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Steve Lowen Cigar Lake GM, Cameco Mining Week Luncheon

Prince Albert & District Chamber of Commerce June 2014

Prince Albert & District Chamber of Commerce

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Get in Touch Tel: 306-764-6222 Email: admin.pachamber@sasktel.net

A Message from the CEO Merle Lacert Board of Directors Hello Members

Executive

June is upon us, and soon all many thoughts will focus on all the great summer activities we have in our region. For the Prince Albert Chamber June is a month of reflection and creation.

The Chamber will be creating plans and budgets for our next operating year which will begin on Sept 1st/2014. We will look to plan a new series of events and luncheons. The Chamber will be looking to review our priorities and objectives which will guide our efforts and resources. This is where we need your assistance, the Chamber will be circulating a survey out to our members in June. We will look to seek feedback and insights to assist us in aligning our priorities and objectives based on our member’s input. Please take the time to complete the short survey. Our members insights are invaluable to help us gauge our activities and ensure we are on the right track.

The past twelve months have been busy for the Chamber, we focused on maintaining and building relationships with many key groups and organizations across our community including; Heath Region, MLA’s, City of Prince Albert, as well as many members and business owners in our region. Several points that came up as strong reoccurring themes were; the importance and dependence on critical areas such as Infrastructure –( specifically the need to define a infrastructure plan moving forward,) the significance of Health care to our region, and other factors that can affect the quality of life for our community and region- such as civic facilities, availability of labour, training opportunities to build the staff of tomorrow.

As a community, we had great growth in housing and new commercial developments. Our biggest business challenges were meeting labor needs in many categories or areas from skilled to unskilled jobs. The Chamber has been advocating for the City of Prince Albert to complete short & long term planning as well as focus on attraction efforts to grow our commercial sector. We were pleased to see the city complete some great initial steps in regards to strategic planning, which also included the creation of a strategic plan for Economic Development. The Chamber looks forward to continued opportunities to consult with the City of Prince Albert on the implementation of these plans. As many are aware Prince Albert has many great strengths and opportunities, now we need to collectively promote them to attract further growth.

Chairman Larry Fladager Past Chairman Mike Mitchell Tyrone Pest Control 1st Vice Chair Shelley Cannon Wilcox and Chovin Law Offices 2nd Vice Chair Jayne Remenda Prince Albert Tourism & Marketing Bureau Secretary Treasurer Gord Jahn MNP Board Appointed Robert Bratvold Sask. Rivers School Division Elected Board Members Greg Breeze Affinity Insurance Bruce Vance P.A. Raider Hockey Club Shayne Lazarowich Prince Albert Multicultural Council Ian Litzenberger Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy Meghan Mayer Salon Six

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Annual Membership Golf Tournament June 6th, 2014 Kachurs Golf Course Click HERE To register

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Steve Lowen Cigar Lake GM, Cameco Mining Week Luncheon May 29th, 2014

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Par Place ~ Your own private park Only a short drive 2.5 Km west on the Shellbrook highway, Par Place is a year round log banquet hall that can seat 125 people comfortably. The hall has large decks that are surrounded by 57 picturesque acres of trees. Also with a soccer/ softball field!

Great for business meetings, weddings, family reunions, fund raisers for charities and sports teams, client appreciation days, product demonstrations, and evening family gatherings.

Par Place also offers a great home style cooking menu to choose from. A full size briquette BBQ is attached to the building as well as a propane unit to make your BBQ one to remember!

Discounted rates available during the week!

For reservations please leave a message at 306-922-5555 and your call will be returned.

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I have had a chance to travel lately throughout Saskatchewan for work, and I

can now say that I have seen more of this province since January than the last 20+ years living here. I am a sucker for new roads, and often take the long route. This comes from many road trips with my father. Him and his duMauriers and me and my rootbeer, usually with my shih tzu dog on my lap. Any road trip was a chance to teach me something, whether it was the difference between white spruce and jack pine or all the "Item of Interests" along the way, and the compulsory stop to read the plaque.

I've driven more than 6000km in the past four months, and while you might scoff at that, that is a low estimate. But that's here nor there, where I'm leading you to is one of the most up-and-coming towns in Saskatchewan, which I recently discovered.

I've been through several towns now that I'm slightly ashamed to say I didn't know existed, or that they had such a strong story to tell. One in particular, driving through with a coworker from out of province, having a coffee and a "Coles notes" version of the official tour, this is when I really noticed this town.

The long term citizens I speak to remember struggle and obstinacy, trying to make ends meet when it was very difficult for everyone, as this town had it's own share of ups and downs. Stories of crisis and collapse of wealth, stories of success and colossal failure. The newest citizens have a far different view.

