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Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce 2013 Annual Report Page 1 Our Mission The Chamber, in partnership with community and business, is committed to ensuring that the Saskatoon region has the “Best Business Climate in Canada, Thereby Creating a City of Opportunity, as a means by which this community can ensure future health and prosperity for our children, well into the 21st century”. The short version is “Building the Best Business Climate in Canada, Thereby Creating a City of Opportunity in a World of Possibility”. Our Vision Our members lead in creating a prosperous Saskatoon region. Contents Annual General Meeting Agenda .............................................................................. Page 2 President's Report ..................................................................................................... Page 3 2013 Chamber Objectives / Results ............................................................................ Page 4 Committees ................................................................................................................ Page 5 2014-2015 Board of Directors ..................................................................................... Page 8 Minutes of the 2013 Annual General Meeting......................................................... Page 10 Chamber Accreditation ............................................................................................. Page 12 2013 New Members ................................................................................................... Page 13 Staff ........................................................................................................................... Page 14 Financial Statements .................................................................................................Page 15 GREATER SASKATOON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 104-202 4 th Avenue North, Saskatoon, SK S7K 0K1 Phone: (306) 244-2151 Fax: (306) 244-8366 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.saskatoonchamber.com 2013 Annual Report

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Page 1: 2013 Annual Report - Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce€¦ · Co-chairs: Ken Ziegler, Robertson Stromberg Pedersen LLP Monica Kreuger, Global Infobrokers Going Global is a committee

Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce 2013 Annual Report Page 1

Our MissionThe Chamber, in partnership with community and business, is committed to ensuring that the Saskatoon region has the “Best Business Climate in Canada, Thereby Creating a City of Opportunity, as a means by which this community can ensure future health and prosperity for our children, well into the 21st century”.

The short version is “Building the Best Business Climate in Canada, Thereby Creating a City of Opportunity in a World of Possibility”.

Our VisionOur members lead in creating a prosperous Saskatoon region.

Contents

Annual General Meeting Agenda .............................................................................. Page 2

President's Report ..................................................................................................... Page 3

2013 Chamber Objectives / Results ............................................................................Page 4

Committees ................................................................................................................ Page 5

2014-2015 Board of Directors .....................................................................................Page 8

Minutes of the 2013 Annual General Meeting ......................................................... Page 10

Chamber Accreditation .............................................................................................Page 12

2013 New Members ...................................................................................................Page 13

Staff ........................................................................................................................... Page 14

Financial Statements .................................................................................................Page 15

GREATER SASKATOON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE104-202 4th Avenue North, Saskatoon, SK S7K 0K1

Phone: (306) 244-2151 Fax: (306) 244-8366E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.saskatoonchamber.com

2013 Annual Report

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Annual General Meeting Agenda

Thursday, May 29th, 2014Sheraton Cavalier Hotel (Top of the Inn)

4:30 pm: Cocktails, Caesar Tasting, Networking

5:00 pm: Welcome & Introduction of Guests, Dignitaries, Past Presidents, Honorary Consuls – President Tracy Arno, Emcee

Message from our Sponsor, SaskTel – Ken Keesey, VP, Customer Services for Sales

Call Meeting to Order – President Tracy Arno Chamber of Commerce 107th Annual General Meeting Motion to accept Minutes of the 106th AGM President’s Comments

Vice President - Finance Report - Tanya Knight Motion to accept 2013 Audited Financial Statements

Consideration of Motions: President Tracy Arno a) Appointment of Auditors b)ActionsofOfficersandBoardofDirectors c) Approval for Signing Authority

Swearing in of President, 1st Vice-President and 2nd Vice-President Finance - Hon. Judge David Arnot

Presentations: a) Presentation of New Strategic Plan – President Tracy Arno b) Presentation to Outgoing Board Members – President Tracy Arno c) Presentation of Volunteer of the Year Award – President Tracy Arno d) Presentation of Collage/Caricature/Ring to Tracy Arno – Past President Christian Braid e) Presentation of President’s Gavel to Tony Van Burgsteden – President Tracy Arno

