Alberta Avenue Business Member Event Tool Kit
Throwing an event? Hosting a grand opening? We’re here to help share the good news about your business. If you’re not sure where to start, we’ve put together a tool kit of resources to get you started.
Alberta Avenue Business Association Online Communications
*send us information 4 weeks in advance for maximum reach
Make sure we know about your event! Send us the What, Where, When and Why to contact@alberta-avenue.com.
We will be able to include it in our monthly newsletter, social media and online calendar.
Please indicate your social media handles so we can tag you in posts.
Inviting Community Members
Want to spread the word to the Alberta Avenue district community? There are several community leagues in the area that will share events through their e-news or social media. Please note, being included in a enews or social media is never guaranteed. It is important to understand most community leagues are run by volunteers.
Alberta Avenue Community League | Info@AlbertaAve.org
Parkdale Cromdale Community League | info@parkdalecromdale.org
Eastwood Community League | info@eastwoodhub.org
Westwood Community League | admin@westwoodcl.ca
Delton Community League | admin@deltoncommunity.com
Inviting Dignitaries
If you’re planning a milestone event such as an opening or anniversary and want dignitaries to attend, they can be invited by via email invitation. Please note, they typically require a minimum of two weeks notice.
Invite the Mayor
Honorable Andrew Knack | City of Edmonton online application
Invite your City Councilor
Councilor Ashley Salvador for Ward Metis | ashley.salvador@edmonton.ca
Councilor Anne Stevenson for Ward O-day ’min | anne.stevenson@edmonton.ca
Invite your Member of Legislative Assembly
Invite MLA Janis Irwin | Edmonton.HighlandsNorwood@assembly.ab.ca
Invite MLA David Shepherd | Edmonton.CityCentre@assembly.ab.ca
Invite your Member of Parliament
Invite your Member of Parliament for Edmonton Griesbach, Kerry Diotte
Invite your Member of Parliament for Edmonton Centre, The Honourable Eleanor Olszewski
Invite your Member of Parliament for Edmonton Northwest, Billy Morin
Invite your Member of Parliament for Edmonton Manning, Ziad Aboultaif
Invite your Member of Parliament for Edmonton Strathcona, Heather Mcpherson
Social Media Tips & Tricks
If you have a Facebook account, create a Facebook Event. This is an easy way to share the details of your event.
Tag us @AlbertaAveBA in your posts so we see them and can share.
Use a simple graphic with only the most important information in the image.
If you’re not sure what to write, tools like ChatGPT can be great starting points.
Free platforms like Canva are great for creating social media posts.
View sample social media posts & suggested hashtags
We’re here to support you! If you have questions or would like more information, do not hestitate to connect with us. We are always happy to discuss your needs one on one.