The Dauphin and District Chamber of Commerce says that the closure of the jail will affect business in the community greatly.

Executive Director of the Chamber, Stephen Chychota says that the announcement of the closure has been tough on everybody.

“It’s definitely going to be a difficult situation to deal with on many different levels,” said Chychota. “It’s a ripple effect that goes through a lot of different organizations, and different levels of government. We got to be there where we can, and be the voice for the business side of things, and support those organizations out here the best that we can.”

Chychota says that the Chamber has to creative in the way it adapts to business without the jail.

While the closure will take its effect,  Chychota is excited about the opportunities that may come to the Parkland with the announcement of an economic development tour in the spring.

The Chamber is planning to take a supportive role in the fight against the closure and is hoping that as time goes on more information as to why the decision was made will become available.

“We’ve got to band together, and figure this out,” said Chychota.