2011 Chamber Community Directory!!
Renewals for advertising in the 2011 Chambers Community Directory have been sent out! If you have not received your renewal contract, contact the Chamber Office! New businesses wishing to advertise may contact either the Stony Plain & District Chamber office at (780) 963-4545or Spruce Grove & District Chamber office at (780) 962-2561 and our sales representative will contact you. Early Bird Deadline is September 30th, 2010 Don’t be leftout – Final deadline is October 29, 2010!
Posted: Sep 01,10
Are you interested in making a difference in your Business Community ?
Have you thought about an opportunity to sit as a Board Member on the Stony Plain & District Chamber of Commerce ?
Annual Board Elections will be held @ the November General Meeting ( Thursday November 18th ).
If you are interested please call the Chamber office to further discuss this opportunity
Vivian @ 780-963-4545.
Posted: Aug 20,10
$100 Draw Prize
Enter a business and/or individual for the 2010 Chambers of Commerce Awards now!
Simply by entering a deserving business and/or individualyour name will be entered in a draw for $100. Entry forms are available at:www.stonyplainchamber.ca or www.sprucegrovechamber.com.Entry forms must be received by September 15, 2010.
This year’s categories are:
- Business of the Year
- New Business of the Year
- Marketing Award
- Employer of Youth
- Employee of the Year
- Manager of the Year
- Community Volunteer of the Year
Community Awards are:
- Decker Kulak Memorial Award, Scholarship Award, Ambassadors of Action: Sustainable Business Award - see www.stonyplain.com or contact the Town of Stony Plain for criteria and nominations.
Awards Gala event will be held on October 23rd. Tickets $50 are now available at the Stony Plain and Spruce Grove Chamber offices.
Posted: Aug 09,10
Mutts Adored Inc. – 2 years in business
The Country Pumpkin – 2 years in business
Posted: Sep 01,10
Canadian Chamber of CommerceMembership Announcement
It’sofficial
The Stony Plain & District Chamber of Commerce and their membership have joined the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. All (ACC) Alberta Chamberof Commerce members (124) are now also members of the (CCC) Canadian Chamber of Commerce. Thanks to a fund created by 14 of Alberta’s Chambers. Alberta is the only provincial chamber federation to have all of their members join the national federation. Check out your benefits of Being a Canadian Chamber Member at: http://www.chamber.ca/index.php/en/services-and-programs/C112/
Posted: Aug 25,10
Alberta Chamber of Commerce
New Value Added program
ACC hasworked with Johnson Inc. one of Canada’sleading insurance providers, tooffer all Chamber Members a comprehensive home and auto insurance policy
Informationon all other value added programs is available at
www.abchamber.ca/MembershipBenefits/ValueAddedPrograms/tabid/103/Default.aspx
Posted: Aug 25,10
We are pleased to announce the followingnew member(s) to the Stony Plain & District Chamber of Commerce.
State Farm Insurance, #107, 4301B South Park Drive,Stony Plain (780) 968-1112 Insurance and financial services.
All Season Detailing Ltd., #104 – 73 Boulder Blvd., Stony Plain (780) 968-6635 Automotive detailing and vehicle cleaning.
Dirt Slinger Trucking, Stony Plain, (780)818-2304/(780) 818-2306 We have two tandem dump truck and one tandem end dump trailers. We haul in Edmontonand Stony Plain, Spruce Grove and Parkland County. We haul snow, black dirt, clay, gravel,pit-run and operate year round.
Mira Timber Frame, #11Legend Trail, North Business Park, Stony Plain (780) 968-0330 Designand manufacturing of timber frame homes/commercial structures.
Ricoh Canada Inc., 163 Commerce Place, 10150 Jasper Ave, Stony Plain (780)665-0501 At Ricoh we are number one in our industry for technology anddocument solutions. Our local sales andservice team brings you the highest quality hardware, software and service.
Alberta Employment & Immigration, 2ndFloor, Westgrove Bldg, 131 First Ave, Spruce Grove (780)962-8773 Employment and immigration works with employers in linking them toskilled labour pools, labour market information and publications relevant tobuilding effective HR strategies. Wealso work with Albertans in building careers and connecting them to the labour market.
Posted: Aug 24,10
“2010 Chamber Calendar Of Events”
September 15 - GeneralMeeting at 11:30 am, Speaker – Charmaine Hammond, Topic How Managing PeopleIssues can be Profitable
October 20 - GeneralMeetingGuest Speaker – Mona Hale, EdmontonEconomic Development Corporation Chief Financial Officer, Vice President
October 23 - ChambersAwards Gala
November 17 - GeneralMeeting at 11:30 am (Elections)
November 18 - ChristmasLight Up
December 1 - ChamberMember Mixer
Posted: Aug 24,10
2011Community Directory
Ifyou have recently moved to the Stony Plain area or have a change in phonenumber. Please contact the Stony PlainChamber office at 780.963.4545 or email office@stonyplainchamber.ca. All changes must be in writing.
Posted: Jul 26,10
“$3000.00 Scholarship Available to Post Secondary‘Business Students’”
If youknow of a “Business Student” who is enrolled in their second year of postsecondary education, and who has lived in the “Tri- Municipal Area”, encouragethem to apply for this annual scholarship. Please visitour web site at for criteria
www.stonyplainchamber.ca
Posted: Jul 26,10
Habitatfor Humanity needs your help!
Habitat for Humanity is building 12 homes in StonyPlain, and they don’t have enough volunteers. Ifyou interested in volunteering, the following link includes an informationpackage and poster.
http://www.hfh.org/files/site_files/20/PKG___Stony_Package_2010_07_12__00000.pdf
Beginners to trades people, individual and groupsare welcome.
Upcoming Stony Plain Framing Event- August 13, 14, 20and 21st (Goal is to complete framing and put the roof on the secondsix-plex). Volunteers are also neededfor providing lunches. For more information or to sign up, contact LouiseFairley at lfairley@edmonton.hfh.orgor (780) 479-3566 ext. 222
Posted: Jul 26,10