February 2020 Newsletter

February 2020

Blackfalds & District Chamber of Commerce

Monthly Newsletter

LAUGHTER is

an INSTANT VACATION

You could be our next Featured Business

Heading Here

Consider your local Chamber as a means to advertise your business.

Is there a new product or service you want to share?
Is there a community event you are planning that we could help spread the word?

For the low cost of $40/month, we will place your ad front and centre of our monthly newsletter and provide social media advertising throughout that same month.

Another opportunity is to be the Feature on our Website with a short video representing your business. The power of the internet goes a long way!

2020 Chamber Membership Fees

An invoice for your 2020 Membership effective January 1st was emailed to each member in November 2019.

We thank those businesses who have paid their fee for the year. A friendly reminder goes out to those members in whom we have not yet received payment from.

NOTE: If you do not wish to renew your membership kindly advise us in writing by emailing: yourblackfaldschamber@outlook.com

Payments can be made by cheque, EMT, credit card or cash.

NOTICE TO ALL MEMBERS:

Please note that the fee is $100/yr effective January 1st, 2020.

If you are on the monthly pay plan through Slate Insurance your yearly rate is $120/yr, or $10/month.

Visit us at www.blackfaldschamber.ca

MEMBER MEETINGS

Chamber meetings take place the 1st Thursday of every month.

Where: Wadey Centre

When: 7pm - 8pm

We welcome all members to come and participate at these meetings as we value your input.

See you there!

THIS MONTH: FEBRUARY 6th

UPCOMING EVENTS

THE AMAZING ENTREPRENEUR RACE!

Are you a new or aspiring entrepreneur but not sure where to start?

This full day of interactive games and training by industry experts will help you off the start line and give you the framework for a solid business plan.

Cash and prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place!

Join us for an interactive workshop to help entrepreneurs succeed from the start!

When : February 21st, 2020 / 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Where : Setters Place at Great Chief Park - 4707 Fountain Drive, Red Deer

Tickets available through Eventbrite

BRAND BLACKFALDS

Excerpt from town website:

Project Overview

The Town, led by the Brand Development Committee, is proceeding with community branding. Input from residents, businesses and stakeholders will shape the future of our community and the culture of the municipality.

Our brand will communicate the essence of our community, telling our story and aligning perception with reality. The brand may include a logo, tagline, colour palettes, images and supporting messaging.

An effective brand will:

Distinguish Blackfalds from other municipalities
Create strong civic pride
Foster a prosperous business climate
Attract visitors and new investment to the community

For more information, please see the Town of Blackfalds website.

https://www.blackfalds.com/government/brandblackfalds#Project_Overview

Chamber News:

The residing President of Blackfalds & District Chamber of Commerce,

Kevin Hallet, is a Brand Committee Member for this important community initiative.

BECOME A CHAMBER BOARD MEMBER!

Our small group of current board members needs your help in identifying and connecting to a wider pool of potential board and committee members. That’s why we are turning to you!

"To truly be a great nonprofit board member requires having good character, a strong commitment to the cause, the gift of time, and a willingness to use personal and professional resources to advance the organization's mission"

- Board Effect

If you see yourself in this description, we want you to join our energetic, professional, fun, and dedicated business oriented group.

We hope to see you at the Wadey Centre, where our Board and colleagues gather for our monthly meeting every first Thursday of the month at 7pm. For more information contact us at yourblackfaldschamber@outlook.com

Canada's #1 benefits plan for small firms can provide your business with a comprehensive and competitive health, dental, and disability program customized to meet the needs of your employees! Regardless of the size of your firm we can find a plan that's right for you! Visit our website today to find out why Chambers Plan is Canada's #1 health care benefit plans for small businesses and the self-employed!

NEED INSURANCE?

You may want the Cambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan