About BRAED
Collaboration across our communities
The Battle River Alliance for Economic Development (BRAED) is a collaboration between 25 communities and affiliate members in East-Central Alberta. BRAED was established in 2001 and incorporated as a not-for-profit company in 2002.
As an economic development organization, BRAED’s main source of revenue is from annual membership fees and government and partnership support.
Established 2001
Built on regional partnership and shared opportunity
Our mission is simple:
drive sustainable regional economic growth.
Our Team
Meet our dedicated team
BRAED has a passionate executive team that works together with members, businesses and partners to increase the region’s economic capacity and overall quality of life.
Executive Committee
Blaise Young, Member
Village of Forestburg
Brett Merrill, Member
Village of Edgerton
Dusty Myshrall, Member
Town of Stettler
Eric Nissen, Treasurer
Village of Irma
Joanne Haldenby, Secretary
Town of Provost
Lionel Williams, Member
Beaver County
Stan Schulmeister, Chair
Paintearth County
Wayne Button, Vice Chair
Town of Daysland
Executive Director
Our Partners
The catalyst for connected partners
BRAED collaborates with various regional, provincial and international groups. Together we advance economic development and investment attraction goals for our member communities and Battle River as a whole. Learn about our valued partners below.
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Alberta Government
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Alberta Government
BRAED works with various ministries within the Alberta Government . We advocate on behalf of member communities and communicate key priorities, initiatives, and programs that impact the region. Partnerships include those related to Jobs, Economy & Innovation, as well as Agriculture, Forestry & Rural Economic Development.
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Prairies Economic Development Canada
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Prairies Economic Development Canada
PrairiesCan is the department that diversifies the economy across the Canadian Prairies. BRAED works with PrairiesCan in building a strong, competitive Canadian economy by supporting business, innovation and community economic development unique to Alberta.
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Invest Alberta
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Invest Alberta
Invest Alberta promotes Alberta as a premier investment destination to international investors. BRAED partners with Invest Alberta to attract and support this investment in the Battle River region.
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Travel Alberta
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Travel Alberta
Travel Alberta is the destination management organization of the Government of Alberta. Travel Alberta aids in promoting various tourist attractions and destinations within the Battle River region.
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Community Futures
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Community Futures
Community Futures Alberta provides advanced business programs and resources within Alberta. This includes their regional East Central, East Parkland, and Meridian organizations within the Battle River region.
Industry Partners
Our Industry Partners
We work alongside trusted industry leaders who support infrastructure, services, and growth across the Battle River region.
We’re here for you
If you're interested in business development, investment opportunities or residential relocation to the Battle River region, don't hesitate to connect.
