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December 2016 Prince Albert & District Chamber of Commerce Social Media 2016 December Prince Albert & District Chamber of Commerce www.facebook.com/princealbertanddistrictchamberofcommerce

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A Message from the CEO, Larry Fladager The Christmas Season is upon us and another year is drawing to a close.

The Chamber has enjoyed connecting with members over the past year and working together on initiatives to encourage growth and opportunity in Prince Albert.

We know 2016 has been a tough year for business in Prince Albert. The economy has slowed, costs and taxes are going up and it is tougher to keep the doors open. The Chamber continues to press Prince Albert City Council for answers regarding the Destination Marketing Levy and action on the large gap between business and residential taxes. We’ve also heard from members who continue to look for ways to attract good employees and combat staff turnover, while also seeking better ways to promote their business on social media.

The Chamber continues to promote opportunities for networking and engagement through our many business luncheons and events, and we want to thank you once again for your support over the past year. In 2016, the Chamber hosted a variety of events including, luncheons, election forums, a social media workshop for business and our first-ever Non-Profit Leadership Forum to work with our non-profit organizations on marketing, organizing their boards and taking advantage of their membership benefits. The idea for the Non-Profit Leadership event came out of discussions with some of our Chamber members who were looking for ways to connect with representatives from charities and non-profits on fundraisers, and a great example of how networking through the Chamber can benefit your business.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Board Chair Gordon Jahn, MNP Past Chair Greg Breeze Affinity Insurance First Vice Chair Garrett Lawless, Transwest Air Second Vice Chair Meghan Mayer, Salon 6 Secretary/ Treasurer Phil Hounjet RBC Board Appointed Robert Bratvold Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division Elected Board Members Ian Litzenberger, Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy

We’re happy to report that our membership numbers have gone up as more business owners begin to take advantage of the benefits of a Chamber membership. Membership in the Chamber is a partnership and we work hard to promote and serve the interests of local business owners in Prince Albert.

Tracy Feher Feher Financial Inc.

2017 will mark the Chamber’s 130th anniversary as an organization. We’re planning for another busy year of events and networking with members and we look forward to continuing a dialogue about business priorities in our city. We’re looking forward to celebrating this milestone with our valued members.

Dean McKim Prince Albert Co-op

At Christmas, and all year round, the Chamber continues to encourage residents to shop local and support local business in and around Prince Albert that make our community great. On behalf of the Prince Albert & District Chamber of Commerce, I’d like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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Nominations Close December 31 Nominations are now open for the 27th Annual Samuel McLeod Business Awards. The annual Samuel McLeod Business Awards recognize the best in local business. Anyone in the community can nominate a local business for an award in one of 10 categories, including Non-Profit Organization, Community Involvement, Business Transformation, Service or Male and Female Business Leader of the Year.

Nominations are open until December 31. Finalists for each award will be announced at the Chamber's Annual Legacy Brunch, scheduled for March 16, 2017 at the Prince Albert Travelodge. The Samuel McLeod Business Awards gala will be held April 27, 2017.

To nominate a local business for a Samuel McLeod Business Award, please click here to download a nomination form, or visit

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Chamber Business Mixer January 12, 2017 Free for Chamber Members

Chamber Business Mixers

Showcase your Local Business The Prince Albert & District Chamber of Commerce is introducing a series of monthly business mixers to help showcase our many local businesses and provide another opportunity for members, and prospective members, to connect with the local business community. These monthly mixers are in addition to the Chamber’s regular business luncheons, information and evening events and are another way the Chamber can help promote your business in Prince Albert.

Opportunities to host a monthly business mixer are available. To learn how your business can host an event, please contact Charlene at 306-764-6221.

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Saskatchewan WCB Hosts Rate Model Review Session in Prince Albert Gord Dobrowolsky Chairperson of the Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board spoke at the Prince Albert Inn November 24 to discuss the most recent Rate Model Review. The Chamber attended the session, which looked at the results from a review into the WCB rate setting model.

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Leverage Your Benefits of Membership At the Prince Albert & District Chamber of Commerce, we want to help you grow your local business. Your success is important to us.

As a Chamber member, you have the opportunity to increase your chances at success and leverage your benefits of membership by adding your voice to Prince Albert’s largest business-based organization. In turn, you will gain access to information and opportunities from the provincial and national Chamber networks. You can also elevate your business profile by attending our regular Chamber luncheons, volunteering with one of the Chamber’s business committees and taking part in various networking events such as roundtable discussions and the Samuel McLeod Business Awards.

By participating in the Prince Albert & District Chamber of Commerce, you will leverage the value of your membership and help grow and promote your local business.

Business Profile: Does your business profile on the Prince Albert & District Chamber of Commerce website utilize search engine optimization techniques such as “keywords”?

Keywords are the words that describe your type of business, the products you offer and your location. Make sure you can be found with an updated profile on our Chamber directory, strengthen your internet presence and even link in your business’ social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter.

Business Contacts: Look to expand your group of contacts and expand your business connections through networking opportunities at Chamber events and luncheons.

Affinity Programs: Our affinity programs utilize the collective power of Chamber networks to offer Chamber members competitive pricing for business services such as benefit plans, merchant services, fuel discounts and more. Did you know that Chamber Plan benefits saves your business money and their profits are donated to the local Chamber of Commerce? Call 306-922-4414 to receive a comparable quote.

