January 2007 - Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce

Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce The voice of our community since 1889January 2007Lethbridge Chamber of CommerceFederal Ministers Support Lethbridge Chamber’sConcerns on Sugar Beet Thick Juice(continued from page 1)“The Government stands ready to make further interventions asappropriate, in support of the Canadian sugar beet industry,” states theMinister.New: Direct to PlateChemistryFreeWhere printing is more thanputting ink on paper!Complete Electronic Prepress• High Resolution Scanning and Output• Disk Conversion and Output to Film or Colour Printer• Typesetting & Design Services• Computerized Page Layout & ImpositionComplete Printing Services• Full Colour Printing • Outstanding Quality & Service• Colour Photocopies • History Books• Dedicated Sales Team • Roll Labels• Full Bindery Facilities1009 2nd Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB T1J 0C8Ph: (403) 329-3388 Fax: (403) 329-8293E-mail: info@graphcomprinters.comNETWORK SPECIALISTSFor information please call Walter Montinaat 328-3306, Ext. 22209 or, the Chamber at 327-1586.WELCOME NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS(For the months of November & December 2006)The Chamber Welcomes These New Members and Their ParticipationK & N HOLDINGS728 - 18 St. SouthLethbridge, AB T1J 3G1Phone: 328-7624 (Fax:328-7642)Representative: Ms. Natalie OwczarType of Business: Sales Consultants forManufactured HousingHERITAGE FINE DRY CLEANINGCENTRE1611 Mayor Magrath DriveLethbridge, AB T1K 2R4Phone: 328-7576Representative: Mr. Dave NelsonType of Business: Dry CleanersDUTCHIES FLEET DIRECT LTD.4301 - 24 Ave. SouthLethbridge, AB T1K 2P2Phone: 320-9985 (Fax: 320-9962)Representative: Ms. Beverley RathType of Business: Automotive DealersPANAGO / 1262351 ALBERTA LTD.#12 - 550 University DriveLethbridge, AB T1J 4T3 &424 North Mayor Magrath DriveLethbridge, AB T1H 6H7Phone: 310-0001Representative: Ms. Sarah GallowayType of Business: Take out PizzaBASKETRY2929 11th Avenue S.Lethbridge, AB T1K 0L7Phone: 320-9859 (Fax: 327-9856)Representative: Ms. Cathy PappType of Business: Gift BasketsBAYER CROPSCIENCE#10, 3106 – 9th Avenue N.Lethbridge, ABPhone: 329-0706 (Fax: 329-0698)Representative: Mr. Glen LastType of Business: Seed ProductionALL WORLD SAFETY ANDTRAINING LTD.#4A, 915 - 43 St. SouthLethbridge, AB T1J 4W2Phone: 320-9169 (Fax:320-9159)Representative: Mr. Kevin WahlType of Business: Training / SafetyServicesLETHBRIDGE SEWING CENTRE1256 - 3 Ave. SouthLethbridge, AB T1J 0J9Phone: 327-2243 (Fax:327-2209)Representative:Ms. Debbie LagemaatType of Business:Sewing machine sales & servicePROPERTY GUYS.COMLETHBRIDGEBox 1069Magrath, AB T0K 1J0Phone: 758-3985 (Fax: 758-6251)Representative: Mr. Simon JonesType of Business: Consultants /MarketingBULLOCKS AUTO BODY425 Stafford Drive NorthLethbridge, AB T1H 2A7Phone: 329-1245 (Fax: 329-1120)Representative: Ms. Patricia LoffType of Business: Auto RepairL.A. GALLERY – CUSTOMFRAMING & ART421 – 5th Street SLethbridge, AB T1J 2B6Phone: 380-4556 (Fax: 380-4562)Representative: Ms. Lori StromType of Business: Custom Framing#1inCANADA’SLEADINGPLANGroup Benefits For Firms with1-50PeopleWaste collection youcan depend on!Construction DebrisIndustrial/CommercialResidential/Apartments722 - 30th Street North, Lethbridge, ABBus: (403) 328-6355Fax: (403) 320-0372ESTABLISHED 1885• W.C.R. Davidson, Q.C.• D.G. Redman, Q.C.• H.R. Beswick, Q.C.• K.R. Christie, B.A., LL.B.• R.A. Jerke, Q.C.• C.M. Nyrose, M.A., B.Ed., LL.B.• R.R. Davidson, B.A., LL.B.• T.L. Praskach, B.A., LL.B.• E.E. Rice, Q.C.• K. Ailsby-Wood, M.A., B.A., LL.B.L.D. MacLean, Q.C., CounselLETHBRIDGE OFFICE: 328-1766Conybeare Court, 501 - 4 Street Southlethbridge@davidsonandwilliams.comAT WORK FORSMALL BUSINESSSINCE 1970Walter MontinaBus. 328-3306 Ext. 2209RLLPPINCHER CREEK OFFICE: 627-30131035 Hewetson Avenuepincher@davidsonandwilliams.com63

Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce The voice of our community since 1889January 2007Lethbridge Chamber of CommerceJ. BRUCE MILNEM i l n ePritchardLaw Officede Jourdan’sPhoto.graphicsGraydon Gehm, BA, CRANancy Hosack, AMAA, AACI, P. AppBrad Bengry, CRAKenneth Gurney, P. AgChad Billyard, B. MgtDenise Stephen, B. ComSuite 807, Lethbridge Centre Tower, 400 - 4 Avenue South Lethbridge, AB, T1J 4E1P h o n e : 4 0 3 3 2 9 - 1 1 3 3 • F a x : 4 0 3 3 2 9 - 0 3 9 5jbmilne@telusplanet.netCaring for Southern Alberta since 1991wecare.ca 1715 – 9th Ave South 380-4441Business AssistanceAvailable From ProvincialGovernment BranchThere are a number of services and programs that are availablefrom Alberta Employment, Immigration and Industry (formallyAlberta Economic Development) that have been developed toassist existing business and industry in their operations.Exporting Information:Trade and investment are crucial factors in both the diversifyingand maintaining the prosperity of Alberta's economy. Investmentcontributed 28.2% to Alberta's GDP, which is $215.9 billiondollars, and international exports contributed 39.2%.• In 2005, Alberta business exported $86.9 billion dollarsworth of goods & services worldwide, a 40.4% increasefrom 2000's value.