Whether you're brand new and just getting starting, or a seasoned chamber vet in need of some specific advice. The following is a list of Alberta chamber pros ready and willing to help!
Heather Bitz
Executive Director
Drumheller & District Chamber of Commerce
With the Since Chamber: 2006
Areas of Strength: Tourism
Telephone: 403-823-8100
Email: h.bitz@drumhellerchamber.com
Website: www.drumhellerchamber.com
Community Population: 7,982
Chamber Members: 234
Paid Staff: 2 Full-Time & 1 Part-Time
Chamber Committees: 3
Regular Programs Offered: Lunch N' Learns, Awards Gala, Spring Trade Show, Golf Tournament, Holiday Membership Mixer, Election Forums, Women in Business Mixer, Value-Added Programs, E-newsletter, Social Media Posts (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
Natalie Charlton
Executive Director
Hinton & District Chamber of Commerce
With the Chamber Since: 2014
Areas of Strength: Tourism
Telephone: 780-865-2777
Email: natalie.charlton@hintonchamber.com
Website: www.hintonchamber.com
Community Population: 10,000
Chamber Members: 197
Paid Staff: 2
Chamber Committees: 3
Regular Programs Offered: Awards Gala, Christmas Part, Moonlight Madness, Speed Networking, Canada Day Parade, Snowflake Parade, Gold Tournament, Travel Alberta Centre
Lisa Kowalchuk
Executive Director
Medicine Hat & District Chamber of Commerce
With the Chamber Since: 2009
Areas of Strength: Policy, Trade Show, Governance
Telephone: 403-527-5214
Email: lisa@medicinehatchamber.com
Website: www.medicinehatchamber.com
Community Population: 76,522
Chamber Members: 810
Paid Staff: 7
Chamber Committees: 8
Regular Programs Offered: Member 2 Member Program, Value Added Benefits, Business Awards, 2 Consumer Trade Shows, Election Forums, Business After 5, Network B4 9, Political Luncheons, Social Media Conference, Education Sessions, AGM, Membership Appreciation, State of the City, Mayor's Breakfast, E-Newsletter, Blog/Social Media, Highway Signs, Advocacy, Publications including: The Voice - e-newsletter, Chamber Connect - event bulletin, Purchasing e-Bulletin
Serena Sjodin
Executive Director
Lloydminster Chamber of Commerce
With the Chamber Since: 2011
Areas of Strength: Policy, Tradeshow, Fundraising, Sponsorship
Telephone: 780-875-9013
Email: serena@lloydminsterchamber.com
Website: www.lloydminsterchamber.com
Community Population: 31,4000
Chamber Members: 540
Paid Staff: 5
Chamber Committees: 2
Regular Programs Offered: Networking events (Chamber Connects and Chamber on Tap), Educational sessions, Advocacy, Group Insurance Marketing, Business Awards, Golf Tournament, All Candidates Forums, Hold 2 Conferences Annually
Pattie Pavlov
General Manager
Jasper Park Chamber of Commerce
With the Chamber Since: 2010
Areas of Strength: Policy, Trade Show, Tourism, Visitor Information Centre, Regional Collaboration
Telephone: 780-852-4621
Email: manager@jpcc.ca
Website: www.jasperparkchamber.com
Community Population: 4,500
Chamber Members: 156
Paid Staff: 3
Chamber Committees: 3
Regular Programs Offered: Advocacy (all levels of government and corporate), Networking (both formal meetings and gatherings), educational opportunities, fundraising, events, these are highlights of the many activities we undertake as economy and visitation fluctuates
Sharon Anderson
Executive Director
Camrose & District Chamber of Commerce
With the Chamber Since: 2005
Areas of Strength: Trade Show, Tourism, Visitor Information Centre, Regional Collaboration, Tips as an 'Oldie'.
Telephone: 780-672-4217
Email: exec@camrosechamber.ca
Website: www.camrosechamber.ca
Community Population: 18,527
Chamber Members: 369
Paid Staff: 2
Chamber Committees: 9
Regular Programs Offered: Small Business Awards Gala, Corporate Christmas party, Jaywalkers Jamboree, Parade, Annual Speaker Series (education), Cash Mob (monthly), 10 luncheons.