Tag Archives: SUPPORT LOCAL

IDEA MARKET (RED DEER, AB) | LOCAL SPOTLIGHT

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As far as I can tell, the buzz about Idea Market has been building for a few years now. When I originally relocated back to Red Deer in 2008, I remember seeing the Idea Market vehicle around town. Immediately I was intrigued by the unique logo and very simple yet eye-catching design. After doing a...

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Louise - August 17, 2010 - 7:49 pm

It is really neat to read and see Idea Market from an outside eye, thank you for this. Oh and…you made Carson look skinny! Way to go Andrea!

Carson - August 17, 2010 - 7:08 pm

Oh mom…

Thank you so much for the profile, Mike and Andrea! We were pumped to see the results and you totally delivered. Great work!

MW - August 17, 2010 - 2:05 pm

Carson IS a real business person! He helps people / community on a daily basis, whether he knows it or not :)

MW - August 17, 2010 - 2:03 pm

Thanks Andrew, I feel the brand goes hand-in-hand with the values. both are top notch!

Andrew - August 17, 2010 - 2:00 pm

Great article. Nice to see Idea’s brand and values hit the market.

Winona Pierce - August 17, 2010 - 11:57 am

I love this article. You make my son sound like a real business person. Thank you for your support.

DOWNTOWN MARKET (WED 4-7) | RED DEER REAL ESTATE

Do you enjoy a nice summer morning stroll down to Red Deer’s own Farmer’s Market evey Saturday? Perhaps you enjoy going to pick up some locally produced goods to load your fridge for the week. Do you ever find yourself unable to make it to the market one week, or running a bit short on...

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MW - August 10, 2010 - 9:52 am

Thanks Tylor! We are always working Saturdays, and only ever go to the market for the food items, so it is a great alternative that fits into our schedule! Maybe we will see you down there? I’ll be the guy with my mits full of veggies.

Tylor - August 10, 2010 - 8:37 am

Nice article, a true farmers market, and great for a mid-week stock-up. Stoked to head there tomorrow.

BIG BEND MARKET (RED DEER, AB) | LOCAL SPOTLIGHT

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Red Deer is a fantastic city. It grows on me just a bit more by the day. Every once in a while, I come across great little hidden gems in town, brought to fruition by local minds and driven by our local support. Sometimes I find these hotspots, and have an opportunity to meet the...

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SUPPORTING LOCAL IS BACK! (LOCAL:FIRST) | RED DEER REAL ESTATE

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Some of you who have been following along may remember a post a while back about the 3/50 Project, that both Andrea and myself had become involved with in an effort to promote and support local businesses. Building off of this, I was pleased to see a more local initiative start up (the 3/50 Project...

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Emmi - May 15, 2010 - 9:46 am

Awesoooooome! I’m glad things like this are coming more locally!

[...] This post was mentioned on Twitter by Beth Anthony, Mike Wiseman. Mike Wiseman said: Hey #RedDeer! Have you heard about the Local:First intitiative? Please read up and follow the links for all the info! http://ht.ly/1Lad5 [...]

BABYCAKES CUPCAKERY | SUPPORT LOCAL (3/50 PROJECT)

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Babycakes Cupcakery is a small, locally owned specialty bakery shop, situated on Erickson Drive (in Eastview Estates) just south of Ross Street. The business was started by Diana Knapton and Andrea Fox, who were looking for a new and unique venture that could thrive within Central Alberta.  The idea of a cupcakery itself originated out...

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