Eckville Credit Union is sending somebody back to school.
The rural financial institution has been named the 2013 recipient of the Red Deer Bottling Small Business Award. Sponsored by Red Deer Bottling, the award entitles Eckville Credit Union to a $5,000 tuition credit at Red Deer College.
Darcy Mykytyshyn, dean of the college’s Donald School of Business, said Eckville Credit Union is a deserving recipient.
“Innovation, growth and the importance of developing people are at the heart of their success and this award,” he said in a release.
Rob Stevenson, loans manager at the credit union, stressed the importance of investing in staff.
“Businesses are in a time where one of the most important considerations is ensuring that human resources requirements are properly addressed.”
Central Alberta businesses with 25 or fewer employees are eligible for the Red Deer Bottling Small Business Award. Recipients are chosen on the basis of a 500-word description by applicants as to how their business pursues innovation, excellence and entrepreneurship.