Meeting! October 20th, 2017 The Kingsway District Association will be hosting our Annual General Meeting on October 20th, 2017. Our AGM will take place at the Edmonton Inn & Conference Centre at 11834 Kingsway, from 11:30am to 1:30pm in Courtyard B. We will start the AGM with a review of the activities and programs we have completed throughout the year. We will hold our annual nominations for the Board of Directors for the 2017/18 term, followed by a presentation from our auditor and approval of the 2018 Budget. Our AGM luncheon will also include our guest speaker Mr. Mark Hall, Executive Director, Blatchford Redevelopment to provide an update on the project. All Members of the KDA are invited to attend and vote during our AGM. Members will receive 1 complimentary ticket. Cost of additional tickets are $25 each and cover the cost of lunch. To register for your complimentary ticket or to order additional please contact Cheryl at [email protected]. Agenda 11:45am • Call to order 11:30am • Mark Hall, City of Edmonton, Blatchford Update Welcome message from Ellie Sasseville, • Updates on the activities of 2017-2018 Executive Director of the KDA • Auditor’s report presented by Jamie Araujo, Ellis Welcome & opening remarks from Scott Whitlow, Group & Treasurer Jeff Liston Chair of the KDA Board of Directors • Call for nominations • Approval of the KDA 2018 budget October 20th, 2017 30th Anniversary Gala and Business Awards! October 20th, 2017 Nominations are in and the winners are!! To be announced at our 30th Anniversary Gala and Business Awards! This is a Big Year for the Kingsway District Association as we will be 30th Celebrating our 30th Anniversary. Please join us at the Edmonton Inn Anniversary Wildrose Ballroom at 6:00pm for our 30th Anniversary Gala and Annual GALAAND Business Awards. ANNUAL BUSINESS Program AWARDS October 20th, 2017 Edmonton Inn Cocktail hour | 6:00pm 11834 Kingsway NW, Edmonton Cocktail hour | 6:00pm Dinner | 7:00pm Dinner | 7:00pm Program | 8:00pm Program | 8:00pm Dance to follow Dance to follow Tickets are $75 each or a table for $650. Please contact Cheryl at 780.454.9716 or at [email protected] for more information. For more information visit www.edmontonkingsway.com or call 780.454.9716 5 "Putt for Plaid" Golf Tournament On June 15th, 2017 the Kingsway District Association held our first golf tournament in support of Prostate Cancer Canada. We had a great turn out and would like to thank everyone who came out and made this event possible. Special thanks to our sponsors of the event Preferred Client Services, Luxur Fine Cars of Edmonton and Raven Crest Golf & Country Club. 6 Edmonton Eskimos Association Day On June 30th, 2017 the Kingsway District Association held our Annual Edmonton Eskimos Association Day Business meets Football, the event was another success! The Eskimos defeated the Montreal Alouettes by a score of 23 - 19! A special thanks to the over 100 members who attended and helped make this event such a great night. Edmonton Prospects Association Day On July 6th, 2017 the Kingsway District Association held our Annual Edmonton Prospects Association Day Business meets Baseball, the event was another success! The Prospects defeated the Lethbridge Bulls by a score of 3 - 2! Thank you to the over 40 members who joined us in watching the amazing game. 7 BACK TO SCHOOL! "DRIVE SAFE. BE SAFE. recognize school zone limits." It is back to school season, please be mindful of the children as they are walking, bicycling and commuting to and from school. Drive safely and be aware that children may not be paying attention to you when you drive in or around Edmonton schools. Wishing all our students a safe and happy school year! — Bev Esslinger, City Councillor - Ward 2 "Be responsible ." ." break Take time to ensure school kids make it to "Give kids a and from school safely. When approaching a school bus, proceed with caution, keep Kids arriving at school safely is everyone’s an eye out for the bus stop signs and responsibility.