About Us + Thank You

About the Nanton Chamber

The mandate of the Nanton & District Chamber of Commerce is to promote and improve trade, commerce, and, the economic, civic and social welfare of Nanton and district. The objectives of the Nanton Chamber are:

to encourage and facilitate a cohesive business community
to increase membership and awareness of its value
to promote and enhance economic development projects
to promote and increase tourism and its value

to provide a range of services for members
to be responsive to the business education needs of members
to lobby all levels of government with member issues/concerns

As a member of the Alberta Chambers of Commerce, we are able to provide a number of value-added services to our local small businesses, including:

employee benefits & insurance for businesses with 1-50 employees through the Chambers Group Insurance Plan (chamberplan.ca)
great rates on merchant payment solutions through ATB, First Data & Versa Pay
fleet rates from Esso & Petro-Canada

payroll services through PayWorks
preferred rates on home, auto, liability & even pet insurance through Foster Park Baskett Insurance Ltd. and Johnson Insurance
and much more.

The Nanton & District Chamber of Commerce actively applies for grants throughout the year that support its activities and enhance the businesses and community at large. Below are two such grants which are being executed in 2024. THANK YOU to the funders.

The Chamber received $2500 from Fortis Alberta’s Community Naturalization and Tree Planting Grant program. Through these grants, they seek to support their municipal customers with developing and improving environmentally-friendly programs and facilities in their communities. As part of the Chamber’s efforts to help beautify parts of the Nanton business districts, 6 new faux brick planters are arriving shortly. They are self watering and we’ll be able to keep them utilized throughout the year with various plants/shrubs.

The Chamber and the Canadian Grain Elevator Discovery Centre are receiving $40,000 from the Community Foundations of Canada. Watch for more community beautification and some fun new elements around town that integrate art, water, history. and community engagement as a result of this grant.

2023 Chamber Activities

Operated Nanton’s Visitor Information Centre in the MacEwan School House in the summer and fall

Marketed and promoted businesses and local events on social media

Coordinated the Nanton Lights the Way campaign

Held meet and greet events for businesses

Worked with other Chambers and organizations in the Foothills to present three speaker sessions this past fall

Received FortisAlberta grant for Community Space Initiative

Attended NQLF Volunteer Fair

Coordinated Livingstone-Macleod candidates forum with Fort Macleod and Claresholm Chambers

Small Business Week promotions

Contracted vendors for spring and holiday Chamber barrel planting

Provided input on Town of Nanton promotional video

Kept visitnanton.com website updated with events and new business listings

Sent regular newsletter and emails to businesses re: available grants, events, activities, and other relevant information

Coordinated promotions and advertising for Round Up Days

Held Nanton Round Up Days Chili Cook-Off

Acted as a resource for residents and visitors looking for info on Nanton and businesses

Provided Chamber representation at RINSA (Regional Innovation Network of Southern Alberta)/SAB economic development roundtable re: 2023 opportunities, ABSW AGM, Sustainable Journeys from Prairies to Pacific Corridor Strategy with Destination Canada and Travel Alberta, and FTA AGM

·Provided multiple savings and benefits as part of Alberta Chambers of Commerce affiliation