Claresholm Chamber of Commerce

Claresholm, Alberta CANADA

Welcome to the Claresholm & District
Chamber of Commerce website!

The Claresholm & District Chamber of Commerce supports the values and voices of our members. As a collective, we empower entrepreneurs to drive change and to build a strong economic future for our community.

Our focus is to stimulate economic development through networking and learning opportunities with the innovation and partnership of our business members.

As an organization we are guided by a volunteer board of directors, committed to enhancing the prosperity of Claresholm, by taking an active role in the community.

News & Updates

Shen’s Home Baked Goodies

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Shen’s Home Baked Goodies is a home based business here in Claresholm offering traditional Fillipino breads and cakes plus more!

Connect First Credit Union

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The Claresholm & District Chamber of Commerce is proud to feature our members.

https://youtu.be/mX_loRwyA6A

Connect First Credit Union is more than just your average bank, located in downtown Claresholm. They put their members first, and are proud to give back to our community.

“Funding for this Support Local Project will be utilized to spotlight local businesses, bring awareness for residents to support their neighbour and promote tourism,” said Amanda Zimmer, president of the Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce.“

Claresholm is exemplary in what it offers for retail, professional services, banking and investments, lodging, appetizing restaurants, real estate, recreation, arts, auto, personal services, and home-based businesses.

“Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the federal government for providing the funding opportunity to support business.”Supporting local has many benefits to our community! Thank you for supporting local!

#ShopInClaresholm

#SupportLocalClaresholm

To have your own business featured, please contact Sheila, info@claresholmchamber.ca

Blackwood Coffee Co.

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The Claresholm & District Chamber of Commerce is proud to feature our members. Blackwood Coffee Co. is a coffee shop located in downtown Claresholm serving breakfast and lunch in addition to the specialty drinks.

“The funding will be utilized to spotlight local businesses, bring awareness for residents to support their neighbour and promote tourism,” said Amanda Zimmer, president of the Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce.“Claresholm is exemplary in what it offers for retail, professional services, banking and investments, lodging, appetizing restaurants, real estate, recreation, arts, auto, personal services, and home-based businesses.“

Claresholm and District Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the federal government for providing the funding opportunity to support business.”

Supporting local has many benefits to our community! Thank you for supporting local! #ShopInClaresholm

https://youtu.be/yIQ0vvNNuzQ

If your business would like a promo video, we still have capacity to accommodate a limited amount of businesses. Contact Sheila at info@claresholmchamber.ca

Shop Local Videos

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Hello Chamber Members!

We are excited to kick off our Shop Local Campaign!

The first part will be a video campaign that will be your opportunity to highlight your services and passion for your business. You can showcase products, talk about how you support the community and direct people to your social media channels. These videos will serve as marketing materials to reach both local shoppers and travelers across Southern Alberta. 

We would love to see you and your business join this initiative and help us showcase the members of the Chamber of Commerce. To book your timeslot, contact Sheila at 403-468-8043 or info@claresholmchamber.ca. This project is getting started so be sure to get your business included in this exciting project. 

Claresholm & District Chamber of Commerce receives federal shop local funds

The Claresholm & District Chamber of Commerce will receive $17,460 of federal shop local funding—funding that will expand the chamber’s ongoing efforts to encourage patronage of community businesses. 

“The funding will be utilized to spotlight local businesses, bring awareness for residents to support their neighbor and promote tourism,” says Amanda Zimmer, President. “Claresholm is exemplary in what it offers for retail, professional services, banking and investments, lodging, appetizing restaurants, real estate, recreation, arts, auto, personal services, and home based businesses. Claresholm & District Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the Federal government for providing the funding opportunity to support business.”

The funding will support a Shop Local campaign to provide a personal connection with the local business and owners that are an integral part of our community and showcasing their products and services in a unique way. 

“Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, community chambers have truly been a lifeline for businesses,” says Ken Kobly, Alberta Chambers of Commerce President and CEO. “As we transition to reopening and recovery, we still have a long road ahead to rebuild our economy. This federal funding will help chambers do what we do best: support local job creators.” 

Amanda Zimmer

President – Claresholm & District Chamber of Commerce

president@claresholmchamber.ca