TRADE WINDSThe Voice of the Camrose & District Chamber of Commerce

“The Camrose Chamber of Commerce is a strong collective voice committed to fostering a prosperous, vibrant and dynamic business community.”

February 2020 ISSUE 02

Our upcoming AGM celebrates the volunteers on our Board of Directors, current Directors, those retiring, and the incoming Directors.

We will also recognize businesses celebrating 25 years as Members of our Chamber and one celebrating 50 years! Thank you and congratulations.

In the revent Alberta Chambers Red Tape Reduction survey, the following was asked. “Overall, how do you feel about the long-term future of the province?”

Camrose response results were evenly split.

Somewhat positive: 31.6% Somewhat negative: 31.6%

Very negative: 31.6%

Let’s share our positive business successes! To share your story email me at

exec@camrosechamber.ca

Please click here to read Alberta Chambers of Commerce’s full article.

The overall result was a resounding 63.2% negative, compared to 54.2% negative provincially. This lets us know there’s serious work to be done in order to turn our economy around.

Your investment in our Chamber allows us to represent and advocate policy on your behalf at the Provincial and Federal Chamber events. Let us know which issues are important to you.

Please plan to join us at the March General Meeting for the Annual City of Camrose Update and in April for the Camrose County’s Annual Update.

Sharon Anderson

Chamber of Commerce 5402-48 Avenue, Camrose, Alberta T4V 0J7P: 780-672-4217 F: 780-672-0159 E: info@camrosechamber.ca

Induction of theInduction of the2020 Board of Directors2020 Board of Directors

Wednesday, February 5, 202011:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Camrose Regional Exhibition

Tickets: $18/person in advance $20/person at the door

110th Annual General Meeting

Learn about Export Opportunities to Japan!Are you interested in exporting your product to Japan?

This is your opportunity to learn more about export and investment attraction opportunities in Japan.

We are inviting all interested businesses to join us on Wednesday, April 1st, when Paul Pryce, Principal Advisor, Consulate-General of Japan in Calgary, will be in Camrose to talk about Export Opportunities to Japan!

In 2018, Alberta exported $1.96B worth of goods to Japan, making it the 3rd ranked country in terms of Alberta’s exports. In 2018, Alberta exported $1.96B worth of goods to Japan, making it the 3rd ranked country in terms of Alberta’s exports. Alberta offers a high-quality supply of primary products and is the third largest exporter of agri-food products in Canada. In 2018: Alberta exports of primary and processed agricultural and food products totaled $11.6 billion. Top exprts to Japan include: Canola – 19% (382.4M), Cobalt – 10%(201.7M), Pig meat – 10% (200.6M), Wheat – 10% (190.8M), Sulfate Chemical Woodpulp – 9% (183.7M) and other products - 42% (839.4M).

Date: April 1st Location: Hotel Camrose Resort & Casino Time: Business & Industry: 10:30-11:15 Agriculture: 1:00-1:45 Presentation: Camrose County Annual Update Tickets: $18.00 in advance $20.00 at the door RSVP to 780-672-4217 or exec@camrosechamber.ca The Chamber General Meeting & Luncheon will be held from 11:30-1:00

Camrose February Events

1 - Intro to Firehouse Hip Hop/Street Dance - Chuck MacLean Arts Centre

1 - Little Miss Higgins - Lougheed Centre

3 - Ca$h Mob

4 - Nutter’s Power Day

5 - Chamber AGM - CRE

7 - Storytelling - Railway Museum

7 - Rose City Roots - Matt Andersen - Bailey Theatre

8 - Photography Workshops - Chuck MacLean Arts Centre

9 - Camrose Elks & Royal Purple Breakfast

9 - Chicago - Lougheed Centre

13 - Planning & Action - Augustana

14-16 - Nordly’s Film Festival - Bailey Theatre

16 - Royal Order of the Moose Breakfast

17 - Family Day Bonspiel

17 - Family Day Indoor Carnival Fundraiser - Retro

18 - Tom Petty & Damn the Torpedoes - Lougheed Centre

20 - Cabin Fever Tour - Bailey Theatre

21 - Magic & Illusion Show - Retro

22 - Adult & Child Paint Night - Chuck MacLean Arts Centre

22 - Jr. Pool Tournament - Retro

23 - Knights of Columbus Breakfast

23 - Bailey Buckaroos - Bailey Theatre

27 - Governance for Sustainability - Augustana

27 - Five Alarm Funk - Bailey Theatre

28-29 - Little Shop of Horrors - Lougheed Centre

29 - Godfrey Blacque Leap Day Dance - Bailey Theatre

Looking for upcoming Camrose Events? baileytheatre.combraedalberta.cacamrosechamber.cacamroselive.ca

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ualberta.ca/augustana Retro

Contact: Dennis Chamney 1-888-333-8650 http://chambers.ca/info/

View Chambers Plan video at http:/www.chamberplan.ca/request-a-quote

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Welcome to our newest Members! We’re so glad you’ve joined us.

Naslund Consulting Group Inc. | LifeBright Learning (owner: Karin Naslund)Clean Start Organizing (owner: Tammy Johnson)

Village of Ryley

Chamber of Commerce 5402-48 Avenue, Camrose, Alberta T4V 0J7P: 780-672-4217 F: 780-672-0159 E: info@camrosechamber.ca

Are you interested in growing your business and expanding your network?Call us for information on Membership and Business Networking today!

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The Canadian Chamber of Commerce has launched Roadmap2Prosperity - a blueprint to restoring Canada’s economic

potential that reflects the priorities and concerns of job creators in communities across Canada.

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If you have any questions, If you have any questions, please contact the Chamber please contact the Chamber at (780) 672-4217 or email at (780) 672-4217 or email info@camrosechamber.cainfo@camrosechamber.ca

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