The Red Deer Downtown Business Association held its Annual General Meeting on November 26, 2008. At that meeting, Helen Bricker , Al Gamble and Terry Krause were re-elected and Jennifer Powell and Mark Poty were newly elected as members to serve on the Board of Directors effective January 2009.   At the association's January Board of Directors Meeting, the Executive was elected.

The 2009 Red Deer Downtown Business Association Board of Directors:

Al Gamble (Executive Place) - President
Shauna Fisher (La Casa Pergola) - Vice-President
Philip Boivin (CNC Office Solutions) - Treasurer
Duane Smethurst (Peak Chiropractic) - Executive
Mark Poty (Venture Tax) - Executive
Helen Bricker (Hempire)
Laura Cadrin (La Petite Jaune Fleur)
Candace Dunning (The Bistro on Gaetz and Hot Pot Studio)
Terry Krause (Alberta Tourism Parks & Recreation)
Jennifer Powell (Alberta Employment & Immigration)
Councilor Tara Veer (The City of Red Deer)

"I am enthused about the opportunities that lie ahead for our downtown and the Downtown Business Association.  With a very strong board and staff, we can play an important role in helping the city centre reach its potential," says Al Gamble, President.