Please join us for lunch on Wednesday, May 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Cornerstone Hall as we welcome Dr. Paul Byrne, President of Grant MacEwan University. His presentation is entitled "The Future is Now." We're so proud to have Dr. Byrne in St. Albert and anxious to learn more about the success of this well-respected post-secondary institution.
For the Community Spotlight this month, we will hear more about the activities of the St. Albert 150th anniversary committee and what we can expect in 2011.
This Business @ Lunch is sponsored by Nick de Silva of Foundation Capital Corporation.
To register for Business @ Lunch, please contact the chamber office at 780-458-2833 or email [email protected].
Chair's message
For many years, the St. Albert Chamber of Commerce has advocated for more land to be zoned for non-residential or light-industrial development. When the annexation became a reality three years ago, we were confident that city council would ensure the growth of non-residential development by zoning a significant portion of the new lands for business development. Sadly, the decision made by council recently shelved the recommendation of administration to allocate a parcel of land in the northwest section of St. Albert for non-residential growth.
Once again, as has happened throughout the history of our city, we saw the pressure brought to bear by landowners and/or developers to push residential development into the area. This is particularly disappointing because the area was large enough to see St. Albert establish some significant presence of businesses in our city that would not only provide the much-needed non-residential tax dollars, but would also make us competitive in the Capital region. We see big business developments taking place right outside St. Albert in northwest Edmonton but we have no place for them here. The prospects for residential tax relief look bleak unless our city can find another large block of land, readily serviceable, where business can grow, away from the conflict that often exists with residential areas.
Mike Howes
Welcome new members
• AP Trading Inc. — Art Lineham and Paul Gringgar, owners, 1018 Moyer Dr., Sherwood Park. Tel: 780-994-1889 Email: [email protected], Web: www.stackingpots.ca; www.nailfx.ca
• Costume Addiction — Cathy Jorden, owner, 30 Arlington Dr., St. Albert. Tel: 780-860-9422 Fax: 780-569-0262 Email: [email protected], Web: www.costumeaddiction.ca
• Custom Engraved Concrete — Roy and Jordan Chorneyko, owners, 6 Deville Pl., St. Albert. Tel: 780-459-3796 Fax: 780-458-8453 Email: [email protected], Web: www.customengravedconcrete.com
• Digitally Ignited Inc. — Stephane Dore, director, 29 Donahue Cl., St. Albert. Tel: 780-909-4947 Email: [email protected], Web: www.digitallyignited.com
• Dominion Lending Centre Financial Options — Deitre Haraszkiewicz, mortgage consultant, 9923 - 51 Ave., Edmonton. Tel: 780-993-3009 Email: [email protected], Web: www.prosperityfinancing.com.
• Edmonton Hot Tubs — Stacey Neufeld, owner, 14829 - 123 Ave., Edmonton. Tel: 780-488-8815 Fax: 780-484-4844 Email: [email protected], Web: www.edmontonhottubs.ca
• Enviromasters — Toby and Edward Ramsden, director, 43 Laronde Cres., St. Albert. Tel: 780-460-5958 Email: [email protected], Web: www.enviromasters.com
• Paradise Canyon Vacations — Rod McCasey, president and Dan Warrack, Edmonton manager, Unit 236, 2116 - 27 Ave. NE, Calgary. Tel: 1-888-638-1555 Fax: 866-276-7101 Email: [email protected], Web: www.playinparadise.com
• R & C Associates Inc. — Rodney Dietzmann, president and Catharine Dietzmann, executive secretary, 76 Lorraine Cres., St. Albert. Tel: 780-919-7516 Email: [email protected], Web: www.rcassociates.ca
• Refresh Cleaning Systems — Steve Olivier, owner, #855, 3-11 Bellerose Dr., St. Albert. Tel: 780-651-3800 Fax: 780-669-7948 Email: [email protected], Web: www.refresh-cleaning.com
• Royal LePage ArTeam — Shirley Williams, realtor, #210, 506A St. Albert Trail, St. Albert. Tel:780-458-5595 Fax: 780-460-2205 Email: [email protected], Web: www.allstalbertrealty.com
• ShadowBoxer Creative Custom Framing — Brad Ward, owner, Site 1, Box 126, RR1, Morinville. Tel: 780-940-8378 Email: [email protected], Web: www.shadowboxer.ca
• Speed Pro Signs — Lee and Jennifer Ferris, owners, 11739 - 156 St., Edmonton. Tel: 780-488-3389 Fax: 780-488-3369 Email: [email protected], Web: www.www.speedprosign.com
• St. Albert Cosmopolitan Club — Roger Bradley, president and Joe May, recording secretary, Box 111, St. Albert. Tel: 780-906-0134 Email: [email protected]
• The Girl Next Door - Professional Home and Pet Sitting — Nicole Malinowski, owner, 28 Norris Cres., St. Albert. Tel: 780-651-6073 Email: [email protected], Web: www.tgnd.ca
Powerful stories of women and business
The third outstanding speaker in this year's series of four is Ruth Kelly from Alberta Venture Magazine with a presentation entitled "What do Girls Know about Business Anyway?" This is sure to be a memorable and inspirational story delivered by a woman who personifies success. Besides this remarkable speaker, you will enjoy an evening of spring fashions, hors d'oeuvres, wine and door prizes. Event sponsors are Auvigne & Jones, Perfect Sense, Studio 107, MDO Opticians and Aurora Sun. This event is being held at the Kinsmen Banquet Centre on May 20. For more information please visit stalbertchamber.com, or call the chamber office at 780-458-2833.
Perron District launches new brand
The chamber of commerce downtown committee was formed about 18 months ago and represents businesses located in the Perron District of St. Albert. Work was undertaken several months ago to establish a unique brand (much like Old Strathcona has done) for our downtown, and the Perron District name and logo have emerged. We expect the Perron District will become known throughout the region as a centre for unique shops, great dining experiences, wonderful galleries, the farmers' market, art and sculptures, the Northern Alberta Children's Festival, Rock'n August, the Art Walk and so much more. The logo was based on the unique lampposts located in the Perron District and the name comes from one of the first business owners and a well-respected community member in St. Albert, after whom our main street was named.
