Chamber wants public input

Shannon LeClair
Times Reporter

 

The Strathmore and District Chamber of Commerce is looking to get public input about the direction the business community would like to see the organization go.
On Jan. 22 at the Strathmore Civic Centre there is an open forum planned just for that reason.
“It’s an opportunity to talk about what’s happened in the past and where the future is going with the chamber and find direction and so forth from the community because it is a community-based organization so we want input from the community to be able to achieve that,” said Pamela Campbell, Chamber president.
The Chamber does have a directive ready to be released, but would first like to consult with the public to ensure the community wants and needs are similar to those outlined in the directive.
“We can’t do anything in a forward motion without the community support, the business community support period. We’re really excited and hope that lots of business owners and people within the community, whether they’re business owners are not, are there to attend and help us to make it so it’s amazing,” said Campbell.
This will help provide additional direction to the directive and ensure that what members of the chamber board think the community wants is actually what the community wants.
If your business is not a member of the chamber yet, this is a way to find out more about what it is, and what it’s offering, and sign up. For those who are already members don’t forget to renew your membership, get out there, and have your voice heard.
The evening will also be a continuance of the town hall meeting hosted by Wheatland Business Women in October of 2014.
At the time there had been a request for a second meeting to discuss thoughts and ideas that had been brought forward.
The forum will be held at 7 p.m. on Jan. 22 at the Strathmore Civic Centre.