On April 28th the Weyburn Chamber of Commerce held their 10th WEYBEX Awards. I want to thank all of the sponsors, finalists, winners and attendees on helping the Chamber put on yet another successful event. Congratulations to MegaDry Disaster Restoration, Farm Credit Canada, Maurer’s Meats and Bill Vollbrecht for winning in their categories. I would like to make an honorable mention to Miller Well Servicing and Weimer’s Hometown, whom were inducted into the Weyburn Chamber Business Hall of Fame. Weyburn is a great place to do business and the longevity, dedication and commitment to the community are recognized.

Our next commitment to you our members is to provide you opportunity to ask questions to the candidates who have put their name forward in the City of Weyburn Municipal By-Election. The Weyburn Chamber will be holding an All-Candidates Forum on Thursday May 18th from 10:00am – 12:00pm at the Royal Canadian Legion. All four candidates will be in attendance, and we look forward to hearing more about their platforms and the ways they plan to help our businesses. We will be offering this as a hybrid event. If you require the Zoom link please email Executive Director, Monica Osborn at manager@weyburnchamber.com.

Questions from our Chamber members are greatly appreciated, but we understand some would like to remain anonymous. For questions that you would like the Chamber to ask during the forum submit them no later than Wednesday May 17th to manager@weyburnchamber.com.

Congratulations to our board member Jordan Szczecinski on receiving the YF Wives Women of Distinction Award for Community Service. We have seen on our own board the dedication that Jordan provides to her community and is a great leader and mentor! Thank you to the YF Wives for taking on the Women of Distinction Awards and ensuring that the recognition continues.

Currently Weyburn Regional Economic Development has a survey in circulation that is seeking your participation to help us understand what our future investment opportunities are in our community. This survey will be coming through a third-party facilitator to compile the information that we are seeking. Your input to help our economic development and growth plays an important role. Please fill out the survey as there will be a prize of a $100 Gift Card for those who participate.

We encourage you to attend our events this upcoming year and provide any feedback by email to manager@weyburnchamber.com, call 306-842-4738 or feel free to stop into the Chamber office at 11 3rd street, Weyburn.

A few weeks ago the Weyburn Chamber held our President’s Luncheon along with our Annual General Meeting. I would like to thank everyone who attended and made the event a success. The Weyburn Chamber had a successful year in 2022, and we are looking forward to what 2023 has in store for our organization and how we can help our members. As most of you know, for the first time in awhile we had to hold an election for the one vacant position on the board. I would like to thank all candidates for putting their name forward. Congratulations to Ryan Skjerdal on becoming the newest member of the Weyburn Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

The Weyburn Chamber of Commerce is hosting their 10^th WEYBEX Awards on April 28^th, 2023. This event was created to recognize and celebrate achievements in business excellence for Weyburn and surrounding businesses. I would personally like to thank anyone that put forth a nomination. Our community has some amazing businesses that deserve to be recognized. It shows that our business community is strong, and the entrepreneurial spirit is growing. If you were a nominated business, I would like you to take pride in the fact that someone believes that your business can make a difference. Finally, I would like to congratulate all the finalists, and we look forward to celebrating with you at the Gala! There are a few tickets left available to join in the celebration, please contact the Chamber office at manager@weyburnchamber.com or 306-842-4738.

Currently Weyburn Regional Economic Development has a survey in circulation that is seeking your participation to help us understand what our future investment opportunities are in our community. This survey will be coming through a third-party facilitator to compile the information that we are seeking. Your input to help our economic development and growth plays an important role. Please fill out the survey as there will be a prize of a $100 Gift Card for those who participate.

Weyburn Tourism will also be doing a survey in the next week so watch for your inboxes! There may be some big changes coming to that organization, and they are looking for support from our tourism industry leaders!

We encourage you to attend our events this upcoming year and provide any feedback by email to manager@weyburnchamber.com, call 306-842-4738 or feel free to stop into the Chamber office at 11 3^rd St., Weyburn.

For the first time in a long time the Chamber will be having an election for the vacant position on the board of directors. There will be more details coming in the next couple of weeks from the Chamber office as to how our members will be able to participate in this election.  Thank you to those who have put forward their names to help give our businesses the voice they deserve to make. Registration for the AGM is open now on the Chamber website www.weyburnchamber.com. City of Weyburn Mayor, Marcel Roy, and RM of Weyburn Reeve Norm McFadden will be joining us as our guest speakers during the luncheon.

