The Athabasca District Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual customer appreciation day July 19.
Many businesses on 49th Street host their respective customer appreciation events in conjunction with the chamber; however, chamber president Penny Semashkewich said the chamber is encouraging businesses on 50th Street to get involved this year, too.
Semashkewich thought as a downtown, the businesses could come together for one big customer appreciation day.
The day will start at 7 a.m. with the chamber’s pancake breakfast at the riverfront.
Between 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., free hotdogs, ice cream, beverages and snacks will be handed out to shoppers on 49th Street.
This is the 11th year for the 49th Street bash.
The Athabasca District Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2013 Business Awards.
The deadline to nominate a business is Aug. 15, and winners will be announced at the 60th Anniversary Awards Gala on Oct. 17.
Anyone can nominate a business; nominations are free and anonymous, and depending on the category, must be for a business in the Town of Athabasca or the surrounding area.
The Athabasca Rotary Club is sponsoring the Employer of Youth award. The award will go to a business that demonstrates an outstanding achievement in hiring youth and providing them with career-oriented opportunities.
AltaLink is sponsoring the Green Business of the Year award. It will be awarded to a business that promotes the value of sustainable business practices to staff by encouraging and recognizing green behaviour.
The Town of Athabasca is sponsoring the Lifetime of Achievement award. Any business that has been operating for the last 50 years is eligible.
Athabasca County is sponsoring the Blue Heron award, which is given to a business that demonstrates an outstanding commitment to employing people with developmental disabilities.
Servus Credit Union is sponsoring the New Business of the Year award. It will be awarded to a business that has been operational for less than three years and has demonstrated a significant increase in business.
Royal LePage County Realty is sponsoring the Manager of the Year award. It will be given to an individual who performs in a management position and acts in a supervisory capacity. They must demonstrate outstanding leadership and have an active role in community service organizations.
The Business of the Year award is sponsored by the Athabasca District Chamber of Commerce. The business must be Alberta owned and operate within the Town of Athabasca.
The Marketer of the Year award is sponsored by 94.1 The River. The award will be presented to a business that demonstrates a successful marketing strategy.
