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Business Progress May 2013

Monday, May 27th, 2013

On April 18th we hosted the Honorable Bill Boyd luncheon for our members.

This month representatives from Wesmor High School joined us as a part of the You Lead program sponsored by Tyrone Pest Control.

Chamber Luncheons are a great time for networking.

U of R Luncheon 11:45am ~ 1:00 pm Prince Albert Golf & Curling Club $25 for members $30 for non-members $200 for a corporate table ~ includes preferred seating and table signage

Register Today June 7th, 2013

Chamber Golf Tournament Mark’s 9 Golf & Country Club CLICK HERE to Register

A Message from the CEO~ Merle Lacert Hello Members It finally appears that spring has arrived, hopefully any resulting flooding will not have major effects on our community.

With spring comes a time for renewal, and just as with nature the Prince Albert Chamber is continuing to review our priorities and main objectives for the next year.

Part of our renewal process is to also seek new or replacement Directors for our Chamber Board. Our nomination process for new Directors opened in April and continues until May 10/13. The Prince Albert Chamber is looking to attract new Directors that will accent our Board composition so that we result in a Board that is representative of our Business Community.

Our Samuel McLeod Awards, were a great success this year. The Awards were kicked off with a great Legacy Brunch on March 27/13 and concluded with our Awards show on April 9th /13. I would once again like to congratulate and thank all Finalists that participated in the years awards process. Many great Prince Albert & Area business were highlighted and recognized for their accomplishments. As always this event would not be possible without the support of all our Samuel McLeod Sponsors. So, a huge thank you to all our sponsors who assisted in making this year’s show a great success.

Board of Directors Executive Officers Chairman

Mike Mitchell Tyrone Pest Control Past Chairman

Doug Patrick Grand Trunk Development First Vice Chairman

George Vass PA & District Community Futures 2nd Vice Chair

Shelley L. Cannon Wilcox Zuk Chovin Law Office Secretary Treasurer

Maureen Frey MNP Board Appointed

Larry Fladager SIAST

Elected Board Members Trevor Dutchak Parkland Ambulance

Darwin Zurakowski Mark-it Signs Graphics and Web

Greg Breeze Affinity Insurance

Robert Bratvold Sask. Rivers School Division

Bruce Vance P.A. Raider Hockey Club

Community Involvement- sponsored by SaskTel Prince Albert Ice Hawks– Award Recipient Prince Albert Tourism

Investment- sponsored by Scotia Bank Royal Bank– Award Recipient

Marketing- sponsored by DirectWest Mark it Signs– Award Recipient Prince Albert Destination Marketing Fund The Co-operators The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy

New Product or Service- sponsored by SK Ministry of the Economy Price Breakers

Prince Albert Brewing Co.– Award Recipient

New Venture- sponsored by CONEXUS G & P Plumbing & Heating Inc.– Award Recipient Mark it Signs Paw Print Inn The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy

Service- sponsored by Royal Bank Granite DKC– Award Recipient KIN Enterprises Inc. Naber Ford Sales Ltd.

Tourism- sponsored by Northern Lights Casino Centennial Flight– Award Recipient Prince Albert Tourism Travelodge

Young Entrepreneur- sponsored by Diamond North Credit Union Ballet ‘n’ all that Jazz

Mark it Signs– Award Recipient The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy

Business of the Year- sponsored by Prince Albert & District Community Futures Mark it Signs

Prince Albert Brewing Co.– Award Recipient Royal Bank

 Saskatchewan’s economy is growing and that means there are more jobs available than ever before. Unfortunately, the number of workers is not growing at the same rate so many jobs go unfilled and businesses cannot grow to their full potential.

By improving the productivity of people and businesses however, this loss of potential can be greatly reduced. Attending a Productivity 101 workshop is your first step in creating a more productive and profitable business or organization.

By attending this workshop you will learn the basics of what productivity is and how it is applicable to your business. Some of the things that you will learn include: Productivity basics

 The value of productivity improvement to your own organization  What tools, programs, and services are available to your businesses or organization  How to start your journey of productivity improvement  The three pillars of productivity The workshop will be delivered by Mr. Sebastian Panciuk, one of Productivity Alberta’s productivity experts, who will be in Saskatchewan to facilitate this first series of Productivity 101 workshops throughout the province. The workshop is approximately three hours long, with adequate time allowed for questions during and after the workshop.

Mr. Panciuk is currently the Manager of Business Development and Advisory Services at Productivity Alberta. He is a proven leader with over 12 years of experience in managerial and supervisory team building. He has obtained his MBA and a Bachelor of Education from the University of Alberta, as well as a Bachelor of Arts from Concordia University College. His attention to detail, problem solving ability, communication skills, business acumen, and positive energy provide him with the necessary skills to guide you on your productivity journey.

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Members of the Prince Albert & District Chamber of Commerce

FROM: Merle Lacert – CEO Prince Albert & District Chamber of Commerce The Prince Albert & District Chamber of Commerce requires three additional Board Members to assist the Prince Albert & District Chamber of Commerce Board. The vacant positions are for a two (2) year term - June 1st 2013May 31/2015.

The Prince Albert & District Chamber of Commerce is seeking new Board members that will bring enthusiasm and a positive approach to assist the Prince Albert & District Chamber of Commerce Board in further progressing it mandate, goals and objectives.

Although these are volunteer positions, they do offer insights and opportunities to promote and improve our Business environment here in Prince Albert. As well as to strengthen relations with the Business community and to expand our membership base.

NOMINATION REQUIREMENTS You are hereby notified that nominations of candidates for election to the Prince Albert & District Chamber of Commerce Board (2013-2014) may be made by returning the following: A brief outline of the nominee consisting of the nominee’s name, employer, position, experience, and reason for seeking election. See attached nomination form.

All candidates must be members in good standing of the Prince Albert & District Chamber of Commerce.

Nominations for election to the Board must be received at the Chamber office not later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 10th, 2013. Bylaws prescribe a total of 14 elected positions on the Board including those elected to the Executive Committee.

Should you have any questions about these nominations or about the Nomination form, please contact me, for any further clarifications Best Regards, Merle Lacert CEO Prince Albert & District Chamber of Commerce

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Sunlife Financial- Cory Rask

Absolute Maids

Northern Lights Casino

Affinity Insurance

P.A. Bottlers

Arnie's Gun & Archery

P.A. Soundworks

Asiil Enterprises

Pandila & Company

CCP Snacks

Phil West

Crescent Heights Pharmacy

PR Septic Services Prince Albert Child Care Cooperative Prince Albert Development Corp

Days Inn Exclusive Auto Marine Farm & Garden Centre Prince Albert Flaman Stores Inc.

Prince Albert Golf & Curling Club

Flyer Electric LP

Prince Albert Northcote

Frank Dunn Toyota

Rally Motors

Gray Chemists

Riverside Hyundai

Hawood Inn

RNF Ventures

HBI Office Plus Inc.

Rotary Club of Prince Albert

J & C Stone Cutters

Shellbrook Chronicle

Labour Market Services

Truck Outfitters

Lobstick Golf Course

Twilite Motel

Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy

Ultra Safe Water Solutions

Moker and Thompson

Prince Albert Farmers Market

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