Small Business Week is here ....

Chamber president Kevin Lundell makes
presentation to Lloydminster Rotary club

Small Business Week will be celebrated in Lloydminster Oct. 17 - 21. Today, president Kevin Lundell gave an update on what the Chamber has been doing over the past year to the Lloydminster Rotary Club. It was interesting to see how many past presidents of the Chamber are also Rotary members. Rotarian, Hnatiuk started off his introduction of Kevin with the words something like .. "If you want something done, ask a busy person" and that is certainly an apt statement when you look at those in attendance at the Rotary luncheon today. Each person there has contributed in a significant way to helping to make Lloydminster the best place to live, work and do business. We have alot to celebrate in our community and Business Week is a great time to it.

Last week I attended the Saskatchewan Chamber Executive Leaders meeting in Humboldt. We were treated to some inspiring speakers and great networking with counterparts from across Saskatchewan. Saskatchewan  has had some exciting announcements and wins in the past week ... from the 2013 Memorial Cup in Saskatoon to the Grey Cup in Regina as well as the 2012 Briar and Tournament of Hearts in Saskatoon and Humboldt respectively. These are just a few events that I can think of off the top of my head and these kinds of events are possible due to dedicated volunteerism and a strong  business environment.  The Lloydminster business community has consistantly been an economic contributor for the province of Saskatchewan and has made possible in our community the many events that we have been so successful at hosting.

Congratulations to one of our contract staff, Vickie Lamb, on being awarded the Sask High School Athletics Assoc. Official of the Year for 2011. Vickie has devoted countless hours to officiating herself and mentoring and supporting other officials.

I hope to see you at the Business Week awards gala on Wednesday night at the Vic Juba Theatre.

Until next time......
Pat