Business Services/Projects
- Promote business through various forms of media – radio, newspaper, local publications (i.e. Blaine Lake & District business directory brochure)
- Regulates and maintains two sign corridors for local businesses along Highways 12 and 40
- Business Directory
- Promotion of Trade Fairs
- Business expo (in conjunction with annual awards banquet) for local businesses allowing them to showcase their products and services
- Offer Chamber of Commerce Group Insurance
- Offer discounts on business debit and credit card transactions
- Economic Development Committee in 2015- provide networking at chamber meetings
- SEDA joined to provide access to database for grants and assistance from community coaches
- Held their 1st Annual Golf Tournament
Community Services/Projects:
- Tourism: promote local attractions and events through Spirit of the Northern Lakes tourism publication, Tourism Saskatchewan, local publications i.e. Blaine Lake Tourism Brochure
- Sponsor youth: by offering Grade 12 post-secondary scholarship for students attending business administration and commerce programs, and financially assisting targeted school programs
Mission:
“To Foster an environment for Blaine Lake and Area Businesses can prosper”
The Blaine Lake & District Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary organization of business and professional individuals that work collaboratively with local municipal councils, businesses, residents to promote and support economic growth, employment opportunities and sustain a positive sense of community.
Goals:
- Create and promote strong economic growth.
- Create and promote positive sense of community among citizens.
Executive for 2015:
- Mike Linsley – President
- M. Matel – Vice President
- M. Johnson – Secretary Treasurer
Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month.
New members are always welcome.
For more information, please contact a director
or email blainelakecofc@sasktel.net or call 306-497-2617