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January 2020 • okotokschamber.ca

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

• Myosymmetries

• The Chaulk Team

• Westcan Appraisals

• Balanced Bookkeeping

• Redfern Enterprises

• Southbank Remedy’s RX

• Springfree Trampoline

• DLC CME Canada First - Carola Singer

• Krude INC

• Lodgepole Horticultural Services

• Quantica Professional Corporation

• Griffin Real Estate

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IN THE FOOTHILLS IS COMING MAY 8 & 9, 2020

250+ VENDORSUNDER ONE ROOFat the Okotoks Recreation Centre

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FRIDAY 4:30pm-8:30pm SATURDAY 10am-4pm

$3 $5

per person

family of 4

2020-2021 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Adam Stepa President

Infinite Chartered Accountants

Harlene Day Vice President

Mosby Insurance

Twila LoudenDirector

Eiffel Group of Companies

Janice GirouxDirector

Sun Life Financial

Jayme HallExecutive Director

Sandi ScottDirector

Scott Mortgages

Kathy ThirskDirector

RE/MAX FIrst

Brad MauroDirector

Bow Valley College

Alex ZabelPolicy Coordinator

Sara Noyes Past President

Community Futures Highwood

Chelsea Besuijen VicePresident

The Eagle 100.9

Tricia ArsenaultDirector

Guns n Hoses Roofing Exteriors and Insulation

Dawn LemaistreDirector

Okotoks Oilers

Sarah NovakStaff

Leanne SigurdsonDirector

One Collection

Pamela MorganDirector

Baby It’s Cold Outside

Shanda BouchardDirector

Baby It’s Cold Outside

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February Workshop Series:

SOCIAL MEDIA

February 10th: Marketing and social media basicsFebruary 24th: Diving into the basics of the main platforms and planning March 2nd: Analytics overview and strategy

Participants please bring your phones and laptops as there will be “hands-on” exercises completed during the session.

Each workshop session runs from 12pm - 2pm at the Community Futures Boardroom, 14 McRae Street

$60 for all

3 sessions

Join us for this progressive three part workshop series as we help you learn the ins and outs of Social Media.

Presented by Alex Zabel.

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Roundtrip international airfare & Vietnamese domestic airfare & Tax 4-and 5-star hotel accommodations • 3 meals each day • Deluxe bus tours Fluent English-speaking tour guides • Entrance fees to attractions

DAY 1 YVR Airport Home/Hanoi. Check in at YVR International Airport for a connection flight to Hanoi. Cross the International Date Line.

DAY 2 Hanoi. Change the connection flight and arrive at Hanoi, the Capital of Vietnam. You will be met at the airport by your tour guide and transferred to the hotel.

DAY 3 Hanoi. Full day city tour includes the Tran Quoc Pagoda, Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university dating back to 11th Century then St Joseph Cathedral.

DAY 4 Hanoi/Halong Bay. Tour bus excursion to the harbor, board the Cruise Boat for an overnight cruise.

DAY 5 Halong Bay/Hanoi/Hoi An. Tai Chi session on the sundeck of the Cruise Boat. Short excursion to Soi Sim Island and take a refreshing swim at Halong Bay. Boat pass Thieh Cung and Dau Go Caves, Fighting Cock Islet. Transfer to Hanoi Airport and fly to Da Nang Airport. Bus transfer to Hoi An.

DAY 6 Hoi An. Morning tour bus excursion to the world Heritage My Son Sanctuary, the remains of remarkable towers constructed by the Cham builders, many centuries ago. Enjoy a 2-hour boat trip on the Thu Bon River, passing Duy Hai fishing village, Tra Nhieu, Kim Bong carpentry village and Cam Thanh coconut village and end at Old Town of Hoi An.

DAY 7 Hoi An/HCM City (Saigon). Fly from Da Nang Airport to HCM City (Saigon).

DAY 8 HCM City (Saigon). Bus ride to Tien Giang, board a vessel to explore the 4 mythical islets of the Dragon, Unicorn and Paradise located in the Mekong Delta. Enjoy local flavor food, tea, wine and traditional Vietnamese folk songs.

DAY 9 HCM City (Saigon). Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, a byzantine maze of underground passages, chambers, rooms and body traps during the War. Afternoon visit the Reunification Palace, War Museum and Ben Thanh Market.

