Allard Chair of Business

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In 2007, Robert Rosen was appointed as the Allard Chair of Business by MacEwan School of Business – a very prestigious award recognizing his dedication and contribution to the business community. At the award ceremony, Robert delivered an inspiring speech…

Celebrating 75 years in business

It All Starts With MeIn 2012 City Lumber celebrated three quarters of a century of being a part of a dynamic business community in Western Canada. To celebrate this special milestone, Robert Rosen collaborated on a number of projects that…

City Lumber and the Famous Five

maquetteIn 1929, Emily Murphy, Henrietta Edwards, Louise McKinney, Irene Parlby, and Nellie McClung fought for the recognition of women as persons under the British North America Act. These five visionary Alberta women accomplished the extraordinary and their leadership changed…

A Forestry Industry Leader

During the 1980s and 1990s, while Alberta went through a major economic downturn, Robert accepted the volunteer responsibility of chairing the City of Edmonton Economic Authority. Robert’s vision and passion for Edmonton proved to be significant in helping the city redefine its economic future. He was also invited by the…