Show Notes
We speak with Edmonton Global CEO Daryn Edgar and Spruce Grove Mayor Jeff Acker about Edmonton Global's new strategic plan and how shareholders are feeling about the organization these days. Plus, we bring you an update on Gibbons, the best little town in the northeast.
(00:00) - Introduction
(03:34) - Ad: Taproot's Food Roundup
(04:22) - Gibbons update
(14:44) - Interview with Daryn Edgar and Jeff Acker
(58:42) - Post-interview discussion
(59:57) - Closing
Here are the relevant links for this episode: Guests Daryn Edgar Edmonton Global's incoming CEO aims to refresh relationships and drive scale Meet Daryn Edgar, Edmonton Global's new CEO Mayor Jeff Acker City of Spruce Grove: Mayor Jeff Acker Gibbons Gibbons viability review raises concerns in Sturgeon County Concern over Bill 28's proposed changes to viability review Collaboration talks between Gibbons and Sturgeon County stall Viability review report reveals how Gibbons reached financial crisis Gibbons council rejects province's viability review findings Gibbons votes to remain a town This episode is brought to you by the Food Roundup. Published every Tuesday morning, the Food Roundup is an email newsletter that provides you with the latest openings, closings, headlines, and happenings in the world of food across the Edmonton region. If you're looking to reach the kind of people who read the Food Roundup (and you should because they're awesome!) then get in touch. Speaking Municipally is produced by Taproot Edmonton. We deliver reliable intelligence about the Edmonton region. Sign up to get The Pulse, our weekday news briefing. It's free! Want to reach the smartest, most-engaged people in the Edmonton region? Learn more about advertising with Taproot Edmonton!
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