Alex Reid

For the past ten years, I have been managing a successful web site hosting company with over 500 clients. I also represent several photographers and painters as well as providing consulting services to artists, non-profits and small businesses.

I also produce and co-host art.tech.culture, a weekly video show.

In 2001, I established the Skateboarding Association of Winnipeg to lobby the three levels of government and the private sector for a world-class skate park to be built in Winnipeg.

Our group gathered over 9,000 signatures, gathered support from the Province and the City and won positive public attention to the need for skateboard facilities in Winnipeg.

In 2002, the City Council of Winnipeg officially endorsed our group and our mission to build a massive skate park in downtown Winnipeg. Skateboarding in Winnipeg was finally recognized in the Public Use Facility Study in 2004 when the City of Winnipeg added skate parks to their list of recreational priorities. And in 2005, Winnipeg got the multi-million dollar 44,000 square foot skate park at the Forks.

So far, I’m the youngest person to ever run for Mayor in Winnipeg (21). What seemed at first like a dare quickly turned into an intense learning experience about guerrilla marketing and networking.

Even though I didn’t win, I did end up working at City Hall as an Executive Assistant to a City Councillor representing Winnipeg’s inner city; a very rewarding job. After three years and having co-managed a successful re-election campaign, I quit politics to dedicate more time to my business ventures.

About this web site

I use this web site as a blog; a place where I write about the things that interest me.

There are many people named Alex Reid in this world. I may be the Alex Reid you’re looking for, or you may be confusing me with another active Alex Reid. Feel free to contact me (alex @ alexreid.ca) if you’re unsure, and I’ll try my best to help.