Enderby & District Chamber of Commerce
September/2012
Issue: 6
Shuswap River fall - Lindsay Wagensveld
In This Issue
2012 Members
Business News
Recreation
Coming Events
Enderby's Small Business Profile
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Greetings!

 

What an amazing September we had where the Okanagan meets the Shuswap! Talk about an extension of summer. Changing colours coupled with glorious temperatures and endless sunshine meant more people out enjoying our beautiful area. 
 
Several highlights come to mind when talking about September; starting another exciting school year, taking in the fall colours from atop the Cliffs, paddling the Shuswap River, cycle touring alongside beautiful farms and fields, wildlife viewing, fishing, and BC Rivers Day which took place just the other day! Runaway Moon's Floating Lantern Celebration was such an amazing way to say goodbye to September and hello to October.
 
The Cliff Avenue Pedestrian Market, featuring the vendors of the Open Air Market will continue to bring travelers off the highway on Friday morning for another few weeks. It has been such a fantastic summer for the market, please make sure you continue to attend and show support for our local growers, artisans and businesses.
 
The Chamber, in partnership with local social media expert Jennifer Kent Marketing and Shuswap Tourism is thrilled to bring world-renowned social media and marketing icon, and acclaimed author Scott Stratten (UnMarketing) to the Shuswap area as part of his upcoming book tour!! What a tremendous opportunity to learn from one of the world's most leading experts on marketing, social media and modern-day customer service. For more info on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and to purchase your tickets visit www.shuswapevents.com, and trust me, you do not want to miss your opportunity to see (and learn from) Scott live! 

Lastly, don't forget that October 20th is Canada's 1st Annual Small Business Saturday. We will be featuring our local small business members everyday on our social media channels for two weeks prior. Click the link to the right to find out more about Small Business Saturday!
 
Cheers!
Darren
  Sunset over farm field -DRP
2012 Membership
Welcome to our
new and renewing members for 2012
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Business News  
 
Armstrong & Enderby Massage Therapy Clinic 

Kent and Dennis would like to welcome Rahda Fisher to the Armstrong & Enderby Massage Therapy Clinic. Rahda will be working Tuesdays and Thursdays out of the Enderby office . She can be reached at 250-838-7050 to book appointments.

 

Micro-Business Training (MBT) Program - Business Member Messaging

Are you interested in receiving up to $1500 for training to improve the efficiency or productivity of your business?

 

The Micro Business Training (MBT) Program is 100% funded by the government, and offers courses such as Bookkeeping, Marketing & Sales, Management, Computing, Websites & Social Media.

Training is available in a variety of formats, such as traditional classroom, seminar/webinar, online and even on-site. Providers include Public Post-Secondary Universities and colleges, PCTIA Accredited organizations, and Private Trainers with membership in the Chamber Learning Network, a member benefit of the BC Chamber of Commerce.

There are some basic eligibility requirements, funding is for:

  • business owners;
  • who don't have a university degree and or any provincially or nationally recognized certifications;
  • that employ less than 5 people (a micro-business).

To take advantage of this opportunity for your business, please visit www.BCMicroBusiness.com. Review the Eligibility Checklist, then submit the online Application Form.

Once applicants are approved (a five day process) they will receive an Intake Form which must be submitted with an original signature. They will then be contacted by a Training Coordinator who will make a training plan and recommend at least two training options.


Get started by visiting www.BCMicroBusiness.com.


Questions? Please contact:

Robert Bailey
The BC Chamber of Commerce Micro-Business Training Pilot Program
1581 - H Hillside Avenue, Suite 412
Victoria, BC V8T 2C1

T. 778-410-2324
E. Info@BCMicroBusiness.com  

   

Darren Robinson Photography 

Fall Photography workshops in Enderby!

 

Tuesday, October 16th - Camera Basics (2.5 hours theory)

Starting at the beginning, join us as we cover the basic theory and concepts of digital photography including essential gear, composition, exposure, aperture, lighting, working with subjects, histograms, workflow and shooting modes. 6:30pm-9:00pm at the Enderby & District Chamber of Commerce (700 Railway Street in Enderby) - Maximum 8 participants. Cost is $50.00 per person. Digital SLR highly recommended.

 

Saturday, October 20th - Field Instruction (2.5 hours)

Now that you have the basic knowledge of digital photography concepts, it's time to apply them out in the field. Composition, aperture, exposure, creative techniques, lead lines, motion panning, light direction, and perhaps, even a little light painting! Time and location to be determined closer to the date. Maximum 8 participants. Cost is $50.00 per person. Digital SLR and sturdy tripod highly recommended.

 

Tuesday, October 23rd - Post-processing (2 hours theory)

Come and learn how to properly process an image from upload to final output. We'll use Camera Raw and Photoshop CS5 for this workshop. 6:30pm-8:30pm at the Enderby & District Chamber of Commerce (700 Railway Street in Enderby) - Maximum 8 participants. Cost is $40.00 per person.

