Lloydminster & District United Way

Invites you to send a
Valentine's Day Music Gram

to your Sweetheart on February 14, 2008

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The gift will include: a rose, chocolate, a card and a special musical message for only $30.00

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Call the United Way office at 875-3743 or fax 875-3793 or email contact

to arrange your special Music Gram, anywhere within Lloydminster city limits.

Some of the most important work that Chambers of Commerce do involves being a strong advocate for the community and in particular the business community.  Almost everything that happens in a community from health care, education, infrastructure, taxation and community development affects a business's ability to grow and prosper.

"Strong and healthy businesses make for strong and healthy communities."

The Political Action Committee of the Chamber of Commerce, along with President Glenn Fagnan, invite Chamber members to participate in the annual policy debate which will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2008 at 11:30am in the Workshop Room of the Community Services Centre.

Some of the topics up for debate include:

Public TransportationTrade, Investment & Labour MobilityTraffic Congestion on Highway 17.

Lunch will be provided so it is important to call the Chamber office to register by Feb. 7th at 875-9013

Cost: $10.00

Lakeland College Cafeteria
Tuesday February 26, 2008

7:00 pm

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Come out and attend a candidates' forum for the upcoming Alberta election.

For more information, please contact the Chamber at 875-9013.

Featuring keynote speaker & workshop
By : Darren Jacklin

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Luncheon & Keynote Speaker

Tuesday, March 4, 2008
11:45 - 1:30
Stockade Convention Centre
$25 + GST/ person (includes meal)
Corporate Tables of 8 Available $200 + GST
Tickets available at the Chamber of Commerce office.
4419 52nd Avenue 780-875-9013

Sponsored by:

      

Workshop to follow:

"How to Motivate People...who don't want to be motivated."

Tuesday March 4, 2008

2:00-4:00pm

Stockade Convention Centre

Fee: $30+gst

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Sponsored by:

  

To register call the Chamber office 875-9013

How to do business with the Government.

Government contracts come in all sizes...and bidding on them is easier than you think.  Attend a workshop on how to access contract opportunities using the MERX Government tendering system.

Where:  Mannville, Alberta

When:  Wednesday February 13
Agenda provided upon registration.

**Please note date and venue revision which appeared incorrectly in previous newsletter**

Register by contacting the HUB office at 1-866-538-1155 or 780-645-1155 email info@albertahub.com

Rotary Club of Lloydminster & Lloydminster Chamber of Commerce welcomes

Choose one of two days to attend:April 2nd & 3rd, 2008

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Learn Disney Keys to Leadership, Management, Service & Loyalty:The keys that have made the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida an acclaimed industry benchmark.

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Early Bird registration deadline (prior to Feb. 29th) - $395.00+gst/per personAfter Early Bird deadline - $465.00+gst/per person Contact the Chamber of Commerce office today to register875-9013

Click here for more information

The Lloydminster RCMP would like businesses to be aware of counterfeit bills found in circulation.  The latest counterfeit bills bear the following serial number:  ESF3471687 Businesses should not exclude a careful examination of counterfeit bills with new numbers that have not yet been reported to police.

For more information, please contact the RCMP at 825-6350

Now Hiring Youth:
The Bottom Line on Workforce Renewal

Register now for this FREE seminar 875-9013

Topics: Attracting & Recruiting Youth to Your Workplace,
Orientation, and RetentionMeet representatives from employment agencies
that prepare youth for the workplace.

Friday, February 15 from 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Community Services Building (Workshop Room)
4419 52nd Avenue

The seminar is presented by Venture Research & Development Inc. This project is funded by the Government of Canada’s Youth Employment Strategy

COMMON WEALTH CENTRE

5202-12 Street
Thursday February 7, 2008

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This is an opportunity to contact the different volunteer organizations involved in our community.Come visit the various organizations' tables that interest you and find out how you can get involved!

Evening sponsored by the City of Lloydminster, 2008 Saskatchewan Summer Games Inc., The Richard Larsen Barr Colony Foundation Inc., and The Vic Juba Community Theatre

The Chamber of Commerce board of directors will be putting forth a motion at the Annual General Meeting to amend the bylaw regarding financial auditing. The suggested amendment/inclusion refers to Article 3:03 and is shown in bold italics below:

Auditing: The books, accounts and records of the Chamber of Commerce shall be audited or reviewed each year by a chartered accountant (certified general accountant, or certified management accountant) elected for that purpose at the Annual General Meeting. A complete and proper statement of the standing of the books for the previous year shall be submitted by such accountant for the consideration of the members at the AGM.