The Drumheller and District Chamber of Commerce through the World’s Largest Dinosaur Legacy Fund presented funds to four local organizations on Wednesday, October 18. A total of $12,000 was handed out by Chamber of Commerce President, Brock Harrington.

The Canadian Badlands Aquatic Club received $3,000 towards starting blocks at the Drumheller Aquaplex. The Dinosaur Valley Heritage Society received $3,000 for phase two of their roofing project at the East Coulee School Museum. Also receiving $3,000 was the Drumheller Minor Ball Association for diamond refurbishment and a batting cage.  In addition, the Drumheller Pioneer Trail Society received $3,000 for exterior signage at their location in downtown Drumheller. Representatives from all organizations were present at the Chamber of Commerce’s General Meeting on Wednesday to accept the funding.

The World’s Largest Dinosaur Legacy Fund invests a portion of funds generated by the World’s Largest Dinosaur attraction and giftshop to enhance and enrich community economic development initiatives in the Drumheller region. To date the Legacy Fund has contributed over $617,000 to an array of worthy community group projects. The next application deadline for capital projects less than $3,000 will be March 1, 2018.

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Don't miss your chance to get exposure and meet new customers at Drumheller's only annual trade show. The Spring Expo is a three day trade show taking place April 20-22 in the Greentree Mall in Drumheller.

Features:

• Full booth setup- sidwall and backwall drapes, skirted tables, chairs, and aisle carpet
• Free WiFi for all Exhibitors
• Exhibitor Lounge
• Entertainment Stage
• Taste of Drumheller area- new for 2018!

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Do you offer a product or service that the Town of Drumheller may want to purchase? Our next Lunch & Learn session will teach local business owners and employees how to find those opportunities, and how the bid process works. There will also be some brief information on how to find provincial and federal bid opportunities. Presented by Darryl Drohomerski, Town of Drumheller CAO.

Date: Tuesday, January 23, 2018.  Location: Canalta Jurassic Inn (in the Conference Center)

• 11:30-12:00- check in, get your lunch, network;
• 12:00- Presentation on How to Find and Apply for Bid Opportunities in Drumheller and Beyond;
• 12:50- Quick Chamber Update

Tickets are $15 for Chamber members and $20 for non-members. Pre-registration is required; lunch will be ordered so we are unable to accept registration at the door. To register online click here, or call 403-823-8100 or email m.henneigh@drumhellerchamber.com. Registration deadline is January 19.

We hope your 2018 is off to a wonderful start. Each January we compile a report to the membership noting Chamber news and highlights from the past year, and what we have coming up so far this year. Open the report here.

The Drumheller and District Chamber of Commerce has made changes to its guidelines and application process for the World’s Largest Dinosaur (WLD) Legacy Fund. Effective January 2018, a total of $20,000 will be dispersed annually from the WLD Legacy Fund. A maximum of two (2) $2,500 projects will be funded each quarter. Also, applications will now be accepted on a continuous basis throughout the year with applications remaining in the queue until the end of each calendar year.

Not-for-profit groups and other formally organized groups are encouraged to apply. Funding is available for capital projects that benefit the community, but cannot be used to supplement operating revenue or for deferred maintenance projects.

The World’s Largest Dinosaur Legacy Fund invests a portion of funds generated by the WLD attraction and giftshop to enhance and enrich community economic development initiatives in the Drumheller region. To date the Legacy Fund has contributed over $615,000 to 36 community groups for a wide range of projects.