By Lawrence Gleason, Local Press Writer A threatened post office strike isn’t much of a threat to local businesses, apparently. Assembled members of the Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce were asked, before their Wednesday, Nov. 21 meeting, if a post office strike would disrupt their operations. Only two business owners of 10 at the meeting said they would be … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer It is time to deck the halls and put up your best holiday lights and Christmas decorations. The Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce is hosting a contest for local businesses to create a fun and festive atmosphere for Christmas. The idea is to help the chamber light up Claresholm. Anyone interested in participating … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer If a picture is worth a thousand words, then the new post cards and stamp unveiled by the Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce to promote the area speak volumes. The chamber now has six different post cards and one stamp available for purchase by businesses and individuals. The motivation for the post cards … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce is looking to recognize outstanding businesses in the area, and the deadline for nominations is coming fast. “We’re really excited to bring the business awards back,” said Amanda Zimmer, president of the chamber of commerce. “Each of the awards is sponsored by a chamber member.” The awards have … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer The Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce will have someone new looking after updating the chamber’s website and social media. At its Jan. 17 meeting, the chamber appointed Lauren Billey as a director then accepted her request to look after the chamber’s website and social media presence. Post cards A committee was formed to … Read more…
By Rob Vogt, Local Press Writer Claresholm town council has updated the bylaw governing the town’s economic development committee, but not before a discussion and failed amendment on whether to allow the Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce and Municipal District of Willow Creek to designate their own representatives. At its Dec. 11 meeting, council moved second reading of the … Read more…
Roy Pachal, the Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce’s citizen of the year, did the official tree lighting to kick off Old Fashioned Christmas and the shopping season on Friday night, Dec. 1 in downtown Ringrose Park. For full coverage please see page eight.