Closing Remarks: a) Motion to ratify the actions of the AGM meeting of May 29th, 2014 – President Tracy Arno b) Remarks of Incoming President - Tony Van Burgsteden - Introduction of the 2014-15 Board of Directors

6:00 pm Networking, Cocktails and "Meet the Chamber Board"

Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce“Celebrating over 100 years of Business Building Saskatoon”

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President's Report

Dear Chamber Supporters,

It appears that there is a growing sentiment in Saskatoon that “the sky is falling” on the economic growth that our city and province have seen in recent years. There is no doubt that there will be challenges ahead for our province; but it is an oversight to assume that the good days are behind us. While there may have been a slowdown in the tremendous growth that Saskatoon has seen in recent years, it is important to remember that we are still growing and moving forward. As a recent report from KPMG highlights, Saskatoon is rated as the 2nd most attractive location for business in the Midwest US/Western Canada. This means that future investment prospects for Saskatoon are very good.

With recent years of high growth levels, it can also be tempting to fall into a mindset of complacency. Fluctuations in the global commodity markets reinforce our chamber’s message that we must remain steadfast in our commitment to growth through smart business policy.

Saskatchewan provides endless opportunities for those who are willing to apply themselves and bring value to our economy. With more natural resources and farmland per capita than anywhere else in the world, our province is fortunate to have what the world needs; energy and food. With growing numbers in business investment and continually strong job numbers, Saskatchewan has all the tools to continue a pattern of sustainable growth into the foreseeable future.

The sun may not be shining quite as brightly, but the sky is certainly not falling.

Tracy ArnoPresident 2013-14

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2013 Chamber Objectives / ResultsIn2013,yourChamberBoardestablishedseveralobjectivesforyourChamber’sefforts.Herearetheresults:

OPERATIONS• ExceedtheNorthAmericanaveragemembershipretentionrateof86%. Result:91.4%• GrowMembershipby3%byyearend. Result:GrewChambermembershipby3.47%to1905.• Generateaprofitfromthenewsletterbyendofplanperiod. Result:Profit.• Generateanetsurplusonoperationsbyyear-end. Result: Over $54,669 with a retained surplus of $458,242.

ADVOCACY• Continue“Target8,000”reportsmonthlyduringplanperiod. Result: Reports issued each month. a record 12,500 net new jobs in 2013.• Continuetopressthe“Productivity inGovernment”agendaandsucceed ingettingat leastonemore institution

formally adopting a productivity agenda before end of plan period. • SaskEnergyhadanexcellentproductivityreportin2013. • SeventhCityProductivityreport. • SeveralleaninitiativesareunderwayattheSaskatoonHealthRegionandGovernmentDepartments. • TheSaskatchewanRateReviewPanelnowrequiresaproductivityreportwitheachrateincreaserequestfrom SaskPower, SaskEnergy, or SGI. • SaskPowerhasaninternalsavingstargetof$2billionover10years.• Continuetopressforpropertytaxcompetitiveness improvement.Nationleadingresearchcontinuestobuildthe

business case. Result: CityandProvincialeffortsareongoing.Significantprogressonpropertytaxcompetitivenessaccordingto

KPMG Competitive Alternatives Report.

COMMITTEES / BOARDS• Activelyengageincommitteeactivityandsucceedingettingeachcommitteetoexecuteatleastoneactivityduring

plan period. Result: Exceeded! Saskatoon now has the most actively engaged membership base among Chambers in North America.• NewStrategicPlanreleasedfor2014.

NETWORKING / SKILLS / DEVELOPMENT• ContinueChamberonTap,ShakenwithaTwist,andBusinessbyDesign. Result: Ongoing and growing.

COMMUNICATION• Newmediastrategyimplementation. Result: Evolving - online registrations and eblast system well received by membership as measured by external

evaluation tools.• Addtwonewmemberoutreachtacticsthroughnewmedia. Result: Outstanding• Branding-ProsperitySaskatoon • ChamberResult: Underway • CityResult: Outstanding

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COMMITTEES

Actively engage in committee activity and succeed in getting each committee to execute at least one activity during plan period.