Advertising Options: The Prince Albert & District Chamber of Commerce offers flexible advertising options for every type of business including a weekly e-newsletter, monthly newsletter and website banner ads. Our low-cost options can help your business consistently reach more than 1,500 local business contacts.

Influence: Add your voice to ours and assist the Chamber in defining our objectives and priorities.

Participate in one of our local committees and help define policy and drive sustainable economic development initiatives.

Access: Use your Chamber membership to gain access to important information that affects your business. Whether it be changes to legislation or local business developments, your Chamber looks to keep you informed on business matters that are important to you and your business.

Blog: Have your business highlighted on our blog that features positive Prince Albert business stories. www.princealbertchamber.com/blog www.princealbertchamber.com

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Prince Albert Parkland Health Region Volunteer Service Opportunities The Volunteer Services Department of the Prince Albert Parkland Health Region is in need of caring, compassionate and committed volunteers to fill the following service positions: Cuddling & Play Therapy, Pediatric Ward – Victoria Hospital Duties include cuddling lonesome children, assisting with play activities, reading, playing games, assisting with snacks, feeding children, etc.

Shifts: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. or 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. or 6:00 p.m.

– 8:00 p.m.

Monday to Sunday: once or twice per week.

Friendly Visiting – Surgical & Medical Floors – Victoria Hospital Duties include visiting from room to room on a one-to-one basis, chatting, listening, playing cards, board games, reading, writing letters, taking patients to hospital functions, making tea/ coffee for individual patients, and feeding patients (when needed).

Shifts: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. daily Monday – Sunday: Flexible: Once or twice per week “On Call” Volunteers Extra volunteers are often needed for the long term care residents on an “on-call” basis, to assist with outings, parties, social gatherings, shopping trips, taking residents to appointments, etc.

Shifts: As needed If you are looking to contribute to your community, to enhance the lives of those around you or to gain experience in a professional workplace, then contact us to arrange for an interview.

You can reach the PAPHR Volunteer Services Department at (306) 765-6010, by email at volunteers@paphr.sk.ca or find us on the web at www.paphr.ca. We look forward to matching your talents and interests with the right position for you.

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Congratulations to Gord Broda, who took over as Board Chair for the Prince Albert Raiders Hockey Club in October. Read more here.

Congratulations to the Prince Albert Downtown Business Improvement District, which raised more than $45,000 and won second place in the This Place Matters competition. The organization will use the money to create new signage for the downtown area.

Congratulations to the Victoria Hospital Foundation. The organization raised more than $393,000 Through their annual Give a Little Life Day fundraiser December 2. Read more here.

Lisa Rascher, middle, cut the ribbon on a new, 8-unit development at 581 and 585 7th Street East in Prince Albert November 18. The complex is named in memory of Dave Rascher, a long-time supporter of the Canadian Mental Health Association– Prince Albert Branch. The new housing complex was constructed by Miller Contracting and offers affordable housing with support services for residents. A number of community partners were in attendance for the event, including Prince Albert Carlton MLA Joe Hargrave, Prince Albert City Councillor Don Cody and Doug Kinar, Executive Director of the CMHA-Prince Albert. Click here to read more.

The folks at Riverside Dodge Chrysler Jeep held a customer appreciation pancake breakfast November 18.

The company also recently unveiled a new logo. Serving up breakfast that day from left to right were: Al Hipkiss, Sarah Bourgeault, Trent Hargrave, Cameron Bates, Becky Mihilewicz and Morgan Bell.

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Frank Moore and Moore Architecture are celebrating 60 years in business this month. Congratulations!

The Venice House on Central celebrates 40 years in business this month!

Congratulations to Amy Hadley with Amy’s on Second Restaurant. She celebrated 30 years in business November 21.

Top photo fom left: John Schultz, with the Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division; Scott Newsom, Lakeland Ford & Lakeland Hyundai; Dean McKim, General Manager with the Prince Albert Co-op; and Kent Arpin, Principal at Princess Margaret Public School at the launch of the Feeding the Future program December 5. In photo at right: John Schultz, and Chamber of Commerce CEO Larry Fladager load boxes filled with healthy school lunches onto a truck to be distributed to schools around the SRPSD division. Lakeland Ford and Lakeland Hyundai have partnered with the Prince Albert Co-op to provide healthy school lunches for students in need throughout the Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division. The first shipment of school lunches was picked up from the Co-op Marketplace on December 5. To read more about this project, please click here.

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Spectrum Sound Systems Skill-Up! Training Solutions

Thank you to Our Renewed Members Assemblee Communautaire Fransaskoise Inc. Beachcomber Hot Tubs Bev’s Fish & Seafood Ltd. BTR Financial Planning Budget Blinds of North Battleford and Prince Albert Canadian Prairie Bison Cornerstone Insurance Eastbourne Investments Gateway Mall HVL Distribution Lakeland Ford MNP My Pharmacy Ltd. Terry Mason Real Estate Trudel Auto Body Collision Centre Ltd.

Thank you!

Your continued support of your local Chamber makes it possible for us to work on your behalf, and we want you to know we value your commitment!

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