Didsbury and District Chamber of Commerce

The Didsbury Chamber of Commerce is a member-based volunteer organization that supports, promotes, nurtures, and educates for the improvement of our business community. As part of the community, we are here to support one another to maintain the growth of our vibrant business community.

Shop Local

“Going local does not mean walling off the outside world. It Means nurturing locally owned businesses which use local resources sustainably, employ local workers at decent wages and serve primarily local consumers. It means becoming more self-sufficient and less dependant on imports. Control moves from the boardrooms of distant corporations and back into the community where it belongs.” – Michael H. Shuman, author of the book Going Local.

Open For Business!

Memberships

NETWORKING

The Chamber offers opportunities to develop new business relationships through participation in events such as General Meetings, educational programs, special guest speakers and social events.

REFERRALS

The Chamber receives numerous inquiries for local products and services. The inquiries come from phone calls, e-mails, and through our website and social media.

ADVERTISING AND MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES

Our Chamber offers many ways to get the word out about your business **Other Opportunities:** - - Business listed in Member Directory - - Journey thru Didsbury 2 - - Didsbury "Sell"abration Street Market - - Country Christmas - - Business Awards

GOVERNMENT ADVOCACY

The Chamber, as a representative of local business, lobbies pertinent initiatives and issues with local government to ensure that the voice of business is heard. Our involvement in Alberta Chambers of Commerce, Central Alberta Economic Partnership and Community Futures, keeps our name out there letting everyone know we are Open for Business!

DISCOUNT PROGRAMS AND OTHER BENEFITS

Visit the [Value Added Benefits](http://www.abchamber.ca/pages/ValueAddedBenefits1) page to view all the discounts and benefits available to Chamber members.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

[Join a committee](http://didsburychamber.ca/membership/committees) to make your voice heard and enjoy even more networking opportunities.

Premium Partners

Buy Low Foods Didsbury

The Buy-Low Foods Group is a proudly 100% Western Canadian privately-owned company whose core values are quality, integrity, a commitment to total customer satisfaction and recognition of the importance of our responsibility to the environment. Our mission is to contribute to the health and well-being of our communities by providing a broad range of safe, healthy, and affordable food and household products as well as relevant, convenient services. Our ultimate, overarching goal is to Add Value to people’s lives, especially our loyal customers and our dedicated associates.

Pink Bee Marketing

Looking for something outside of the commonplace? Look no further! Our marketing/sales department will help you find that "Special" item that truly represents you and your hive (business).

Ride for Dad

Established in 2000, the Ride for Dad fight against prostate cancer is committed to help save men's lives and improve the quality of life for men and their families living with the disease. Every year, thousands of participants, supporters, and friends raise funds for Ride For Dad initiatives held in communities from coast to coast to coast across Canada. Proceeds are received by its charity, the Prostate Cancer Fight Foundation, to fund ground-breaking prostate cancer research and life-saving awareness campaigns to benefit the area where the money is raised. To date Ride For Dad has raised over $37 million with all proceeds going to the Prostate Cancer Fight Foundation.

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Events

Mountain View Regional DSS

All of the Chambers of Commerce within Mountain View County (Didsbury, Carstairs, Cremona/Water Valley, Sundre, and Olds) have come together to form the Mountain View Regional DSS. This collaboration allowed us to qualify for program funding that is delivered through a partnership between Business Link and Digital Main Street, and is funded in part by the Government of Alberta, Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Innovation. The grant will allow the Mountain View Regional DSS (Digital Support Squad) to work with over 90 local businesses during 2022 as they integrate or upgrade their online operations and presence. Working with Olds College and other Technical schools, students will be hired to create the DSS. The DSS members will come with the latest information and programming available.

Digital Economy Program

To be eligible for the Digital Economy Program, businesses must fit the following criteria: - - registered in Alberta; - - zero to 49 employees (this includes self-employed business owners with no employees); and, - - home-based or commercial business NOTE: Non-profits, charitable trusts, and franchises are not considered eligible businesses under this program.

Awards and Bursaries

Example Testimonial

The Chamber has been great for me and my community!