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Diamond Valley Chamber of Commerce Quarterly Newsletter September 2009


Chamber News

Message from our President

All Members: We hope that you have all enjoyed a productive summer. It was certainly an entertaining year of excitement and survival for Small Business across Alberta.
Some of our business owners were unable to hold out and that is a reflection on all of us who cared. The Diamond Valley Chamber of Commerce
is here to support everyone that becomes a member and when one of our members ends up closing their doors each of us needs to look around
and think about what we could have done to support that person in their timme of need. My sole purpose as your President was to encourage,
motivate and support our membership on every level. When a new business comes into our towns or membership, we need to be the first ones at their door
offering them a welcome mat. We need to make them aware of what we can and will do to help support their needs and their business.
Everyone needs to understand that the Diamond Valley Chamber of Commerce is a symbol of fellowhip and supportive action.
Our meetings must offer ideas, motivation, and open and honest support to every member on a daily basis... not just once a month.
Our members need to believe that we are more than just another chamber, we are driven by your success.
We are not in place to be looked at as a pending lead source for every new sales concept or fundraiser.
We are here to help, support and motivate the businesses and their owners. Their incomes, growth and longevity depend on all of us,
and our meetings can make a difference when we all come out and willingly offer our support in an open and "positive" format of hope.
We must provide every opportunity we can to make sure that all our small businesses succeed. When one business fails
to achieve a positive outcome, we all fail. We can and have achieved what others only talked about. Let's make a difference and use all our skills to make the
balance of this year one of our most successful years ever. As the year draws to a close focus your attention on 2010 because this
will be a huge year of increased sales and productivitiy for all of us. Stay focused on "your" goals and the rest will take care of itself.
Sincerely,

Randal Williamson
President
Diamond Valley Chamber Of Commerce

Announcements

Meetings - Each month you with be sent a list of topics that can help your business. Please choose one and advise
us so that arrangements can be made. October's topics are:
  • What's not working / What is working and why?
  • How to create new business and keep your current customers coming back.
  • How to keep yourself motivated every day as well as your staff and customers.
  • Why do people buy?
  • How should I be presenting my product /concept / mag. / business?
  • Negative energy is creating stress and it's effecting my business (sales , volume, profits) and I don't understand what to do about it.
  • How can I draw customers into my business?
  • How can I get my Business producing results?
Please choose one and drop an email to: info@diamondvalleychamber.com

Video Conference Business Training
Celebrate the entrepreneurial spirit in Alberta!
You and your business will benefit from the fast, affordable and
convenient business training delivered by video conference at Community
Futures Highwood in partnership with the Business Link.

Featured sessions in October include:
  • Client Retention Strategies for the New Economy
  • Web Design That Works!
  • Preparing a Business Plan
  • Greening Your Business
Expand your knowledge with this quick-to-learn, quick-to-use business information.

Please refer to the following link for details about the October line-up of sessions:
http://www.cfhighwood.net/business-training.php#schedule

Contact Community Futures Highwood now to reserve your space or to learn about our other services for entrepreneurs and small businesses.
T 403 995 4151
W www.cfhighwood.net
E info@cfhighwood.net

Start preparing your business for the busiest evening prior to Christmas
Black Diamond LightUp is November 28th

Would you like to have a company Christmas party but think your business is just to small?
Contact the Turner Valley Branch #78 Royal Canadian Legion and join their Small Business Christmas Party December 5th.
6:30pm Cocktails
7:00pm Turkey Dinner
Live Entertainment
Tickets $20
Tickets available now
Call 403-933-4600 or email rcl78@telus.net

New or Returning Members
  • Black Diamond Gallery, Black Diamond
  • Boot Hill Gallery, Longview
  • PPL Legal Care of Canada Corporation, Turner Valley
  • Anchor D Guiding and Outfitting, Turner Valley
  • Routes Magazine, High River
  • Aesthetique for You, Turner Valley
  • Woodmaster Homes, Priddis
  • Foothills Royal LePage, Black Diamond
  • Amy Brewster Design, Turner Valley
  • Atco Gas, Black Diamond
  • Country Food Mart, Black Diamond
  • Real Storage, Black Diamond
  • Pegasis Spirit of the Earth, Black Diamond
  • Black Diamond Hotel, Black Diamond
  • Koop's Service, Black Diamond
Congratulations and Welcome to Diamond Valley
Next Meeting

October 14th, 2009
7 - 9 PM
Diamond Willow Artisan Retreat, Just West of Turner Valley
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