January 2017
2017 Tri-Municipal Expo 
2017 Expo Registration Now Open to New Exhibitors

Don't miss out on THE business & home show of the
year!  Over 150 booths with displays from home renovations, design and gardening needs, the latest and greatest gadgets, products and services, and all the traditional trade show treats.

Member-2-Member Discount Program
Participating in the Member-2-Member discount program is an effective way to build your business and support our local community of Chamber members.  

All 2017 Stony Plain & District Chamber of Commerce members will receive a Member-2-Member Discount Card for themselves and their employees - no registration is required. Discount Cards may be used at participating partner businesses for discounted products and services. 

Becoming a participating partner business is easy and there's no cost to participate beyond the discount offered!  


Here are a few members who have already joined the program:  
  • H&R Block
  • Trinus Technologies Inc.
  • Epicure - Jackie Kochan Independent Consultant
  • DARA'S
  • Laberge Engraving
  • Chris Hansen Marketing
  • Village Fashions
General Meeting and Annual Mayors' Address
Join us at this must attend  annual event, with Parkland
County  Mayo r  Rod Shaigec and Town of Stony Plain Mayor William Choy to learn about the County and Town's progress over the past year and what's in store for 2017. 

Date: Thursday, February 16, 2017 
Time:  11:30 -  1:00  Doors open at 11:15
Place: Best Western Sunrise Inn and Suites
Cost:  $35 for members and non-members

Please call us at (780) 963-4545 or email info@stonyplainchamber.ca if you would like to donate a door prize.

Please note that days and times for our 2017 General Meetings have changed. General Meetings will be held on the third Thursday of each month and start at 11:30 a.m. There may be some exceptions for special events, please refer to the events calendar on our website for confirmation of meeting dates, times and locations.
Save the Date!
We have a great line up of events for 2017 with guest speakers that include Ryan Jespersen, Todd Hirsch and Angus Watt.  Select this link for current details of Chamber of Commerce 2017 meetings and events.
Welcome New Members
We are pleased to welcome the following new members
of the Stony Plain & District Chamber of Commerce:
Alison Steed, Realtor - Realty Executives Ambertgate Advisors
119 - 1004 Rosenthal Blvd. NW, Edmonton, AB  T5T 7C6
(587) 341- 6627  Email:   allison@ambergateadvisors.com
For all of your Real Estate needs!
 
Bonnie's Bookkeeping
(780) 963-0988
Accounting and bookkeeping services.

Bookkeeping Solutions & Consulting
109 Graywood Mews, Stony Plain, AB  T7Z 0C2 
(780) 975-0291
Bookkeeping services,   training and support.

Castle Rock Contracting Ltd.
Unit 101, 967 Boulder Blvd
Stony Plain, AB T7E 0E7
(780) 968-6828   Website:www.castlerockltd.com/
We are an Alberta based general contracting company proudly serving Alberta and Saskatchewan since 1996

Katherine Doherty Sole Proprietorship
780-616-1002
Nanny Service

PropertyGuys.com
(587) 764-0325 or  1-855-860-7812  
Email: cmorrison@propertyguys.com  
As Canada's largest private sale franchise network, we help buyers & sellers avoid the high cost of a middle man. 
Managing Staff Solutions During Difficult Times
How do you avoid layoffs and retain your best staff? Learn how to access up to $300,000 in funding to strengthen your workforce through the Canada Alberta Job Grant.  Guest Speaker Hana El Sherbini is a Workforce Consultant with the Ministry of Labour. Continental breakfast will be served.

Date: Tuesday January 31
Time:  7:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. 
Location:  Best Western Sunrise Inn & Suites, Stony Plain
Cost:  $10.00
Lunch and Learn
Wednesday, January 25, 2017
50FreeCalls 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.  A light lunch will be served. Open to members and non-members.

Time:  Noon - 1:00 pm
Location:  Stony Plain & District Chamber of Commerce, 4815-44 Ave, Stony Plain
Cost:  No charge but advanced registration is required.
Member Events
Wednesday, February 8
Hosted by Parkland Funeral Services: Workshop to help Executors navigate the challenges that come with the job.

Monday, February 20
Hosted by Communities Empowering Youth For Success: Family Festival with Sleigh rides, crafts, face painting, balloon artist, concession, and bouncy houses.

Post your event on the Chamber website through the Member Login page.
In This Issue
Quick Links
Parkland County
Town of Stony Plain
Tri Region Tourism
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Maximize Your Member Savings

Your Chamber of Commerce membership allows you to post for FREE to the following pages on our website: 
  • Events Calendar
  • Job Openings
  • News
  • Hot Deals 
  • Member Only Deals
Use the Member Login page or call us at (780) 963-4545 for more information.
Has Your Address Changed?

Please contact us to have it updated in our files. You can also update your business information 24-7 through the Member Login page on our website at:  www.stonyplainchamber.ca .

If you are one of the residents who are part of the transition to civic addressing, make sure to also update your address with Parkland County.  More information on the transition is available at:   www.parklandcounty.com/address. 
Family Literacy Day!

On Friday, Jan. 27, read anything for 15 minutes and report to the Stony Plain Library by: 
However you do, just make sure you let the library know that YOU read SOMETHING for 15 minutes anytime on January 27.
Call Grove Taxi: 780-850-0183

From getting across town or to and from the airport, Grove Taxi promises professional, dependable service. 
Boardroom Rental

The Stony Plain and District Chamber of Commerce rents its boardroom at exception rates to members.  Call Denise at (780) 963-4545 for more information.
Lenovo January Deals for Chamber Members

Savings of up to 36% off selected PC's and upgrade your technology with a Lenovo device!  Shop now and save with Lenovo's New Year deals for Chamber of Commerce members.

Call: 1-888-315-7408, ext. 5221 (M-F: 9am-9pm EST, Sat: 9am-6pm EST)
Chambers Plan Group Insurance

Introduced over 35 years ago, Chambers Plan now provides coverage to over 29,000 firms like yours. Regardless of the size of your business, Chambers Plan can be customized to meet your needs.  For more information, call us at (780)963-4545 or click here.