Results: Agribusiness Development Committee Co-Chairs: Bert Sutherland, BERTradio Loran Forer, Bank of Montreal TheAgriBusinessCommitteeidentifies,discussesandrecommendsactiononissuesandconcernsthatimpactthe

growth and development of the Agri-business sector in the Greater Saskatoon Area. Completed: Multiple speakers throughout the year

Business Growth Committee Chair: Elise Hildebrant, The Mortgage Centre The Business Growth Committee has been set up based upon the priorities we set at a board retreat. We want to

champion and facilitate growth in existing companies (encouraging to dream bigger/grow from within); facilitate start-ups; attract new business; encourage succession planning and work on helping companies to build “reputation capital” (e.g. how to retain, train, attract employees). We will be action focused and work towards making change in our community in a positive way.

Completed: Business by Design Technology Series (February 2014) Completed: Shaken with a Twist - Monthly

Business of Science & Technology Committee Chair: Raj Nayak, IndustryLiaisonOffice,UniversityofSaskatchewan The Business of Science aims to promote our City’s science and technology-based businesses and to bridge the gap

between the science, technology and business communities. This committee achieves this through education and the promotion of productive and interactive events, meetings and presentations involving Chamber members, government, industry and academia.

Celebrate Success! Committee Co-chairs: Jason Yochim, Saskatoon Region Association of REALTORS® Lynn Nastiuk, Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation The Celebrate Success! Committee recognizes excellence within the greater Saskatoon business community through

the delivery of a series of business events including the annual Celebrate Success! Awards Gala. The goal of the committee is to recognize, promote and celebrate business excellence and community success; raising community awareness of the contribution of business to the quality of life in our community.

Completed: Celebrate Succes! Nominee Reception on April 15th, 2014 Completed: Celebrate Succes! Awards Gala on May 15th, 2014

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Environmental Sustainability Committee Chair: Colleen Yates, Equinox3 Consulting Ltd. The Environmental Sustainability Committee provides information and resources to assist chamber members

understand and operate using the triple bottom line approach of economical, social and environmental sustainability. We provide tools, educational opportunities and celebrate success stories by demonstrating how improvements in environmental performance improve business performance.

Completed: Continued support of sustainable business practices

First Nations and Métis Opportunities Committee Chair: Chris Sicotte, AffinityCreditUnion The First Nations and Métis Opportunities Committee goal is to encourage and foster relationships amongst First

Nations and Métis business, the business community, and post-secondary institutions and students. Completed: Committee Strategic Plan (April 2014)

Going Global Committee Co-chairs: Ken Ziegler, Robertson Stromberg Pedersen LLP Monica Kreuger, Global Infobrokers Going Global is a committee dedicated to creating awareness about the opportunities of doing business outside

Saskatchewan. Our Group is comprised of local business people interested in developing the Global Market. Completed: Welcome to Saskatoon Networking event (February 2014)

Government Affairs Committee Chair: Michael Chodoba, Innovative Residential TheGovernmentAffairsCommitteestimulatesgovernmentatall levels toestablishapproaches thatofferclear

competitive advantages for business in the Saskatoon area in order to accelerate business activity in our region. Current Issues: the Government Productivity Agenda and Impact of Utility Costs on SK Business.

Completed: Mayors Lunch (March 2014) Completed: Warman Chamber of Commerce Networking Event (May 2014) Completed: MNP Survey (May 2014)

Health Opportunities Committee Co-chairs: Dave Dutchak, M.D. Ambulance Care Ltd. Sanjeev Singh, AdeTherapeutics Inc. The Health Opportunities Committee educates and promotes opportunities for business services, education, research,

commercialization and development in health services, and explains the role of the health care industry in creating the Best Business Climate in Canada for the Greater Saskatoon region.

