CONNECTING PEOPLE, IDEAS, AND OPPORTUNITY
JULY 2019 2ND EDITION
NOTICE OF SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING
The Stony Plain & District Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors invites all members to participate in a Special General Meeting to be hosted at Sorrentino's on Thursday, August 22nd at 11:30am. The purpose of the meeting, under the membership mandate to unify chambers, is to review and approve a name change for the Stony Plain & District Chamber of Commerce and boundary extensions so as to file the necessary paperwork with Corporations Canada, Ministry of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada.
PICNIC IN THE PARK
August 14, 2019
All Stony Plain, Spruce Grove, Wabamun & District Chambers’ of Commerce members & their staff are invited to join us for a BBQ on Wednesday, August 14, 2019. 

Admission : $5 minimum donation with all proceeds going to the Boys & Girls Clubs Big Brothers Big Sisters of Edmonton & Area.
JULY TRAC UNIFICATION UPDATE
Stony Plain & Spruce Grove, July 30, 2019 – The Memorandum of Agreement draft, prepared by legal counsel, has been reviewed, and will be signed off on or before August 15, 2019. The agreement clearly sets out the process and legal requirements of the unification and protects all unifying entities through the process 

"Our unified Chamber in so many ways will be a new organization. With the creation of this new entity, defining our purpose and the vision will lend the support to our purpose and strategic goals that will bring the vision to reality."

To continue reading or to view previous TRAC updates, CLICK HERE.
2019 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS AWARDS GALA
The  Chamber of Commerce Business Awards   Gala is a celebration of our business community. Over the years, we have recognized the high standards our entrepreneurs bring to business . Our awards gala takes our celebration to great heights as we let our congratulations soar in honour of our nominees and awards winners.

Location: Heritage Park, Parkland Hall
Date/Time: November 1, 2019 | Cocktails 6:00pm | Dinner 7:00pm | Awards to follow
Admission: $100 per person, including GST

For additional information or to become an Event Sponsor, please click here.
Bookkeeping Solutions & Consulting
Stony Plain, AB
Phone:(780) 975-0291
How many years have you been in business? Are you the owner or business professional? I am the owner of Bookkeeping Solutions & Consulting and have been in business for 35 years.

What is your company motto? Bookkeeping Solutions & Consulting, Bookkeeping at its best!

What's an interesting fact about your business most people do not know? We are a business that works from home offices and we communicate a lot online between us and our customers. Although we are very happy to go onsite to a clients office any time they need us. We can do payroll very well indeed.

Give a brief description of your business. What product(s) or service do you provide, and what sets you apart from others? We at Bookkeeping Solutions & Consulting combine years of experience with the best systems in order to take the stress of organizing financials away from our clients. We help you to make sure your numbers are right by sorting and organizing receipts and invoices, tracking profit and loss, finding missing expenses, ensuring accurate payroll and GST returns, and protecting you from costly filling errors. We help out clients to eliminate the worry about compliance with the Canada Revenue Agency, and to make better financial decisions when they know their books are right. We are certified in QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop accounting programs.

What is your favourite activity or place to visit within the Tri-Region, and why? My favourite activity is to spend time with my grandson in the Spruce Grove Public Library. They have super fun things to do there with a teenager!

What is the best business advice you have received during your career? Always be kind, courteous, and respectful when handling customer concerns.

As a child, what did you want to become when you grew up? Even as a young child I was pretty serious and needed alone time. I liked to get my homework done and that sort of thing. It makes sense that I am a bookkeeper now.

Is there anything else you would like to share? We care about your company documents and will take good care of them. Proper filing of a company's GST and payroll is essential and it must be one time. As long as we are provided with the proper information, we will make sure we file them on time and online.
We are  EXCITED  to Launch our NEW Chamber Business Spotlight!

The Stony Plain & District Chamber of Commerce wants to help you and your business! As part of your membership benefits, the Chamber is seeking interested businesses to feature in our NEW bi-monthly Chamber Business Spotlight!

The spotlight is a no-cost opportunity which will be shared and promoted on our website, bi-monthly electronic newsletter, and via our social media. The goal is to help generate some exciting buzz for business!

How do you submit your business for a Spotlight?  It’s easy!  Complete and submit the questionnaire, and once your survey is completed your business will be added to the bi-monthly random draw.
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Call 1-800-221-2793 OR Email:  chamberprogram@constantcontact.com

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
(780) 424-8181
10135 - 89 Street, Edmonton AB

We are committed to the healthy development of all children. We provide a diverse array of mentoring and after school programs to meet the needs of our community's children and youth so they have the tools and supports they need to be successful in school and in life. We are always looking for volunteers to mentor in our communities.

(780) 989-3365
10658 - 82 Avenue NW, Edmonton AB

We serve pies whole & by the slice, baked & frozen halal pizzas, kebabs, biryani and wings.

(780) 705-4928
12539 - 102 Avenue, Edmonton AB

We are a kitchenware store specializing in beautiful collections with several known brands such as Le Creuset, Emilie Henry, Zwilling J.A. Henckels, ZOKU, and so much more!

(780) 968-7777
Stony Plain, AB

Whether your rood is cedar or asphalt, the honest, hardworking experts at JJ's Roofing take care of the installation. We provide roofers in Stony Plain and within a 100km redius west of Edmonton.

(780) 318-1654
5445 - 97 Street NW, Edmonton AB

Legacy Equipment has an extensive portfolio of equipment designed to take on any job, big or small. We set very high standards of customer excellence, ensuring that our equipment is services and maintained and guaranteeing satisfaction.

(780) 916-0214
Stony Plain, AB

RC Hennig can supply all your portable toilet needs! We even rent heated toilets for our colder months.

(780) 962-6606
60-210 McLeod Avenue, Spruce Grove AB T7X 2K5

MLA constituency office for Spruce Grove and Stony Plain.
safeTALK SUICIDE AWARENESS


Sept. 12, 2019 5:30-9:00pm
Spruce Grove Agrena
A half-day workshop to learn the signs and how to get help for someone at risk of suicide.
Learn about suicide awareness & how to apply the TALK steps: T alk A sk L isten K eepSafe
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Cost: $50 Age: 16+ Register: pfcss@stonyplain.com 780-963-8583
CAMP HE HO HA GOLF TOURNAMENT
2019 Swing Fore Golf
Camp He Ho Ha is hosting their 2019 Swing Fore Camp fundraising golf tournament on August 16, 2019 at Pineridge Golf Course in Seba Beach, AB.

For more information or to sponsor this wonderful event, please visit: https://camphehoha.com/events_/golf/
WE CAN ADVOCATE ON YOUR BEHALF
One of the roles of the chamber is to be an advocate for our members, the businesses that make up our community. It is our privilege to be a part of a process that ensures the voice of local businesses is heard on Municipal, Provincial and Federal levels.

We act as a spokesperson for the business and professional community and translate into action the group thinking of our members. We can strategically direct policy to ensure a successful and sustainable future for the economy of Stony Plain & District.

Please do not hesitate to get in contact with Sarah Parry, (780) 963-4545 should you have any issues, concerns or ideas.