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July Year in Review CHAMBER BUSINESS CONNECTION CHAMBER YEAR IN REVIEW Published quarterly by Sherwood Park & District Chamber of Commerce July 11, 2018 Vol. 8 No. 1 COMING EVENTS PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Breakfast Networking As my term as president of the Sherwood Park & District Chamber of Commerce draws to a close, I’ve finally taken a moment to sit Meetings back and reflect on the past year. Only now do I fully realize the Thursdays, 8 am - 9 am scope and immense responsibilities that this position entails. September 6 I think of all the past presidents who volunteered before me and September 13 I now have a greater appreciation of the leadership and vision of September 20 Penny Jennings all who have served in this critical role and have paved the way. September 27 2017 - 18 Chamber President Over the years, we have celebrated our successes and learned from our mistakes but one thing is for certain, this chamber has become one of the Chamber of Commerce strongest and most active chambers in the chamber federation both provincially and federally. We are known by our peer chambers for all that we do; both in terms Luncheon & General Meeting of the events we put on, and most importantly for the work we do as well as being Wednesday, September 19, 2018 a passionate voice of the business community. 11:30 pm - 1:00 pm I’m so proud of the work we did as a Chamber promoting opportunities for Location: TBD our membership through successful events such as our Canada Day Parade, Members: $27.50 International Women’s Day, Trade Fair, Curling Funspiel, Golf Tournament, Non Members: $36.75 After Hour Business Mixers, and Breakfast Networking Meetings. I want to thank the entire board for their generous support and participation for not 2018 Business Awards only in our advocacy role but for their volunteerism in all projects, events and all the chamber activities that we participated in throughout the year. I would also like to thank the staff of the Chamber of Commerce; Kara, Allyson, Caroline, Mike, Toni, Jason and our Executive Director, Todd Banks. The board and staff made my year a pleasure to be president and everyone contributed to make our organization stronger! It has been a tremendous opportunity and a great privilege to lead the Chamber in Friday, October 19, 2018 the past year. In closing, I would like to say thank you to the membership for your Clarion Hotel & Conference Centre, belief and support for myself and the Board over the past year. I know David Stults 2100 Premier Way, Sherwood Park and his Board will do a great job representing you, the membership over the next year. David if I can be of assistance over the next year as past president I am here Now accepting nominations. for you and look forward to your leadership and sincerely wish you nothing but To download a nomination form, success in the 2018-19 year as president. please go to the Chamber website at Thank you! www.sherwoodparkchamber.com Penny Jennings Chamber Year in Review 2017 - 2018 Chamber Luncheons The Sherwood Park & District Chamber of Commerce hosts 11 luncheons each year which are organized to comply with our by-laws that require a monthly meeting with our general membership. These Luncheons update our members on current news and events, providing networking opportunities and feature a guest speaker to address current issues or provide local updates. I was proud to serve as Chair and Emcee of the luncheon portfolio and on behalf of the Chamber thank the following 11 speakers. September: Brad Severin, Bradley D. Severin Professional Corporation October: Todd Hirsch, Chief Economist, ATB Financial November: Mayor Rod Frank, Strathcona County December: Ian MacGregor, Chairman and CEO, North West Refining January: Gerry Gabinet, Director, Strathcona County Economic Development & Tourism February: Mayor Rod Frank, Strathcona County March: Michelle Dawson, Director, Public & Regulatory Affairs, Inter Pipeline Ltd. April: Honourable Rachel Notley, Premier of Alberta April: Dave Oldreive, Manager, Imperial – Strathcona Refinery David Stults May: Erica Thomas, MBA, Executive Director, Starthcona Industrial Association 2017 – 2018 Luncheon Chair June: Honourable Shaye Anderson, Minister of Municipal Affairs Ian MacGregor, Gerry Gabinet, Brad Severin, Mayor Chairman and Director, Michelle Dawson, Bradley D. Severin Rod Frank, CEO, County Economic Director, Strathcona Professional North West Development & Inter Pipeline Ltd. County Corporation Refining Tourism Sherwood Park & District Chamber of Commerce 2018 - 2019 Board of Directors Executive Directors David Stults - President Jeff Lorenz Court & Stults The LorenzTeam Property Marketing Group Jonathan Gallo Cathy Olesen- Vice President Gallo & Company, Chartered Professional Accountants Sherwood Care Sue Timanson Optix