This Friday, December 11th, the CP Holiday Train will be visiting Vulcan at the intersection of1st Ave and 2nd St South from 9:45 p.m. to 11:15 p.m.

Performances will include internationally acclaimed rock group The Odds and Sean Verrault from Wide Mouth Mason. Come on out and enjoy the community spirit of the season this Friday

The Holiday Train is a freight train covered in more than 200,000 bright lights. At 140 stops across Canada and United States, Canadian Pacific provides a box car stage, a line up of great musical talent and a corporate contribution to the local food bank. Food banks provide collection bins for non-perishable food. Communities, in turn, donate food and funds, all of which stays in the community. The Holiday Train has raised $4 million and 2 million pounds of food. For more information, click here.

Vulcan on Youtube!

The Alberta Government, through their "Your Alberta" youtube channel, have posted a video about achieving success in rural communities through education and have used Vulcan as an example. Check it out below and feel free to leave any comments.

Local Music Night Continues

Nov 7 saw a successful debut of Local Music Night in Vulcan. The Next installment will occur on Nov 27th during Moonlight Madness again at Coco's. Hope to see you there!

Local Music Night in Vulcan

Join us Thursday Nov 5 at Coco's Cafe on Centre Street in Vulcan at 7:00 pm for an hour long set of live accoustic music by several local songwriters and performers.

The first installment will include songs by local duo "Tin and the Toad" as well as solo songs by the duo and guests.

This is an all ages event so everyone is welcome. $5.00 at the door to cover costs. Hope to see you there.

VIP Welding Program is Full!

The Vulcan Innovation Project has filled all available spots for its upcoming "Basic Welding Workshop" which begins on Saturday, Nov 7. Another workshop can be scheduled if there is sufficient interest. Other upcoming courses include:

• Basic Construction Skills- April 17 2010
• Wind Turbine Technician- Feb 01 2010
• Renewable Energy- Nov 19 2010
• Water and Waste-water Operator- TBD
• Small Business and Entrepreneurship- Jan 20 2010

Feel free to email Program Coordinator Al Pasolli : alan@vulcanbusiness.ca or call 485-4147 for more information on upcoming training opportunities or check out these websites:

Vulcan Innovation Project on Facebook

Vulcan Innovation Project on CountyCentral.ca

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Business Revitalization Committee Formed

Wednesday October 7 saw the formation of the Business Revitalization Committee in Vulcan. The committee incorporates members of town council, the chamber of commerce, the nine in a line art society, communities in bloom, VBDS, and members of the business community.

Following next week's session to review the full report from Roger Brooks' analysis of the area, a formal plan will begin to be put together by committee on how to move ahead with revitalization.

Its important to note the difference that many business and building owners have made already with additions to their storefronts and empty spaces. We can build off the actions of these individuals and move towards projects such as the new light standards downtown, pocket gardens, etc. Remember to put any and all comments in the comments section of this article. The more voices the better.

Here is an example of a large pocket garden in Black Diamond that was put in an empty space owned by the town.

Business Revitalization Committee Meeting

There will be a meeting on October 7 at 7 pm at Coco's cafe to discuss the formation of the a business revitalization committee to take the place of the several committees from the Business Vitality Initiative as well as others interested in joining. There will now be formal representation from both Town Council and the Chamber of Commerce.

VBDS hits the Blogoshpere

Welcome to the Vulcan Business Development Society Blog. This will serve as a hub for news and communication regarding VBDS and its partners such as the Vulcan Innovation Project, and Mainstreet Revitalization. Visit back and keep updated on what is going on in Vulcan County. Any feedback is welcomed as it will help us serve the needs of the community. Thank you