DAY 10 HCM City (Saigon)/YVR Airport. Connection flight to the YVR Airport, where you will arrive on the same day

•Price reflects double share occupancy •5-star service standard with low group travel rate•Add $600 for single room supplement

Free business conference is available•Valid passport and visa required

•Each person is responsible for their transportation to the departure city of Vancouver

•Free shuttle bus on departure and return day•Accept credit card payment without handling charge• Including everything on itinerary and tax

Join the Okotoks Chamber Trip, with business leaders and friends for this once in a lifetime Vietnam adventure. Space is limited. Please call Jayme at the Chamber for details 403-938-2848, please send registration form to [email protected] Website www.okotokschamber.ca Tour Operator: Citslinc 1.844.262.1100 Email [email protected] Website www.citslinc.org

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If you would like to host one of our popular

Biz after 5 events in 2020, please contact us!

Luncheon February 12, 2020

11:30 am at Crystal Ridge Golf Club

With more than 100 departments and agencies buying over 25 billion per year of goods & services,

this is your chance to learn how to find opportunities to do business with the Government of Canada.[

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Reminder to Town Business Owners

The Okotoks Fire Department has started their commercial fire inspections for

2020. Be prepared and have proof of your current fire extinguisher inspection

on-hand. Please feel free to refer to the Town’s Fire Safety Systems –

Guideline for Business Owners on Okotoks.ca/fire-inspections.

Annual inspections are covered under the cost of your business license. There

may be additional charges if the fire department has to visit multiple times to

help you meet the regulations.For more information, please call the

Okotoks Fire Department at 403-938-4066.

For a free quote contactTammy Williams

[email protected] 540 0420

Todd [email protected]

403 540 1117

VALUE ADDED MEMBER BENEFITSThe Okotoks & District Chamber Of Commerce is a

proud member of the Alberta Chamber of Commerce, meaning our members have access to several value

added member benefits. To find out more visit...

www.abchamber.ca/pages/ValueAddedBenefits1

VALUE ADDED MEMBER BENEFITS

The Okotoks & District Chamber Of Commerce is a proud member of the Alberta Chamber of Commerce,

meaning our members have access to several value added member benefits. To find out more visit… http://www.abchamber.ca/pages/ValueAddedBenefits1

For a free quote contact Tammy Williams

[email protected] 403 540 0420

Todd Williams [email protected]

403 540 1117

VALUE ADDED MEMBER BENEFITS

The Okotoks & District Chamber Of Commerce is a proud member of the Alberta Chamber of Commerce,

meaning our members have access to several value added member benefits. To find out more visit… http://www.abchamber.ca/pages/ValueAddedBenefits1

For a free quote contact Tammy Williams

[email protected] 403 540 0420

Todd Williams [email protected]

403 540 1117

VALUE ADDED MEMBER BENEFITS

The Okotoks & District Chamber Of Commerce is a proud member of the Alberta Chamber of Commerce,

meaning our members have access to several value added member benefits. To find out more visit… http://www.abchamber.ca/pages/ValueAddedBenefits1

For a free quote contact Tammy Williams

[email protected] 403 540 0420

Todd Williams [email protected]

403 540 1117

MCG Careers

2020 CAREER & EMPLOYMENT EXPO

March 19, 2020 from 2:00pm-6:00pm

Foothills Centennial Centre in Okotoks

Attend our 11th Annual Career & Employment Expo hosted by MCG Careers.

This event provides an opportunity for employers, service providers and educators who are looking to promote their internships, career and employment opportunities and post secondary programs to network with local job seekers.

This event is at NO COST and the benefits of attending include: Meet local job seekers and conduct on-the-spot interviews Collect resumes for future hiring Network with other local service providers and businesses Promote your business within the local community

To attend, please complete the attached registration form and return via email.

For more information please call toll free at 1-844-601-2660 or one of our offices: MCG Careers Okotoks 403-995-4377 Email: [email protected] MCG Careers High River 403-601-2660 E-mail: [email protected]

Company Name

Contact Name Title

Names of Representatives that will be attending

Mailing Address Postal Code

Phone Number Fax Number

Email Address

What type of positions do you have available

Industry?

How many positions do you have available?

Do you need

Wi-Fi for your booth?

YES NO I hereby give MCG permission to print our Company Name in advertising

material as an attendee of the Career and Employment Expo:

Additional Comments

Signature of Authorized Representative

Date:

REGISTRATION 2020 CAREER AND EMPLOYMENT EXPO

Please note:

Wi-Fi is available but the power outlets are limited. Please ensure that your device’s batteries are fully charged

Table, table cloths and chairs will be provided

Coffee and snacks available at no cost

Minimum two (2) people per table recommended

Setup time is between 12:30 p.m.—1:30 p.m.

March 19th, 2020

2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.