Completed: Luncheon: “It’s about the patient, really ..." Guest Speaker: Graham Scott, Health Infoway Knowledge and Youth Development Committee Chair: Jeff Wandzura, Phenomenome Discoveries The Knowledge and Youth Development Committee of the Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce is primarily an

advocacygroup,providingayouthfulperspectiveonthemanyemerging“hottopics”affectingthefuturedevelopmentof Saskatoon on behalf of the Chamber. The committee is comprised of youth entrepreneurs, professionals and post secondarystudentswhoareallpassionateaboutvoicingtheiropinions,and influencingchangetomakethecityof Saskatoon all that it can be. In addition to focusing on advocacy topics, the Knowledge and Youth Development Committee also facilitates the Student Apprentice Program and the New Business Owners Club (NBOC). Led by the Knowledge and Youth Development Committee, The Student Apprentice Program places two University students on each of the Chamber of Commerce 12 committees, dependent on their interests. These students are then able to network with many business owners and professionals around Saskatoon, as well as attend committee events. The Student Apprentice Program slow introduces students who have not had the opportunity to real business. Engaging youth into the Chamber early gives students a way to easily market their future business or self by attending networking events and Chamber committee meetings.

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Membership Development Committee Co-chairs: Evan Drisner, Nu-Fab - Kitchen Craft Cabinetry Kristy Rempel, Saskatoon Community Foundation The Committee engages new and existing members to provide even better value for Chamber member-investors.

Chamber membership enhances networking possibilities for you in our growing city. New business opportunities are springing up in the Saskatoon region at an ever increasing pace and membership in and involvement with the Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce allows you to keep up with that growth and helps you get to know the new faces of business in Saskatoon. Consider a membership and allow us to introduce you to Saskatoon.

Completed: "Chamber On Tap” 1st Wednesday of every month

BOARD

• OrganizeandcompleteanewStrategicPlanfortheGreaterSaskatoonChamberofCommerce. Result: Completed

NETWORKING

• StageatleasttwomixersforChambermembersbyendofplanperiod. Results: • ChamberOnTap(monthly) • ShakenwithaTwist(monthly) • Luncheons • NewMemberBreakfast

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2014-15 Board of Directors

Past President:

Tracy ArnoPresidentEssence RecruitmentPhone: (306) 652-5209Email: [email protected]

My favorite thing about Saskatoon: “The diversity, the innovation, and the prosperity of the people who live in our great city.”

President:

Tony Van BurgstedenVice President Finance & Chief Financial OfficerAREVA Resources Canada Inc.Phone: (306) 343-4509 Email: [email protected]

My favorite thing about Saskatoon: “Its size. Saskatoon is large enough to offer most big-city amenities, but small enough that you seesomeone you know wherever you go”

1st Vice-President:

Tanya KnightRegional Managing Partner MNP LLPPhone: (306) 664-8295Email: [email protected]

My favorite thing about Saskatoon: “The people. I am overwhelmed by how friendly and inviting the community is. Saskatoon is a beautiful city, has great amenities and is full of opportunity.”

Barry BerglundGeneral Sales ManagerCTV Bell MediaPhone: (306) 665-9319Email: [email protected]

My favorite thing about Saskatoon: “The people. People in Saskatoon are so willing to take on a task and accomplish it wit gusto whether as a volunteer or a business. They bring a 'Get it Done' attitude and a spirit of cooperation that is able to accomplish so much in so many areas”

Kelly BodeCorporate - Commercial Lawyer WMCZ LawyersPhone: (306) 659-1249Email: [email protected]

My favorite thing about Saskatoon: “The vibrancy of our community. No matter what is happening in the city, from festivals to the World Juniors or the Junos, our community is always involved and enthusiastic in a way that few other communities are.”

2nd Vice-President:

Jason YochimExecutive OfficerSaskatoon Region Association of Realtors®Phone: (306) 343-3444Email: [email protected]

My favorite thing about Saskatoon: “Great city to raise my children and to provide opportunities for their future in employment and recreation. Excited to be involved with The Chamber to work toward maintaining a prosperous, vibrant and growing community for future generations.”

