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July 21, 2011
Grande Prairie CEO Named President of Alberta Chamber Executives
Contact:
Michelle Dupont, Policy & Communications Manager
780-532-5340 ; michelle@gpchamber.com
Michelle Dupont, Policy & Communications Manager
780-532-5340 ; michelle@gpchamber.com
Dan Pearcy, CEO of the Grande Prairie & District Chamber of Commerce was elected last week to lead a group of his peers, as President of the Alberta Chamber Executives.
The ACE association is made up of Chamber managers from across the province and is designed to provide opportunities for these professionals to share their ideas and management strategies with others in their field - to strengthen and improve the Chambers in their communities.
Representing a Chamber that is already very involved with both provincial and national Chamber organizations, Pearcy says taking this position with ACE is a way to further his involvement as an individual, and share with other chamber leaders some of the secrets and strategies to Grande Prairie’s success.
“I’m happy to take on the role,” he says. “The ACE organization is something that’s provided me great value in my five years as a Chamber manager. I see this as an opportunity to share some of what I’ve learned in that time with those that will lead our province’s Chambers not only today, but for many years into the future.”
The decision was made for Pearcy to take on the role at the Alberta Chamber Executives annual Directors Summit, July 12-15 in Lloydminster. 40 Chamber managers from across Alberta participated in education and networking sessions focused on idea sharing and development of leadership skills.
Pearcy says the Alberta organization is truly a leader when compared to similar organizations in other provinces. One example he cites is the Canadian Chamber of Commerce membership that is built in to all Alberta Chamber of Commerce memberships.
“We are one of, if not the only, provincial Chamber to provide this to our members. What it does is ensure that our members are backed by the strength of our entire province when we attend events like the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Policy Session held each fall.” Pearcy says, “We recognize that policy development is not something all Chambers, particularly the smaller chambers in Alberta, are able to be really active in either developing policies, or sending delegates to these events.”
He says, the limited resources of these smaller chambers do not limit the impact some of the issues addressed in these policies will have on their communities. By ensuring they hold a membership with the Canadian Chamber and are eligible to submit proxy votes, those Chambers still have a voice when these issues make it to the national stage and stand to be passed or defeated.
When it comes to future priorities that will continue increasing the strength of the ACE organization, Pearcy says he will take his cue from his fellow Chamber managers. He notes a few of the items that have already come up for consideration are the need for increased training opportunities and the possibility of a ‘Certified Chamber Manager’ designation.
Pearcy takes over the role of ACE President from Lynda Moffatt, President & CEO of St. Albert Chamber of Commerce.
The ACE association is made up of Chamber managers from across the province and is designed to provide opportunities for these professionals to share their ideas and management strategies with others in their field - to strengthen and improve the Chambers in their communities.
Representing a Chamber that is already very involved with both provincial and national Chamber organizations, Pearcy says taking this position with ACE is a way to further his involvement as an individual, and share with other chamber leaders some of the secrets and strategies to Grande Prairie’s success.
“I’m happy to take on the role,” he says. “The ACE organization is something that’s provided me great value in my five years as a Chamber manager. I see this as an opportunity to share some of what I’ve learned in that time with those that will lead our province’s Chambers not only today, but for many years into the future.”
The decision was made for Pearcy to take on the role at the Alberta Chamber Executives annual Directors Summit, July 12-15 in Lloydminster. 40 Chamber managers from across Alberta participated in education and networking sessions focused on idea sharing and development of leadership skills.
Pearcy says the Alberta organization is truly a leader when compared to similar organizations in other provinces. One example he cites is the Canadian Chamber of Commerce membership that is built in to all Alberta Chamber of Commerce memberships.
“We are one of, if not the only, provincial Chamber to provide this to our members. What it does is ensure that our members are backed by the strength of our entire province when we attend events like the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Policy Session held each fall.” Pearcy says, “We recognize that policy development is not something all Chambers, particularly the smaller chambers in Alberta, are able to be really active in either developing policies, or sending delegates to these events.”
He says, the limited resources of these smaller chambers do not limit the impact some of the issues addressed in these policies will have on their communities. By ensuring they hold a membership with the Canadian Chamber and are eligible to submit proxy votes, those Chambers still have a voice when these issues make it to the national stage and stand to be passed or defeated.
When it comes to future priorities that will continue increasing the strength of the ACE organization, Pearcy says he will take his cue from his fellow Chamber managers. He notes a few of the items that have already come up for consideration are the need for increased training opportunities and the possibility of a ‘Certified Chamber Manager’ designation.
Pearcy takes over the role of ACE President from Lynda Moffatt, President & CEO of St. Albert Chamber of Commerce.
