Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Mt. Joy will be smiling with all this snow

Thanks to our City staff for getting our streets cleaned and passable after our large dump of snow. We encourage our business members, especially those in the downtown, to clear their sidewalks to make walking easier.

There is a number of events happening in the next few weeks.
Jan. 19th - Lloydminster Economic Development Corporation will sponosr the EARN breakfast with s
                      speaker from Sask Tourism Education Council.
Jan. 24th - Celine Favreau will be speaking at the Rotary luncheon on Employee Investment Program
Jan. 25th - Leon Benoit will be holding pre-budget consultations at the Best Western at 11:30
Jan. 25th - Chamber will host an imformation meeting concerning the next business trip to China
Feb. 4th -  Chamber will sponsor a Income Tax & T-4 workshop for business members
Feb. 10th -Drug Strategy committee will host Susie Vanderlip as she speaks to teachers and parents
                 about helping kids make good choices.
Feb. 16th - Chamber of Commerce AGM. Usually an intersting and fun event
Mar. 2nd    Business Education Month kick-off event featuring Kordell Norton speaking on leadership
Mar. 15th   Chamber will host a Labour Standards workshop on Alberta laws
Mar. 22nd  Chamber will host a Labour Standards workshop on Sask laws.
Mar. 30th   Business Education Month wrap up event for women featuring Pat Katz speaking on work
                  and life balance. Fashion Show & Trade Show as well.

These are just a few of the events that the Chamber is involved with. For information on any of the above, call the Chamber office at 780-875-9013

Policy Development is happening right now. If you have an issue that you think the Chamber should address, either locally, provincially or nationally be sure to let us know. Currently we are considering resolutions on Airport support and upgrades, quality child care and supports for schools dealing with special issues.

Well I'm off to the business mixer at the Synergy Credit Union. Hope I'll see some of you there.
Stay warm
Pat

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