Tri-Municipal Expo April 7-9, 2017. Reserve your booth! Early Bird Rates until Feb 17

February 2017
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.
2017 Tri-Municipal Expo Exhibitor Registration
2017 Expo Registration  now open for New Exhibitors

Join 150 other exhibitors for THE business and home show of the year!
 
From home renovations, design and gardening needs to the newest advancements in technology, products and services, we aim for a diverse and comprehensive showcase of local businesses. With thousands of visitors each year, this is a great opportunity to increase your customer base.


Early Bird rates apply until Feb 17, 2017
Welcome New Members
We are pleased to welcome the following new members
of the Stony Plain & District Chamber of Commerce:
J. Hillier Enterprises
Edmonton
(780) 463-7187
Coordinating transportation, brokerage and deliveries throughout North America.
 
Arctic Roofing & Exteriors Ltd
14511 -  156 St, Edmonton
(780) 756-7663
Arctic Roofing is a leading residential and commercial roofing company in the Edmonton area for over ten years. We are dedicated to providing excellent customer service with the highest level of workmanship, creating exceptional products with competitive prices.
 
Best Buy Homes
2203 Hwy 16, Parkland County
(780) 968-1148
Builder of manufactured and modular homes.  Also able to construct duplexes, office buildings and condo complexes.
 
Canadian Tax Financials
#107, 4707 - 49 Ave, Stony Plain
(780) 968-8955
Income tax and bookkeeping services; corporate returns, payroll and GST returns.
 
Alberta Professional Outfitters Society (APOS)
#100, 3802 - 49 Ave, Stony Plain
(780) 414-0249
www.apos.ab.ca
APOS is a not-for-profit, Delegated Administrative Organization (DAO), administering the outfitted-hunting industry in Alberta. Established in 1997, it is an arms-length, self-funded, legal entity with the purpose of delivering services traditionally handled by government.

Frame to Finish Cleaning Ltd
Sturgeon County
(780) 938-6961
Frame to Finish is locally owned, operated, and trusted in Parkland County! With high cleanliness standards, and have the utmost respect for all clients: commercial, residential, and developers alike!
 
Knight Doors & Windows
4909 - 99 St, Edmonton
(780) 457-3667
Knight Doors & Windows is locally owned and operated with over 30 years of experience employing the top installers in the area. From garage and entry doors to windows, we can turn you home in your castle!

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:  

The Barn Owl

Keen Designs

Bruins Painting

 Laberge Engraving

Dance Soul Inc.

MindMOB
Dara's Luxury Decor and Coffee Bar

Pankratz Enterprises Ltd

Elite Sportswear & Awards

Village Fashions


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.
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8th Annual Networking Golf Tournament,  June 15

Join us for an eventful day of golf, great food, prizes and of course, networking opportunities. Get to know your business neighbours!

Sponsorship opportunities available, please call our office at (780) 963-4545 for more information.         

Alberta Chambers of Commerce  Excellence Summit
Disney Institute Excellence Summit:  
http://www.investinyou.today/

There are five powerful lessons in business, lessons carefully developed by the Disney organization in its never-ending pursuit of excellence. These universal pillars of a successful business; leadership, culture, service, brand and innovation, are the keys to sustained business excellence. Together, these lessons forge an enduring bond between inspired leaders, motivated employees, satisfied customers, and an ability to drive stakeholder value.

Date: February 28 - March 2, 2017
Time: 8:30 - 4:30 daily - Registration opens 7:30 am
Location: Chateau Nova 13920 Yellowhead Tr, Edmonton, AB
Cost:  General Admission $1597* 

In This Issue
Quick Links
Parkland County
Town of Stony Plain
Tri Region Tourism
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Key Business Issues? 
Advocating for our members is the foundation of Chamber business. Every business faces their unique challenges, but some are more significant and troublesome. 

Please take a moment to tell us what issues your business is dealing with; your input will help provide a framework for our advocacy and policy development.
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.
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 & District Chamber of Commerce rents its boardroom at exception rates to members.  Call Denis e at (780) 963-4545 for more information.
Chambers Plan Group Insurance
More than 35 years in business, Chambers Plan 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.
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.
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. 
Parkland County Business Survey
Banister Research & Consulting Inc. 
has been retained by Parkland County  to survey businesses on their thoughts  on long-term priorities and a long-term  vision for the Community. 

Results from  the survey will be used to help develop  a long-term strategic direction for the  County and evaluate the progress of  its current goals. The survey will take  approximately 12 to 15 minutes to  complete.