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Greenlight Customs Broker
Greenlight Customs Broker Founded in 2024 by Karren Menil, Greenlight Customs Broker was built on a foundation of expertise, innovation, and a commitment to exceptional customer service. With years of experience in customs brokerage and a passion for entrepreneurship, Karren set out to create a company that not only simplifies cross-border transactions but also prioritizes…
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Hayworth Equipment Sales
Member Spotlight: Hayworth Equipment Sales Hayworth Equipment Sales Celebrates 50 Years of Keeping Their Customers on the Road In 2025, Hayworth Equipment Sales marks 50 years in business—a milestone that reflects decades of hard work, resilience, and a commitment to its customers. Since opening its doors in 1975, the company has grown from a small,…
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Commodore Solutions
Member Spotlight: Commodore Solutions Commodore Solutions was founded in 2012 by Scott Courtney and Jason Schimke to provide Occupational Testing services as a fully mobile operation. As the business grew, they expanded to include Brick and Mortar and have locations in Calgary, Edmonton, and Fort Saskatchewan. Despite this expansion, they have maintained their agility and…
Read MoreMember Spotlight: RIMEX
Member Spotlight: RIMEX RIMEX Supply Ltd. has been in business since 1976. The company was started by Chris Weston, who began his journey with a stack of small wheels in the back of an old borrowed pickup truck and a desire to make a difference by building better wheels. Chris’ mission in 1976 was simply…
Read MoreMember Spotlight: BDS
Member Spotlight: BDS Since 1978, BDS has expanded significantly, diversifying its services, and growing its fleet to meet the needs of various industries across Canada and the USA. Located in Zone 2, BDS relocated their main office to Acheson from Camrose because it is strategically located within Alberta’s main transportation corridors and provides excellent access…
Read More2024 Acheson Business Awards Gala Event Photos
2024 Acheson Business Awards Gala Event Photos Thank you to everyone that joined us on September 28th for the Business Awards Gala. It was a fabulous evening of food, fun, recognition, and celebration. Thank you again to all our sponsors including our Event Title Sponsor MNP! A big congratulations to everyone that was nominated this…
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Pleasant Homes
Member Spotlight: Pleasant Homes Pleasant Homes was established in 1983 and has been serving families, municipalities, developers, and indigenous communities with a commitment to quality and service excellence for the past 40 years. Simon Boersma started as a young man working in an entry-level position at the Regent Homes manufacturing facility in Lethbridge on the…
Read MoreMember Spotlight: The Ranch Golf and Country Club
Member Spotlight: The Ranch Golf and Country Club Opened in 1989, The Ranch Golf and Country Club has evolved into a popular public course offering daily fee play and corporate and charity tournaments In fact, they are the busiest tournament golf course in Alberta! Located in Acheson in Zone 6, The Ranch Golf and Country…
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Generation Technology Solutions
Member Spotlight: Generation Technology Solutions Celebrating 25 years in business, Generation is proud that they have been supplying IT support to local businesses for a quarter of a century. Founder Mike Jackman started his career with the Canadian Armed Forces, before working as a Heavy Duty Mechanic. Mike felt a career change was in order…
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Hooked Up Fishing Gear & Outdoors
Member Spotlight: Hooked Up Fishing Gear & Outdoors In the summer of 2021, Jay Hollman was sitting at the table with his wife and kids when the idea of ‘Hooked Up Fishing Gear’ came to him. He recalls saying to them “Spruce Grove doesn’t have a fishing store; we should open one!” Just eight weeks…
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