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Join us for an exclusive luncheon with the honourable Martin Long, Alberta's Minister of Infrastructure at Brella Vida on Tuesday, October 6th. Minister Long will provide an update on Alberta’s infrastructure priorities and the province’s plans to support continued growth and economic development.

Minister Long's address will focus on: 

Planning for Alberta’s Growth – How the province is preparing infrastructure to keep pace with Alberta’s rapidly growing population and expanding communities. 

Supporting Alberta’s Economy – The role of infrastructure in attracting investment, supporting businesses, and strengthening Alberta’s economic future. 

Agenda 

• 11:00 AM Arrival & Buffet Lunch 
• 11:30 AM Welcome Sponsor Message 
• 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Minister Long Address and Q&A

About Minister Long 

Martin Long was first elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly for West Yellowhead on April 16, 2019, and was re-elected on May 29, 2023. 

Originally from Liverpool, Nova Scotia, Mr. Long worked for nine years as an operator at the Alberta Newsprint Company in Whitecourt and extensively worked on drill sites in the oil and gas industry and holds a third-class power engineer certificate as of 2015. 

Since being elected Mr. Long has served as Parliamentary Secretary for Small Business and Tourism, Parliamentary Secretary for Small Business, and Parliamentary Secretary for Rural Health. Mr. Long had also participated on the Alberta Joint Working Group on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, which helped to contribute to the 113 Pathways to Justice Report. He also has been active on issues directly related to West Yellowhead, especially regarding resource development and environmental conservation. Since being sworn in as Minister of Infrastructure in February of 2025, Mr. Long has focused on building infrastructure to meet Alberta’s growing population, especially in the areas of education and healthcare. 

Outside of politics, Long has been active in community service around West Yellowhead, this has included serving as Chair of Tennille’s Hope Community Kitchen and as Youth leader with Whitecourt Baptist Church. He and his wife, Vanessa, have twins, and in his spare time he enjoys golfing, hockey, downhill skiing, and working around his family’s acreage. 

Chamber Ambassador Program: 

This event offers our Chamber Ambassador Program! 

Chamber Ambassadors must be: 

• an active Airdrie Regional Chamber of Commerce member (in good standing) for a minimum of two years. Chamber Ambassadors will have a strong knowledge of the Chamber's mandate and goals.

When registering to attend this event, you will have three options to choose from: 

I want to volunteer to be a Chamber Ambassador (I am a member in good standing and have been a member for two years or more). 

• Please pair me with a Chamber Ambassador at the event 
• I am not interested in being part of the Chamber Ambassador program. 
• Opting to volunteer to be a Chamber Ambassador?

You can expect an email 24 hours prior to the event as to who you are matched with. As a Chamber Ambassador, you will mix & mingle with your matches and introduce them to your business acquaintances in attendance while also having a seat at your table. 

The goal of the Chamber Ambassador program is to assist our Chamber in enhancing connections in the Airdrie business community. 

For more information, contact Cheryl at cheryl@airdriechamber.ab.ca or by phone at 403-948-4412.