Current Projects
1. Annual Trade Fair - will take place on February 2 & 3, 2007 at the Claresholm Community Center.2. Town Beautification - Centennial Flags and Hanging Flower Pots.
An annual program which has enhanced the appearance of our downtown
area as well as along Highway #2. Monetary support is very much
appreciated
by way of sponsoring a hanging flower pot. For more information contact:
Barb Kemery at 625-2727.
3.
Centennial Coins - The Chamber has
designed and sold a series of Claresholm coins.
a) The first was released in 2000 to celebrate the new
millennium.
b) The second was released in 2003 to celebrate the 100th
Anniversary of the "Village" of
Claresholm.
c) The third was released in 2005 in celebration of the 100th
Anniversary of the Town of Claresholm.
This coin is
available in various locations around town.
This three set coin
collection highlights various aspects of our town's history and is still
available for purchase:
Velvet case set - $40
Cardboard case set - $35
2005 Centennial 3 Coin Set (3 metal variations)
Velvet Case Set - $35
Cardboard Case Set - $30
Special
Collectors Item - Limited quantities of a set of two coins are also
available which includes a 1965 Town of Claresholm coin and a 2005 coin.
Set in velvet case: $75
For more
information or to purchase contact the Claresholm Local Press
4913 - 2 Street West or phone 403-625-4474
4. Advertising on the Chamber of
Commerce Website:
Yearly advertising spots are available on
our website - you must be a member to take advantage of this
special opportunity.
5. Claresholm Business Awards and
Citizen of the Year
Each year
the Chamber runs a business award program which is nominated and voted on
by the public.
These awards will be presented at our Annual
Christmas Party and Awards night.
6. Convention Bags
These are
available to organizations and groups for give-a-ways to out of town guests.
7. Claresholm Book
This
entails a full color glossy book showing all the wonderful things Claresholm had
to offer. Twenty four
pages of information regarding local
services, the business community, education, medical facilities,
recreational facilities, etc.
Past Projects
The Chamber has completed two mural projects in Claresholm:
1. Located on 50th Avenue West on the east wall of A & B Bakery.
2. Located on 49th Avenue & 2nd Street West on the north wall of Fields.
Currently the Chamber is investigating the possibility of painting on the water tower located on Highway 2.