About — Morinville & District Chambers of Commerce

About Us

Supporting A Vibrant Community

Making An Impact

The MDCC partners to positively impact a strong, vibrant and growing community in the Morinville and Sturgeon County. Our District encompasses all of Morinville, Alexander First Nations, Central Sturgeon County including the Town of Bon Accord.

Our Mission

The Morinville & District Chamber of Commerce exists to partner with its members to influence an environment where business in Morinville & Sturgeon Country succeeds.

In delivering upon its vision and mission, The Morinville & District Chamber of Commerce:

Educates, influences, collaborates, and advocates on policy-related issues to support business.
Supports local Chamber members in building capacity, delivering benefits and connecting members to their community.
Delivers high value-added benefits, services and opportunities to our members.
Promotes local economic growth in Morinville & Sturgeon County.

Our Core Values

Our members are our priority and we are committed to strengthening our community. We strive to bring the greatest value to our members, our community and businesses in Morinville & Sturgeon County by targeting our efforts and aligning our resources.
We proactively address business-related issues and opportunities through a collective voice based on consultation, the sharing of information, and collaboration with our members of all sizes, like-minded organizations, and the business community.
The Morinville Chamber is committed to diversity and inclusion as guiding principles for how we operate and serve our members. We strive to create an organization that reflects those principals and the communities we serve. To this end, we proactively participate and engage in initiatives with fellow Chambers, associations and governments that fuel diversity and inclusion across race, gender, age, identity, and experience.
We promote and support business interests in Morinville & Sturgeon County and recognize the diversity of our members and the region. Our advocacy focuses on local issues. Services are designed to maximize the benefit to all members.
We strive to be innovative, to lead by example and to share with, learn from, and support our members through standards of excellence in all areas of the chamber business.
We make decisions based on evidence and always with the benefit to the local business community in mind. We are accountable to our members and communicate our actions and outcomes.

Morinville & District Chamber of Commerce

Our Message

The Morinville and District Chamber of Commerce holds a pivotal role in bolstering the local economy by actively promoting and supporting businesses. Key aspects emphasize its significance:

1. Entrepreneurship and Employment:

- The Chamber recognizes the substantial entrepreneurial presence in the community, with a noteworthy proportion of households engaged in business activities.

- Local businesses, crucial employers, play a pivotal role in providing jobs to community members.

2. Economic Catalyst:

- Acknowledging businesses as the economic backbone, they drive the financial flow, contributing significantly to the community's overall prosperity.

3. Community Resilience:

- Successful local businesses foster community stability by enabling business owners to establish a lasting presence.

- The employment opportunities created by thriving businesses contribute significantly to the community's overall welfare.

4. Chamber as Business Advocate:

- The Morinville and District Chamber of Commerce serves as the representative voice and advocate for local businesses.

- Functioning as a conduit, it actively promotes businesses and facilitates networking opportunities for both owners and employees.

5. Government Oversight and Economic Management:

- The Chamber plays a vital role in overseeing local government actions.

- It actively champions the measured growth of the local economy, ensuring a sustainable and supportive business environment.

6. Membership Impact:

- Chamber membership directly supports its ongoing mission to advocate for business interests in the local political landscape.

- Memberships contribute to the Chamber's ability to take strategic political actions, ultimately fostering a robust local economy.

7. Networking and Community Building:

- The Chamber's initiatives, including round table discussions, educational sessions, and networking events, facilitate the formation of robust business networks.

- These events create opportunities for businesses to connect, collaborate, and contribute to each other's growth.

8. Broad Geographic Reach:

- The Chamber's influence extends across a diverse area, encompassing the Town of Morinville, most of Sturgeon County, Alexander First Nations, and Bon Accord, reflecting a comprehensive and inclusive representation of businesses.

In essence, the Morinville and District Chamber of Commerce plays a multifaceted role in supporting and elevating the local economy through active advocacy, networking, and community development endeavors. Serving as a vital link between businesses and local governance, it significantly contributes to the overall economic vitality of the community.

Develop your network and get connected.

2023-2024 Board of Directors

Vice President - Sarah Hall - Morinville Adopt A Family
Secretary/Treasurer - Alan Otway - Rotary Club of Morinville Sturgeon
Past President - Shaun Thompson - Sobeys Morinville

Directors

Larren Monti – Atlas Premium Home Development Lisa Piche - iCandy Optical Ltd Kelly Johnston - Meadows of Morinville/Jandel Homes Renee Alexander - ATB Financial Morinville/St. Albert

Councillors

Councillors Ray White & Scott Richardson - Town of Morinville
TJ Auer - Town of Morinville Economic Development

Chamber Staff

Manager - Roberta Pawluk
Farmers’ Market Manager/Administrative Assistant - Jessica Wood

Our District encompasses all of Morinville, Alexander First Nations, Central Sturgeon County including the Town of Bon Accord..