Sherwood Park, Alberta Chamber Connection 2018 Issue | Page 14

What Does a Chamber Do?
The Chamber of Commerce is the voice of business.
The Chamber of Commerce is a catalyst - a common vehicle mobilizing
enlightened members from all segments of the business community.
We work together for the common good of the total community, with
the aim of achieving economic success. Staff, volunteers and business
people strive to keep their area’s economic conditions at a level where
businesses and residents willingly and enthusiastically risk their
capital in their community in the hope of making a profit.
Everything else the Chamber does is a means to an end (events,
mixers, fundraisers and meetings).
What is the Benefit of Membership?
The major benefit of membership in the Chamber of Commerce acts
as the unified voice of the area businesses, including industry and
professional firms. Chambers of Commerce also provide their members
with value-added programs available only to members (i.e. merchant
services rates, comprehensive group insurance, courie