As a proud platinum sponsor of the 2019 Business of the Year Awards, we hope you enjoy these videos, produced by Todayville in association with Are You Social. 

Our first story is about Central Alberta Pregnancy Care Centre, winner of the Red Deer and District Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year Award in the “Not-for-Profit” category.  Please watch their video below and learn more about this great local organization! 

“…Whether you are wondering if you are pregnant or wanting to receive a free pregnancy test, Central Alberta Pregnancy Care Centre is here to answer your questions with expertise as well as care and compassion. At CAPCC, we recognize that women have a right to make their own choice about the outcome of their pregnancy and their sexual health. We are here to help teen girls, young women, women, and families make informed choices.  We are often the first step in a woman navigating her pregnancy decision or taking a new step in the right direction toward sexual and reproductive health…”

There were 2 other finalists in this category.  Click on the links to learn more about these amazing organizations!

Lending Cupboard Society of Alberta

Jacqui Joys founded the Lending Cupboard in 2006 after having difficulty finding medical equipment for an ailing relative. Since then, the Lending Cupboard has helped many others in Central Alberta. It’s an organization that’s unique in the country and has grown to serve more than 15 thousand people each year.

There is an inventory of more than 9,100 items and each month the organization lends out approximately 1,300 pieces of medical equipment. These include people suffering extreme sports injuries, recovering from illness or surgery, end of life care, and many others of all ages. Watch this short video to learn more about The Lending Cupboard.

The Mustard Seed

“…The Mustard Seed Red Deer is a ministry that is seeking to build hope and well being for our most vulnerable citizens through Jesus’ love. Operating out of the 54th street building, we are excited to have the opportunity to plant this Seed that we hope will grow into a strong ministry that changes lives. As a member of the Red Deer community, this is your ministry. We want to work with you to ensure that our approach fits with the real needs of people experiencing poverty and homelessness in Red Deer.

We are committed to Being good neighbours to the people of Red Deer; walking alongside this community to create a Christ-centred ministry that changes lives; conducting a needs analysis so we can create targeted programs that are specific to the areas of greatest need…”

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About the Chamber:  The Red Deer & District Chamber of Commerce is the largest and most influential business association in Central Alberta. We are committed to promoting business growth and prosperity in the region by providing networking opportunities, educational and relevant speakers, benefit programs like group insurance and discounted merchant card rates to save you money, and being your advocate on issues that matter. Chamber membership is the most effective way to raise your business profile and capitalize on business development opportunities.

All companies, Chamber members and non-members, are eligible for nomination for an award in their respective category.

Todayville is proud to be a platinum sponsor of the 2019 Red Deer and District Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year Awards.