 

Email: Darren@darrenrobinsonphotography.com to book.

 

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Enderby Jewellers 

Enderby Jewellers celebrates 65 years!!!

  

65 years and only 3 owners !

 

Oct 10th 2012- Enderby Jewellers will be celebrating 65 years of business. It was opened in 1947 by Mike and Beryl Pidoborozny.

 

In 1972- Charles and Sylvia Matejka purchased the business, keeping the name Enderby Jewellers..

 

In 1991- The present owner, Judy Dangel bought the business in 1991, after working for the Matejka's for 10 years.

 

In the 30 years that Judy has been in the industry she says that the discovery of the Canadian Diamonds, in Canada's north, has been the most exciting. They carry a large selection of them and take great pride in helping their customers select just the right one to commemorate life's special moments.

Judy is very proud of the three girls on staff. Germaine has been with her for 18 years, Sherri 12 years and Lillian just over 8 years.
There have been a lot of changes over the past 65 years both in the appearance and the product mix. Check out the latest addition, their new Pandora display.
Everyone is invited to participate in the Special Event to Celebrate the 65th Anniversary of Enderby Jewellers "the Secret Store" October 10th - 13th 

  

ENDERBY JEWELLERS - 1970 
 Enderby Jewellers - 1985

 Enderby Jewellers - 2012 

 

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3RD ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DINNER
MONDAY OCTOBER 8TH, 2012
3PM-6PM

Monday October 8th from 3pm-6pm or while supplies last. This is for anyone who wants to come down and join us for a meal. This is a free dinner and staff are all volunteering their time to give back to the community.

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We love this time of year as Enderby and area residents are back home from holidays and need us! We have extended our fabulous $50 Friday clean up special . Which includes interior dusting but not any upgrades or reformatting if needed. We have some great off-lease computers coming in!

This Seanix tower will be available at the end of next week and has some skukum specs- 1Tb hard drive and 4gb of ram! And the best part is they are only $350.00 but hurry there is only 4 left. We also have a great Android tablet coming in 10" with all the ports a person could want.  it offers HDMI to stream videos to your tv, a micro sd reader, WIFI, and usb. This tablet has a built in camera complete with speakers and a microphone.  Great for taking videos, pictures, skyping, Facebook, and Angry Birds.  Google is already on plus many more apps and is portable and economical.  Features include 1 gb of ram and 8gb hard drive that can be expanded to 32gb with a flash drive! This will retail for $250.00.
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Women In Business  

Enderby and Area "Empowering Women in Business" are hosting an Evening of Inspiration on Oct. 18th, 2012 from 7 pm to 9 pm at the Evangelical Chapel in Enderby (708 Mill Avenue). The evening promises to be an exciting and inspiring occasion with delightful entertainment, a fabulous Guest Speaker, divine desserts and much, much more! Come out, bring a friend - be entertained and inspired!!  Please contact Jennifer Kent @ (250) 838-6078 or Patricia Cech (250) 838-5640 to inquire about tickets

  

 

 

Recreation                                           

Enderby Learn to Skate Programs

Enderby is offering innovative learn-to-skate programs that focus on creating a positive and fun learning experience for skaters of all ages. Small classes and qualified instructors guarantee the one-on-one time and attention that participants need to feel successful and have fun!

October 14 to December 2 - 2:30 to 4:00pm. Half an hour to forty-five minutes for classes depending on experience. $80 for the set, just $10 a lesson!

*** Participants are required to wear CSA approved helmets, skates and mitts or gloves***

For information or registration for the skating lessons please contact Madison at recreation@enderbychamber.com or 250-838-2665.

Free Public Skating

Free public skating at the Enderby Arena begins on Sunday, September 23. Skating will be held Sundays from 6:15pm to 7:15pm, Mondays from 12:00 to 1:00pm, and Fridays from 8:00pm to 9:00pm.

Due to holidays and scheduling conflicts, public skating will be cancelled on the following dates: Monday, October 8 (Thanksgiving); Sunday, November 11 (Remembrance Day); Friday, November 30 (Minor Hockey Tournament); Monday, December 24 (Christmas Eve); Monday, December 31(New Years Eve); Monday, February 11 (Family Day).

Available Ice at Enderby Arena

Looking to rent ice for birthday parties, games, or tournaments? View our available ice lists at  www.enderbychamber.com/recreation.

Spring and Summer Recreation Guide

Now looking for spring recreation programs to promote in the Enderby & District Recreation Guide. Soccer registration dates, baseball registration dates, volley ball and any other spring and summer sports! If this is for teams or leagues an article in the guide is FREE! For business, you can purchase an add through recreation@enderbychamber.com .  For information on pricing, please contact Madison Giesbrecht at recreation@enderbychamber.com or 250 838-2665


 
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Coming Events
                                    
 
Fridays - Cliff Ave., Enderby 8:30am - 12:30pm
Enderby Pedestrian Market - explore the many boutique shops and restaurants that make Enderby so unique as well as the Enderby Open Air Farmers Market will be there all summer long, offering fresh, local and organic fruits and vegetables, home make baking, breads  and preserves, grains, meats, flowers, jewellery, gifts and so much more! 
 
