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21-Oct-09 Statement of claim raises serious questions about airport decision: AEG
A Statement of Claim filed by Airco Charters -- a tenant at the Edmonton City Centre Airport -- raises important questions about the Edmonton Regional Airport Authority's decision to shut down the airport at the request of the City of Edmonton.
02-Apr-09 Geneva conference to tell Alberta story to the world
The Alberta Enterprise Group has organized a ambitious international investment forum in Geneva, Switzerland. The forum will be the first of its kind to focus exclusively on the Province of Alberta and will draw some of the most prominent names in the European investment community.
09-Mar-09 Cal Nichols steps down from Edmonton Oilers
Cal Nichols has decided to step down from his position as Chair of the Edmonton Oilers to focus on his role with AEG in its efforts to keep the Edmonton City Centre Airport operational.
23-Feb-09 Prominent Edmonton business leaders support keeping airport open
Prominent members of the Edmonton business community are going "on the record" in their support for keeping the City Centre Airport open.
23-Feb-09 Alberta Enterprise Group mobilizing broad-based coalition to save city airport
In an open letter to Edmonton Mayor Stephen Mandel and Members of City Council, the Alberta Enterprise Group (AEG) announced its support for the Edmonton City Centre Airport and signaled their intent to mobilize a broad-based coalition of stakeholders to speak out against closing the facility.
12-Jan-09 Alberta Enterprise Group to sponsor 150 troops and their families to Oilers-Capitals game in Washington, D.C.
AEG is proud to sponsor 150 Canadian Forces personnel to attend the Oilers-Caps game in Washington, D.C.
01-Dec-08 Political and business leaders to tour oil sands
AEG hosts a group of 75 business and political leaders on a comprehensive tour and discussion of Canada's most important industry.
02-Sep-08 AEG to Edmonton City Council: Keep City Centre Airport open
In a written submission to Edmonton City Council, AEG is calling for the City Centre Airport to remain open.
02-Jul-08 Alberta Enterprise Group extends invitation to Barack Obama
In light of recent comments from the Obama campaign regarding Canada's oil sands, AEG is extending an open invitation to Senator Obama to visit Alberta on a fact-finding tour.
18-Jan-08 AEG honoured to sponsor 300 Canadian troops and families to NHL game
Some 300 members of Canada's military and their families were treated to the game by the Alberta Enterprise Group, a public policy advocacy organization headed by Edmonton businessman Cal Nichols.
16-Jan-08 Alberta Enterprise Group - Washington, D.C. Trade Mission 2008 - Official Agenda
16-Jan-08 Alberta Enterprise Group - Washington, D.C. Trade Mission 2008 - Roster of Speakers
16-Jan-08 Alberta Enterprise Group releases official trade mission agenda
Energy, trade and investment and support for Canadian troops highlight the agenda
31-Dec-07 Advocacy group targets issues that aren't being addressed
A noticeable gap in looking after the long-term best interests of Albertans was a catalyst for the creation of the Alberta Enterprise Group, focused on "big picture advocacy."
21-Dec-07 Trade mission will take on U.S. misconceptions
The aim of two upcoming trade missions to Washington, D.C., includes increasing the profile of Alberta as a major international player in the world of energy.
20-Dec-07 AEG releases plans for historic trade mission to Washington, D.C. in conjunction with Premier Stelmach's mission
The Alberta Enterprise Group (AEG) is pleased to announce its upcoming trade mission to Washington, DC, January 15-18, 2008, which will tie into Premier Stelmach's own upcoming visit to the U.S. capital.
20-Dec-07 AEG Trade Mission 2008 - Preliminary Agenda
01-Dec-07 Alberta Enterprise Group Prepares For Historic Trade Mission To Washington, D.C. - GWEST to Assist in Developing Policy Goals
The Alberta Enterprise Group (AEG) is pleased to announce the support of Washington-based GWEST for their upcoming trade mission to Washington, DC, January 15-18, 2008. The purpose of the mission will be to enhance already strong economic ties between Alberta and the United States.
08-Aug-07 New organization looks to promote Alberta
Airdrie Echo - A newly formed group of Alberta's top economic and business leaders is working to make the province a better place to live and do business.
21-Jun-07 Alberta Enterprise Group Goes to Washington to Promote Alberta, Watch Hockey
The goal of the trade mission, AEG's first formal initiative, is to connect Alberta business leaders with top decision makers in the U.S. government and business community. On the agenda will be trade issues, Alberta's role in the U.S. economy, securing more business and cultural opportunities and open dialogue on cross-border issues.
21-Jun-07 Prominent Albertans declare Alberta Enterprise Group Open for Business
Edmonton - Alberta Enterprise Group (AEG) - a newly created public policy advocacy group - officially launched its operations today.