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The Chamber of Commerce gives businesses access to powerful local resources. It's what we do... from offering networking events, promotional opportunities and publicity for your business and to supporting businesses through legislative advocacy. Contact the Chamber for information on your Chamber membership today! We believe all businesses can benefit from membership; here are just a few of the many member benefits we offer: Special Rates on all the following items: Access to our Scholarship: Any graduating student from Lacombe and Lacombe County can apply for two scholarships valuled at $1250 each. The successful applicants will either have a guardian who is employed by a Chamber member and/or the graduate will be employed by a Lacombe Chamber member. Business Trade-Shows: Each year, the Lacombe and District Chamber of Commerce hosts the Lacombe Sports and Leisure Show. This event is sponsored and promoted by the Chamber of Commerce and attended by our members and local community. The participating exhibitors promote their products and services in a tabletop, trade-show environment. Small Business Week: Annually the third week in October this week long celebration was an inaugural event in 2008 and is expected to grow and evolve in the future. Including events such as a kick-off breakfast, training events, a corporate challenge and the Awards Gala for recognition and celebration of all local businesses and the economic impact they have on our community. Luncheons and Annual Events: Luncheon and events held throughout the year, such as the monthly luncheons, Community Service Programs, and the Chamber's Annual General Meeting Lunch events bring members together for both business and pleasure. These events are a great way to meet, greet and work with the business owners in our community. Committee Meetings: Participation in committee activities and working with others on major projects offers members additional opportunities to join professional business people, share interests - and learn about how like businesses can become a client or referral source. Publicity for Your Business: Chamber membership will get your business name before the public and business community. Membership Directory Listings: Members receive free listings in our website and printed directories. Referrals: The Chamber receives thousands of requests each year for recommendations on goods or services to be purchased in the area. We refer only our Chamber members to these newcomers, visitors and area residents by using our membership database and our Membership Directory. Promotion on Chamber Website: The Chamber's web site includes a listing of our entire membership, so individuals searching our business directory will be able to find you. If you already have a web site, the Chamber provides you a direct link from your member listing back to your site. Special Events Assistance: Members enjoy free advice and assistance from our Ambassadors at Grand Openings, Ribbon Cuttings, and other events. Credibility: What's the easiest thing you can do to establish credibility with a customer? The Chamber of Commerce membership plaque on your wall and the Virtual Chamber Logo on your website tell visitors you mean business and you care about your community. Seminars and Workshops: During the year the Chamber of Commerce presents or co-sponsors seminars and workshops on a wide variety of topics of interest to business people in our town, many offered at little or no cost. Watch the Chamber's website for dates and specific information. |
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