• Domestic and foreign capital investment totaled $60.3billion in 2005.• Alberta manufacturing shipments rose 33.8% in valuebetween 2000 and 2005.For Alberta companies considering export opportunities or forcompanies actively exporting products and services tointernational markets, additional geographic market and sectorinformation can assist in developing and executing internationalmarketing plans can be found at:http://www.alberta-canada.com/export/index.cfmFinding Employees:• The Alberta Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) is anemployer driven Skilled worker immigration programoperated by the Government of Alberta in conjunction withCitizenship Immigration Canada (CIC) to expeditepermanent residency. More information is available at:http://www.alberta-canada.com/pnp/howToApply.cfm orcall toll-free 1-877-427-6419Industry Sector Teams:Within the Branch there are eleven sectors that have beenidentified as key contributors to the Alberta economy. Each sectorhas a team of specialists and resources that can provideassistance in the areas of research and business casedevelopment. More information about the sectors and servicesare available at:http://www.alberta-canada.com/initiatives/index.cfmLean Manufacturing Assessment Program:This program has been designed to help streamline processes toincrease productivity and competitiveness. It includes on-siteassessment of the operation, practical recommendations andguidance on resources for implementation. Contact AnuragPandey at anurag.panday@gov.ab.ca or (780) 427-2005.This information was provided by: Linda Erickson, LethbridgeDirector for Alberta Industry and Regional Economic DevelopmentBranch. Please contact her for any additional information atlinda.erickson@gov.ab.ca or 381-5414.A SUCCESS STORYThe Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce “Adopting a Citizen ofTomorrow” Program, which is coordinated by the Chamber’sBusiness and Education Committee, has been operatingsuccessfully for over three years.This partnership program between businesses and schools,rewards students for:• Positive Attitude• Good attendance• Acts of Citizenship• Best Effort (Most Improved)The Business partner presents a monthly gift of $10.00 in kind.The school determines the award recipient based on the abovecriteria.This program played a significant part in the Lethbridge Chamberof Commerce Achieving the “Chamber of the Year Award” in2005, presented by the Alberta Chambers of Commerce.The Lethbridge Chamber was also the first Chamber in Albertato form a Partnership with Alberta’s Promise – an initiative ofPremier Ralph Klein – which recognizes businesses ororganizations that work with and for the good of our youth.The Chamber’s Business & Education Committee thanks thebusinesses and the schools which have been participating inthe Adopting a Citizen of Tomorrow Program:BUSINESS SCHOOL GRADE1st Choice Savings & Credit Union Allan Watson 1, 2Costco Wholesale Mike Mountain Horse 4ACFA Ecole La Varendyre 4Airtech Heating Assumption 5Alberta Blue Cross Allan Watson 10Anco Business SolutionsThird AcademyAPEX A.V.S.I. St. Francis 8Astro Insurance Trinity Learning Centre 9ATCO Gas St. Pauls 5Balog Auction Assumption 6Built In Vacuum Centre General Stewart 4Business Development Bank Father Leonard Van Tighem 6Canadian Tire – North Store St. Francis 9Charlton & Hill Ecole St. Mary’s 5CJB Ventures Inc. Park Meadows 5Classique Dancewear Gilbert Patterson 7, 8Clint Dunford’s Office Galbraith 4Community Savings Ecole St. Mary’s 4Country 95.5/B-93 Fleetwood Bawden 5Cummins Western Canada St. Patrick’s Fine Arts 5D Signs & Design Services Ltd. Galbraith 3Ducan Industries St. Patrick’s Fine Arts 6Duncan Sabine Collyer Partners LLP Father Leonard Van Tighem 5Eagle Commodities Westminister 5East Side Mario’s Trinity Learning Centre 11East Side Mario’s Dr. Gerald Probe 3, 4, 5EBA Engineering Ecole St. Mary’s 6Ellis’ Autodrome Gilbert Patterson 6Enercon Water Treatment Father Leonard Van Tighem 8Lethbridge Catering Wilson Middle School 8Gas King Oil Co. Allan Watson 9Hi-Tech Athletic Bracing Mike Mountain Horse 5Humpty’s Restaurant Assumption 4Integra Air Inc. Allan Watson 11Integrity Dental Lakeview 3Kawneer Company Fleetwood Bawden 4Kris’ Computer Lakeview 5Lethbridge Lodge Hotel Galbraith 5Lethbridge Youth Foundation Trinity Learning Centre 10(continued page 7)Over 300 specialty chemicals specially formulated specifically to handleevery commercial, industrial, institutional and residential requirementENERCON WATER TREATMENT LTD.36th St. & 6th Ave. N • 328-9730 • www.enercon.caWe have the solution you’re looking for!Clint Dunford MLALethbridge WestMinister of Economic Developmentwww.gov.ab.caHIGHLAND PARKTOWNHOMES125 - 821 - 20th St. North403-328-2925E-Mail: highland@rentmidwest.com328-7547”Experience the clean difference”CLEANINGCarpets • Upholstery3rd Generation JewellersSpecializing in Quality and ServiceFor Your Complete Jewellery Needs622 - 3rd Avenue South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1J 0H5Phone: (403) 327-6389 Fax (403) 320-130745