Weyburn Chamber celebrated accomplishments, looks towards future

WEYBURN -

The Weyburn Chamber of Commerce celebrated past accomplishments, and looked towards the future, during the annual general meeting and President's Dinner held at the Weyburn Legion on March 26. 

"Early in 2024, the Chamber board and staff wrapped up a huge undertaking as we completed a strategic plan," said Chad Bailey, president for the Weyburn Chamber of Commerce. "Those that have gone over one of those know how in-depth it gets and how time-consuming it is."

"The new strategic plan defines what our mission, values and goals are for the future of the Chamber. Our new mission states that the Weyburn Chamber of Commerce is a member-driven association that fosters business growth and development in the Weyburn district through advocacy, education, connections and events. With our values to be responsible and accountable to our members and partners, be trusted, respected and informed advisors, be seen as promoting the community of belonging that values connections and relationships."

“The Chamber is committed to its core values, where our goals are to grow and engage our membership, build capacity internally to deliver more value for our members and enhance the services and communications," said Bailey. "Throughout the past year, we added more value to our membership by adding Chamber Perks. If you haven't heard of what Chamber Perks area or haven't checked it out, there's an app for that."

Interested businesses can download the Chamber Perks app by following the links on the Weyburn Chamber website.

"Over the past year, the Chamber has hosted numerous events that offer insights and networking opportunities for our members and also acknowledge people and businesses in our community for their outstanding commitment and advocacy," said Bailey.

Events hosted by the Chamber include the annual President's Dinner and AGM, presentation of the Golden Spike, WEYBEX awards and the Ag Appreciation Event. The Chamber hosts many other small events that provide information and networking, like many Coffee with the Chamber and Handshakes and Hashbrowns. 

The Weyburn Chamber is working with the City of Weyburn, closely with the Downtown Revitalization Plan. "We're celebrating the Chamber's 85th year as advocating for local businesses in Weyburn. This past year, we got to cut the ribbons and do grand openings for four new businesses. Stuff like that, those small businesses is what keeps our downtown busy, keeps us going as a Chamber, and we hope that more start up each and every year," said Bailey.

"Despite the issues that are arising because of our neighbours to the south and the huge tariffs, placed our ag industry as a result of the federal government's actions, we're optimistic that those issues will subside, and Weyburn and its business community will grow and prosper," said Bailey.