COMING EVENTS - Sherwood Park Chamber of Commerce

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
COMING EVENTS
Dear Chamber Members,
• Breakfast Networking
Meetings
I am proud to say this year was a very successful year at the Sherwood Park & District Chamber of
Commerce and I believe our organization has reached new levels of achievement and success. I want
to thank the Board of Directors for their generous support and participation in all the chamber activities
that we participated in throughout the year. I would also like to thank the staff of the Chamber of
Commerce; Kara, Jamie, Caroline, Rica, Miranda, Cheryl and our Executive Director, Todd Banks. The
board and staff made my year a pleasure to be president and everyone contributed to make our
organization stronger!
Thursdays, 8 am - 9 am
September 10
September 17
September 24
• Chamber of Commerce
Luncheon & General
Meeting
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
11:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Festival Place, 100 Festival Way
Members: $26.75
Non Members: $31.50
Vol. 4 No. 5
Geoff Matheson
2014-15 Chamber President
With our membership reaching 1215 strong this spring, we are arguably the 3rd largest chamber in the
province (provincial numbers are released on December 31st). Having such a strong membership
allows us to effectively advocate to all levels of government on behalf of the business community.
Municipally, we discussed many issues with administration and council. Concerns with tax increases
for commercial tax payers were discussed which also saw Todd Banks, our Executive Director
participate on the Municipal Finance Committee. We regularly worked with administration and council
for zoning and development issues that arose here in the county. Provincially, we met with many
Ministers and MLAs to voice our concerns with topics such as the construction schedule for the
Anthony Henday, the progress on the Hospital, a new Courthouse, and expressed our concerns
regarding changes to the Minimum Wage increases and the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP)
This year we renewed our focus to support our local businesses. To do this we launched a new “Shop Local, Shop Sherwood Park”
Campaign. As a local business person, this was a direction I wanted to pursue. I believe our awareness campaign was successful and I
am delighted to hear that our incoming President will continue with the program next year.
The Great Canadian Trade Fair and Sale is our largest annual event. 2015 was a huge success with 344 exhibitor booths and 16,936
visitors who saw what our business community had to offer for goods and services in the community. We would like to take this time to
thank Strathcona County and our sponsors for their support to help ensure the Great Canadian Trade Fair & Sale was successful.
This past October, we hosted the 37th Annual Business Awards and celebrated business success here in Strathcona County. It was my
distinct pleasure to recognize Jacqueline Jacek, owner of Jacek Chocolate Couture as “Business of the Year”. Congratulations to all
the nominees and please read further into this newsletter to see all the recipients of the 2014 Business Awards.
When we surveyed you, our membership last May before I became President, one of your top priorities for the Chamber was to have
good networking opportunities. I feel we improved upon this with events such as our sold out Curling Funspiel and Golf Tournament. As
well, our three scheduled business meetings; breakfast networking meetings, monthly luncheons and the after hours business mixers
all saw an increase in attendance. Thank You!
It was our privilege to have such an extensive and impressive list of candidates for this year’s Board elections. This year, we are again
so very fortunate to have a strong Board for the coming year. We had 9 candidates running for 5 open positions this year and hope
those who ran and were not elected will choose to run again next year.
The backbone of the Chamber is the tremendous group of member volunteers that work countless hours behind the scenes to make
Chamber events and programs successful. Your participation helps to promote your company or organization but also contributes
immensely to the local community. Thank you for all of your hard work, wisdom and dedication to our community!
Friday, October 23, 2015
Holiday Inn Sherwood Park &
Conference Centre,
2100 Premier Way, Sherwood Park
I also want to extend a thank you to all the elected officials Federally, Provincially and Municipally for all that you do to support the
Chamber. Our Mission Statement is: “Improving the Economical, Industrial and Civic Life of the Community through the Development
and Promotion of Free Enterprise”. We as a chamber would not be as successful as we are in our mission without the great working
relationship that we have with all levels of government!
It has been a tremendous opportunity and a great privilege to lead the Chamber in the past year. In closing, I would like to say thank
you to the membership for your belief and support for myself and the Board over the past year. I know Jeff Lorenz and his Board will do
a great job representing you, the membership over the next year.