The Weyburn Chamber of Commerce is hosting their 10^th WEYBEX Awards on April 28^th, 2023. This event was created to recognize and celebrate achievements in business excellence for Weyburn and surrounding businesses. We are asking you, our Chamber Members, to think of nominating a business that you feel is deserving of recognition. This year there are 5 award categories: New and/or Expanded Business, Golden Service, Community Involvement, Business Hall of Fame and Business Leader of the Year. Nominations close March 21^st, 2023, and you can find nominations packages on the website at www.weyburnchamber.com.

The Government of Saskatchewan will be releasing the budget for the 2023/24 fiscal year on March 23^rd. With collaboration from the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce and other Chambers across Saskatchewan we will be watching the details and voice any concerns, questions or comments that will directly impact our business community.

In the coming weeks we will be seeking your participation in a survey to help us understand what our future investment opportunities are in our community. This survey will be coming through a third-party facilitator to compile the information that we are seeking. Your input to help our economic development and growth plays an important role.

We encourage you to attend our events this upcoming year and provide any feedback by email to manager@weyburnchamber.com, call 306-842-4738 or feel free to stop into the Chamber office at 11 3^rd St., Weyburn.

The Weyburn Chamber Board of Directors is comprised of business members, both owners and employees, who are dedicated to representing our members. The Board is currently seeking an individual to fill a vacancy to help represent the interests of our members by advocating for a stronger community both economically and socially. If you are interested in learning more about the commitment or information regarding the Board of Directors, please reach out to Executive Director, Monica Osborn, at 306-842-4738 or any current member of the Board. Deadline to submit an application is February 28, 2023. The successful candidate will be appointed during the President’s Luncheon & AGM on March 29, 2023. 

The Weyburn Chamber of Commerce is hosting their 10^th WEYBEX Awards on April 28^th, 2023. This event was created to recognize and celebrate achievements in business excellence for Weyburn and surrounding businesses. We are asking you, our Chamber Members, to think of nominating a business that you feel is deserving of recognition. This year there are 5 award categories: New and/or Expanded Business, Golden Service, Community Involvement, Business Hall of Fame and Business Leader of the Year. Nominations close March 28^th, 2023 and you can find nominations packages on the website at www.weyburnchamber.com.

During the most recent Coffee with the Chamber, our members met with various department heads from the City of Weyburn to get updates. One main take away from the round table discussion was the Commercial Incentive Program, which was introduced in January 2022. The Weyburn Chamber recommends for our members that planning to do any building upgrades to check with the City of Weyburn administration prior to any improvements to see about potential tax incentives.

In the fall of 2022, the Government of Saskatchewan announced the Saskatchewan First Act. While there were various questions and concerns at first our Chamber now has a better understanding of this legislation and what it means for the businesses within our city and province. On February 1^st the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce held a Fireside Chat with Minister Eyre, Minister of Justice and Attorney General. The Minister provided comments on the act and ensured the sustainability of Saskatchewan jobs. We look forward to seeing this legislation in more detail.

We encourage you to attend our events this upcoming year and provide any feedback by email to manager@weyburnchamber.com, call 306-842-4738 or feel free to stop into the Chamber office at 11 3^rd St., Weyburn.

Happy New Year!

2023 is here and the Weyburn Chamber is looking forward to a year filled with numerous networking opportunities, advocating on behalf of our business members, and to grow our partnerships.

As a recap of 2022, the Weyburn Chamber was excited to welcome a new Executive Director, Monica Osborn. Presentations of the Golden Spike Award was awarded to Rod Nieviadomy and the Golden Sheaf Award was awarded to Alan and Yvonne Whitrow. Both of whom are more than deserving of those respected awards. The Chamber continued to provide numerous networking events, such as Linked on the Links Golf Tournament, Handshakes & Hashbrowns as well as round table discussions on topics that affect our business members.

Looking into 2023, the Weyburn Chamber is proud to announce that the 10^th WEYBEX Awards Gala will be held on April 28, 2023. Nominations are now open, and we encourage you to consider nominating a business that you fee deserving of recognition for the hard work that they do. All the nomination information, a list of past recipients and the full nomination packages can be found on the Weyburn Chamber website, http://www.weyburnchamber.com. There are 5 award categories: New and/or Expanded Business, Community Involvement, Golden Service, Business Leader, and Business Hall of Fame. Deadline for nominations is March 28, 2023.