Silvia L. MartiniVice-President, Strategy & Market Development Interlink Research Inc.Phone: (306) 281-9019Email: [email protected]

My favorite thing about Saskatoon: “The infectious and abundant passion, intelligence, creativity and generosity that so positively form the tapestry of our lives in Saskatoon.”

Richard GabruchOwner Gabruch Legal Group

Phone: (306) 651-5055Email: [email protected]

My favorite thing about Saskatoon: “It is our home. My wife, daughter, and I value all of its amenities.”

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Sanj SinghPresident & CEOAdeTherapeutics Inc.Phone: (306) 261-5189Email: [email protected]

My favorite thing about Saskatoon: “The people and their get it done attitudes”

Kristy RempelDonor Services Manager Saskatoon Community FoundationPhone: (306) 665-1756Email: [email protected]

My favorite thing about Saskatoon: “The unique culture here – we manage to remain a very close knit community while still welcoming growth and diversity. Big city with a small town feel.”

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Karl MillerPresident Meridian Development Corp.Phone: (306) 384-0431Email: [email protected]

My favorite thing about Saskatoon: “The amazing generosity of the people in Saskatoon. People are always willing to help and offer advice and guidance, giving Saskatoon that small town feeling within a rapidly growing and vibrant city. I have travelled to many countries and Saskatoon is one of the finest cities, in my opinion, in the world and is my home.”

Bill CooperManager, Pubic RelationsPotashCorpPhone: (306) 933-8871Email: [email protected]

My favorite thing about Saskatoon: “Saskatoon is a vibrant, growing community and a great place to for my wife and I to raise our two young daughters.”

Peggie KoenigPresident / CEOKoenig & AssociatesPhone: (306) 934-1774Email: [email protected]

My favorite thing about Saskatoon: “The vibrancy of Saskatoon never fails to impress me. There is energy in this city that extends across politicians, volunteers, students, employees, and business owners resulting in a business community

that is resilient and supportive of one another.”

Julian OvensSenior Manager, Business Development BHP BillitonPhone: (306) 385-8604Email: [email protected]

My favorite thing about Saskatoon: “Increasing diversity and positive outlook of its friendly people.”

Brian SkanderbegSenior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Claude ResourcesPhone: (306) 652-2565Email: [email protected]

My favorite thing about Saskatoon: “Saskatoon has a small town feel yet offers great professional and personal opportunity. Great for families and great for business.”

Chris WoodlandPartner MacPherson Leslie & Tyerman LLPPhone: (306) 975-7128Email: [email protected]

My favorite thing about Saskatoon: “It is a great place to raise a family. The community is entrepreneurial and growing but it still maintains its sense of community through the involvement of many of its leading businesses and individuals. People willingly give back with no expectation of a personal return on that investment other than the expectation that they will share in the benefits that flow from making the community a better place for everyone in it. I love the positive, generous and optimistic energy of this city and the fact that even the most successful individuals who call Saskatoon home still seem to be guided by a functioning moral compass. If it takes a community to raise a child – and I still think that it does – I can't think of a better environment for my children to grow up in.”

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Minutes of the 106th Annual General Meeting

Chair: Christian BraidThursday, May 16th, 20134:30 pm - Radisson Hotel

1. The Master of Ceremonies, Evan Drisner welcomed guests, dignitaries, past presidents, Honourary Consuls and Consul Generals to the meeting. Invited Outgoing President Christian Braid to the stage.

(His Worship Don Atchison, Past Chamber Presidents Ken Ziegler and Laura Small, Steve McClellan from the Sask. Chamber, Honourary Consul for France Vincent Martin, Honourary Consul for Germany Barbar Hoggard, Honourary Consul for Netherlands, and Consul General for the United States Peter Kujawinski)

2. Christian called the meeting to order. (There were 56 voting members present) Minutes of the 105th Annual General Meeting: MOTION: That the minutes of the 105th Annual General Meeting be accepted as distributed. Debbie Criddle / Kristy Rempel Carried