Please continue to read through this “Chamber Year in Review” paper for more of the great programs, services and events that your
Chamber provides for its membership and this great community!
Now accepting nominations.
To download a nomination form,
Please go to the Chamber website @
www.sherwoodparkchamber.com
“I’m very proud to have been President
thirty years after my Dad, Ed Matheson
who was President in 1984.”
Ed Matheson
1984 Chamber President
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Chamber Year in Review
2014 - 2015 Chamber Luncheons
The Sherwood Park & District Chamber of Commerce hosts 10 luncheons each year which are organized to
comply with our by-laws that require a monthly meeting with our general membership. These Luncheons
update our members on current news and events, providing networking opportunities and feature a
guest speaker to address current issues or provide local updates. I was proud to serve as Chair and Emcee
of the luncheon portfolio and on behalf of the Chamber thank the following 10 speakers.
September
October
November
December
Jeff Lorenz
2014-2015 Luncheon Chair
Mayor Roxanne Carr,
Strathcona County
January
February
March
April
May
June
Gerry Gabinet,
Director, Strathcona County
Economic Development & Tourism
Sam Munckhof-Swain, Aboriginal & Stakeholder Relations,
Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipelines
Carman McNary, Chair-Elect 2014/15, Alberta Chambers of Commerce
Todd Hirsch, Chief Economist, ATB Financial
Brad Armstrong, VP Community Development, Northern AB,
Qualico Communities
Gerry Gabinet, Director, Strathcona County Economic Development & Tourism
Mayor Roxanne Carr, Strathcona County
Bill van der Meer, Urban Construction Manager, Alberta Transportation
Joyce Perkins, Manager, Planning Initiatives, Strathcona County
Neil Shelly, Executive Director, Alberta’s Industrial Heartland Assoc.
Kristen Monzingo, Community Relations Advisor, TransCanada
Carman McNary,
Chair Elect 2014/15,
Alberta Chambers of Commerce
Todd Hirsch,
Chief Economist,
ATB Financial
Kristen Monzingo,
Community Relations Advisor,
TransCanada
2014 Chamber Christmas Cash Promotion
Forty two businesses participated in our Chamber of Commerce 2014 Christmas Cash promotion. This
annual promotion takes place 4 weeks prior to Christmas allowing customers of participating businesses to
fill out entries for a chance to win a grand prize of $2014. The draw was made on December 16, 2014 at
our Chamber’s Annual Christmas Open House and the grand prize winner drawn was Diane Ryan! Her
winning entry was submitted at Sobeys Lakeland Ridge. She will be spending her winnings at businesses
who participated in the Christmas Cash promotion.
Businesses that participated in the promotion were entered
into a separate draw of which 3 names were drawn. The
winners and prize denominations are as follows: First Call
Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. $100; Park Veterinary Centre
$200; Heritage Dry Cleaners $300.
CHRISTMAS CASH DRAW WINNER
From Left to Right: Dave Stanley-Smith, Christmas Cash Chair; Geoff Matheson,
Chamber President; Dave Lukawenko, Sobeys Lakeland Ridge; Diane Ryan,
2014 Christmas Cash Winner.
Chamber Year in Review
Fifth Annual Curling Funspiel
Twenty four teams participated in
our Chamber Curling Funspiel that
was held on February 6, 2015.
Members enjoyed a great day of
fun and networking. Thank you to
all our sponsors and the Sherwood
Park Curling Club for helping to
make this year’s event a success!
Thank you to our
Curling Sponsors
2015 Curling Funspiel Winners: ATB Financial
Picture from left to right: John French & Wade Cummings, (Keith Rankin &
Michael Yakymishen missing from picture)
The Sherwood Park & District Chamber of Commerce produces two publications
each year; the Chamber Connection and the Sherwood Park Strathcona County
Discover Guide.
The Sherwood Park & District Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the
students in the Elk Island School District who took part in the CALM course and
attended the Student Skills Portfolio Breakfast held on May 28, 2015. As well,
thank you to our guest speaker Ms. Iris Evans, our sponsors and all who have
supported the Student Skills Portfolio project!
