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zag(Alyson Hodson) atozag.ca
While attending a recent dinner with other business community members, zag
president and CEO Alyson Hodson noticed many faces around the table she didn’t recognize – which gave her hope for Edmonton’s economic future.
“It makes me excited that we have this young, upcoming,
vigorous youth,” says Hodson. “They’re going to do great work.”
Hodson is inspired by seeing the younger generation coming up in Edmonton’s business community. Young entrepreneurs are innovat- ing in fields like AI and machine learning. This innovation, along with Edmonton’s affordability and entrepreneurial spirit, makes the
city a hidden gem – and Hodson thinks we should take more pride in it.
While Edmonton has faced its fair share of challenges, it’s important, she says, to focus on the positive momentum building in the city.
“We have so much to offer,” she says. “We should be proud of what we have here.”•
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