Small Business Awards Nominations & Dinner
Small Business Awards Nomination form 2010
Presented by the Brooks & District Chamber of Commerce
Nominate the Business or Person of your choice!
Nominations are open to any business, institution or organization in Brooks & the County of Newell
Previous winners may be re-nominated 3 years after receiving an award for that category
Award Categories
1. Business of the Year Awards
a) Under 20 employees- Sponsored by the Business Development Bank
b) Over 20 Employees- Sponsored by the Brooks & District Chamber of Commerce
Eligibility:
- Initiates the majority of its business operations from within the County of Newell
- Sources most of its support services and raw materials (where appropriate) in the County of Newell
- Employs the majority of its workforce in the County of Newell
- Has shown a contribution to the community
- Business achievement through growth & innovation
2. New Business of the Year – Sponsored by Community Futures Entre-Corp
Eligibility:
- Head office must be located in Southeastern Alberta
- Major business activity must take place with the province of Alberta
- Business must employ Albertans to produce goods and/or provide services
- Businesses must be in operation a minimum of 1 year to a maximum of 2 years as of October 22nd, 2010
3. Customer Service Excellence
Sponsored by Mystery Shopper Program provided by Competitactics
Eligibility:
- Open to any employee that provides Customer Service above all expectations
- Employees are encouraged to submit a nomination in their recognition of excellence
- Every Industry qualifies for this category
- Nominee must not have been a recipient of this award over the past 5 years
- Nominee must be an employee within the boundaries of Brooks
4. Manager of the Year
Sponsored by Economic Development- County of Newell
Eligibility:
- Person shows enthusiasm and initiative in the operation of their business
- Demonstrate leadership capability in both business and community
- Provides excellent customer service
- Nominee must be located outside of Brooks but within the County of Newell
- Can be nominated by other business piers or employees
5. Diversity Business Award
Sponsored by Brooks & County Immigration Services
Eligibility:
- Demonstrated a consistent pattern of the organizations commitment to the recruitment, retention and promotion of the individuals of the immigrant population.
- Cultivate and promote diversity initiatives that establish and foster a more inclusive and equitable work force
- Exhibit visionary and insightful leadership to confront and resolve inequalities through strategic decision making, allocation
of resources and establishment of priorities.
- Outline defined goals, action steps and accomplishments toward achieving a work environment that recognizes, promotes and encourages a diverse workforce at all levels through an organization
- Create new and progressive best practices that support diversity and inclusive goals
“YES WE SHOP IN BROOKS” CONTEST
ENTER NOW!
In Partnership with the City of Brooks Economic Development Committee the Chamber encourages you to SHOP LOCAL and win!
CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW FOR CONTEST DETAILS
Yes we shop in Brooks Contest Application form
Yes we shop in Brooks Contest pdf.
Readers Choice Awards 2010
June 29, 2010 by admin
Filed under Events, News, Uncategorized
The Winners are In
Click on the link below for results.
The Brooks & District Chamber of Commerce and the Brooks & County Chronicle have partnered for this salute to business!
This was a fun opportunity to vote for your picks and have a chance to win some great prizes.
WOW! We had a great response this year to our annual survey! Thanks to all those
who participated. The following people’s names were pulled from our random
draw at the close of the promotion for some great prizes. Congratulations!
Tanya Trembecki: One Mystic Tan from Fabutan ($40 value)
Janice Scholze: 100 Tanning Minutes from Fabutan ($35 value)
Robert Franz: Gift Certificate for Boston Pizza ($40 value)
Steven & Mona Harris: Gift Certificate for Boston Pizza ($40 value)
Brooks Community Profile 2010
For Community & Profile information please click on the link below.
Electoral Boundaries Submissions
The Brooks & District Chamber of Commerce provided a written submission to the Electorial Boundries Commision opposing the proposed changes to electoral boundries.
Please click on the letter below to read the letter in full as submitted.
Electorial Boundries Letter BDCC March 2010
BDCC Federal Budget Submission Feb 2010
The Brooks & District Chamer of Commerce provides annual submissions regarding Federal budgetray concerns relevant to our region.
Please click on the letter below to review the submission.
MP budget letter Feb 10
Alberta Minimum Wage Review
June 3, 2010 by admin
Filed under News, Newsletters
The Standing Committee on the Economy will be reviewing the Minimum Wage Policy for Alberta for the 2011 year.
Currently the minimum wage has been held at $8.80 for 2010. Input is required in order to establish if the freeze should hold through 2011 or be adjusted based on the average weekly earnings of Albertans.
The Brooks & District Chamber of Commerce suggests that keeping the wage at $8.80 for the 2011 year would be best for the still recovering business climate.
We are requesting your input and would be pleased to submit information on your behalf. As small business owners and Managers this issue can greatly affect the choices you make for your business.
Your opinions are valued.
Written submissions must be received no later than June 7, 2010. Submissions will be made public.
Please respond with your input as soon as possible to the Chamber at manager@brookschamber.ab.ca
AB Minimum Wage Profile Apr 2009- Mar 2010
Lake Newell Dragon Boat Race & Festival
First Annual Event July 2nd, 3rd & 4th
Lake Newell Resorts is proud to bring this opportunity to the City of Brooks, Lake Newell Resort and the County of Lake Newell. This first annual event will bring the community together in the spirit of sportsmanship and culture and bring spectators and competitors to the area from all over Southern Alberta.
Click here for all the details and how to register!
Brooks Service Canada for Youth 2010 Season
The Brooks Service Canada for Youth has re-opened for the 2010 season!
Each year, Service Canada Centre for Youth (SCCY) helps employers find students and youth (ages 12-30) to fill summer positions. As an employer, you can get quick access to students and youth ready to put their skills to work for you by contacting one of the more than 300 Service Canada Centres across Canada. Whatever the job-big or small, short or longer term-we can help you fill it by posting a job notice where students and youth will see it on our virtual job banks and in our centres. Our services benefit your business or organization by helping you get dynamic and enthusiastic summer help.
We provide employers with:
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- FREE Job-Posting services - www.jobbank.gc.ca
- Potential employees for part-time work during school year, for full-time work during summer and for more permanent positions.
- Information about Workplace Health and Safety, Record of Employment on the Web (ROE Web), Alberta Employment Standards, and other Service Canada programs and services.
If you are interested in our services or have any questions, please do no hesitate to contact us.
Service Canada Centre for Youth
Cassils Shopping Plaza
608 – 2nd St W
T1R 1A8
Phone: (403)501-7583
Fax: (403)363-2067
Email: macky.le@servicecanada.gc.ca
Canadian Chamber of Commerce Approved Affinity Program
The Chamber is pleased to offer a new Membership Benift for your business.
- Value-add service for the Chamber and its members
- Exclusive offer to the Chamber network only; which includes a Employee Hand Book for all new HOTLINE TO HR clients
- Unlimited flat monthly fee of $50 per month, 24/7 via telephone and email
- Referrals program to other Chamber members – We are in constant contact with our clients therefore increasing the amount of referrals to other members of the chamber
