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While You Worked in Your Business, the Chamber Worked for You! You work hard in your business and for your business. You invest in your business by belonging to the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce. As “the voice of business in Yorkton and district”, the Chamber’s...
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While You Worked in Your Business, the Chamber Worked for You! As a member of the Yorkton Chamber in 2022, you viewed the membership as an investment in your business. As a Chamber member, you were able to work on your business while the Chamber looked after the...
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While You Worked in Your Business, the Chamber Worked for You! 2021 was a year of uncertainty, challenges and opportunities for the business community. If your business renewed its membership or became a member of the Yorkton Chamber, you viewed the membership...
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While You Worked in Your Business, the Chamber Worked for YOU! In 2020, you invested in your business by becoming a Chamber member. The Board of Directors doesn’t take that investment lightly and has been working for you throughout the year. As “the voice of...
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While You Worked in Your Business, the Chamber Worked for You! Membership in the Chamber of Commerce is an investment in your business. While you’re busy working to grow and expand your business, the Chamber is at work to make sure the business climate is the best it...
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2018 has been a milestone year for the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce! In addition to some celebrations to mark the anniversary, the Chamber, as always, has endeavoured to advocate for the business community and to provide educational and networking opportunities for its...
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As “the voice of business in Yorkton”, the Chamber is charged with the task of advocating for its members and providing educational and networking opportunities for its members. The following is a list of the year’s highlights: Prior to press, the Chamber met with...
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As the year draws to a close, it’s important for the Chamber membership to know and understand how the Chamber has been working for you. As “the voice of business in Yorkton”, the Chamber is charged with the task of advocating for its members and providing educational...
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2015 2014 2013 2012 2010 Board Directors 2015 Executive: Joel Martinuk- President Don Rae- Past President Corey Werner- VP; Co-Chair Business Development Committee Carol Yaholnitsky- Co-Chair Events Committee Melissa Honour- Co-Chair Business Development Committee Rob...
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Yorkton Chamber of Commerce History 2010 The first order of business in 2010 for the Chamber was to welcome to its new president Lawrence Wegner as well as both its new and returning directors. March played host to “We Tip our Hats to Your Success” which proved to be...
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Yorkton Chamber of Commerce History 2009 In 2009, under the continued presidency of Lori Walsh, the Chamber was presented with the opportunity to partner with a number of agencies to sponsor the Livestock Industry Appreciation Night. This event was designed to provide...
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Yorkton Chamber of Commerce History 2008 The 110th Year of the Chamber of Commerce is one that saw many changes to the Chamber. Lori Walsh was elected President for a two year term. Past presidents had indicated that a one year term just didn’t seem long enough in...
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Yorkton Chamber of Commerce History 2001 – 2007 In 2001, under the Presidency of Kevin Lukey, the Chamber undertook the task of developing a strategic plan. At that time, the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce had implemented its Strategic Plan Action...
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Yorkton Chamber of Commerce History 2000 At the dawn of the new millennium, the Chamber was busy with new and old initiatives. The farmers plight had the Chamber take a support position. The 3rd annual “Celebrate Success” Business awards are scheduled for...
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Yorkton Chamber of Commerce History 1999 The Chamber was proud to be a part of the community in hosting the Painted Hand World Curling Tour November 26-29, 1999. Events of this nature provide businesses and citizens of our community the opportunity to highlight...
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Yorkton Chamber of Commerce History 1998 1998 brought a new vitality to the Chamber – a festive spirit was in the air due to the fact that the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce became 100 years young. . . . yes indeed, in 1898 George A Bull signed the document...
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Yorkton Chamber of Commerce History 1997 In February 1997, the Chamber advertised for a new manager for the Chamber. Joan McPake became the new Chamber of Commerce Manager effective May 1, 1997. Ruth Shaw after twenty two years of dedicated employment was retiring,...
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Yorkton Chamber of Commerce History 1996 In 1996 President of the Chamber, Loreen Poier entered into discussions with the city administration, the architect and suppliers for the Chamber’s new office. After ratification of the agreement with the city, the 131...
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Yorkton Chamber of Commerce History 1995 In 1995, during Tom Dutton’s term of office as president, the City approached the Chamber asking if the Chamber would consider jointly building a new building on the turn out on #9 highway south. This building would,...
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Yorkton Chamber of Commerce History 1983 When Stan Stephenson was president in 1983, it was decided to renovate and add to the office to better serve the needs of the tourists. In 1984 the office underwent extensive expansion and renovation, designed and constructed...
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Yorkton Chamber of Commerce History 1975 In February 1975, Mrs. Taylor, who by this time has been promoted to manager of the Chamber resigned and was replaced by Ruth Shaw who remained in this position for twenty two years. In May 1997 Joan McPake replaced Ruth Shaw...
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Yorkton Chamber of Commerce History 1973 In 1973 the Chamber elected its first woman president, Winnie Spence, co-founder of Spence’s Shoes. She was one of the first woman Chamber presidents in Canada....
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Yorkton Chamber of Commerce History 1972 During the presidency of Arnold Gillies, the Chamber built its own building at 131 East Broadway and moved in to the new building in 1972. The building, a small cottage type building was originally intended to be raffled off as...
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Yorkton Chamber of Commerce History 1968 The Chamber was operated entirely by volunteers until Bert Sveinson became part time secretary, operating out of his office. He acted in that capacity until Margaret Taylor was hired in 1968 by President Joe Bast, as the first...
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Yorkton Chamber of Commerce History 1964 In 1964, when Norman McKeeman Sr. was president the name was again changed to Yorkton Chamber of Commerce. Highways were the prime concern of that era and due to the work of past presidents and past directors, Yorkton, with its...
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Yorkton Chamber of Commerce History 1958 The organization continued under the name of the Yorkton and District Board of Trade until 1958 when the directors headed up by President Jack Parr, changed the name to Yorkton and District Chamber of...
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Yorkton Chamber of Commerce History 1898 The Yorkton Chamber of Commerce was registered with the Secretary of State for Canada in January 18,1898 as the Yorkton and District Board of Trade, Yorkton, North West Territories, with George A. Bull, insurance broker,...
