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Vermilion scores provincial economic development awards SHARE ON: Economic Developer of the year: Mary Lee Prior of Vermilion. [Photo: Mary Lee Prior] Staff at the Town of Vermilion are taking home some big awards including the accolade of Alberta Economic Developer of the Year. Manager of Economic Development, Mary Lee Prior, snagged the prestigious title of Alberta Economic Developer of the Year. This award is given to someone who has made significant contributions to economic development wi...

Duncanville’s new Economic Developer Agustin (Gus) Garcia is returning to his roots. As a young student, he attended Acton Elementary and Byrd Middle Schools before his family moved away. Garcia said he still has several close friends in the community. While he and his wife, Tonya, and their children currently live in Little Elm, he says they are thrilled to be moving back to Duncanville this summer. “Duncanville has great schools and a great quality of life,” Garcia said, “so my wife a...

COMMUNITY NOTES may be submitted for non-profit, civic or church-related events and published free of charge AS SPACE IS AVAILABLE in the Courier Journal.  Community Notes must be submitted in writing by 3pm Friday for consideration in the following week’s issue.   • Look for “Submit News” on our website  at www.courierjournal.net. • Fax to 256-760-9618;  • Mail to 219 W. Tennessee St, Florence, AL  35630; or • Bring in person. All properly s...

nd – 8 th. Small businesses are the lifeblood of our community. To celebrate the vital role small business play in our region, The Ozarks Small Business Incubator (OzSBI) will host a series of free events throughout the week to give small business owners resources and perspectives to succeed and grow their businesses. OzSBI Small Business Week Events: Advertisement May 4, 2021 5-7:30 p.m. Smart Start: Developing A Successful Business This workshop will outline the first steps you need to take...

The City of Duncanville continues its focus on creating a healthy local economy with the enlistment of an experienced economic development leader Duncanville, Texas – The City of Duncanville is pleased to announce and welcome Agustin “Gus” Garcia as the City’s Director of Economic Development. Mr. Garcia focuse on community development and economic opportunity in Duncanville. Agustin Garcia, who attended Duncanville’s Acton Elementary and Byrd Middle School, returns to the city as an ...

Tyler County Development Authority Eric Peters The Executive Director of the Tyler County Development Authority (TCDA), Eric Peters, has served in his position for 23 years. He was a member of the 1968 graduating class of Sistersville High School and a 1973 graduate of Marshall University earning a degree in advertising and journalism. Thereafter, he obtained his master’s degree in 1976 in Media Production. Following graduation from Marshall, Eric was employed by the West Virginia Development...