(Southeast Alberta) The Southeast Alberta Chamber of Commerce announced its call for nominations for its Board of Directors, with nominations being accepted from Monday, March 31, 2025 to Monday, May 5, 2025.

Each spring, the Chamber of Commerce holds an election to fill expiring or vacant positions on the Board of Directors, comprised of 12-member representatives. Directors serve a two-year term that commences following the Chamber Annual General Meeting in November of each year.

'Our Board of Directors has set our goals to focus on value, impact and growth and help as an essential source of information and solutions to strengthen our community, uniting business, driving leadership and fueling success through our connections, support and influence, stated Steven Pudwell, Southeast Alberta Chamber of Commerce President. 'We are looking for dedicated, community-minded and driven leaders within our business community, who have a demonstrated ability to serve on a board and who are willing to put the time and energy into helping our organization work towards its goals.'

Successful candidates should be prepared to assist the Chamber of Commerce in accomplishing its strategic goals, be familiar with the duties of a director and be willing to contribute time to formulating and advocating on behalf of the policies related to the betterment of our business community. The Board is looking for those individuals who are aware of local, provincial and federal issues that affect our business climate and can respond to them in a reasonable, professional and discreet manner.

'Individuals who have previous board knowledge and experience will find value in contributing to an organization like the Chamber. We are seeking out those who want to assist in moving the organization's objectives forward with their time, knowledge and industry expertise', further stated Pudwell. 'Our team is member-driven, community-minded, solution-focused and collaborative and we work together to ensure that our members' needs are represented, as well as reaching out to those businesses who are not yet connected into our network. As such, we are looking for individuals who can continue to build on our strength as an organization and represent our membership on our Board.'

To ensure the Chamber maintains a fair and democratic process, the Chamber encourages members to submit potential nominees, which are then elected by the membership. If you or someone you know is interested in working with the Chamber to accomplish the Chamber's vision and mission, please contact the Chamber at 403.527.5214 for information or download the nomination package here and online at www.southeastalbertachamber.ca

Nominees for positions on the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors must be individuals, either as a business owner or employee, from companies who have been in good standing with the Chamber of Commerce for a minimum of two years.

The nomination package, which includes further details and criteria, is available for download here.

Please direct all media inquiries to:

Steven Pudwell, President

c/o Southeast Alberta Chamber of Commerce

(403) 527-5214 ext.222

The Chamber of Commerce is a member-driven, volunteer-led organization, proudly representing the interests of businesses in our region, and working diligently to stimulate a strengthened and vibrant economy through our connections, support and influence. For close to 125 years, the Chamber has stood for promoting business, monitoring government and championing managed growth in the local economy. The Chamber represents over 800 businesses in our region and is aligned with both the Alberta Chambers of Commerce (ACC), which represents over 24,000 businesses, and the Canadian Chambers of Commerce (CCC), which represents over 200,000 businesses. With the largest and most influential business organizations locally, provincially, and federally, the Chamber network is the most unified, valued and influential business network in Canada and works together to shape policy and programs that will make a difference to businesses in our region.