3. 2012 Financial Report: Tracy Arno MOTION: That the 2012 Audited Financial Statements of the Greater Saskatoon Chamber of

Commerce be approved as circulated. Laura Small / Barry Berglund Carried

4. Consideration of motions:

a) Appointment of Auditors: MOTION: That EPR Saskatoon be appointed as auditors for Greater Saskatoon Chamber of

Commerceforthefiscalyear2013. Jason Yochim / Silvia Martini Carried

b)ActionsofOfficersandBoardofDirectors: MOTION: That it be resolved that all acts, contracts, by-laws, proceedings, resolutions,

appointments, elections, payments, and other matters enacted, made, done, and taken up to thedateofthisAnnualMeetingbytheBoardofDirectorsandbytheOfficersoftheCorporationareherebyapproved,ratified,andconfirmed.

Chris Woodland / Tanya Knight Carried

c) Approval for Signing Authority: MOTION: That any two of: President, 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice President, and Executive Director

of the Greater Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce have signing authority. Ken Ziegler / Monica Kreuger Carried

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d) Approval of new Bylaws as distributed to the Chamber Membership on February 13th, 2013 via email.

MOTION: That by direction of the Task Force on Governance and subsequent review and approval by the Board at the February 20th Board Meeting, the bylaw revisions be adopted as distributed in accordance with the requirements of the bylaws now in force. Discussion of the Bylaws by Silvia

Silvia Martini / Tanya Knight Carried Unanimously

5. SwearinginofOfficers: His Worship Don Atchison swore in: Tanya Knight as 2nd Vice-President Tony van Burgsteden as 1st Vice-President Tracy Arno as President

6. Presentations: a) Christian made presentation to outgoing Board Members: Shawna Nelson, Monica Kreuger,

Rhonda Speiss and a special presentation in memorium to Randell Morris. b) Christian made presentation of the President’s Award to Silvia Martini c) Remarks of Outgoing President Christian Braid d) Monica presented Christian with a commemorative gift for his service to the Chamber, and

his Past President’s ring e) Christian Presented Tracy with the President’s Pin

7. Incoming President’s remarks – Tracy Arno

Tracy introduced the 2013 Board of Directors: Tracy Arno Barry Berglund Kelly Bode Christian Braid

Debby Criddle Karl Miller Evan Drisner Tanya Knight Ainsley Robertson Silvia Martini Gerry Bonsal Chris Woodland

Kristy Rempel Sanj Singh Jason Yochim Tony Van Burgsteden

8. MOTION: To Ratify the action of the 2013 AGM Sanj Singh / Debby Criddle Carried

9. Other Business: n/a

10. Adjourn MOTION: to adjourn Kelly Bode Carried

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Chamber Accreditation

pursuant to an accredita� on evalua� on process that assesses structure, opera� ons, and off erings, is hereby recognized as a chamber of commerce accredited with dis� nc� on for a period of three years.

This chamber of commerce has demonstrated that it meets a high standard of excellence in service to its members through strict adherence to a prescribed set of programs, services, management and governance principles, and policy and advocacy ini� a� ves.

This chamber is a leader and “the Voice of Business” within its community.

This cer� cate a� ests that the

Steve McLellanPresident Chamber Accredita� on Council of Canada

Greater SaskatoonChamber of Commerce

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2013 New Members

101078600 Sask Ltd.101080196 Saskatchewan Ltd.3D Marketing Solutions Ltd.621451 Saskatchewan Ltd.96.3 Cruz FMABA General Contractor Inc.Aberdeen Agencies Ltd.Action Car and Truck AccessoriesAdvantage Business SolutionsAllan Bowl & Recreation Centre 2009 Ltd.Allegro Montessori SchoolAllnorthAnthonys Fashion for MenApex Performance Consultants Ltd.Arbutus Meadows PartnershipArchway Landscaping Ltd.Area Home + LifestyleAssociated Appraisal Co.Atrium Dental Prof. Corp.Auto Spa and Imports of SaskatoonAutoLogics RepairBall and Associates Coaching and ConsultingBell Corporate StoresBlack Ink Holdings Corp.Botting Leadership Inc.Bridgepoint Business BrokersBroadway Theatre Brooks Barks Wealth Advisory - BMO Nesbitt

