Red Bicycle celebrates 10 years

Red Bicycle Communications is celebrating 10 years in Lloydminster by giving back to the community.

Over the past year they’ve been making donations in the amount of $1,000 to 10 different community organizations as part of the 10-year celebration.

Jill Kelly, owner of Red Bicycle, says she was inspired by her father.

"My Dad, Bryan Morrison, has run a business in Lloydminster for as long as I can remember," said Kelly. "Growing up, I always remember him asking, ‘What are we doing for the community?’ As a business owner myself, I’m honoured to follow that legacy."

"Our goal isn’t just to provide employment and contribute through taxes alone but to maximize our impact on our community. I want to live in a city that thrives both socially and economically, and I’m proud to contribute to that vision."

The year-long donation campaign was driven by Red Bicycle’s belief in building both a socially and economically thriving city, according to the company. 

The organizations are staples in the community including:

1. The Olive Tree 
2. Lloydminster Art Academy (through Lloydminster Public School Division) 
3. Native Friendship Centre 
4. Border City Connects 
5. North American Chuckwagon Championship 
6. Lloydminster Men’s Shelter 
7. Thorpe Recovery Centre 
8. Lakeland College 
9. SPARK Foundation 
10. Border Paws Animal Shelter

SPARK Foundation CEO, Angela Rooks-Trotzuk, says the support is important.

“We’ve gotten to know Red Bicycle over the past year and enjoyed working with them,” she said. “Their support means the world to us.”

The decision on what organizations to donate to was made by Red Bicycle staff as they evaluated the impact each group had on the community.

Red Bicycle supports other projects such as, Red Bicycle’s Women in Business event, KT&Co’s Inspiring Women’s Conference, Rustlers' Game Changers event, and the Downtown Lloydminster Marketing Contest.

The company was founded in January 2014. 

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