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A Passion for Promoting the Community
A Passion for Promoting the Community
Michelle Pinon - News Advertiser
Even though it’s only been just over two weeks since Connie Steinwand took over as General Manager of the Vegreville & District Chamber of Commerce, it hasn’t taken long to settle in to her new role.
Having been born and raised in Vegreville, Steinwand knows the area like the back of her hand, and is very excited about reaching out to local members and businesses as soon as possible. “As a director of the Vegreville Ag Society for more than a decade, she has a lot of experience in the area of marketing and a definite passion for promoting the community.
Steinwand said she wants to find ways to make Vegreville a great place to work, play and do business. Connecting with business owners and creating networking opportunities are a couple of ways she will be striving towards that goal. As well, she’d like to be able to have businesses hold special promotions or sales during special events in town, such as the Vegreville Country Fair and Pysanka Festival.
The benefits of being a member Chamber of Commerce are numerous, and one of those Steinwand pointed out was being able to offer a group health policy to members. She feels it would be especially valuable to local producers, home-based businesses, trucking companies to name a few, who may not already have their own private plan.
Steinwand said they can also assist members in filling out application forms for government funding and other programs like the federal government’s summer student program. The Chamber of Commerce also advocates on behalf of members on a variety of different concerns and challenges. The Chamber of Commerce is currently advocating for access to physicians supports, rural economic development and road signage to promote communities.
“I look forward to meeting members and business owners,” said Steinwand. She wants to hear from them firsthand and finding ways that the Chamber of Commerce can best help their business.
She encourages folks to circle July 26, 2025, on their calendars as they will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of the pysanka. The event is in the early planning stages, but it sure to be a very memorable occasion, promises Steinwand.
