Morden chamber of commerce
Wrapping Up a Morden Christmas 2018
Wrapping Up a Morden Christmas
Thursday November 15th 20185:00 - 10:00 pm
Shop local this Christmas!
Pick up your passport November 15th starting at 5pm at any participating business.
Gather stamps from the business as you shop.
Stamps must be collected during the event.
Enter completed passport in the draw boxes at any of these business by 10:00 pm
Prizes will be drawn Friday November 16th and winners will be contacted.
Wrap up the evening at Rock's Bar & Grill for appetizer and drink specials.
Participating Retailers:
Quilters' Den: Free draw on a Pfaff Smarter 140 Sewing Machine and Black Friday sale on machines, fabrics, kits, and more.
The Olive Tree
The Brick: Stopy by for entertainment, hot apple cider, snacks and a prize draw. Also a special one day sale - see flyer for details
Pure Anada: Enjoy 20% off of everything in the store
Floral Scents: ery25% off Christmas Ornaments, 40% off food & tea products, 40% kids toys, Free box of chocolates with $50 purchase, in store samples of Morden's chocolates, gourmet village dips & hot apple cider
Telus/Pembina Valley Cellular
Appelt's Diamonds n theReceive a $25 Appelt's gift card with your $125 purchase! Also enjoy 25% off Hillberg & Berk and Fossil Jewellery or 50% Giftware
Feelin' Good: All Essential OIls 20% OFF and Sunhed Salt Lamps 20% OFF
Pharmasave: 20% off store wide (some restrictions)
Nikki's Beauty Bar
Home Hardware
Pembina HIlls Arts Council
Fringe Salon Donate any gently used hair products/tools & get 40% OFF your replacement! Products/Tools will be donated to charity.
Olympic Source for Sports: 20% off clothing
Morden Discount Centre: $100 voucher when you spend $500 or more on anything in the store for the first 10 people (5-10pm)
Bella's Castle: Blackened Salmon featured dinner meal, Peppermin Mocha specialty Xmas drink, $8 appys & buy one get one half price desserts. Live Christmas Music by Stephanie & Sandra at 6:30 pm & 8:30 pm. Reserve tables 823-5005
Mia Mia Boutique
Shoppers Drugmart
Checker Signs: Enjoy 20% off of everything in the store. Bring your digital photo for canvass printing/mounting & save 30% on select sizes. Gift certificates available for all photo printing services (gallery wrap canvas, outdoor & acrylic). Come visit us for hot chocolate & treats!
Date and Time
Thursday Nov 15, 2018
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM CST
November 15th, 2018
5:00 - 10:00 pm
Location
Participating Retailers:
Quilters' Den
The Olive Tree
The Brick
Pure Anada
Floral Scents
Telus/Pembina Valley Cellular
Appelt's Diamonds
Feelin' Good
Pharmasave
Home Hardware
Pembina HIlls Arts Council
Fringe Salon
Olympic Source for Sports
Morden Discount Centre
Bella's Castle
Mia Mia Boutique
Shoppers Drugmart
Checker Signs
Nikki's Beauty Bar
Annual Events
2023 – Annual General Meeting [April 18, 2024] AGENDA Welcome and Land Acknowledgment – Tyler Schroeder, Morden Chamber of Commerce Chairperson Greetings – Reeve Ike Friesen, RM of Stanley 2023 Highlights Lunch Annual General Meeting – Call to Order Adoption of Agenda Adoption of the Minutes of the 2023 Annual General Meeting held April 13, 2023 Adoption of the 2023 Financial Report Adoption of the 2024 Budget Appointment of Accountant Adoption of By-Laws Election of Directors Brent Laverty, Crocus Real Estate – 2 year term Susan Lee, Checker Signs – 2 year term Derek Hamilton, BDO Canada – 2 year term Mariyam Tsygankova, Many Hands Resource Centre – 2 year term Connie Pauls, Décor Cabinets – 2 year term Leah Olson, Morden Nurseries and Garden Centre – 2 year term Adjourn the Annual General Meeting State of the City Address – City of Morden Mayor Nancy Penner Closing Comments Board of Directors 2023 Tyler Schroeder, Chairperson Royal Bank of Canada Derek Wiebe, Vice Chairperson Northern Steel Buildings Derek Hamilton, Treasurer BDO Canada LLP Grant Nicholson Rendezvous Brewery Susan Lee Checker Signs Brent Laverty Crocus Real Estate Stéphane Warnock PKF Lawyers Zoraia Constantino Drive Products Staff Clare Agnew, Executive Director, January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023 Member Services Committee Susan Lee – Lead Grant Nicholson Zoraia Constantino Clare Agnew Jason Lopez – volunteer Truce Odu – volunteer Networking & Promotion Committee Derek Hamilton – Lead Brent Laverty Clare Agnew Marlene Lindal – volunteer Michelle Sawatzky – volunteer Advocacy & Leadership Committee Stéphane Warnock – Lead Tyler Schroeder Derek Wiebe Clare Agnew Reg Braun – Volunteer Files: Budget Agenda and Documents |
Agenda, Budget, By-Laws, Sponsors
- 2023 Agenda
- 2024 Morden Chamber of Commerce Budget
- 2024 vs 2019 Morden Chamber of Commerce By-Laws
- 2024 Morden Chamber of Commerce By-Laws
- 2023 AGM Sponsors
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.
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
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
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
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.