The Chamber Connection is our member directory that lists each of our member
businesses along with their contact information. Each year, an updated version of our
Chamber Connection is mailed to each of our members in early January. The publication
is also distributed to residents of Sherwood Park and Strathcona County via the
Sherwood Park/Strathcona County News. The directory allows residents to access products
& services provided by our membership, as well as valuable community information.
The 2015 Sherwood Park Strathcona County Discover Guide was distributed in
conjunction with The Great Canadian Trade Fair & Sale. Copies are distributed to key
locations within our community including County Hall, Super 8 Sherwood Park and local
businesses, as well as tourism locations within Alberta.
Breakfast Sponsor
Office of
Mayor Roxanne Carr
Speaker Sponsor
Student Skills Por2olio Sponsors
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2014 Chamber Of Commerce Business Awards
community development
Business of the Year
in Sherwood Park. Qualico
Sponsored by: Masuda Munro Chartered Accountants
Communities is actively
Award Recipient: JACEK Chocolate Couture
JACEK Chocolate Couture is an artisan chocolate business that engaged in supporting
local organizations in the
began in Dec. 2009 from
communities where they
a basement in Lakeland
Photo Courtesy of Ellen V. Photography
build. In Sherwood Park, Left to Right: Geoff
Ridge. In October 2012,
Matheson, Chamber President; Kirsten Warwick
& Brad Armstrong, Qualico Communities; Mayor Roxanne Carr,
they have sponsored the
JACEK moved into a
Strathcona County; Ryan Jones, Qualico Communities
“Qualico Patio Series” at
commercial production
Festival Place for the past 15 years and the Qualico Café Series”
facility with a frontPhoto Courtesy of Ellen V. Photography
for the past three years, and have also supported the Sherwood
end boutique and from
Left to Right: Geoff Matheson, Chamber President; Judi
there opened their Niebergall, Jacqueline Jacek, Liz Findlay & Cora Black, JACEK Park Rams Junior Football club for the past 10 years.
second retail location onChocolate; Rita Munro, Masuda Munro Chartered Accountants
104th Street in Edmonton on August 1, 2014. Each season, Finalists:
their team of chocolate designers launches a line of flavours; ATCO Gas
each piece being hand-crafted using fine chocolate and fresh With over 100 years in business, ATCO Gas is Alberta’s largest
ingredients. JACEK states that their business is built on three natural gas distribution company. They serve more than 1.1
pillars: innovation, experience & artistry. They believe these million customers in nearly 300 communities. ATCO Gas has
nearly 2,000 employees who live, work and volunteer in the
three pillars will be key to their continued success.
communities they serve, and they are on call 24/7 to respond
to natural gas emergencies and gas order calls. Through
Finalists:
sponsorship and volunteerism, ATCO Gas has supported
Clearflow Enviro Systems Group Inc.
Clearflow Enviro Systems Group Inc. is an environmental many community events such as the “Tour of Alberta”, “55+
solutions company based in Sherwood Park. Since inception Canada Games”, “Strathcona Celebrates” and “Get Prepared
in 2005, the company has successfully commercialized a Strathcona”.
number of innovative products for soil stabilization, erosion
control, water clarification and treatment, as well as industrial Rohit Communities
and waste water treatment for a wide range of commercial and Since 1986, Rohit Group has grown from a small home builder
industrial applications. This past year, the company moved into to a diversified organization with complementary interests in
residential and land development, commercial assets and
its own new 6000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility.
real estate lending. The Rohit Group has been involved in the
community through sponsorship of such as events as the New
Evergreen Horticulture Ltd.
Evergreen Horticulture has been in operation for the last 9 years Year’s Festival, “Tour of Alberta Kid’s Zone” and “Strathcona
and has underwent many expansions since its beginning but Celebrates”. They have also supported several community
the most significant was four years ago when they moved from organizations; one of which has been providing over 50 volunteer
home based to store front. They believe that in order to provide staff to the Little Warriors Be Brave Ranch in Strathcona County.
top-notch service, they must strive to follow regulations,
promote professional associations and essentially provide a Environmental Protection
higher standard of service within their industry. Evergreen Sponsored by: Enbridge Pipelines Inc.
Horticulture Ltd. strives to be recognized as one of the premier Award Recipient: Sherwood Ford
Sherwood Ford has been
horticulture companies in the Edmonton area.
operating within Sherwood
Park for the last 3 ½ years
Community Service/Involvement
and has 140+ employees.
