Minnedosa Chamber of Commerce

www.minnedosachamber.ca
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BUSINESS PLAN

The Minnedosa Chamber of Commerce is an active, membership driven organization. It is comprised of businesses and individual non-business members. These members focus their energies towards creating a stable and prosperous economic base for the community.

MISSION STATEMENT

The Chamber of Commerce is the voice of the business community and acts to enhance trade and commerce in the Minnedosa area.

PROFILE

The Chamber of Commerce is a not for profit, membership driven organization comprised of member businesses and individuals. The executive consists of a Past President, President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. The Chamber has over 135 members that represent every aspect of the local business community.

There are three standing sub-committees within the Chamber of Commerce.

Retail Committee - chaired by a retail member.
Membership Committee - chaired by a member of the Chamber.
Business Improvement Committee - chaired by member of the Chamber.

KEY SERVICE AREAS

Voice of the Business Community - the voice of many is stronger than the voice of one - present the views of the business community on political and business related issues.
Education - to keep our members abreast of new trends, governance or changes to law that may affect our business operations as well as any business developments within our community.
Provide all members with an opportunity for information sharing.
Marketing - of the Minnedosa businesses to new potential businesses, resident and visitors.
Networking - provide Chamber members an opportunity to talk about their business - trade ideas.
Community Involvement - support and promote business through community events.

OBJECTIVES

Increase Membership - click for a 2010 membership application form
Increase attendance & participation in chamber meetings
Maintain positive and active communication with town council
Lobby council on issues affecting business
Enhance relations with Tanner's Crossing School & M.C.I. students/staff; discover ways to partner with projects involving community, education and student advancement.
Promote our town businesses within our community and surrounding communities
Enhance the profile and public confidence in the Chamber and its member businesses.
Maintain active involvement in the Manitoba Chambers of Commerce.

COMMUNICATION TO MEMBERS:

Weekly meetings of the general membership are held Wednesdays at noon at Minnedosa Golf and Curling Complex.
Weekly meeting agenda and minutes are e-mailed to the general membership.

WHERE TO FIND CHAMBER MEMBERS

Minnedosa Chamber of Commerce Web page
Minnedosa Chamber of Commerce Business Directory - circulated to the community at large.
Annual publication of the Beachcomber - Tourism & local distribution
Minnedosa Town maps - tourism & local distribution
MB Chamber Membership Directory

SPECIFIC COMMUNITY GROUPS WHERE CHAMBER IS A REPRESENTED MEMBER:

CDC (Community Development Corporation) - president of Minnedosa Chamber of Commerce is one of a 9-member Board of Directors
Tourism Committee

COMMUNITY INITIATIVES SUPPORTED BY THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Minnedosa Fun Fest & Heritage Days
Communities in Bloom
Rockin' the Fields of Minnedosa
Promotion of Minnedosa Money (Minnedosa Credit Union)

COMMUNITY EVENTS SPONSORED BY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Santa Day @ MCCC
Ag Appreciation BBQ
Concerts in the Park

ANNUAL EVENTS & PROMOTIONS SCHEDULE

AGM - February
Attend MB Chamber AGM - April
Town Wide Garage Sale - May
Retail Showcase - Annual
Fun Fest Activities- July
Shop Local Campaign - December
Christmas Cheque Program - December
Santa Day - December
Shopper Reward Card

ONGOING PROJECTS:

Maintenance of Chamber web page
Business of the Month - each month a Chamber member is recognized and profiled in our local paper.
Schedule Guest Speakers for weekly chamber meetings.
Chamber member directory
Minnedosa postcards
Town maps