[Business Profile] May 2013 – Red Roof Studio and B&B
Red Roof Studio and B&B is a little bit of paradise located on an acreage between Brooks and Duchess. The gardens, pond, lanes of trees to walk, and meditation labyrinth serve as inspiration for...
View Article[Event] KPMG’s Not-for-Profit Seminar: What Are Your Risks?
Join KPMG on May 28th for this informative seminar highlighting key areas of risk including Governance for active board and audit committee members and IT. Our special guest speaker, Andrea Robertson,...
View Article2013 Lake Newell Dragon Boat Festival
The Brooks Rotary Club will be holding the third annual Dragon Boat Festival on July 13-14. This event promises to be just as exciting as last year but with more prizes and excitement on the water and...
View Article[Event] Newell Regional Tourism Association AGM
When: Thursday, May 9, 2013 @ 6:30pm Where: EID Historical Park in Scandia Please join the NRTA for their Annual General Meeting. They will go over the past projects of 2012 and discuss plans for 2013....
View ArticleNew Guide on Association-Led Sustainability Programs
Guide to Industry-Level Sustainability Programs The Guide to Industry-Level Sustainability Programs offers industry and trade associations advice on developing effective sustainability programs for...
View ArticleMystery Shopper Program Update
Jim Davidson of Competitactics writes: We’ve been working to increase awareness of our Mystery Shop service, and to expand our offering. In March, my two-page article, “Mysterious Ways: Customer...
View ArticleLuncheon Meeting To Discuss Changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program
When: Friday May 10th @ 12:00-1:00pm Where: Chamber Office – 403-2nd Ave West All members are invited to a luncheon meeting to discuss the Temporary Foreign Worker policy as set out last week by the...
View ArticleMarket Access Presentations and Fact Sheets
On April 30, Minister Cal Dallas led a workshop in Brooks wherein he discussed international market access and diversification, the services available to businesses from the Government of Alberta and...
View ArticleDale Carnegie Training
Dale Carnegie Course: Effective Communications & Human Relations/Skills For Success You’ll learn to strengthen interpersonal relationships, manage stress and handle fast-changing workplace...
View Article[Business Profile] June 2013 – Stitch FX
Owned by Ron and Debbie Remus, Stitch FX is a full service embroidery company, equipped with state-of-the-art Barudan embroidery machines designed for high volumes and top quality embroidery. Stitch FX...
View ArticleBrooks Commemorative Forest
Beautiful Memories that Grow Brooks Commemorative Forest is a permanent forest preserve located on the west side of Lake Stafford. This land will never be harvested or open to development. The trees...
View ArticleCommunities in Bloom – City of Brooks Murals
The City of Brooks Murals in the beginning was supported by “Municipal Sustainability Initiative” funding. The County and City together contributed $50,000. The rest of the support comes from annual...
View ArticleConstant Contact August Webinars
August Webinars – Watch From Your Office Brandon Klayman, a top-rated Constant Contact partner, is offering free webinars for you this month to help you grow your business! And if you decide to work...
View ArticlePrivate Business Growth Award
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce and Grant Thornton LLP Private Business Growth Award “Growth Isn’t only about being bigger - it’s really about being better.” That’s why the Canadian Chamber of...
View Article2013 Winter Wonderland Extravaganza!
The Brooks & District Chamber of Commerce Invites you to join us at the 2013 Winter Wonderland Extravaganza! Please follow the link below to register you and your group online....
View ArticleSmall Business Awards Winners
Congratulations to all the nominees in the Brooks & District Chamber of Commerce’s 2013 Small Business Awards! What a testament to the great businesses that we have in this city. The winners are as...
View ArticleConsultation Opportunity – Alberta Designated Materials Recycling Regulation
Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development has requested that the Chambers of Commerce be made aware of the following consultation process. Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource...
View Article2013 Small Business Profile
The 2013 Small Business, Big Impact: Alberta Small Business Profile illustrates the evolution taking place among small businesses in Alberta. It provides useful statistics and explores the special...
View ArticleEmploying Change – Minerva Employing & Career Service
Welcome to Minerva Employment & Career Service’s eNewsletter! This month our focus is on hiring people with disabilities. We’ve provided links to help you find resources, answer questions, and fund...
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