We're here to lead, empower, and sustain Cold Lake’s business community.
The Cold Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce is a pillar of the Lakeland region. By supporting local business, we strengthen our community and encourage the growth of the local economy.
We are an advocacy agency first.
Without our membership program, there would be no advocacy work. Without advocacy, there would be no championing of issues affecting Lakeland businesses.
By offering our membership program and events, we can carry out advocacy work and better serve our members.
The Cold Lake Chamber works to grow strong relationships with all levels of government to strengthen the voice of local business owners.
Professional. Supportive. Progressive.
At Cold Lake Chamber, we work to impact business development in Northeastern Alberta.
Our work is professional, our approach is supportive, and our ideas are progressive. We exist for our members–without them, there wouldn’t be a Chamber.
Cold Lake Chamber Team
Our dedicated team of staff, directors, and volunteers are here for you and your business.
We work to bring our regional community together. Every interaction with a member, potential member, partner, or stakeholder is done to strengthen our business sector.
Sherri Buckle
Executive Director
Executive Director, Cold Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce
Nicole Groulx
Executive Assistant
Executive Assistant, Cold Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce
Emilee Crump
Membership Coordinator
Membership Coordinator, Cold Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce
Jason Desaulniers
Exclusive Chambers Plan Advisor
Owner, BP Group Solutions
Cold Lake Chamber Board of Directors
Ryan Lefebvre
President
Coldwell Banker Lifestyle
Joanne Roch
Vice President
Royal Lepage Northern Lights Realty Ltd. REALTOR®
Bob Buckle
Director
Buckle Developments
Sherine Leiper
Director
Western Roofing
Ray Cowell
Director
Wicked Watersport Rentals,
Steve Engman
Director
S E Design and Consulting Inc.
Spencer Ferguson
Director
KIA Cold Lake
Pamela Leniuk
Director
Lake City Insurance
Bonnie Folkard
Director
BOOM 95.3 FM
Kelli Wispinski
Director
K3 Promotions
Paul McWilliams
Director
Lakeland Credit Union
Ben Fadeyiw
Past President
Budget Blinds of North Eastern AB Ltd.
Our History
The City of Cold Lake and the Cold Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce has a rich history, from Indigenous First Nations and Métis residents, to the settlers and their families who made their lives in northeast Alberta.
1920-30's
Legacy
Originally called the Cold Lake Board of Trade, the organization was an amalgamation of the Cold Lake and Grand Centre business communities. The Board of Trade’s legacy was a desire to build a strong economy across northeastern Alberta.
1939-45
Disbanded
The Cold Lake Board of Trade disbanded during World War II to focus on the war effort.
1945
Revival
At the end of war in 1945, the Cold Lake Board of Trade was revived. Under President Bill McGillivray, it served as a WW2 revival post.
1956
First President & AGM
In 1954, the Cold Lake Board of Trade named its first President, Don Forseth. Two years later, it held its first Annual General Meeting (AGM) in 1956.
1977
Amalgamation
The Cold Lake and Grand Centre Chambers amalgamated to form the Grand Centre and District Chamber of Commerce.
1997
Name Change
In 1997, the Grand Centre and District Chamber of Commerce went through a final name change to become the Cold Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce. The name change was in preparation of the amalgamation of the towns of Cold Lake and Grand Centre which happened the following year in 1998.
1920-30's
Legacy
Originally called the Cold Lake Board of Trade, the organization was an amalgamation of the Cold Lake and Grand Centre business communities. The Board of Trade’s legacy was a desire to build a strong economy across northeastern Alberta.
1939-45
Disbanded
The Cold Lake Board of Trade disbanded during World War II to focus on the war effort.
1945
Revival
At the end of war in 1945, the Cold Lake Board of Trade was revived. Under President Bill McGillivray, it served as a WW2 revival post.
1956
First President & AGM
In 1954, the Cold Lake Board of Trade named its first President, Don Forseth. Two years later, it held its first Annual General Meeting (AGM) in 1956.
1977
Amalgamation
The Cold Lake and Grand Centre Chambers amalgamated to form the Grand Centre and District Chamber of Commerce.
1997
Name Change
In 1997, the Grand Centre and District Chamber of Commerce went through a final name change to become the Cold Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce. The name change was in preparation of the amalgamation of the towns of Cold Lake and Grand Centre which happened the following year in 1998.
Want to build your business in Alberta?
Join one of the most the most well-connected chambers in the province.
The Cold Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce is looking for entrepreneurs, non-profits, organizations, and community leaders to join us. Become part of the larger business sector in Cold Lake.
Want to build your business in Alberta?
Join one of the most the most well-connected chambers in the province.
The Cold Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce is looking for entrepreneurs, non-profits, organizations, and community leaders to join us. Become part of the larger business sector in Cold Lake.
