We're changing how we do e-Blasts

We're changing it up!

We have listened to member feedback and are changing the layout of our e-Blasts in addition to creating a schedule for sending information.

Going forward, 'you', our email subscribers, will hear from us regularly on Tuesday's and on either Thursday or Friday. On Tuesday's we will send updates about the Chamber and any relevant news. On Thursday or Friday we will focus those e-Blasts on our events.

We're also committing to limiting the number of paid member content emails to 3 per month, and are sticking with our previous rule of thumb of one per quarter per member, meaning the same member may only send a maximum of four e-Blasts per year.

Table of Contents

Our new format for Tuesday's e-Blasts will start with a table of contents so that you can easily see what will be outlined and so that you can scroll to the parts that interest you the most.

Committees
New Board of Directors
New Member Orientation
Grant & Subsidy Updates

New CEBA application deadline extended to June 30

1) Committees

We welcome the participation of our members on one or more committees of their choosing. Each committee usually meets monthly for 1-2 hours. There may be tasks assigned to be completed between meetings as well. This is a great opportunity to expand your ideas and become active with your Chamber of Commerce. Outlined below is a brief description of each committee as they are an ideal training ground for future community leaders and Board members.

Download our Invitation Letter

Become a Committee Member!

2) New Board of Directors

At our AGM on March 4 we welcomed two new Directors to our Board for 2021.

Chris Penn, Summit Indigenous Ventures Inc.
Richard Wong, McLennan Ross LLP

Thank you to our outgoing Board members for the time, dedication, and support in our inaugural year!!

Richard Wong, Chair - Nova Hotels
Matt Schellenberger, Director - Mattstan Herefords
Michael Myshak, Director - Myshak Group of Companies
Sheri Ratsoy, Director - Parkland Foodbank Society
Tom Yeo, Director - Scotiabank

Check out our website to see all of our Directors.

Meet the GPRC Directors

3) New Member Orientation

Open to new members or members who are looking to reconnect with the Chamber and all that's going on. We'll discuss navigating the Chamber website, logging on through the Member Login portal, and advertising opportunities available through the Chamber. We'll also list some upcoming Chamber events, programs, and series you might want to attend, and have some of our Chamber Ambassadors available for you to meet.

4) Grant & Subsidy Update

Free webinar!

On March 24, join a free webinar on simplifying COVID-19 federal funding and the tax implications if you receive it.

New CEBA Application Deadline is Extended

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, and the Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, the Honourable Mary Ng, announced that the deadline for new Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) applications is being extended from March 31 to June 30, 2021.

Learn more

We're always keeping the GPRC website current with information about new and updated grants and subsidies. Check it out!

Visit our website

This e-Blast is from: Greater Parkland Regional Chamber of Commerce

Name: Kendra Wambold

Title: Communications & Media Specialist

Company: GPRC

Contact: kwambold@gprchamber.ca