Working as a herd

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

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Guests

Daryn EdgarEdmonton Global's incoming CEO aims to refresh relationships and drive scaleMeet Daryn Edgar, Edmonton Global's new CEOMayor Jeff AckerCity of Spruce Grove: Mayor Jeff AckerGibbons

Gibbons viability review raises concerns in Sturgeon CountyConcern over Bill 28's proposed changes to viability reviewCollaboration talks between Gibbons and Sturgeon County stallViability review report reveals how Gibbons reached financial crisisGibbons council rejects province's viability review findingsGibbons votes to remain a townThis 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.

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