The Claresholm Chamber of Commerce was re-established in 1994 and has maintained a continuous membership of approximately 100 members. Our organization is made up of volunteers representing a huge cross-section of the many types of businesses in Claresholm and we are very excited about the future of the town and our organization. Our website provides more information - www.claresholmchamber.com

Over the past ten years, we have evolved into an organization whose main goals are to promote Claresholm as a strong, united community encouraging new business as well as finding ways to help our existing businesses grow and prosper.

Over the past several years, we have:

• held successful trade fairs every February. With over 80 booths at our last
  trade fairs, we have a successful track record for this event. Join us in February 2011 for our next trade fair;

• completed the Ringrose Park project, joining 49 Avenue to the downtown parking lot. This vacant lot was purchased by the Town of Claresholm in 2007 and landscaped by the Chamber of Commerce in 2008;

• had 2 historical murals painted in Claresholm. The first, painted by Doug Driediger (Calgary, AB), was painted on A&B Bakery in 2000, and the second, painted by Keith Holmes (Galiano Island, BC) & Stan Phelps (Calgary, AB) Completed September 9, 2003, was painted on the Field's store in 2003;

• produced a series of three commemorative coins celebrating local milestones. These coins are available for sale in a beautiful 3-coin set. Call Roxanne at 403-625-4474 for more information.

• assisted in the development of a community phone directory. This handy booklet, full of phone numbers for just Claresholm, Stavely and Granum residents and businesses, is the handiest thing ever! Produced by the Claresholm Local Press, you have an opportunity to promote your business at a reduced cost! Call the Local Press at 403-625-4474 for more information on how to be included in this book.