BurnsBrownlee Beaton Kreke (Saskatoon) Ltd.Brunskill PharmacyCalidon Equipment LeasingCanadian Association of Gift PlannersCanadian Bowling CenterCanadian Digital Network Ltd.Castle Designer GlassCentury 21 FusionCGIChantico TrainingChem-Dry of SaskatoonChristensen, ColleenCircle West Ultrasound Diagnostics Inc.CJM Transport Ltd.Clarity Coaching & DevelopmentCNConcierge by CarleyConexus Credit Union (8th Street)Cornerstone Insurance Services Ltd.Costco Wholesale Inc.CP Technical Services Ltd.ctc TrainCanada Saskatoon CUT Casual Steak & TapCyberVision Inc.Danylczuk, JamesDCG Philanthropic Services IncDigihavenDJ's Windows & Aerial AccessDominion Lending Centres - Powerhouse

MortgagesDone Right Commercial Cleaning Inc.Dr. Annika CardDr. Audrey Kinzel, Registered Doctoral

Psychologist

Dunmac General Contractors Ltd.Dutch Growers Garden Centre Ltd.E & V Finishing Carpentry Inc.Eagleye Technologies Canada Inc.Earls RestaurantEast West Heating Inc.Ebenezer Baptist ChurchElemental Spa Corp.Employment Solution, TheENGCOMPEngineered Auto Works Inc. Enviroscapes Inc.Epic Plumbing Heating & ElectricalEquinox3 Consulting Ltd.Events Edge EntertainmentFarms and Families of North America Inc.FASD Support Network of SaskatchewanFederation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations

(FSIN)Final Draft Co. Ltd.Flight Centre Business Travel Fortune Minerals LimitedFourth Avenue Vision CentreFrontier Bookkeeping & PayrollFrontier EventsGabriel Dumont InstituteGeotemps International, ULCGibson Trucking Ltd.Global Gathering PlaceGraycon GroupGreenline Electric Inc.Hanson Lake Sands CorporationHeather Fritz PhotographyHigh Arc ElectricalHnatyshyn GoughHoney Bun Café Inc.Hues Art SuppliesInternational Minerals Innovation InstituteInternational Plant Nutrition InstituteiSask Mortgage Brokers Inc.-Ryan MollbergISIS Health InformaticsJADE Event BoutiqueJazz Custom Cabinets Ltd.JB Performance Training Ltd.June HR Solutions Inc.Kayton Enterprise Ltd.Killick HR Consulting Ltd.Koncept Sign Group Inc.KSP Technology Inc.L & L Transport Ltd.la prep cafe & cateringLa Troupe du JourLam, Wai-Keung Lawrence Finishing Inc.Lawson Heights Pentecostal AssemblyLB Distillers Inc.LDM ServicesLeanne Nyirfa, Strategic Communications

CounselLevi's Plumbing & Heating Inc.Liftech Concrete Leveling Inc.The Loft Hair Design StudioMachine Safety Services

MaduroCoffeeCompanyMaharaj, JayManpower Services of Canada Ltd.Marcia Geological Consulting Ltd.Marei Therapeutics Inc.Marlet Ventures Inc.Meewasinota CRFMeldrum, KevinMeshy Communications Inc.Metro SaskatoonMidgard Project Management Ltd.MiEnergyMove N SoarMymeemos FashionNanjing Yuye Technology Co.Nature Conservancy of CanadaNICS Ltd.Nu Vu Auto Glass & RepairNu-West Electrical Services Ltd.Nucerity InternationalNyong Web DesignsO'Brians Automotive Inc.Olson & BurkeOriginal Joes 8th StreetOutlaw Hydro BlastingPan-Tangent Technologies Inc.Paragon Rental Placement and Property

