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Phyllis Maki - Community Futures Network of Alberta, Executive Director
Phyllis has been involved with the Community Futures Program for just over 30 years. Prior to becoming the Executive Director, Phyllis spent 19 years working in Alberta as General Manager for Community Futures Lakeland and, in 2015, she also became the General Manager of Community Futures Lloydminster & Region. Phyllis began her career with the Community Futures Program in British Columbia where she was involved in the start-up of two individual offices, and was integral in the establishment of the BC Community Futures Association office.
This workshop explains the historic role of co-operative businesses within communities over the last century, and how Co-ops have been fundamental in driving economic development initiatives.