Regarded and respected as the proactive business voice and leader of our region.
Collaboration, Integrity, Authenticity, Fiscal Responsibility, Openness &Transparency.
Tanis Techer
Tanis Techer Insurance Services
Since 1906, the Leduc, Nisku & Wetaskiwin Regional Chamber of Commerce has been bringing the region together. Connecting business leaders, owners and employees with dignitaries, not-for-profits and community groups, focusing on a STRONG and sustainable regional economy.
In 2024, we continued to foster a vibrant and engaged membership base of 1,108 total members, reflecting the diverse business community across our region. With a strong focus on connectivity and member success, we welcomed 92 new business members.
We continued to deliver relevant, high-value programming and services, keeping our finger on the pulse of all things business. We hosted eight regional job fairs, helped employers hire and retain employees, and facilitated hundreds of online job postings and monthly features under The Job Connector.
The Spirit of Giving Luncheon and two Business Awards Galas shone the spotlight on 22 dynamic businesses and business leaders in our region who are excelling in their industries and giving back to the community. We hosted another year of the highly anticipated Heels & Holly Market + Luncheon, as well as the Business Expos and Golf Tournaments, offering valuable opportunities for connection, sales and promotion.
Our tourism initiative Discover Leduc Region promotes six municipalities, and in 2024 DLR connected visitors and locals with more than 545 unique assets/experiences and 46 events promoted.
We hosted a successful inaugural Culture & Arts Tourism Symposium with a panel of experts that brought together representatives and businesses from neighbouring regions, further expanding our tourism reach and impact.
Through StartUp Leduc Wetaskiwin Regions and our new Youth Entrepreneur Support program YES-Up we offered resources, education and one-to-one coaching that helped budding entrepreneurs and home-based businesses launch and grow.
These are just some of the highlights in 2024 that have made for a great year of connection including countless meetings and conversations with members. Our momentum reflects the vision and leadership of our Board of Directors, the commitment of our Chamber team, and—above all—the support and engagement of our valued members and business community.
Pre sid ent , Ta nisTe cher
Owner, Tanis Techer Insurance Solutions
Vice President, Tenielle MaGee Co -own er ,L ed uc Phy si o
Treasurer, Cyrus Dastouri
Seni or Ma nage r, MNP L LP
Policy Chair, Debbie Hofstra Co -own er , Ho fstraFar ms
Secretary, Kimberly Demchuk
Seni or B usin e ssDe ve l op ment A gent , A ll Sta te In sur an ce
Director, Wayne DiLallo Ow ner ,D FW C areerSer vices
Director, Jo-Ann Keller
Vi ce Pre s ident , RigHa nd CraftDistiller y
Director, Raelyn Kruitbosch Director, Real Estate & Property Management, EIA
Director, Joe Letourneau
O wner , J .Leto urn e au In sura nc e Ser v ice s Inc.
Director, Stephanie Enders KBS Accounting
Appointed Director, Gabrielle Blatz Counc illor , CityofWetas k iwi n
Appointed Director, Bill Krahn Councillor, County of Wetaskiwin
Director, Kelly Winkler Ow ner ,Bes t Cop yS ho p
Appointed Director, Blake Adams Pre s ident , De v on& Dis trict C h am be r of Commerce
Appointed Director, Bill Hamilton C ou nc illor ,C it y of L ed uc
Appointed Director, Kelly-Lynn Lewis C oun c illor, L ed uc Cou nty
1,108 140 VALUED MEMBERS
City of Leduc, Leduc County, Nisku, Devon, Beaumont, City of Wetaskiwin, County of Wetaskiwin, Maskwacis, Millet, Calmar, Thorsby + Warburg.
Members on the Chambers Plan health & dental plan. Joining 30,000 other businesses in teaming up with Canada's #1 Plan.
CELEBRATING BUSINESS OPENINGS, ANNIVERSARIES + MILESTONES
20 MEMBERS HONOURED WITH BUSINESS AWARDS 16 from the regional business community. VOLUNTEER BOARD MEMBERS 12 CHAMBER TEAM MEMBERS
HELD TO provided robust opportunities for connection, collaboration, and education.
Discover Leduc Region brings together 6 communities—Leduc, Beaumont, Devon, Calmar, Millet, and Leduc County — under one brand, making it easier than ever for visitors and locals to explore, connect, and celebrate what’s right here. Featuring 500+ regional tourism assets searchable by category, location or interest.
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Discover Wetaskiwin County West brings together 4 communities—Alder Flats, Buck Lake, Winfield, and Breton, — under one brand, making it easier than ever for visitors and locals to explore, connect, and celebrate what’s right there. Featuring 500+ regional tourism assets searchable by category, location or interest.
>discoverwetaskiwinwest.ca
The service agreement between the Chamber and the Leduc Downtown Business Association (LDBA) enabled the team to have a part-time Executive Director, Communications Coordinator, and a Summer Student in 2024. To attract visitors to the Downtown District, the team partnered with community organizations to host events and attended City of Leduc events to share initiatives, events, and information about members. This year, the LDBA received a grant to be a Culture Days host site, where members participated by offering 20+ free community events. With the team’s effort to enhance relationships in the community, the annual Santa Claus Parade received the highest funds for sponsorship to date. Member engagement and marketing efforts were the key to help inspire visitors to view our downtown core as the heart of our community.
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In 2024 our program partners and sponsors included the City of Leduc, City of Wetaskiwin, Leduc County and JEDI. We supported entrepreneurs through 138 1-1 Coaching/Strategy Sessions in 2024, the SMARTstart Entrepreneurial and Mentorship program with four participants and four business mentors, and we hosted 10 small business support training/workshop events with 148 participants. We also expanded our reach by attending job fairs, and business expos.
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This year we spent time expanding outreach through local school presentations in Leduc and Wetaskiwin, community business expo events, attending Black Gold School District Career Fairs and we worked on getting involved with youth-focused initiatives like Junior Achievement.
Our local job board added 1000+ local jobs, and was recognized as a leading job board for local job seekers. Employers, job seekers & students found free resources to find jobs, training & other supports on this online hub and in the monthly enews-letter.
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We continued to promote our online hub and monthly enewsletter for commercial real estate listings for sales or lease, businesses for sale, and local bids & tenders.
We hosted 8 Regional Job Fairs through the ACC Provincially Supported Hiring Program.
We hosted 8 Job Fairsthrough the ACC Provincially Supported Hiring Program.
We continued to advocate for business at all levels of government. We cosponsored the renewed policy: Renewal of Employee Share Ownership Plans: Harnessing Alberta’s Entrepreneurial Spirit Policy.
2024 Chamber Travel trips included Italy with 22 travelers, Vietnam-Cambodia with 21 travelers, and 22 travelers to Costa Rica-Panama.
Our Chamber entered management contracts with two more Chambers; Ponoka & District Chamber of Commerce and the Pigeon Lake Chamber of Commerce. Effectively connecting 1400+ Chamber Members across regions, supporting, promoting local businesses and working to strengthen the regional economy.
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Leduc, Nisku & Wetaskiwin Regional Chamber of Commerce