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Get excited about Abbey Platinum Master Built’s new offerings in ‘Naturally Exquisite’ Evergreen!

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Red Deer will soon have a new family oriented neighbourhood. “Evergreen” is located north of the new St. Joseph High School, on the east side of 30th Avenue before the turn off to Riverbend Golf and Recreation Area.There are two significant offerings in Evergreen that set it apart from other newer Red Deer neighbourhoods: lots that are very well priced, and a significant upgrade to landscape features.

Abbey Platinum Master Built is one of the builders selling lots in the community, and the company is excited about what Evergreen has to offer families.

“This new approach to development will allow people to get into the market in a very desirable community,” says Mindy Smythe, Sales Manager of Abbey Platinum.

Affordable lots are possible due to a shift in lot size. Traditional lot sizes in Red Deer have been about 40 feet wide by 120 feet long. Lot sizes in Evergreen will be wider, at an average of 50 feet. They are also shorter, at an average of 90 feet. This means lower lot prices. It also means more two storey homes, and a different look to front facades.

“The theme of the community is ‘Naturally Exquisite’”, says Smythe.

“We will be reflecting that in our home which will see less vinyl siding and more natural elements like wood and rock.” Also, according to Smythe, with the shift in lot size Evergreen will accommodate garages that are flush with the front of the house, instead of the traditional design where a garage extends forward beyond the home. Another change will be in the landscaping of the community. Smythe says Evergreen has more to offer.

Instead of having the City maintain the parks and pathways, the community will take on that responsibility through an association that every home owner will belong to. A fee of about $100 per year depending on the home, will provide resources necessary to do a high level of maintenance. For instance, home owners will experience a bridge and waterfall around a natural water feature, streams, community gateway lighting, entrance plaza lighting and a green area between sidewalks and the road. The City will still provide services such as garbage, water, sewer, and snow removal.

The drive behind what new families will experience in Evergreen, or anything else Abbey Platinum builds, centers in its two owners: Art Anastasi, the founder of Abbey Master Builder, and Terry Loewen, the founder of Platinum Homes & Developments. Abbey and Platinum merged in May 2017 because of what it could offer clients. “Art and Terry had been friends for a long time,” says Smythe, “and they recognized by coming together they could increase value to their customers.”

“I think we complement each other well,” says Loewen. “We provide clients with a much broader experience because we both have our areas of expertise.” Prior to the merge Abbey Master Builder, which began in 1981, was known for constructing quality single- family, multi-family and estate homes. Platinum, which began in 2008, was known for custom home and estate home construction, as well as renovations and commercial work including tenant improvements and construction. “The merge rounded out what we are able to offer,” says Smythe. The company’s offerings now include single and multi-family homes, apartments, duplexes, estate homes, and home renovations, commercial tenant improvements, and commercial and residential insurance claims / renovations.

The typical company volume is 100 to 150 homes a year, and about a dozen commercial projects in Central Alberta annually. Both owners have long and respected histories in Red Deer. Art Anastasi built his first three homes almost 40 years ago, at the same time as building his family a home on a farm. Since then he has overseen the construction of hundreds of homes in Central Alberta, and built an award winning business that has received multiple awards including many Canadian Home Builders’ Association Awards (CHBA) including three Best New Home awards in 2017.

Terry Loewen had been working in the industry for 20+ years when his company merged with Anastasi’s. The first home he built under the Plantinum name was in Vanier Woods. Before merging, Platinum had received many awards including the Builder of the Year Award in 2017 (for small volume) most recently. Also of note, Loewen was named Citizen of the Year for Red Deer in 2018. A combined list of Abbey and Platinum awards include 34 CHBA awards for “Excellence in Housing” between 2009 and 2017, and five CHBA “Builder of the Year” awards during the same period.

Having been together for more than a year, the owners are optimistic about the future. “We are well equipped to meet the demands of the market,” says Anastasi. “Together, our clients will receive even higher quality, service and value.”

This article originally appeared in Central Alberta Homes & Lifestyles

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Celebrate National Small Business Week October 16-20, 2023!

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From Community Futures Central Alberta

National Small Business Week is an annual celebration of entrepreneurship that has been celebrated for over 40 years.

Did you know:

  • Canada has over 1 million small businesses currently in operation!
  • For statistical purposes, a small business has between 1-99 employees, but most have less than 10.
  • These small businesses employ over 8 million Canadians.
  • By comparison, only 2.5 million Canadians are employed in medium sized businesses (100-500 employees).
  • In 2019, Canadian small businesses contributed 36.7% of our gross domestic product (GDP).

*Statistics taken from Statistics Canada – Innovation, Science and Economic Development website.

Time is running out to apply for the
Catalyst Incubator!

Calling local entrepreneurs! The Catalyst Incubator, funded through the Central Alberta Innovation Network (CARIN) and provided by Community Futures Central Alberta, is nearing its registration deadline.

Both Fall and Winter registration dates for this unique, cohort-based program helping to foster new ideas, make critical connections, and help start-up businesses are now open. The Catalyst Incubator is 100% FREE and focuses on supporting start-ups in manufacturing, agriculture, technology, energy innovation, and more.

