| February 16, 2017 Chamber E-Newsletter |
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Happy All Native Basketball Tournament! Did you know we are giving away a set of four weekend passes on our facebook page? Draw is at noon today - if you are quick you can still get in ENTER HERE
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| Message from the President |
Yesterday Scott Farwell of Tourism Prince Rupert shared an update about our local Tourism Industry. A few interesting facts I took away, in 2016 we saw 400,000 travelers come in via BC Ferries and 15,000 travelers from the Alaska Marine Highway System. Cruise has been on the upswing and we are expecting the greatest number of calls this year that we have seen in recent years. Some great news sport fishing continues to be a strong component for local tourism as does the Totem Circle Tour that takes travelers from Vancouver up to Prince George, West to Prince Rupert and then back down to Port Hardy and through Vancouver Island.
Scott also had a Call to Action for all of us. Let's make our downtown an inviting and attractive place for visitors and residents alike. What can we do as a community to improve downtown and support all of the businesses working hard to build a vibrant community? Have an idea? Want to be a part of improving the downtown core? Get in touch with our office by email [email protected] to let us know you want to be a part!
Sincerely,
Keith Lambourne
President
Prince Rupert and District Chamber of Commerce
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March Chamber Lunch
Speaker: Don Krusel, Port of Prince Rupert
Business: Chamber Elections and Rising Stars Finale
Join the Chamber of Commerce for a presentation fro Don Krusel, President and CEO of the Port of Prince Rupert as well as the elections for the Board of Directors and the Rising Stars Finale as we celebrate the successes of the students over the past year.
Seats Limited - reserve now to avoid missing out on your seat.
Date: March 15th
Time: 11:
45AM
- 1:
30PM
Venue: Crest Hotel, BC Room
Sponsored by: Rupert Square Mall
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Get your tickets for the March 4th Awards Night at the Lester Centre where the winners will be announced in the 2016/2017 Business Excellence Awards.
Thank you to our event partners:
Diamond Sponsor
Diamond Media Sponsor
Nominees Reception Sponsors
Social Media Sponsor
Broadcast Sponsor
Music Sponsor
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Corporate Sponsor
Aluma Systems
Red Carpet Sponsor
Rupert Cleaners & Laundry
Silver Sponsors
Door Prize Sponsor
First PAC West
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Members are invited to attend committee meetings of interest to provide input, ideas and get involved in shaping the direction of Chamber initiatives.
No meetings scheduled at this time.
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Log In to your member area to post a Hot Deal or Member to Member exclusive promotion. Change it anytime and let us help you promote your great offers. Contact
Simone with any questions or for Member Login Access
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Employment Opportunities
Prince Rupert Port Authority is seeking applicants for summer student positions. Application Deadline is February 28. 2017.
More Info
Want to share any opportunities to join your team? Let us know!
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How to Persuade on Trade - Putting an extra "F" in NAFTA
In this edition of
5 Minutes for Business,
Hendrik Brakel, our Senior Director, Economic, Financial and Tax Policy, reflects on the Canada-U.S. trade partnership and how the uncertainty of the U.S.'s position on NAFTA could substantially impact employees, businesses and economies around the world.
Read
5 Minutes for Business
to learn how Mr.Donohue feels about NAFTA and what's at stake for Canadian businesses.
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Construction starts on new trades centre at TRU
Ground was officially broken to mark the start of construction for the new $30-million Industrial Training and Technology Centre at Thompson Rivers University (TRU). READ MORE
Canada and B.C. invest in renewed infrastructure at Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Canadians will be better equipped for the well-paying middle-class jobs of today and tomorrow as a result of a $22-million investment in renovations to the Spruce Building at Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU) in Surrey. READ MORE
Province supports Canada Sevens Series men's rugby tournament
The 2017 HSBC Canada Sevens men's rugby tournament has received $220,000 in funding through the Tourism Events Program. The program supports events that raise national and international awareness of British Columbia's tourism experiences and motivate Canadians and people from other countries to travel and experience British Columbia. READ MORE
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Nation 2 Nation Vancouver
The Vancouver N2N Forum is a must-attend for representatives of First Nations, governments, industry, business, communities and is
open to the public. N2N Forums are all about networking and provide a safe, respectful environment for First Nations, industry,
government and community leaders to celebrate successful First Nations businesses and examine new opportunities in resource development and major projects.
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Seven Ways Your Family Can Save at Tax Time
Raising a family can be expensive, but there are many benefits, credits, and deductions that can help your family with costs during the year. They could even lower the amount you owe at tax time! However it is important to file on time if you want your credits.
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Free Public Swim hosted by Pacific NorthWest LNG
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Free Public Swim hosted by Ridley Terminals Inc
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Shames Mountain BBQ and Fundraiser
On Feb 26, 2017 from 11am-2pm, Pacific NorthWest LNG will cover the cost of a day pass and equipment rentals for children age 12 and under. We will also be hosting a by donation BBQ with proceeds going to the Shames Mountain Co-Op. We hope to see you there!
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Dunk Rock at Wheelhouse Brewing Co
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Celebrating Literacy Event
Date: February 25, 2017
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Coastal Training Centre February/March Schedule
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Companion Avalanche Rescue
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Celebrating Literacy Event
Date: February 25, 2017
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Google My Business Workshop
Date: March 2, 2017
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Sincerely,
Simone Clark
Prince Rupert Chamber of Commerce
(250) 624-2296 |
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