Red Deer Downtown Business Association
Downtown Business Spotlight: Advocate Law
This week’s Business Spotlight shines on Advocate Law! Located at 1-4820 47 Ave, Advocate Law offers criminal defense lawyers for those that have been charged with criminal offenses. We sat down with one of the founding lawyers, Maurice C. Collard, for more information about the business!
What is your business?
We are criminal trial lawyers. We help people who have been charged with criminal offenses through the justice system.
When did you open?
November of 2016.
What would you say makes your business unique?
We are a boutique criminal law firm. Criminal defense is the only service we offer as lawyers. It allows us to dedicate all our time and energy on one area of law so that we can get the best results for our clients.
What are some products/services that you offer?
We offer criminal defense against all Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act charges as well we are able to help people get pardons or record suspensions. The services that we offer start from pre-charge advice, to bail, to docket appearances, to negotiations with the Crown, to trials, to resolutions of matters and appeals.
Why did you choose Downtown Red Deer as the location for your business?
We appreciate the proximity to the Courthouse and other offices of justice stakeholders. As well, we think the Downtown office serves our clients better as many of them come from throughout Central Alberta.
What do you think makes Downtown vibrant?
I think one of the key pieces of Downtown Red Deer is City Hall Park. It is enjoyable throughout the summer and into the winter, with both the flowers and lights. It is a center for all members of our community to congregate and enjoy their time. Working Downtown at lunch hour really allows me the opportunity to see that park being utilized to its full potential. It is a beautiful and enjoyable space.
I love Downtown Red Deer because… Downtown Red Deer offers my business the services it needs, with easy access to the Courthouse, the Red Deer Remand Centre, the Provincial Crown Prosecutor’s office, the Federal Crown Prosecutor’s office, and other lawyer’s offices all in a nearby and easy to access space.
If you or someone you know is in need of a criminal defense lawyer, contact the team at Advocate Lawyers!
Website: https://www.advocatelawyers.ca/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AdvocateLawyers/
Council approves 2024 DBA budget, increased investment in events
“The DBA remains steadfast in its objective to build on the growth seen in 2023. The collaboration between The City of Red and the DBA is at all time high and with the pending actions set to be delivered through the Downtown Activation Playbook, I know there are many great things to come that will support our business community and create the thriving downtown we all want to experience,” said Amanda Gould, DBA Executive Director.
“Today Council demonstrated their commitment to their strategic priorities with the support shown to the DBA through unanimous support of the 2024 budget. This mighty Association continues to do great work on a shoestring budget and the 2024 Board of Directors are keen to lend their expertise and entrepreneurial skills to benefit the downtown in its entirety.”
Brandon Bouchard, DBA Board Chair
The DBA’s budget is partially funded through the BIA tax levy, which is collected by The City of Red Deer. Each year, the DBA presents its proposed budget to Council for their consideration. When reviewing the budget, Council considers alignment between the DBA’s downtown priorities and City’s community priorities.
“DBA has constantly hit far above its weight in our downtown, I can’t think of a more supportive messenger of promotion than the team at the DBA, it’s so encouraging to see this strong support for our downtown,” said Mayor Ken Johnston. “I’m encouraged by the leadership and direction of the DBA and look forward to what they have in store for 2024. They continually bring positive initiatives to the downtown even with the constraint on finances.”
The DBA’s total approved budget for 2024 is $775,160, with $277,725 funded through the BIA with the remaining amount funded through items such as grants and contracts. The BIA portion for 2024 is an increase of five per cent from 2023.
The Downtown Business Association has been operating in Red Deer for more than 30 years, serving approximately 350 business owners in the Downtown area. Through partnerships and leadership in advocacy and promotion, the DBA is the catalyst for a vibrant and prosperous downtown that is the place to live, work, play and do business.
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