Management Inc.Picture Perfect PortraitsPita PitPlatinum Performance Ltd.PM Signs Points Athabasca Contracting LPPrairie Crane Inc.Prairie Sun BreweryProgressive Yard Works Ltd.ProLegal Consulting Group Inc.PropertyGuys.com SaskatoonPure Zen Cleaning SolutionsQ-Terra ExcavatingQingdao Pretek Corp.Quadrant Newmedia Corp.Realty Executives Saskatoon-Wayne ZukRed Deer Industrial Sands Inc.Red Feather DesignRegency Gaming Ind.Rob Friesen Real Estate P.C. Inc.Saskatchewan Professional Marketing

AssociationSaskatchewan Soccer AssociationSaskatchewan Society for the Prevention of

Cruelty to AnimalsSaskatoon Co-operative Association Limited - 22nd Street C-Store Gas Bar - 51st Street C-Store GasBar CarWash - 8th Street Home Centre - Administration - Agro Centre - Attridge C-Store Gas Bar - Attridge Food Store - Avenue C C-Store Gas Bar Car Wash - Avenue C Home Centre - Card Lock - 105th Street

Thank you for your support of your Chamber and our community.

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- Card Lock - Highway #16 West - Fairhaven C-Store Gas Bar - Greystone C-Store Gas Bar Car Wash - Greystone Food Store - Martensville C-Store Gas Bar - Preston Crossing C-Store Gas Bar Car - Stonebridge C-Store Gas Bar Car Wash - Stonebridge Food Store - Warman C-Store Gas Bar Car Wash - Westview C-Store Gas Bar - Westview Food Store - Westview TravelSaskatoon Society for the Prevention of

Cruelty to Animals Inc.Saskatoon Stor-XSaskatoon WoodworksSchick Kelly Drafting Ltd.Schwinghamer, AdamScotia Private Client GroupShaw CableShowtime Glass Inc.SIAST Faculty Association (SFA)

Simply Agriculture Solutions Inc.SLR Consulting (Canada) Ltd.Snap Fitness SaskatoonSNC-Lavalin Inc.Soccer LockerSoulsisters Healing CentreSpecial Olympics Saskatchewan - SaskatoonSphere Management GroupStar Minerals Group Ltd.Stor-All Mini Storage LLPSTRATA Development CorporationStrategy Engine ConsultingSuncatcher Solar Ltd.Sutherland HotelSwchem Trading Inc.Target Canada - Lawson Heights - The CentreTaylor, Tanis R.Temple Gardens Mineral SpaTerritorialThree Farmers

Tommy Gun's Original Barbershop - Millar Crossing - StonebridgeTransform Business Solutions Inc.Triumph Construction Inc.U of S - Division of Science, College of Arts

& ScienceW Bridals Inc.Walk The Line Ltd.Wayman Dream Homes Inc.We Care Home Health ServicesWEED MANWellwise China Ltd.West-Central Machine Ltd.Western Fitness Equipment Ltd.Western Premium Property Management

Inc.Whetstone Consulting Inc.Willowgrove Medical GroupWood's Body GoodsWOW Factor Media

Roz Macala Executive Secretary Phone: (306) 664-0705 Email: [email protected]

Linda Saunders Accounting Phone: (306) 664-0703 Email: [email protected]

Dean Dangas Email: [email protected] Shan Email: [email protected] Tolentino Email: [email protected] Committee Activity Coordinators Phone: (306) 664-0700

Kent Smith-Windsor Executive Director Phone: (306) 664-0701 Email: [email protected]

Derek Crang Membership & Marketing Director Phone: (306) 664-0702 Email: [email protected]

Breanne Lishchynsky Director of Operations Phone: (306) 664-0700 Email: [email protected]

Ryan Wig Director of Communications Phone: (306) 664-0700 Email: [email protected]

Terry Lawrence Administration Phone: (306) 664-0703 Email: [email protected]

Staff

GREATER SASKATOON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE104-202 4th Avenue North, Saskatoon, SK S7K 0K1

Phone: (306) 244-2151 Fax: (306) 244-8366E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.saskatoonchamber.com

2013 New Members (continued)