Sponsored by: Strathcona County, Office of the Mayor
All by products of their
Award Recipient: Qualico Communities
Qualico Communities has been in operation for 40+ year business are religiously
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in Alberta. They are a real estate development company recycled…from cardboard
Left to Right: Geoff Matheson, Chamber
Lisa Seeley, Enbridge Pipelines Inc.;
specializing the creation of new neighborhoods and communities from parts delivery, to metal President;Mark
Hicks, Sherwood Ford
throughout Western Canada, including a long history of reclamation, to oil and tires.
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Sherwood Ford is focused on reducing its environmental impact
and sees their success through the various recycling initiatives
they take part in, as well as the strong waste management
practices they demonstrate daily.
Finalist:
Strathcona Industrial Association
Strathcona Industrial Association has been in operation for 35+
years. In 1979, they created an ambient air quality monitoring
network, the first of its kind in Alberta. The network provides
real time air quality data to members, regulators and the public.
They currently have four full air quality monitoring stations
and one additional station for meteorological data. Strathcona
Industrial Association is committed to making sure that long
term trends are available for policy direction.
Innovation: New Small Business, Product, Service or Work
System
Sponsored by: Ramada Limited Hotel
Award Recipient: Confetti Sweets
Since starting as a home based business in 2008, Confetti
Sweets
has
been
growing steadily and has
recently took the leap to
a retail bakery storefront
in
Sherwood Park. Before
the move to the storefront,
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their main business had
Left to Right: Geoff Matheson, Chamber
Kathy Leskow, Steve Leskow &
always been farmers President;
Heather Rolheiser, Confetti Sweets
markets. Since their move
to the storefront, Confetti
Sweets has increased from three farmers markets to nine. They
have been able to increase their storage and production and
have also seen an increase in their staff from 4 to 15.
Finalists:
The Busy Backyard Beaver
The Backyard Beaver is a new business that has been in
operation for 1 year. They are a professional BBQ cleaning
business that uses environmentally friendly products and are
the only ones in Canada using their system. The Busy Backyard
Beaver plans to grow and expand using Sherwood Park as their
base and to someday open an office as their headquarters.
Tickled Floral
Tickled Floral is a floral and gift shop that is run out of a home in
Sherwood Park and has been in operation for 3 years.They have
managed to bypass the challenges of operating out of a home
instead of a retail space through the utilization of social media.
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By posting pictures of their current products and arrangements,
Tickled Floral customers have access to their virtual cooler
24/7 and their “walk-in” business is able to thrive. With only 1
part-time employee, they have managed to produce large-scale
events and large-scale design pieces.
Innovation: New Large Business, Product,
Service or Work System
Sponsored by: Canadian Tire Associate Store #428
Award Recipient: Opus Stewart Weir Ltd.
Opus Stewart Weir Ltd. has been in operation in Alberta for a
total of 102 years. They
have developed a more
accurate process to
identify trees requiring
to be cleared from
proposed power line
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corridors in order to meet
Left to Right: Geoff Matheson, Chamber
their goal to become President; Gordon Cannard & Steve Dixon, Opus
more environmentally Stewart Weir Ltd.; Ken Rice, Canadian Tire
responsible. The designed process helps to ensure power lines
can be built safely with optimized economic and environmental
planning.
Finalists:
Inter Pipeline Ltd.
Inter Pipeline Ltd. has been in business in Sherwood Park since
2002. Their business has shown great growth in the area over
that time, including the recent expansion of their control centre
operations. As an energy infrastructure business, their goal is
to provide safe & reliable energy transportation services. Inter
Pipeline is proud to have a strong track record of safe & reliable
operations. They believe they are able to effectively minimize
risks through the use of the latest monitoring and control
technologies, as well as thorough and ongoing training of their
staff.
Sherwood Ford
With being in business in Sherwood Park for 3 ½ years,Sherwood
Ford believes their success can be attributed to a strong training
environment coupled with substantial strategic investment in
facility and equipment. They moved from a 43,500 square feet
facility to approaching 70,000 square feet with successive
annual growth in operations. Sherwood Ford states they are
now the number one Ford dealership in Western Canada.
