WestJet will soon be flying out of the

Lloydminster Airport!

This comes as WestJet announced WestJet Link which will be using Pacific Coastal Airlines’ aircraft. It will connect the Lloydminster Airport to the Calgary International Airport.

The Chamber has been advocating on increased flights and air service out of the Lloydminster airport to accommodate business and economic growth in our community. We commend the Lloydminster airport and City of Lloydminster for their hard work in upgrading the Lloyd airport and recruiting WestJet.

Read more on Westjet's new regional air service

Join us for our annual Christmas themed Chamber Luncheon...

Thursday, December 14th

11:30 am to 1:00 pm

Rock Creek

Hosted by Chamber Board Members and Chamber Group Insurance rep Tim Dyck Financial

  

Come and meet new City Manager, Dion Pollard, and other council members. With complimentary lunch, super fun games, and tons of cool prizes to be won!

Got an ugly Christmas sweater or tie? Be sure to dig it out of your closet it for our "Ugly Christmas Apparel" contest!

There will even be an appearance by Old St. Nick himself.

Be there!!!

The government is attempting to assess the impact of the PST on the economy and consumer behaviour. Industry needs to take the lead in informing the government.

 

The Ministry of Finance has asked the SCA for any information or specific data that demonstrates the effects of the 2017 decision to expand the PST – from initial investment decisions to in-project changes.

A survey was recently sent out to Construction Association members asking them to provide examples of business decisions, behaviours, and practices that have changed as a result, even in part, of the PST.

The Chamber will keep on top of this issue and pass on any new information regarding the results of the survey.



Community Futures Lloydminster and BDC invites you to our Small Business Finance Workshop.

Wednesday, December 13th

8:30 am - 3:00 pm

Royal Hotel

5620 44 St.

Small businesses from our area who wish to attend, will be given three minutes to speak about the services and products they offer, and how their organization helps others with their small business ventures. Using the cracker barrel format, businesses will be able to rotate between all agencies, gather information and ask one on one questions.

Please bring your displays/pamphlets/business cards & information to share.

Find out how we can provide services and programming for our clients and communities' best interest.

Click here for all the details and to register

Learn the new rules...

 

Pre-recordings for the Changes to the Employment Standards can be viewed at: https://youtu.be/NY3oOAfyea8  

This information session provides a general overview of the upcoming changes to Employment Standards that become effective January 1, 2018 and will cover topics such as:



For a complete list of changes, check out: www.alberta.ca/employment-standards-changes.aspx

Do you know of a new or existing business or organization that is considering joining the Chamber?

Now is a great time to sign up. Currently, Chamber 2018 memberships include December 2017 at no cost.

That's 13 months for the price of 12!

Sign up online

Are you debating whether or not to renew your Chamber membership? Let us help you in your decision...

Here are 11 Reasons for not belonging to the Chamber...

Any Questions? Give us a shout to see how we can help your business use the Chamber to its full potential.

[email protected]

The Canadian Chamber's Director of International Affairs Adriana Vega recently travelled to Mexico on the margins of the NAFTA Round 5 of negotiations. While in Mexico City, along with other Chamber members on-site, we met with the Chief Trade Negotiator Steve Verheul as well as with business and government stakeholders from all three countries.

 

Representing the Canadian Services Coalition, we also participated in a trilateral roundtable with the Coalition of Services Industries (U.S.) and Mexico’s CANIETI (Mexico’s national chamber for the telecoms and information technology sectors).

 

Click here to read the memorandum that summarizes the views collected throughout the visit.