The Weyburn Chamber will maintain lines of communication with all levels of government and will continue to advocate strongly for our businesses at each of these levels to help move our members forward. Our Chamber will continue to host business education events, along with general networking events like the golf tournament, parades, seminar and other celebrations. Please check our webpage and follow our Facebook page to stay up to date on all current Chamber events.

We encourage you to attend our events this upcoming year and provide any feedback by email to manager@weyburnchamber.com or feel free to stop into the Chamber office at 11 3^rd St., Weyburn to say hello. This helps the board and staff make decisions for future events that we plan to host.

As we wind down and reflect on 2022 the resilience, dedication, and downright passion you have for your business and the city of Weyburn is nothing short of amazing. The future is bright as we move forward and build momentum into 2023.

In mid-November, the Chamber made the draw for $1,000 Chamber Bucks to shop at local Chamber members during the Christmas season, and the winner was Pat Klein. This campaign is focused on local spending and its effects on the local economy by keeping the money in our own community.

The Weyburn Chamber held its annual Parade of Lights on December 1st. This year’s winners in their respective categories are Weyburn Security and Canadian Mental Health Association. Congratulations to the winners and thank you to all the participants and attendees for coming out. The hard work and incredible ideas continue to amaze me.  The continued support of events like these only reinforces what I already know; this astonishing business community cares as much about the community as they do about their very own business.  Thanks again for brightening everyone’s Christmas season.

Our business community will have a lot to look forward to in 2023 with the Chamber holding their business excellence awards. The WEYBEX Award committee will be seeking nominations in the new year for 5 different categories: New and or Expanded Business, Community Involvement, Golden Service, Business Hall of Fame, and Business Leader of the Year. We ask that you start thinking about businesses within our community that you would like to nominate. Stay tuned for more information about the WEYBEX Awards in the new year.

On behalf of the board and staff of The Weyburn Chamber of Commerce, we would like to wish you a Merry Christmas and prosperity in the New Year.

As your Chamber, we are always here to strengthen our business community. Should you require any assistance, please feel free to stop by the office at #11 3rd St. Weyburn or call us at 306.842.4738.

The Weyburn Chamber celebrated small business week in Canada from October 16 – 22^nd. This week is set aside annually to not only focus on what small business means to our economy but also a simple opportunity to say thank you for your hard work and dedication to the area. During the week we held a Handshake & Hashbrown Breakfast for our members with our partners at Community Futures Sunrise. We held an information session with an Employment Consultant with the Government of Saskatchewan to discuss the changes that have happened with Employment Standards. The topic was very relevant to all employers and employees of our Chamber.

Earlier in November, the Weyburn Chamber recognized excellence in agriculture with our annual Ag Appreciation Night. Once again, this night was a huge success with great networking opportunities. The Chamber was honoured to present Alan & Yvonne Whitrow of Southampton Farms from Yellow Grass with the Golden Sheaf Award.

Chamber Bucks is back! We are encouraging residents of Weyburn to spend their money at our Chamber Members from October 17 – November 17^th. One winner will then receive $1,000 Chamber Bucks to spend at participating businesses, and the Chamber reimburse the Chamber dollars to the retailers. We hope, as a Chamber, this will not only create a buzz around the area but will also aid in Christmas shopping locally. To be part of the Chamber Bucks campaign, please reach out to the Chamber office at 306-842-4738. It’s not too late to join.

The Weyburn Chamber applauds the Government of Saskatchewan on several topics. The first one that directly affects Weyburn is the reopening of the Court of King’s Bench Judicial Centre and Registry Office in Weyburn Courthouse earlier this month. This will improve efficiency access to justice and strengthen the Court’s ability to serve our area. The other is the introduction of The Saskatchewan First Act, which looks to strengthen the province’s autonomy and exclusive jurisdiction over its natural resources.

Your Chamber of Commerce is here to help you. If you are a business looking for employees reach out to us and let us know the positions, you are looking to fill. We have been working with the Southeast Newcomers Services to help fill the labour shortages that so many of you are facing. We’re always here to strengthen our business community. Should you require any assistance, please feel free to stop by the office at 11 3^rd St. NE, Weyburn or call us at 306-842-4738.

