Battle River Alliance for Economic Development

Killam, Alberta Canada

The Battle River Alliance for Economic Development (BRAED) is a group of thirty communities and two affiliate members in east-central Alberta that work cooperatively and voluntarily to address community economic development issues from a regional perspective. BRAED was established in 2001 and incorporated as a not-for-profit company in August, 2002. The BRAED region has a population of over 64,000 residents. As an economic development organization, BRAED's main source of revenue is from annual membership fees and government and partnership support. Mission: To enhance regional economic development opportunities in the Battle River Region