4815 - 44 Avenue
Stony Plain, AB  T7Z 1V5
Ph:  (780) 963-4545
(780) 963-4542
"Supporting Your Business For Greater Success" 
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September 2016 Newsletter
IN THIS ISSUE

   Time is Running Out - Nominate a Business or Individual Today!
Nominations can be submitted by anyone - employees, business associates, friends, family, clients or customers - even owners!   Nomination  close September 19; click here for the on-line nomination form and award criteria.

Awards ceremony on November 5 at the  Best Western Sunrise Inn & Suites

Nomination forms for the  AMBASSADOR OF ACTION BUSINESS AWARD,  s ponsored by the Town of Stony Plain,  is available here.

Nomination form for the RURAL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AWARD, sponsored by Parkland County, is available here.

2016 Chamber of Commerce Award sponsors:

Early bird deadline is September 30, 2016.  Final deadline is October 31, 2016.  

Top 5 reasons to purchase your ad in the Chamber's Community Directory:
  1. Showcase your business to more than 30,000  Tri Municipal residents! 
  2. Receive a FREE enhanced listing in the Chamber's on-line directory, a $250 value!
  3. Your enhanced listing will be IMMEDIATELY available on- line for viewing by your customers!
  4. Receive a FREE enhanced listing in the Chamber's upcoming Mobile Community App!
  5. Prior to September 30, 2016, you will be entered into the early bird draw for the 2017 inside cover, a $2,500 value! 
To book your ad or for more information, call the Stony Plain & District Chamber of Commerce at 780-963-4545 or email: [email protected]

D ownload the advertising contract here.
  Welcome New Members!
We are pleased to welcome the following new members
of the Stony Plain & District Chamber  of Co mmerce:

ABC Child Development Centre
(780) 434-9261   Website
Give your child a happy and successful beginning with quality day care and out-of-school care at the fully accredited ABC Child Development Centre Day Care & Out of School Care in Edmonton.
 
Meridian Veterinary Clinic
(780) 968-0700   Website
Meridian Veterinary Clinic provides progressive and compassionate veterinary care to small animals of Stony Plain, Spruce Grove, & Parkland County.

Plested Mechanical
(780) 907-2109  Facebook
Hydronic heating, plumbing and gas; call us today for a free quote!

RR Donnelley
(780) 906-3651  
Commercial Print, forms, labels, statement printing, unaddressed and addressed campaigns -online ordering available- anything print related! 

Under the Mane
(780) 721-8142   Website
Equestrian Assisted Learning & Equestrian Assisted Personal Development Coaching
  Chamber of Commerce Events
Tuesday, September 13 
Business Breakfast OR Lunch and Learn
Learn how 50FreeCalls can help your business take advantage of Google and social media to reach the rapidly growing market of online and mobile-online consumers.  Both a breakfast and lunch session are being offered - choose the session that suits you best!
Location:  Stony Plain & District Chamber of Commerce, 4815-44 Ave, Stony Plain
Cost:  No Charge 

Wednesday, September 21
General Meeting Luncheon & Milestone  Plaque Presentations
Location: Greenside Lounge, Stony Plain Golf Course
Time:  11:45 am - 1:00 pm (doors open at 11:15)
Cost:  $30; registration required by Friday, September 16.

Tuesday, September 27
Lunch and Learn
Preventing Bookkeeping Fraud
Location:  Stony Plain & District Chamber of Commerce
Time:  12:00 - 1:00 pm
Cost:  No Charge for  Members / $10 for Non-Members

Thursday, October 13
Lunch and Learn
Making Year End a Breeze
Location:  Stony Plain & District Chamber of Commerce
Time:  12:00 - 1:00 pm
Cost:  No Charge for Members / $10 for Non-Members
 
Tuesday, November 1
Lunch and Learn
How to Hire the Right Bookkeeper
Location:  Stony Plain & District Chamber of Commerce
Time:  12:00 - 1:00 pm
Cost:  No Charge for Members / $10 for Non-Members
 
Wednesday, October 19
Small Business Week Breakfast
Speaker:  Teresa Spinelli, President, Italian Centre Shops Ltd.  
Further information and registration will be available in the near future.

Saturday, November 5
2016 Chamber of Commerce Awards Gala
Location:  Best Western Sunrise Inn and Suites, Stony Plain
Time:  5:30 pm
Cost:  $100  
An announcement will be made when ticket sales commence.
  Member Events
Mark your calendar for these Chamber of Commerce Member events:

September 10
1st Annual Tri Area Charity Event.   Hosted by Grove AUTOPRO & Tire
BBQ for the Parkland Food Bank.  Enjoy lIve music, competition and prizes!   More information available here.

September 15
Girls Night at the Garage. Hosted by Grove AUTOPRO & Tire

September 29 at 9:00 AM - October 1 at 6:00 PM
Sympli Trunk show.  Hosted by Village Fashions
Have fun with us as we "play" with Sympli!  Come and see the newest and greatest looks and colors for Fall.  Mini fashion shows throughout 3 days - choose the perfect looks for you!  
  The Carbon Tax
Paige MacPherson, Alberta Director Canadian Taxpayers Federation, will be speaking on how the carbon tax will impact your family and business.  The discussion will be facilitated by Laverne Pankratz, President of the Stony Plain and District Chamber of Commerce. 

September 21, 2016;  7:00 pm
Best Western Hotel, Stony Plain
  5 Minutes for Business, published by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, discusses issues that impact the economy and provides insight on what it will mean for Canadians today and  tomorrow.
Building the Skills to Pay the Bills (and rule the world)
August 23, 2016;  This brief looks at the skills challenge Canada is facing and what needs to be put in place to address it.
Read the full article  here.  

The End of Growth
August 9, 2016; this brief looks at the causes and solutions to diminishing economic growth in rich countries across the globe.
Read the full article here. 
  Want Solutions for Your Employee Challenges?

There are only a few seats left at Disney's Approach to Employee Engagement.   

 

Date: Sept 20 
Time: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm 
Location: Chateau Nova 13920 Yellowhead Trail, Edmonton
 
General Admission: $697
Chamber Member Preferred Rate $597

 Tickets and more info: http://www.investinyou.today/

 Are You Paying Too Much for Credit Card Processing?
First Data is offering a complimentary statement analysis, and, for a limited time, if First Data cannot meet or beat your current rates, they will give you a $1,000 gift card!  

Don't Like Long-Term Contracts?  Chamber Members also have the option of accessing First Data' s exclus ive payments processing program without a long-term contract!

  Call the Stony Plain & District Chamber at 780-963-4545 for more information.  Visit our website for more value-added benefits available exclusively to Chamber Members:   More Value-Added Benefits
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Introduced over 35 years ago, Chambers Plan now
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