Fall is upon us, and the harvest season is coming to a close. With some harvest still going on, I do want to remind everyone that nominations for the Golden Sheaf Award are due on Friday, October 14th. We are looking forward to celebrating a successful harvest with our Annual Ag Appreciation Night on Thursday, November 1st. The annual banquet recognizes the importance of agriculture in our local economy, celebrating the hard work and dedication of local producers and ranchers. To get your tickets to the event, contact our office.

The week of October 16 – 22 is Small Business Week. Be sure to watch the Weyburn Chamber’s Facebook page for different ways that you can help small businesses thrive and continue to grow. On October 22th we want to celebrate and network with our small businesses over breakfast. Community Future Sunrise is bringing in an Employment Consultant with the Government of Saskatchewan to give a presentation on Employment Standards.

This will be a great discussion and help your business run efficiently knowing the major changes in employment standards. Registration is open on the Chamber website, or by contacting the Chamber office.

The Weyburn Chamber of Commerce has partnered with the Saskatchewan Chamber with the goal to have our members engage and provide their input on subjects like the economic landscape, Government policy and regulations, many other concerns or opportunities facing business in Saskatchewan. We highly recommend that our members sign up with Input Sask to ensure your voice is being heard. The data gathered through Input Sask is contextualized and shared with the Government.

As your Chamber we are here to strengthen our business community and are continually advocating on behalf of our members.

As summer comes to a close we hope that you made some lasting memories with your family. Summer is too short, but here at the Chamber we always look forward to fall and what it has to bring. It’s not only a busy time for the Weyburn Chamber, but for our members involved in the agriculture sector. We hope that everyone has a safe and successful harvest season.

The Chamber took some time to regroup over the summer and we want to extend our thanks to Larry Heggs who resigned at the end of June and congratulate him on his new role. Our new executive Director is familiar with the Chamber world and on behalf of the Board of Directors would like to welcome Monica Osborn.

As mentioned our fall will be busy with planning upcoming events such as our Coffee with the Chamber, Small Business Week and our signature event, Ag Appreciation Night set for November 1, 2022. The Chamber is asking for you to put forth nominations for the Golden Sheaf Award. This award is based on an agriculture producers contribution to, and participation in the agricultural industry, community and life. Nomination forms can be found on the Weyburn Chamber website or can be picked up from the office.

In this issue you will find more about upcoming events and how to get involved, as well as some resources that can help benefit our members.

The Chamber would like to congratulate Fletcher Funeral Chapel on their 30th Anniversary. If your business is celebrating a milestone reach out to us so we can help you celebrate.

As your Chamber we are here to strengthen our business community. The Board of Directors’ are currently seeking for an individual that is interested in being part of our organization. If you are interested in learning more about being a Director, please reach out to any of the Board Members or contact the Chamber office. Please feel free to stop by the office at 11 3rd Street Weyburn, or call us at 306.842.4738.

There are so many great things happening in this community I hardly know where to begin. A great local community organization The Young Fellows Club of Weyburn just hosted their annual Young Fellows Auction, and again as so many times before a huge success. This is just one more way that our business community supports the area, they support the Young Fellows who are able to give back to the community. A few popular events that are coming to the city includes the Car Show on June 18th in downtown Weyburn, and then Weyburn Tourism will be hosting a High Tea on June 25th with the Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan. This event will take place at the Soo Line Museum to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee and showcasing the World’s Largest Personal silver collection.

To round out the month and kick off the summer, Weyburn Young Fellows are hosting Tenille Arts and the Hunter Brothers on June 30th. The day will begin with the Weyburn Chamber’s Annual Summer Parade. This year we have asked the Weyburn Young Fellows to marshal the parade to celebrate their 100th anniversary.

A highlight this month was Weyburn showcasing its oil and gas industry through the Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Show. During this show, people came from all over Canada to promote and support the oil and gas industry and what it means to our economy and the entire country. As the Weyburn Chamber of Commerce, we had the pleasure of working alongside the terrific board of the Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Show and helped assist them in its success. The Chamber has been busy advocating and educating our memberships in the last few weeks through various events. Our Public Policy committee met with MP Dr. Robert Kitchen to discuss current government issues.

The Chamber also hosted our monthly Coffee with the Chamber series with an expert from SaskBuilds, this was open to all our members. During the presentation we discussed tips and tricks for Saskatchewan Government tendering process. The Chamber will continue to be the voice of business for Weyburn and the surrounding area. We look forward to aiding members in any way we can to grow their business. Till next time