Marketing & Consulting Inc. Wade Cummings - 2nd Vice President Flare Mortgage Group Kyle Mckinney Strathcona Law Group LLP Board of Directors Sworn In Sean Kirk - Treasurer Geoff Matheson June 21, 2018 Sherwood Park Mall Matheson Insurance Services Ltd. Picture back row left to right: Todd Banks, Pam McCormack Elan Lynes – Secretary Dave Stanley-Smith, Sean Kirk, Michael Roppelt, Body & Soul Day Spa Brent MacIntosh Real Estate Group Wade Cummings Michael Roppelt GSS Integrated Energy Ltd. Picture front row left to right: Marty Shigehiro, Penny Jennings – Past President Sue Timanson, David Stults, Cathy Olesen, Minuteman Press in the Park Marty Shigehiro Elan Lynes, Penny Jennings Shig’s Flowers (Absent: Jeff Lorenz, Jonathan Gallo, Kyle McKinney, Todd Banks - Executive Director/Public Relations Dave Stanley-Smith Geoff Matheson, Pam McCormack,) Sherwood Park & District Chamber of Commerce First Call Heating & Air Conditioning Chamber Year in Review Chamber Connection & Discover Guide The Sherwood Park & District Chamber of Commerce produces two publications each year; the Chamber Connection Directory and the Sherwood Park Strathcona County Discover Guide. The Chamber Connection is our member directory that lists each of The Sherwood Park & District Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the our member businesses along with their contact information. Each students in the Elk Island School District who took part in the CALM course and year, an updated version of our Chamber Connection is mailed to each attended the Student Skills Portfolio Breakfast held on May 24, 2018. As well, of our members in early January. The publication is also distributed to thank you to our guest speaker Mayor Rod Frank, Strathcona County, our residents of Sherwood Park and Strathcona County via the Sherwood sponsors, and all who have supported the Student Skills Portfolio project! Park/Strathcona County News. The directory allows residents to access products & services provided by our membership, as well as valuable community information. The 2018 Sherwood Park Strathcona County Discover Guide was distributed in conjunction with The Great Canadian Trade Fair & Sale. Copies are distributed within key locations of our community including County Hall, Super 8 Sherwood Park and local businesses. Student Skills Portfolio Sponsors Breakfast Sponsor Office of Mayor Roxanne Carr 2017 Christmas Cash Promotion Chamber 8th Annual Forty nine businesses participated in our Chamber of Commerce 2017 Christmas Cash promotion. This annual promotion takes place 4 weeks Curling Funspiel prior to Christmas, allowing customers of participating businesses to fill out entries for a chance to win the grand prize of $2017. The draw was Twenty Two teams participated in our Chamber made on December 19, 2017 at our Chamber’s Annual Christmas Open Curling Funspiel that was held on February 9, 2018. House and the grand prize winner drawn was Brad Bienert! His winning entry was submitted at Canada Safeway on Fir Street.. Winnings were Members enjoyed a great day of fun and networking. spent at businesses who participated in the Christmas Cash promotion. Thank you to all our sponsors and the Sherwood Park Businesses that participated in the promotion were entered into a separate draw of which 3 names were drawn. The winners and prize Curling Club for helping to make this year’s event a denominations are as follows: First Call Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. great success! $100, McBain Camera $200, Booster Juice World Health $300. Christmas Cash Draw Winner From left to right: Brad Bienert, 2017 Christmas Cash Winner; Sandi Bienert; Penny Jennings, Chamber President; Elan Lynes, Christmas Cash Chair 2018 Curling Funspiel 2018 Curling Funspiel Tournament Winners: Best Team Costume Winners: Shig’s Flowers Cross Iron Contracting Now Accepting 2017 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS AWARDS Nominations for the CHAMBER YEAR IN REVIEW 2018 Business Finalist: Finalist: Finalists: Master Cleaner Sherwood Park Mall - Primaris Management Inc. Aradia Fitness Master Cleaner has been in operation for 16 years in Alberta and has 3 employees. Awards! With the changing retail industry, Sherwood Park Mall – Primaris Aradia Fitness has been in business in Sherwood Park for 6 years offering They use biodegradable cleaning products and dry clean all coveralls so that oils and Management is undergoing major renovations to its existing footprint. The grease go into recycling instead of going into the drainage system. Also, they recycle all repurpose of the old Target space into a high-end Safeway concept, new alternative fitness classes to adult men and women. Since expanding to waste and water from machines, offer reusable garment bags, offer hanger and plastic Indigo development store and an
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