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UpcomingChamber Events

Nov. 17:Business Smarts:Chamber ofCommerce GroupBenefits Plan

Dec. 18:Christmas OpenHouse

Jan. 12:State of the CityAddress

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Chamber of Commerce Group Benefits Plan

Come have a pizza lunch on us and learn about the Chamber Group BenefitPlan. We are the number 1 Plan in Canada for firms with 1 - 50 Employees.Over 175 are on our Plan in Lethbridge!

Who should attend: Any Chamber Business interested in looking into or already enrolled in a GroupBenefit Plan with between 1 and 50 employees.

Experiencing rate fluctuations? We will explain why and how it's done.

Here is what you will learn:

The difference between the Non Profit Chamber Plan and otherinsurers, most importantly how they calculate their renewals.How Pooling provides rate stability. Guaranteed Issue Plans. (Nomedical questions. Everyone approved).Types of coverage available:

Long Term/Short Term Disability, Critical Illness, BusinessOverhead Coverage, Cost Plus, Employee Assistance Programand of course Health and Dental.

We'll have you in and out in an hour!

Limited Seating so register early.

5 Minutes forBusiness

Chamber BenefitsPlan E-News

Canadian Chamberof Commerce Blog

Connections:Canadian Chamberof CommerceNewsletter

Lethbridge Chamberof CommercePolicies

Canadian Chamberof CommercePolicies

Alberta Chambers ofCommerce Policies

Highlights of the2015 Alberta Budget

Post-Election 2015Personal TaxSavings - Act Fast

Opportunities North'15: shaping thefuture

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Hosted by Paige Lamane and Walter Montina Your Exclusive Lethbridge Chamber Plan Advisors

November 17 at NoonChamber office (200 - 529 6 St. S.)Register online

Top 40 Under Forty: Jena Murray

Jena Murray is the founder and creative directorof VEENA, a social enterprise and sustainable girlswearbrand which uses art and creativity to help girls findstrength in who they are and build courage.

VEENA was recently funded on Indiegogo and thecampaign raised a total of $15,875.

VEENA believes in a triple bottom line: people, planet, profit. They offerorganic, fair trade certified product and value sustainability, transparency andethical production practices. They have teamed with Source My Garment tocomplete ethical overseas manufacturing in India. Recently, Jena traveled toIndia to work with girls in undeveloped areas. She taught them both jewelrymaking and English.

Jena holds a New Media degree from the University of Lethbridge. She alsocompleted the Fashion Design & Marketing diploma program from LethbridgeCollege and an Art Instruction Schools Certificate.

A three-time National CIS Rugby Champion withthe University of Lethbridge Women's Rugbyteam, Jena and the team were inducted into theLethbridge Sports Hall of Fame in 2012 and theAlberta Sports Hall of Fame in 2015.

In 2011, Jena interned in Satellite Operations atthe Canadian Space Agency creating 3Dmodels, animation and web applications for thesatellite Neosat. In 2013, as part of the FashionDesign and Marketing Diploma, she interned fordesigner Anna Sui in New York.

Jena engages our community through herVEENA WARRIORS campaign. VEENAWARRIORS is a program and open community that brings girls together using

art and creativity based activities to help them reflect, communicate and growtheir self esteem.

She has run both private sessions and visited schools within Southern Albertato speak with girls and help them build self esteem using creativity. Jena is inthe process of planning VEENA WARRIORS sessions with a registeredpsychologist, counselor and art therapist for 2016. She also to run a summercamp during 2016 that will focus on helping girls feel empowered and confidentin achieving their potential.

For her her dedication to improving the lives of girls everywhere through uniqueand socially conscious business, The Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce andBDO are proud to recognize Jena Murray as one of Lethbridge's Top 40 UnderForty.

State of the City Address

Join us at this must-see event with Mayor Spearmanto learn about the City's progress over the past year,and get informed about what's in store for ourcommunity in 2016.

Members: $25Non-Members: $30Tuesday, January 12, 20167:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.Coast Lethbridge Hotel & Conference CentreRegister online

Set your business up for success with credit insurance.

Making a sale outside of Canada is hard work. But imagine after you seal thedeal, you ship the product to an international customer. The goods arereceived, but your payment is not. Suddenly, all that hard work was fornothing. That's where credit insurance like Trade Protect comes in.

Why Trade Protect?

Trade Protect can help you protect your sales and your profits. It's designedfor Canadian companies looking to insure up to five U.S. or internationalcustomers against the risk of non-payment. Depending on your deal, you canget coverage for as little as $30. But that's not all. Here are some of the keybenefits of Trade Protect:

ProtectionTrade Protect will cover up to 90% of your potential losses on insuredsales.ConvenienceYou can sign up, apply and pay for Trade Protectcoverage in as little as 10 minutes - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.GrowthWhen backed by Trade Protect, you'll gain the confidence tooffer more liberal payment terms that may help you win more contracts;you may also be willing to take on new customers, all of which can help

you grow your business.

More information

Do you know a Business who is no longer a part of theChamber? We want them back!

We have been making many changes at the Lethbridge Chamber ofCommerce, and we would like them to come back and check them out. Fromnow until the end of the year we will provide a complimentary membership forthose businesses when they sign up for Chamber membership.

Last year was a great year for us. We had the privilege of hosting andattending almost 100 events. We re-structured our board, committees andmembership plan. We have strengthened our advocacy for our members, andadded even more membership benefits for you and your staff.

Providing excellent service to our customers is very important to us. Re-establishing our rewarding business relationships is a top priority.

We would like to visit their business to learn more about their needs. Pleasehave them call Madison at (403) 327-1586, to set up a time that is convenient!

Holiday Open House

Join us on Friday, Dec. 18 at the Chamber office for some snacks, drinks andholiday cheer!

Stop by the office between 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. and let us say thank you fora successful year, and celebrate before Christmas.

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