Morden chamber of commerce
Wrapping Up a Morden Christmas 2019
Wrapping Up a Morden Christmas
Thursday November 14th 20195:00 - 9:30 pm
Shop local this Christmas!
Pick up your passport November 14th 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 9:30 pm
Prizes will be drawn Friday November 15th and winners will be contacted.
Wrap up the evening at Rock's Bar & Grill for appetizer and drink specials.
Participating Retailers:
Santa's Market 114 8th Street: Pampered Chef, Norwex, Epicure, Thirty-One Gifts
Telus/Pembina Valley Cellular
Prairie Barnwood: 30% off showroom furniture pieces, 20% off wooden signs, 10% off small décor items
Lexington Condo's @ 119 9th: Stop by the Open House for Tours & refreshments
Sasha's Atelier
Quilters' Den
The Olive Tree
The Brick: Up to 75% off select accessories, 25% pictures/area rugs, free draw
Pure Anada: 20% off sale
Floral Scents: 25% off Kitchen Items & Christmas ornaments, 40% off food/tea , 50% off kids toys & backpacks. Free Morden's Chocolates with over $50 purchase
Appelt's Diamonds: Spend $50 & receive a free $50 gift certificate!
Feelin' Good: 20% off Natural Factors Brand Supplements & Now Brand Essential Oils
Pharmasave: 20% off store wide (some restrictions)
Nikki's Beauty Bar
Pembina HIlls Arts Council
Fringe Salon & Spa: Prize Wheel to win discounts & prizes! Bring in gently used tool or product & exchange for 40% off - items collected will be donated to local charity.
Olympic Source for Sports: 20% off regular priced clothing, shoes & winter jackets (excluding FXR)
Morden Discount Centre
Bella's Castle
Mia Mia Boutique
Date and Time
Thursday Nov 14, 2019
5:00 PM - 9:30 PM CST
November 14th, 2019
5:00 - 9:30 pm
Location
Participating Retailers:
Prairie Barn Wood
Telus/Pembina Valley Cellular
Lexington Condo's @ 119 9th
Sasha's Atelier
Quilters' Den
The Olive Tree
The Brick
Pure Anada
Floral Scents
Appelt's Diamonds
Feelin' Good
Pharmasave
Pembina HIlls Arts Council
Fringe Salon & Spa
Olympic Source for Sports
Morden Discount Centre
Bella's Castle
Mia Mia Boutique
Nikki's Beauty Bar
Santa's Market 311 North Railway Street
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.