Membership Newsletter - June 2019
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Tickets are selling
fast
for #ACCPAD2019
(Sales Cutoff:
June 12, 2019
)
For more event information including agenda, invited MLAs and Ministers, an (ongoing) list of confirmed MLAs and Ministers, hotel information, and sponsorship opportunities,
click here.
The
cutoff for our group rate at Chateau Lacombe Hotel is
TODAY
- there are only 3 rooms left, call 780-428-6611 and reference ACC Political Action Day.
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Want to win 2 FREE TICKETS to Political Action Day?
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AGM Recap:
A huge 'Thank You' to everyone that joined us in Camrose May 23-26th for our 81st Annual AGM and Policy Session, it was a huge success. If you haven't already, please
CLICK HERE to complete our Post-Event Survey and let us know what you thought!
Here are some of the weekend's recaps:
Chamber Awards:
- Chamber of the Year Under 150 Members - Beaumont Chamber
- Chamber of the Year 151 to 350 Members - Hinton & District Chamber
- Chamber of the Year 351 to 650 Members - Spruce Grove & District Chamber (We still love you though Stony Plain & District Chamber! Sorry for the oops!)
- Chamber of the Year Over 651 Members - Medicine Hat & District Chamber
ACE Executive of the Year:
Sharon Anderson, ED, Camrose Chamber
Policy Session:
Photos:
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ACE Chamber Staff Compensation Survey
As discussed at the AGM, Alberta Chamber Executives (ACE) is performing a bench marking survey of chamber staff compensation to empower chambers to be competitive employers, as well as analyze trends in chamber growth and development to inform strategies for smaller chambers.
The cl
osin
g date of this survey is
June 7th, 2019
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If you have not yet completed the survey, please take the
12-14 minutes
to do so.
The final report will be
fully confidential and anonymous, with only aggregate results reported. It will be presented at the ACE Summit and made accessible to all participants and chamber staff.
Click here for more survey information.
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Interested in Your Chamber Becoming Accredited?
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Interested in pursuing accreditation for your Chamber but not sure what's involved? Join the Chamber of Commerce Executives of Canada (CCEC) on a conference call on
June 17th to learn more.
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CCEC Awards - Call for Nominations
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Nominations are now open for the CCEC awards program, which recognizes excellence in Chamber management. Any chamber volunteer, board member, or staff can submit!
Awards Categories:
- Council or Excellence
- Executive of the Year
- Staff Member of the Year
Deadline to submit nominations:
June 14th, 2019
To learn more, head to the
Awards Site or download the nomination form below.
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Canada’s Volunteer Awards - Nominations Open
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Are you proud of the work done in your company’s name to improve situations for members of the community? Nominate your employer for a Canada’s Volunteer Award!
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Join Alberta Mentoring Partnership on June 24th to learn about Intergenerational Programming!
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Join the
LINKages team, a Calgary-based intergenerational organization for a conversation about the ins and outs of creating impactful intergenerational programming.
June 24th, 10 am – 11 am MDT
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3 critical factors of operational efficiency success
Watch this video to discover how you can help your business solve operational problems and become more competitive and profitable.
Read more
www.bdc.ca
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Key Takeaways from 5 Excellent Company Culture Examples...
It is by no means easy for any organization to establish a strong identity. It takes excellent leadership from the get-go to clearly define values, goals, and objectives that stakeholders can stand by and employees feel motivated to forward with...
Read more
www.process.st
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The 11 Best Screen Sharing Apps (And How to Use Them) |...
Whether you're in a meeting or doing customer support, screen sharing is one of the best ways to illustrate your point without frustrating anyone in the call. That is if you can get an app which lets you share your screen without an issue.
Read more
www.process.st
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Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan – Canada's #1 benefits plan for small firms can provide your business with a comprehensive and competitive health, dental, and disability program customized to meet the needs of your employees! Regardless of the size of your firm we can find a plan that's right for you! Visit our website today to find out why
Chambers Plan is Canada's #1 health care benefit plans for small businesses and the self-employed!
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Alberta Business Awards of Distinction Featured Winner:
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2019 Alberta's
Customer Service
Award of Distinction Recipient:
Tiny Toes Castle
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Since 2010, Tiny Toes Castle Ltd. has been providing high-quality childcare to Albertan families.
With a philosophy that believes all children have the right to play, be understood, and have access to quality care, Tiny Toes’ management and childcare educators work together to celebrate each child’s diversity and uniqueness. Whether it’s been supporting their staff through community intolerance, teaching and celebrating their children’s religions and holidays from around the world, learning new languages to reduce language barriers with kids, or creating new rates for parents with diverse employment, Tiny Toes has a decorated history of diversity and inclusion.
With a tenacious dedication to diversity, Tiny Toes has also played a role in educating and influencing the broader central Alberta community and ensured that families of varying ages, cultures, religions, dynamics, socio-economic status, and ethnicity feel welcome and at home.
We are proud to have awarded them our 2019 Alberta's Diversity Award of Distinction!
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Alberta Chambers of Commerce
Tracy Acorn, Manager of Chamber Services & Admin
780.425.4180 Ext.3
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