Success is richer
when it's shared.
For Al Thong, Edmonton roots and a connection to Canmore are part of a wider commitment to people and place. A business is part of a community, not apart from it.
Community isn't a side project.
Home gives perspective.
Working and living beyond Alberta gave Al a deeper appreciation for Edmonton. Returning home was not simply a career decision. It was a return to the people, relationships and sense of belonging that make a city more than a place on a map.
That connection carries into how he talks about work and life. Family, friendships and community are not measures of success to revisit later. They are part of the reason to build a successful business in the first place.
Showing up matters.
Al has described volunteering as an important way to support others and make his community better. His public professional profile also records service on the Royal Mayfair Golf Club's Finance Committee from 2011 to 2015, including a term as a Governor from 2013 to 2015.
Those are past roles, not claims of a current appointment. They reflect a practical form of contribution: bringing experience to a shared responsibility and making time for something beyond one's own business.
A connection to the Bow Valley.
Canmore adds a different perspective. Property and hospitality connect owners to the daily life of a place: the businesses around them, the people who live there and the visitors who come to experience it.
Thoughtful participation starts with recognizing that a mountain community is more than its scenery. It has needs, relationships and a future of its own. Being connected to a place means taking an interest in all of them.
More ways to contribute.
Be present.
Volunteering and community involvement begin with making room. Consistent participation can matter more than a single big gesture.
Bring what you know.
Financial, technical and business experience can be useful outside the workplace. Good governance and thoughtful questions have a place in community life, too.
Make an introduction.
Sometimes the most useful contribution is connecting a person with an opportunity, a resource or someone who can help.
Have something meaningful in mind?
Start with the purpose.
If you are involved in a community initiative, a local organization or a project with a clear purpose, a thoughtful introduction is welcome. Share what you are trying to achieve, the people it serves and the type of involvement you have in mind.
Not every enquiry will lead to a partnership or financial support. But a useful conversation starts with context and a specific request, whether that is time, experience, an introduction or a different kind of contribution.
Share a community opportunityGood people.
Shared purpose.
Tell Al about the people and ideas making a difference where you live.
Make a connection