January 2022 Newsletter
Your Monthly Newsletter & Updates
Have you renewed your Chamber Membership?
The Chestermere Chamber of Commerce relies heavily on member event participation and annual dues. In 2021 the CCC reduced and simplified membership to $120 a year for ALL business types and sizes. Additionally, we also changed the anniversary date of your membership to run from the date of membership and not fixed to a certain annual period, ensuring you receive a full 365 days of benefits. Please subscribe or renew your membership if you haven't already by clicking the button link below.
Home Business Info Event
Open House Event with Local Service Experts 

Attend the Chamber of Commerce Home Business Info Event to learn about:

  • Registration, Permits and Licenses needed
  • Insurance protection
  • Banking options
  • Legal resources
  • Accounting and Taxes solutions
  • Website and Marketing services
  • Other Local Business Services
  • Chamber of Commerce Benefits & Business Listing

Camp Chestermere
February 17 from 3:00 pm to 7:30 pm

  • Registration required
  • Limited Capacity - Register ASAP!
  • No Cost to Attend
  • No Membership Required
Limited Table Displays Available $20 Each for Members
Supporting local home based businesses with your service or product? Want to reserve a table at this event?

$20 per table, limited tables available. Must be a Chamber member to exhibit.

Table provided, bring your own display.
Membership Benefit Spotlight
No matter how big or small. Helping businesses from
1 to 300 employees.

Find the right medical, health and dental benefits, life, accident, short-term disability, long-term disability, long-term care insurance and flexible health spending accounts for your business.
Past Event: Chamber Holiday Cheer!
December 16th at Township 24
Many Chamber members came out to celebrate the Holiday Season with a toast of good cheer!

Thank you to everyone who brought donations for the Food Bank and also thanks to Karen Gonzales and Bhavik Patel for donating door prizes.

Don't miss our next Chamber Social - coming soon!
Bhavik Patel and Jignesh Patel
Staples East Hills
Teresa Sutherland-Pedersen, Kelly Rourke Fischer and Karin Wallace
Expedia Cruises
Mel Foat and Stephen Hanley
City of Chestermere Councillors
Karen McKee (Director Chestermere Chamber and Pathways Coaching), Jason Kell (VP Chestermere Chamber and Teknologi One), Issac Achal (Treasurer Chestermere Chamber and Isaac Achal Professional Corporation) and Kyle Lazurko (Director Chestermere Chamber and Lakeshore Importers)
Eric Sinclair (Eric's No Frills) and
Vipul Patel (ATB Chestermere)
Jason Kell (VP Chestermere Chamber and Teknologi One), Al-Fayed, Anish Nair (CIBC Chestermere), and Issac Achal (Treasurer Chestermere Chamber and Isaac Achal Professional Corporation)
Jignesh Patel, Bhavik Patel (Staples), Ron McKee (MPS Electric), and Jason Kell (VP Chestermere Chamber and Teknologi One)
Rick Gonzales, Karen Gonzales (Stonemere Real Estate Solutions), and Issac Achal (Treasurer Chestermere Chamber and Isaac Achal Professional Corporation)
Karin Wallace (Expedia Cruises)
and Mike Gron (Township 24)
Coming Soon: Business Awards Gala
Spring Business Awards Gala Date Announcement Soon
Watch next months newsletter for more details, venue and date.
2019 Awards presented at the last Gala in February 2020
City Business License Renewals
Business Licenses do Matter!
A message from the City of Chestermere regarding Business Licenses and the January 31 Renewal Date
"Annual fees for commercial premises within Chestermere are $150, major home-based $100, and minor home-based $50. Please note that you will not receive an invoice and your Business License Certificate and receipt will be mailed out to you. 

The City can’t support you if we don’t know that your business exists. Business licenses also help with:

  • compliance with all City requirements in the interest of public safety;
  • the ability to legally operate in the municipality;
  • credibility;
  • access to programs and grants;
  • invitation for participation in City festivals and events;
  • listing on the City’s business directory (website);
  • opens membership opportunities and support services with the Chamber of Commerce; and
  • direct communication from the City.
 
Penalties for operating a business without a valid license is $500.
 
If you have any questions or concerns, please call us at
(403) 207-7050 or email [email protected]"