They rejoice in the prosperity in that town, embrace the cultures and the opportunities. The growth of jobs, over 900 businesses setting up shop in a market that might make you worry that's not sustainable, unless you know some details.

So, while travelling, I noticed a few things about this town, that made me take a closer look. I got to hear a bit about some very close-knit community service clubs and organizations that really power the fundraising efforts for many activities and clubs around town. A lot of passion and strength in conviction these citizens show. There is no lack of caring and compassion there at all.

I was surprised at the volume of business in that otherwise quiet town. No large industry, no major corporations. Just a surge of small-medium business growth, from franchisees to mom-and-pop shops that I thought were extinct.

Not so.

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To truly understand it how this amazing economy works so well, you must close your eyes and pictures the center of a whirlwind. The eye of the storm. This unassuming little town, set into the magical split between true prairie fields and the beautiful boreal forest, the divide between farmland and lakeland. This so-called "gateway" which I would dub something else entirely. Soaking in the strength of the markets surrounding it like a whirlpool. Bringing in consumers and employees from outlying communities, reaching a radius of miles and miles past the city limits, to invite those consumers into this trading area. Accessible enough to be within commuting range that actually gets you away from town, without worrying about commuter traffic.

Of course I'm talking about Prince Albert. Too often we take our community for granted, but not until you see it from an outsiders eyes do you appreciate all that we have, and how strong we actually are.

Having grown up here, I remember the feeling as a teen, that Prince Albert was somewhere to move from, that there were no opportunities here, no growth. Not so, not at all. I see more opportunity here now than ever before, it just takes a fresh look at it, to really see how lucky we are to be in this community at this point in time.

From the Blog of MEGHAN MACFARLANE Digital Operations Supervisor Saskatchewan Division

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STEP Trade Conference 2014 Radisson Hotel - Saskatoon, Saskatchewan September 23 - 24, 2014 STEP Trade Conferences have evolved to be recognized as a premier event for provincial exporters as they bring together successful leaders in global business to exchange ideas and network with like minded enterprises. Over the past decade, the event has grown to be a strong opportunity to gain exposure within the exporting community in Saskatchewan.

The 2014 event will again provide delegates with focused, relevant information pertaining to trends confronting Saskatchewan exporters during a time of exciting growth. The event will be of interest to Saskatchewan firms interested in and involved in international business as attendees include decision makers, influencers, exporters, service providers, key business leaders, and government officials from various levels..

For more information about the 2014 STEP Trade Conference, please click here

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Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors As a proud member of the Prince Albert community, our team of chartered accountants and business advisors continue to grow to meet your unique needs.

National in scope and local in focus, we take the time to understand your challenges and deliver personalized solutions that help you achieve your goals.

Our diverse services include: 

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Corporate Finance

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Corporate Recovery & Insolvency

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Enterprise Risks

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Investigative & Forensic Services

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Succession

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Tax & Specialty Tax

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Valuation & Litigation Support

For more information contact a local MNP advisor at 306.764.6873 June 2014

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Evergreen Nissan Prince Albert Historical Society Congratulations to renewed Members for May A2Z Safety & Training Ltd. Best Western Marquis Inn & Suites Coldwell Banker ResCom Realty PA Credenda Virtural High School Deloitte Diamond North CU Enchanted Florist Evergreen Nissan Flaman Stores Frank Dunn Toyota Jay's Moving & Storage Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy North Ridge Development Corp Prince Albert Division On Task Rehab Inc. P.A. Checker Taxi Peavy Mart Pepsi Cola Canada Beverages (West) Percy H Davis Custom Brokers

Perry's Automotive Prince Albert Golf and Curling Club Prince Albert Historical Society Prince Albert Insurance Prince Albert Medical Clinic Prince Albert Multicultural Council Prince Albert SPCA Rally Motors Sarcan - Pine Industries Sask. Conservation Learning Centre Sobeys South Hill Massage Therapy STARS Sunlife Financial - Peter Dyck Tim Hortons Waskisiu Wilderness Region YWCA of Prince Albert

Your continued support of the Chamber makes it possible for us to work on your behalf, and we want you to know we appreciate you as members!

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Calendar of Events Website Calendar Click Here June 2014 Sun

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Eagles Nest Youth Ranch - 6th Annual Golf Tournament

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The Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan is the #1 plan in Canada!

For employee benefits, covering over 25,000 small businesses across the country.

ALL types of businesses are eligible for the program no industry exclusions! Call 306-922-4414 today to find out how much money your business can save!

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Prince Albert & District Chamber of Commerce 3700 — 2nd Avenue West Prince Albert, SK S6W 1A2

Chamber Staff Merle Lacert CEO Danica Jesse Executive Assistant

T: 306.764.6222 F: 306.922.4727 www.princealbertchamber.com

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