Small Business Christmas Party
The Chamber is proud to host the Small Business Christmas Party on November 27th, 2010 at the Heritage Inn
Join us and play Minute to Win It !
Details to follow
Chambers Annual General Meeting & Canadain Association of Petroleum Producers
The Brooks & District Chamber of Commerce will hold it’s 100th Annual General Meeting at the Heritage Inn on September 21st at 11:30am.
Speakers from the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers will be presenting Alberta is Energy
Alberta is Energy showcases the men and women of Alberta, their careers, challenges and accomplishments. Our goal is to build awareness of how the energy industry touches the lives of all Albertans in towns and careers throughout the province and address the important relationship between a strong, healthy industry and a thriving economy.
This event will give Members the opportunity to speak directly with industry leaders, learn about industry activities and see the impact that the industry has on the overall health of Alberta’s economy.
AGM & CAPP Luncheon Registration form
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
2011Trade Show
Trade Show package 2011 filable
TS Map 2011
Superior Show Rate Sheets 2011
“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)
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.