Investment: Job Creation, Growth &
Expansion
Sponsored by: CASE Receivable Management Inc.
Award Recipient: Clearstream Energy Holdings
In 2012, Clearstream rolled out their “One Company” strategy,
the purpose of which was to
integrate 16 energy services
companies and focus
their efforts on “Helping
Customers Bring Energy to
Courtesy of Ellen V. Photography
our World” and by working Left toPhoto
Right: Geoff Matheson, Chamber President;
together as one. Their head Grant McPeak, Clearstream Energy Holdings
office moved from one
location, where
they had 40 employees to a much larger space that now hosts
100 employees. Clearstream is continuously growing their
manpower with new job postings for local positions going out
in a steady flow.
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Finalists:
Rohit Communities
Rohit Communities is continuing to steadily grow its housing
side in Strathcona County by building an average 50-70 homes
a year with lot acquisition in Summerwood, Aspen Trails and
more. Rohit Land Development acquired approx. 300 acreages
of land in the Cambrian area which is expected to break ground
in 2015. This land represents growth opportunities from a
residential and business employment perspective.
URS Flint
URS has been in operation in Alberta for 19 years. They are a
leading provider of engineering, construction, and technical
services for public agencies and private sector companies
around the world. URS employs thousands of skilled planners,
scientists, architects, engineers, and construction managers in
their sustainability practices.
of wings but also have a great selection of other foods as well.
Their objective is to continue to grow and expand their business.
Wild Wing is a proud sponsor of the Sherwood Park Crusaders,
as well as many other sports teams. They are also participate in
the hot lunch program at several schools.
Finalists:
Aradia Fitness
Aradia Fitness has been in business in Sherwood Park for 3
years offering pole fitness exercise. Since expanding to their
Edmonton location in January of 2014, staff has grown to 22
employees. They state their main goal of business is to help the
general public find the fun in fitness again.
Aradia Fitness has teamed with the Robin Hood Association
to employ individuals with disabilities to assist with janitorial
duties at their Sherwood Park studio location.
Pasta Pantry
Pasta Pantry is a second generation family business. They take
Sponsored by: ADVICO Financial Planning Group Inc.
pride in creating their food from scratch daily and using fresh
Award Recipient: Park Avenue Specialties Ltd.
local top quality ingredients. Pasta Pantry gets their business
Park Avenue Specialties Ltd. has been in business for 30 years involved in the community by sponsoring various minor sports
in Alberta. They attribute
teams, fundraising for local high school football teams, and food
their success to their top
matching with their in-store food bank bin.
notch service and their
buying power as a long
Occupational Health & Safety
term distributor. With being
Sponsored by: Sherwood Park-Strathcona County News
a full service company,
Award Recipient: AltaSteel
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they state their clients don’t
AltaSteel currently has 380 employees and has now been in
Left to Right: Geoff Matheson, Chamber
President; Fiona Beland-Quest, accepting
have to deal with any other award
business for 59 years. They
on behalf of Park Avenue Specialties
distributors. Park Avenue Ltd.; Chris Korte, ADVICO Financial
utilize a full slate of safety
Planning Group Inc.
Specialties has supported
systems and programs.
many sport teams in the community, supplied new clothing to AltaSteel’s overall safety
County Clothes Line and has also been a contributor to Festival goal is captured in “Goal
Place and Safe Place.
Zero” – No incidents- No
injuries.
They have utilized
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Finalists:
what
is
referred to as Left to Right: Geoff Matheson, Chamber President;
Albert’s Family Restaurant
Gerald Foley, AltaSteel; Jean Marc Figeat,
Sherwood Park-Strathcona County News
Albert’s Family Restaurant is a family run business that has been the “Critical Elements”
in operation for 17 years. Its focus is on fresh food and friendly to reduce/eliminate their
service. The success of their business has been built based on employees’ exposure(s) to fatalities and serious injury. AltaSteel
repeat customers and word of mouth of their happy customers. attributes their success in health & safety to their strong focus
on leadership and proactive safety.
