Category: Chamber News

“Before taking this class I knew I wanted to do something for the community but now I have a much clearer idea of how I can use my talents and interests to make this a better place.” “Being relatively new to the area I found this experience invaluable in introducing me to the community and…

Our many volunteers are already out on the streets hand delivering the 2015 Business Directory and membership materials to our almost 1,000 members. These include a new window sticker, insert for the membership plaque and the 2015 Business Directory. Please welcome them to your business and share your thoughts on how the Chamber can better…

A highlight of the Chamber Annual Banquet is the recognition of businesses and individuals who make a difference in our community. This year’s award winners include: Business of the Year Knowles Enterprises   Mike Knowles over the span of just ten years has built a business that employs 200 people in high paying jobs servicing…

The banquet is over and I want to thank everyone who was a part of the evening from our award winners to our casino dealers to the banquet planning committee.  I especially want to thank all of you who attended the event and participated in our auction to raise funds for the Young Entrepreneurs Academy…

Last month’s Future Workforce Committee meeting proved how valuable it is to have a collaborative group of individuals representing various sectors come together regularly to address workforce issues.  Many members are aware that the Future Workforce Committee helped launch the YEA! program and the Hire Me First program for middle and high school students. At…

The Chamber’s Energy and Economic Development Committee is making plans to coordinate a community presence at the Global Petroleum Show in Calgary, Alberta, Canada in June.  The purpose of the effort is to help existing businesses interact with potential customers; visit manufacturing companies in attendance that may be growing and looking for additional locations and…