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By Josh Hall (Twitter: @Vancan19)

127th AGM

Matt Cassidy elected 100th president of Red Deer & District Chamber

Oct 8, 2021 | 10:15 AM

The Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce has named its 100th president.

Matt Cassidy of Beyond Insurance was elected as president at the organization’s 127th AGM this week.

Cassidy founded his business in 2017 and works alongside wife Andrea.

Born and raised in Red Deer, he is an active member of the Piper Creek Optimist Club, Against the Wall Theatre Society, and has officiated in the Western Hockey League.

“I would like to thank my fellow board members for placing their trust in me as president for the 2021 Chamber year, and I look very forward to an exciting time as the Chamber evolves and continues to support business throughout our region,” says Cassidy.

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“I would also like to thank Dustin (Snider) and Rick (More) for their leadership and mentorship throughout the past two years, and I anticipate a great year working with all of our board members.”

Snider, with Earls Restaurant, is the outgoing president.

More, who is also outgoing as CEO, says the chamber owes Snider a debt of gratitude for his leadership during a trying time.

“Dustin led our organization with calm, thoughtful and strategic purpose as we dealt with some extraordinary difficulties – most of which were unimaginable when he first agreed to volunteer for our board,” he says.

“We welcome Matt to the role of President. His business acumen and experience in governance will be a great asset as the board works to hire a new CEO and we work toward a strong economic recovery for the region.”

Over the past year, Cassidy served as vice president.