KDL Audio Productions
With being a full service event production provider for 28 years, Finalists:
KDL Audio Productions has been able to accommodate events Suncor Energy Edmonton Refinery
from small meetings to the largest festivals. Many of their At Suncor’s Edmonton Refinery, their EH&S team of professional
customers have been with them for many years and their client environmental,health and safety specialists focus on the ongoing
base has increased by word of mouth advertising from their management of emergency services, health and wellness, and
many valued customers. KDL Audio Productions believes their environmental monitoring and reporting. For the safety of all the
hard work and building of lasting relationships has attributed to Edmonton Refinery, adherence to “Suncor’s Journey to Zero”
program, as well as other safe work practices are mandatory
their success.
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Award Recipient: Wild
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Since October 1, 2012, Wild
Wing has grown to employ
16 staff. They state they are
100% family friendly and
have 105 different flavours
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Left to Right: Geoff Matheson, Chamber
President; Kevin Sembaliuk,
& Tina Sembaliuk, Wild Wing; Graham Neil, CTV
Edmonton; Wayne Kryzalka, ATB Financial
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2015 Great Canadian Trade Fair & Sale
The Sherwood Park and District Chamber of Commerce organized this community event on April 10-12. This year’s show, which
was the 32nd annual event delivered an exciting array of exhibits and attractions which were enjoyed by people of all ages and
interests alike. The Chamber’s mission is to provide Chamber Members with a top class venue to showcase their products and
services and share with attendees what businesses in our community have to offer.
This year’s Trade Fair & Sale was a huge success with an attendance of 16,936 people! The Sherwood Park & District Chamber
of Commerce had the assistance of 250 volunteers to make this event the success that it was. Some of the groups that were
involved were ATB Financial, the Chamber Breakfast Networking Group, as well as other valued Chamber members.
Thank you volunteers… we could not have the Trade Fair without you!
There was no shortage of fun for those who attended as they were treated to a variety of exhibits from local businesses around
Strathcona County and national businesses from Halifax to Vancouver. To add to the “shopping experience”, there were
Wade Cummings attractions for visitors of all ages including the new Family
Trade Fair Chair
Fun Zone and for those who wanted to take a break from
visiting the 344 booths, one could stop at our Taste of
Strathcona where local restaurants showcased a variety of menu items to mix and
match.
This was the ninth year for our Home Renovation and Garden Centre, which
consisted of exhibits from landscapers, home building and renovation suppliers,
roofers, window and door suppliers, outdoor furniture and much more. Due to
popular demand, the Treasure Chest was also back again this year. There were over
1600 prizes given away this year and all prizes were graciously donated by our local
business community. This year, grand prizes consisted of a $1,000 of groceries from
Sobeys, a iPad from Matheson Insurance and Sherwood Park Registries, as well as a
$550 Men’s Bulova watch donated by Paris Jewellers.
Strathcona County is a huge partner in this event and it is greatly appreciated.
Strathcona County Transit provided free bus shuttle service for the weekend,
Emergency Services provided excellent assistance to ensure a safe event was
organized, and Economic Development helped promote the event. We would also like
to thank Recreation Parks and Culture for renting us the venue. Millennium Place is a
fantastic facility and an event this size would not be possible without their wonderful
facility and its staff…Thank You!
We thank all those who attended, volunteered and took part in our Trade Fair & Sale
and look forward to seeing you next year, April 8, 9 &10!
2015 Great Canadian Trade Fair & Sale
Winner of $1,000 in Groceries at Sobeys,
courtesy of Sobeys Nottingham & Sobeys
Lakeland Ridge
Picture from left to right: James Gerlinger,
Sobeys Nottingham; Sylvia Charuk, prize
winner; Geoff Matheson, Chamber President
Winner of Men’s Bulova Watch valued at $550,
courtesy of Paris Jewellers
Picture from left to right: Diane Langford,
Paris Jewellers; Jeanne Abbott, prize winner;
Geoff Matheson, Chamber President
2015 Trade Fair “Best Booth in Show” Winner:
Aspen Ridge Greenhouses
Prize: 50% off one 2016 Booth Rental,
to max. of $400
Picture from left to right: Tim Moreland,
Aspen Ridge Greenhouses; Wade
Cummings, Trade Fair Chair
Chamber Year in Review
Sherwood Park Chamber Canada Day Parade
Michael Roppelt
Parade Chair
The 2015 Canada Day Parade was a great success! Thousands of smiling
faces lined the parade route last Wednesday morning to watch over
90 entries go by.
