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Chamber doubling down on China trips this year
After two years of business trips to China, the Morinville and District Chamber of Commerce are offering two trips this year, both in October. […]
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Chamber planning for growth in 70th anniversary year
Above: Morinville & District Chamber of Commerce President Simon Boersma talks to Morinville News about the Chamber’s 70th Anniversary. See […]
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Morinville businesses recognized by their Chamber
The Morinville & District Chamber of Commerce held their annual awards ceremony Wednesday afternoon at the Morinville Community Cultural Centre. Awards were presented in 11 categories. Additionally, a number of long service awards were presented ranging from five to 45 years of membership. More than 200 business owners and employees attended the special luncheon.
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Local Chamber of Commerce likely to move into Morinville Town Office space
Morinville Councillors will make the final decision on the fate of Perras Place—a building that has been standing in Morinville for more than one hundred years—when they vote on the matter during budget deliberations this fall. […]
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New medical clinic and pharmacy coming to Morinville
Almost two years after the 100 Block West Development broke ground, Scott Jendruck, President and Managing Partner of Trade Developments Inc. brought the news that a new family medical clinic and pharmacy would be the anchor tenant for the new building. […]
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Chamber picks its 2015 Business Award winners
It was an evening in China for local businesses Thursday night during the Morinville and District Chamber of Commerce’s annual Awards Night Gala. This year’s event sold more than 230 tickets, a 40 per cent increase in turnout over 2014’s event. The evening’s theme was a tribute to the Chamber’s recent business trip to China and included Chinese drummers and dancers as well as a Chines buffet by Chef Doug Adsit of The Green Bean. […]
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Morinville Chamber announces Integrity Award nominees
The Morinville and District Chamber of Commerce have announced the nominees for the Chamber Integrity Award, a special category of the upcoming awards night presentations nominated and chosen by the board.
This year’s nominees are J Turner Goldsmith, Morinville Bottle Depot, Morinville News, Morinville Shell, Pleasant Homes, Putnam & Lawson, and Smith Music. […]
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Chamber Awards draw double the award nominees this year
by Morinville News Staff Fifty-one local businesses have been nominated 69 times for nine Morinville & District Chamber of Commerce […]
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Chamber forum draws small crowd to hear candidates [VIDEO]
Candidates assemble on the stage ahead of Wednesday night’s election forum. – Lucie Roy Photo videography by Stephen Dafoe About […]
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Chamber looking for business of the year nominations
Small Business Week is more than a month away and the Morinville and District Chamber of Commerce’s annual gala along with it. But the local business advocacy group is already making plans for the big day by seeking nominations for business of the year in a variety of categories. Nominations Opened Sept. 8 and will close Oct. 8. […]
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Morinville Chamber ready for golf
The Morinville and District Chamber of Commerce will hold their annual Golf Tournament Sept. 14 at the Cardiff Golf and Country Club. Participation for the 18 holes and steak dinner is $100 a player or $400 per team. Dinner on its own is $40. […]
Editorial & Opinion
Letters: An Open Letter to Our Chamber of Commerce
Approximately two years ago, on August 14th, 2013, you issued a “press release” where it was reported:
“… Without delving into any specifics in the release, the Chamber says they believe the goal of obtaining a doctor can materialize, and plan to issue a five-step plan in the coming months.” […]
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Chamber acclaims new board
The Morinville and District Chamber of Commerce held their Annual General Meeting Wednesday afternoon and acclaimed a 13-member board, all of whom took an oath of office from Barrhead-Morinville-Westlock MLA Glenn van Dijken. […]
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Pet Fashion Show a hit at Trade Show
About a dozen dogs and their owners took to the catwalk at the Morinville and District Chamber of Commerce’s Leap into Spring Expo Saurday afternoon. The event, sponsored by the Morinville Veterinary Clinic and Champion Petfoods offered prizes for the best-dressed animal. First prize was a year’s supply of Champion Petfoods product, second prize was a gift certificate to the clinic, and third prize was bragging rights for the owner. […]
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Annual Morinville News Baby Crawl getting ready to burn up the carpet
The cool ice may be out of the Ray McDonald Sports Center for another season, but the action is about to heat up next weekend at the Morinville District Chamber of Commerce Leap Into Spring Expo. […]
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Chamber speaker offers the five Cs of leadership
Jim Ewing, one of the co-founders of Pro-Vison Solutions, was the guest speaker at the Morinville and District Chamber of Commerce’s monthly meeting Mar. 4. Ewing’s presentation was called The 5-C Leaders’ Focus and offered five topics for business success: content […]