Strong, vibrant communities are made up of strong dedicated families, strong local businesses, people with an entrepreneurial spirit and strong local leaders with innovative ideas. I am James Pahl; local resident, entrepreneur and owner of The SHOP Local Company. I am proud to be a member of the Greater Parkland Regional Chamber of Commerce. I wholly support and will continue to work together with the local chamber to help and assist local businesses and their owners. GPRC CEO Sarah Parry and her staff are dedicated to moving our communities forward during these momentous times and into the future. So please go ahead and become a chamber member today, support and grow our local economy!.
That being said, the local businesses of Stony Plain and Spruce Grove are more than just stores and buildings. They are each a unique story, a story that has to be told, heard and most importantly found by local residents and consumers. To be found entails more than just knowing where that business is located, now being found on a Google search is paramount in today’s economic environment. At ShopStonyPlain.com and ShopSpruceGrove.comwe are endeavoring to help create a stronger, more vibrant and sustainable economy by helping entrepreneurs and business owners tell their own stories. Our community mission is to work together in the following areas:
Connect local businesses to the local economy
Build a destination for businesses and consumers
Build ‘boosterism’ content and goodwill
Build social media content and followership for businesses
Collaborate with local partners; the GPRC, associations, groups and clubs
Help and encourage residents and consumers to choose LOCAL first