Events Calendar
January
RSVP Governmental Affairs Committee Meeting
When: Wenesday, January 7, 2009, 8:00 A.M.
Summary: Governmental Affairs Committee Mandate: To influence the process and policy of government in the context of the goals and objectives of the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce.
Activities: Policy resolution development on issues for the Alberta and Canadian Chambers. Government lobbying - at all levels on issues affecting Lethbridge, Alberta and Canada.
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RSVP Agriculture/Industrial/Transportation Affairs Committee (AITA) Meeting
When: Thursday, January 8, 2009, 12:00 Noon
Summary: Agriculture/Industrial/Transportation Committee (AITA)
Mandate: To represent the agriculture, industrial and transportation sectors, with a focus on econmic development and sustainable economic viability.
Activities: Government lobbying (at all levels) on issues affecting the agriculture, industrial and transportation sectors. Policy resolution development for the Alberta and Canadian Chambers. Read More...
RSVP Tourism Connection Committee Meeting
When: Tuesday, January 13, 2009, 8:00 A.M.
Summary: Tourism Connection Committee Mandate: To Connect tourism entities and businesses in the City of Lethbridge.
Activities: Promotion of Lethbridge and its tourismentities and occuring events. Coordination of the FIRE Awards - First Impression Recognition of Exellence. Read More...
RSVP Communications Committee Meeting
When: Wednesday, January 14, 2009, 12:00 Noon
Summary: Communications Committee Mandate: To assist the Chamber staff in communicating the ongoing activities of the Chamber Executive, Board of Directors and committees, in a professional manner.
Activities: Work with committees on various forms of Chamber communications e.g. Chamber News, News Releases, Promotion of events. Preparation of the Annual Review and work to enhance Chamber’s website. Read More...
RSVP Member Services & Special Events Committee Meeting
When: Thursday, January 15, 2009, 8:00 A.M.
Summary: Member Services & Special Events Committee Mandate: To identify and respond to the changing needs of the membership of the Chamber and to increase that membership.
Activities: “Meet & Greet” new members, Business After Hours, Mix & Mingle Trade Shows, Business of the Year Awards, Dinner & Auction, Golf Scramble & Barbeque, M2M – Member to Member benefit program, Lunch & Learn. Read More...
RSVP Business & Education Committee Meeting
When: Thursday, January 15, 2009, 12:00 Noon
Summary: Business & Education Committee Mandate: To assist students to become responsible citizens by encouraging them to develop: a positive attitude, self-confidence and self-respect, and to reward them for citizenship and positive social skills.
Activities: Adopting a Citizen of Tomorrow program (business & school partnerships) and Trades Demo Day (students introduced to careers in the trades). Read More...
RSVP Lunch & Learn: Quality Child Care and You: Recruitment and Retention 101
When: Friday, January 16, 2009
Summary: Lunch & Learn: these luncheons are held at various dates throughout the year. Keynote speakers – politicians and others – address topics of interest to the business community. Read More...
RSVP Finance Committee Meeting
When: Wednesday, January 21, 2009, 12:00 Noon
Summary: The Finance Committee Mandate: To monitor and influence the financial status of the Chamber of Commerce to achieve its goals and objectives.
Activities: Monitoring Chamber finances relating to: operations, memberships, events and event budgets. Annual budget preparation for the Chamber. Read More...
RSVP Canadian Chamber President Visits Lethbridge: The Honourable Perrin Beatty
When: Thursday, January 22, 2009
Summary: The Honourable Perrin Beatty, President of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, will visit Lethbridge on January 22nd, as a guest of the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce.
Mr. Beatty will speak at a special dinner, at which Chamber members and the business communities in Lethbridge and Southern Alberta, are invited to attend.
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RSVP FIRE Awards Reception
When: Thursday, January 29, 2009, 4:30 P.M.
Summary: The Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce
Welcomes you & your employees to join us for the 2009
First Impression Recognition of Excellence Awards Reception!
The FIRE Awards recognize individual staff members of all stripes. Read More...