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Minutes / Notes from Meeting 7pm Thu 9 May 2013 at SASH
  • Notice: The chamber elections are to be held *21 Oct 2013.
    Nomination deadline proposed for *23 Sep 2013. 
  • Also discussed date and time for proposed Chamber Sponsored Business Development Meeting at Town Hall.
    Decided to defer to a later date. 
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From: Shannon Sabey, CFP
Date: Fri, May 10, 2013 at 10:24 AM
Subject: Brainstorming points from May 9th Chamber Meeting
  1. What is the role of Town Council in developing a community economic plan?
  2. How do we ensure this community economic plan stays forefront and does not get pushed aside.
  3. How/when will business license bylaws be enforced, protect public safety, and business practices.
  4. How would you hold town council accountable for enforcing fiscal accountability.
  5. How can we create stronger communication between town employees and the direction of the chamber.
  6. What is town council going to do in leading the campaign to shop local.
  7. Can there be an "understanding" that if the town is writing the cheque then local should be a "policy". 
    - our belief, you must put something in to get something out.
  8. Would like town tenders to be on the website.
  9. Why so much "in-camera"?  We expect more transparency. More above board, we think this will increase with greater communication skills.
  10. Our belief is that greater transparency would lead to stronger and more accurate communications.
  11. How did the "seniors housing" project compete against local private developers?
  12. Talked about idea of possibly video taping this candidate forum, might help in following through on ideas and promises?
  • Richard asked for thoughts on holding the Chamber Trade Show bi-annually (every other year).
  • Shannon brought forward some comments on Canadian Badlands AGM 2 day meeting held in Medicine Hat.  It will be held in Lethbridge next year and it was suggested that as many chamber members attend as possible.
  • Proposed we prepare for  a chamber sponsored 'candidate forum' to be held late September.
  • Next meeting: Thu 20 June 2013
From notes by Shannon / Richard, Thanks
* Proposed nomination and election dates to be confirmed *
Outstanding Agenda Items:
  1. Chamber Sponsored Business Development Meeting *deferred* at Town Hall. Public Meeting - open to all interested parties.
    - Request submission of issues for discussion: (a) how to attract more Doctors to Magrath, (b) availability of suitable property for business development/business park, (c) business tax/fee issues, (d) enforcement of licence/permits, etc. What are your issues?
  2. Report on 2013 Trade Show
    - great response booking booths and tables - weather started great and power stayed on to almost 3:30 ..
    - booked 12 tables and 30 booths and Melissa organized entertainment for the event.
    - magnetic signs were great idea. website worked well with few complaints. discuss issue of refunds. about 1/3 of vendors paid us online.
    - could use more help in booking, setup, and cleanup next year.
    - suggestions for next year: set up all-booths, investigate internet options (for secure payments), repeater for cell phone coverage..
  3. Review committee assignments 2013
  4. Review chamber calendar 2013
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