The parade started at 10:00 am at the Sherwood Park Mall. It went
around Centre in the Park and County Hall, making its way down Granada
Boulevard, up Georgian Way and then ending at the north end of the
Sherwood Park Mall.
On behalf of the Sherwood Park & District Chamber of Commerce, we would like to thank all of
our sponsors, volunteers, participants, and our Honorary Parade Marshal, Heather Nedohin.
Without all of you, the Parade would not be possible!
2015 Parade Sponsors
2015 Parade Recipients
Best Auto Entry: Strathcona County Library
Sponsored by: Sawmill Prime Rib &
Steak House–Sherwood Park
Best Commercial Entry: Speeders Indoor Prokarts
Sponsored by: Spark Heating and Air Conditioning
Best Community Entry: Bedford Village Seniors
Sponsored by: Hartwell’s Glass and Mirror
Best Equestrian Entry: Emilie Skippen
Sponsored by: Sherwood Park Mall
Best Musical Entry: RCMP Pipes & Drums
Sponsored by: Walmart Canada - Wye Road
Best Novelty Entry: Strathcona in Bloom Society
Sponsored by: ADVICO Financial Planning Group Inc.
Best Sports Entry: Salto Gymnastics
Sponsored by: First Call Heating & Air Conditioning Inc.
Best Youth Entry: McCormack School of Irish Dance
Sponsored by: Canadian Tire Associate Store #428
Grand Prize: Step by Step School of Dance
Sponsored by: Sherwood Park and District Chamber of Commerce
Chamber Year in Review
Sherwood Park & District Chamber of Commerce
2015-2016 Board of Directors
Executive
Directors
Jeff Lorenz - President
The LorenzTeam Property Marketing Group
Carlo Capito
Park Centre & Hotel
Dave Stanley-Smith - Vice President
First Call Heating & Air Conditioning
Penny Jennings - 2 Vice President
Minuteman Press in the Park
nd
David Stults - Treasurer
Court & Company Barristers & Solicitors
Teri Lynn Bougie - Secretary
Ahlstrom Wright Oliver & Cooper LLP.
Board of Directors Sworn In June 17, 2015
Picture back row left to right: Todd Banks, Michael
Roppelt, Sean Kirk, Gerald Clark, Rob Sproule, Carlo Capito,
Wade Cummings.
Picture front row left to right: Sheila Smyth,
Marty Shigehiro, Geoff Matheson, Jeff Lorenz, Sue Timanson,
Dave Stanley-Smith, Penny Jennings.
(Absent:Teri Lynn Bougie, Jonathan Gallo, David Stults)
Geoff Matheson - Past President
Matheson Insurance Services Ltd.
Todd Banks - Executive Director/Public
Relations
Sherwood Park & District Chamber of
Commerce
Gerald Clark
Clark Builders
Wade Cummings
ATB Financial Baseline Road
Jonathan Gallo
Gallo & Company, Chartered Accountants
Sean Kirk
Sherwood Park Mall
Michael Roppelt
GSS Integrated Energy Ltd.
Marty Shigehiro
Shig’s Flowers
Sheila Smyth
Occasions to Remember
Rob Sproule
Salisbury Greenhouse
Sue Timanson
Optix Marketing & Consulting Inc.
2015 Chamber Golf Tournament
The Chamber 34th Annual Golf Tournament
was held at The Broadmoor Golf Course
on June 10, 2015 and was a great success
with 156 golfers! It was an enjoyable day of
golfing and networking with fellow chamber
members.Thank you to all who participated
in our tournament!
Marty Shigehiro
Golf Tournament Chair
Breakfast Sponsor
We would like to take this opportunity to
thank our many hole sponsors and prizing
sponsors; without your contributions, the
tournament would not have been possible.
Dinner Sponsor
Team Picture Sponsor
First Place Team Winner: Pinnacle Sportswear Ltd.
Picture from left to right: Kyle Nichols, Cory Chartrand,
Jeff Crawford & Dennis Nichols
Water Sponsor
Team Prize Sponsor