[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 ArticleAre You Being Served
In “Are You Being Served,” journalist Laura Pratt and professional mystery shopper Jim Davidson go shopping for cars, furniture, and electronics. They describe their often-mediocre-but-sometimes-great...
View ArticleSelling to Government Presentations Available for Download
Presenters from the “Selling to Government” procurement session held in Brooks on June 27, 2012 have kindly made their presentation slides available for download. The five presentations cover the goods...
View ArticleHow To Create a Facebook Page
Follow this step-by-step guide to set up a Facebook Page for your business or organization. Log into Facebook and Search for Facebook Pages Make sure you are logged into Facebook and then type page...
View ArticleCommunity Cash Questionnaire
In 2010-11, the Brooks & District Chamber of Commerce and City of Brooks ran the “Yes, We Shop in Brooks” campaign. As part of the program, consumers could purchase or win “Yes, We Shop in Brooks”...
View ArticleCongratulations to the 2012 Small Business Awards Winners
Congratulations to our 2012 Small Business Awards winners and nominees! Winners Alberta is Energy – Arc Line Construction Business of the Year (under 20 employees) – Fortress Hair & Spa Business of...
View ArticleAlberta Immigrant Nominee Program: Retain Your Foreign Workers
For employers who want to retain their foreign workers in eligible occupations, there’s never been a better time to apply to the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP). Short processing times in the...
View Article[Event] Doing Business with China
Date: Thursday, November 29, 2012 Time: Noon – 1:30 PM Location: Country Kitchen Catering (Lower level of The Keg) 1715 Mayor Magrath Dr S, Lethbridge Cost: $11.00 (includes lunch) Moderator: Trevor...
View ArticleMy Community Cash – Make Your Cash Count!
The My Community Cash campaign is under way! The goal of the campaign is to encourage local shopping throughout the County of New and we’ve already sold over $81,000, which can be redeemed at over 75...
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