Morden chamber of commerce
Economic Outlook 2023
Economic Outlook 2023
Join Pierre Cléroux, Vice President, Research and Chief Economist of BDC – Canada's bank for entrepreneurs – for an overview of the economy, here and abroad, and where it's headed. Learn how the higher interest rates and the looming economic slowdown are changing our business environment and discover how entrepreneurs can forge a path forward in a context still marked by labour shortages and global uncertainties.
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Date and Time
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
October 11, 2023
Lunch provided
11:30 - 1:00
Presentation at 12:05
Location
Access Event Centre
111 Gilmour Street, Morden
Fees/Admission
$20.00 Chamber Members
$25.00 Future Members
Annual Events
The Morden Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting is held annually in March; the Mayor is invited to present the State of the City Address. The board of directors is elected by the membership and the reports from the previous year are adopted.
2025 AGM
The 2025 Annual General meeting was hosted by the Morden Chamber of Commerce on April 10, 2025 to discuss the 2024 Year.
2025 Budget
View the 2025 budget for the Morden Chamber of Commerce HERE.
2024 Committee Summary Reports
2024 AGM
The 2024 Annual General meeting was hosted by the Morden Chamber of Commerce on April 18, 2024 to discuss the 2023 Year.
2023 AGM
The 2023 Annual General Meeting was hosted by the Morden Chamber of Commerce on April 13, 2023 to discuss the 2022 Year.
Business After Hours Mixer
It’s complimentary for chamber members and offers the opportunity to mingle with other busy business people while supporting the honoured host and learning more about their business. Hosts open their doors for the Business After Hours, which features food, drinks, door prizes and of course plenty of networking.
Held 3-4 times throughout the year.
The Morden Chamber hosts an annual Awards Banquet where we recognize the outstanding contributions and achievements of the business community. Nominations are submitted by the general public and evaluated by a committee. The Award categories changed in 2023 to include: Business Excellence Award; Entrepreneur of the Year Award and Community Builder of the Year Award. Within the Community Builder award there are three sub-categories: Business, Organization and Individual.
2024
Entrepreneur of the Year – Bevan & Sandra Wiebe
Community Builder: Organization – Regional Connections
Community Builder: Business – Gardenland Co-op
Community Builder: Individual – Shannon Samatte-Folkett
Business Excellence: Pharmasave
Lifetime Achievement Award: Morden Nurseries & Garden Centre
Click HERE to see the full gallery from the event.
2023
Entrepreneur of the Year – Liza Zacharias, Morden Coffee Culture
Community Builder: Organization – Pembina Valley Child Care Centres Inc.
Community Builder: Business – Access Credit Union
Business Excellence: Focal Point Comprehensive Vision Care
Lifetime Achievement Award: Appelt’s Diamonds
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Click HERE for the full gallery from the event.
2022
Entrepreneur of the Year – Lili Krushel, Bella’s Castle
Not for profit of the Year – Royal Canadian Legion, Morden Branch #11
Business of the Year (less than 7 employees): Crocus Real Estate Ltd.
Business of the Year (more than 7 employees): True North Electric
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2021
No Awards Presented due to pandemic
2020
Entrepreneur of the Year – Kyle Wiebe, Maverick Industries
Not for profit of the Year – Many Hands Resource Centre
Business of the Year (less than 7 employees): Morden autobody
Business of the Year (more than 7 employees): Morden Co-op
2019
Entrepreneur of the Year – Merle Block, Checker Signs
Not for profit of the Year – Morden Community Thrift Shop
Business of the Year (less than 7 employees): Horizon Earthworks
Business of the Year (more than 7 employees): Fringe Salon & Spa
2018
Entrepreneur of the Year – Richard and Vanessa Klassen, DanceWorks/Candlewick
Not for profit of the Year – South Central Cancer Resource
Business of the Year (less than 7 employees): Morden Nurseries
Business of the Year (more than 7 employees): Decor Cabinet Company
2017
Entrepreneur of the Year – Blayne Wyton, Prairie Barnwood
Not for profit of the Year – Morden Elks #478
Business of the Year (less than 7 employees): The Olive Tree
Business of the Year (more than 7 employees): Morden Home Hardware
2016
Entrepreneur of the Year – Marla Fehr-Sinclair, Marni LuHu Designs, Studio & Boutique
Not for Profit of the Year – Morden Corn & Apple Festival
Business of the Year (7+ employees) Recipient: Giant Tiger
Business of the Year (<7 employees) Recipient: Morden Physiotherapy
2024 Morden Chamber Business Awards Gala
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2023 MORDEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS AWARDS
Community Open Golf Tournament
The MDCC Community Open golf tournament is a casual fun way to connect with other people in the community. No golf skills are required for this fun 9 hole scramble with lots of fun contests and prizes. This annual event is open to everyone and takes place on a Thursday evening in June at the Minnewasta Golf & Country Club followed by a BBQ dinner on the patio.
A fun, empowering & entertaining evening to celebrate International Women’s Day! Held annually in March.
We hold 3-4 luncheons/workshops each year. Taking part in these educational events provides learning opportunities for your business. Attendees can also take advantage of networking at these events to raise the profile of their business. Let us know if you have a topic you’d like to learn more about.
Wrapping Up a Morden Christmas is an annual shopping event. Support our participating locations and #shopmorden!
Wrapping Up a Morden Christmas has become a great holiday shopping tradition in Morden, attracting large crowds to the participating retailers.
Retailers offer promotions and shoppers have a chance to win some fabulous prizes!
The event is typically held the third Thursday of November.
Subscribe to the Morden Chamber Chat!
Keep up on the Chamber news! The Morden Chamber Chat is an e-newsletter published at the beginning of each month. It keeps you informed current on Morden Chamber and community news, promotions, and events.