Learn more about how to register

Increase your business’ online presence with free help from the Digital Service Squad

The Digital Service Squad (DSS) is designed to help small businesses take their businesses online. This program, a partnership between Business Link, Community Futures and Digital Main Street, will help small businesses in Alberta undergo digital transformations and adopt eCommerce practices. DSS is open to home-based or commercial small businesses registered in Alberta with less than 50 employees.

Digital Service Squads guides businesses through digital transformation. Small businesses can apply to participate in the program, free of charge.

Book your free consultation today

Lending Spotlight: Flex Loans

In this edition of our Quarterly Update, we shine a spotlight on the Community Futures Central Alberta Flex Loan. Flex Loans are available to clients in all industries, including home-based and storefront. The loans can be used for equipment, inventory, renovations, marketing, working capital, etc.

According to CFCA Business Analyst Kelsey Krieger, “Flex loans offer our clients a lower interest rate and a lower barrier to entry to qualify for financial support for their small business or startup. This product allows clients to make near-term plans for purchasing needed equipment or doing important upgrades to their business.”

•    Qualification for unsecured (will still take GSA and personal guarantee) will be based on credit history and net worth.

Learn more about Flex Loans today – call us at 403.342.2055 and make an appointment!

CFCA introduces Tyler Harke as its new Community Economic Development Coordinator

Community Futures Central Alberta is pleased to welcome Tyler Harke as its newest staff member.

Tyler is a life-long Albertan who comes from a family of entrepreneurs. He is excited to serve in both the Community Economic Development role as well as part of the Digital Services Squad.

Tyler brings over 15 years of experience in marketing and communications roles and looks forward to playing a key role in helping small business thrive in this great region!

Contact Tyler and discuss your community’s involvement with CFCA

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CFR Rodeo, live music, street dancing, art, theatre and more downtown celebrations..

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Live Music at The Velvet Olive

Mike Szabo at The Velvet Olive

October 26th @7:30

Join Mike Szabo on a journey of stories and songs he wrote and the covers that inspired him. Mike is promoting the release of his debut vinyl LP, Take My Heart 2020. Cover for the show is by donation and guests will be seated first come, first served.

Fish in a Birdcage at The Velvet Olive

October 28th @8:30

Dustan Townsend AKA “Fish in a Birdcage” is a young and passionate musical virtuoso. Townsend is originally from Red Deer, Alberta and is now on a two year long busking/street performing adventure around Europe with Spain being his next destination.

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Family Street Dance October 29th

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Grand Opening Celebration

October 29th

Yep, you heard that right! We’re hosting a Grand Opening celebration for Red Deer’s largest music store! When Long and McQuade bought the business in February of 2020, plans to renovate the store were made but had to be postponed. Fast forward to 2022, renovations are now finished and we would like to take this opportunity to celebrate the occasion with YOU, our amazing customers!

Come to the store on Oct. 29 for some awesome giveaway prizes, live music, and free food. Our BBQ will be fired up from 12 to 2 and we have live music scheduled from some excellent local musicians!

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Trick or Treat Downtown Red Deer

October 31st

Trick or Treat October 31st-

12-4 pm

Trick or Treat with your little one at your favorite businesses and stop by the Ross Street Pation for a photobooth!

Contact Carbon + Oak for location information.

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Rodeo on Ross

November 2nd, 3rd ,4th

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Celebration 6 Years Arts & Culture

November 4th

A + Art Gallery & unique collections

Celebration 6 Years Exhibition

Details:

Opening Reception

Date: Friday, November 4th

Time: Noon to 4 pm

FREE Event

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The Games of Love and Chance

November 10th to 27th

Prime stock Theater

@ Scott block theatre

November 10th to 27th.

Thursdays – Sundays 7 pm

PLUS 2 pm Matinees on Saturdays

Love must conquer clever disguises in this delightful comic masterpiece.

The Games of Love and Chance was originally written by Pierre de Marivaux at the height of opulence and extravagance during the reign of Louis XV in France. This playful and witty comedy has been newly translated and adapted by Artistic Director, Richard Beaune and this is it’s world premiere! Indulge in an evening (or afternoon) of love, laughter and decadent silliness as Red Deer’s only professional theatre company brings this sumptuous story of love and deception to life on stage.

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Starpainter w/ Curtis Phagoo at The Velvet Olive

The Velvet olive

Starpainter is a folk rock band from Lethbridge, Alberta. They wear their influences on their sleeves, showcasing strong songwriting and an affinity for gently psychedelic alt-country tones. The band has been growing a following on the strength of their debut full-length titled Bury Me By My Family (2020). Their imaginative, guitar-heavy live show is built on a foundation of prairie-born craftsmanship with a pop sensibility that defies their youth.

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Follow along with our NEW mural map, to enjoy the amazing murals that Downtown Red Deer has to offer!

Looking for a paper copy? Head to the Downtown Business Association office.

120, 5009 50 Ave.

 

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