Monday October 8th -Thanksgiving Dinner from 3pm-6pm - Join Mel and her staff as they give back to the community through there FREE thanksgiving day dinner. Available while supplies last.
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Fall Photography workshops in Enderby!

Tuesday, October 16th - Camera Basics (2.5 hours theory)

6:30pm-9:00pm at the Enderby & District Chamber of Commerce (700 Railway Street in Enderby) - Maximum 8 participants. Cost is $50.00 per person. Digital SLR highly recommended.

Saturday, October 20th - Field Instruction (2.5 hours)Time and location to be determined closer to the date. Maximum 8 participants. Cost is $50.00 per person. Digital SLR and sturdy tripod highly recommended.

Tuesday, October 23rd - Post-processing (2 hours theory)

6:30pm-8:30pm at the Enderby & District Chamber of Commerce (700 Railway Street in Enderby) - Maximum 8 participants. Cost is $40.00 per person.

Email: Darren@darrenrobinsonphotography.com to book. 

 

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Friday November 23, 2012 - Salmar 
Classic, Salmon Arm at 6:30 pm - Tickets are only $50.00 and include a copy of The Book of Business Awesome. Space is limited.
VIP TICKETS ON SALE NOW FOR
 $150.00**
includes front row seating, copy of The Book of Business Awesome AND dinner with Scott Stratten before the event at Table 24 Restaurant.
Tickets and information available at 
 
Enderby's Small Business Profile
In celebrating small businesses the Enderby & District Chamber of Commerce will profile a small business everyday leading up to Small Business Week through our Facebook and Twitter media channels !!
THEN 
SHOP LOCAL AT
CANADA'S  1ST ANNUAL SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY
OCTOBER 20TH, 2012
DON'T FORGET TO REGISTER!!!
October 20th
is Canada's first Small Business Saturday. This is the day when Canadians will
celebrate the critical role of small- and medium-sized businesses in communities from coast-to-coast-to-coast. Sponsored by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) and Interac
Canada, the campaign is a great opportunity for small firms to reach out to new customers, and for
consumers to find special deals.
Everybody wins when we support small, locally-owned independent businesses. Because if we all
shop small, it can make a big difference.
To register your business, or to learn about Canada's Small Business Saturday promotions in your
neighbourhood, visit www.shopsmallbiz.ca.

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Bombshell Tanning & Esthetics - receive $5 off of any tanning     Like us on Facebook package or $5 off of gel fingernails and toenails. 

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The Crystal Man -10% off retail crystal purchases for chamber members any time at our new Crystal Gallery at 28 Novoting Road in Ashton Creek.  Hours: Thurs and Saturday 10am to 5pm, Fridays 2pm to 8pm or by appointment.  250.838.7686 or 250.549.8840

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Darren Robinson Photography Members receive a 10% discount       Like us on Facebookon commercial photography 

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Deep Creek Tool Museum - group discounts for Chamber members.  Contact deepcrk@telus.net for more information.

Save      Enderby Autobody - 15% off all detailing packages to Chamber members.
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Save      Enderby Import - Chamber members receive 10% off labour, call 250    10%        838-5545 
 

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Enderby Rentals Ltd. - Chamber members receive 10% discount on   Like us on Facebookrentals.
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Graham's Eye-Tech Optical - Chamber members receive 20% off
Contact Graham at 250 838-554

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Jennifer Kent Marketing - 10% off of content and social media        Like us on Facebookpackages

 

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Karen's Endless Blooms - 10% off purchases for all Chamber        Like us on FacebookMembers. For more information call 250-838-5922. 

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MacLeod Consulting - 10% off strategic planning, marketing, branding, graphic design, and business coaching services for Chamber members.  For more information, contact macleodconsulting@themacgroup.net

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NorVal Computers - 15% off retail and shop pricing for Chamber    Like us on Facebook members.  For more information, call 250-838-6111.

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Okanagan Advertiser - 500 business cards for the price of 250.     Like us on Facebook Contact the Okanagan Advertiser at 250-838-6017 for more information.

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One Joy Medi-Spa - Chamber members receive 15% discount on services                                                                                                                           Like us on Facebook
 
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Premier Ink & Laser - 10% off Premier Laser and Ink Jet cartridges. Contact 250-838-6562.                                                
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Splats'in Tsm7aksaltn (Teaching Centre) $25 off of first childcare   Like us on Facebook bill for all Chamber members.

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Streamers Flower Shop - 10% off flower, gift, and home decor ideas   Like us on Facebook for Chamber members. Does not include party supply store stock upstairs.

VIP         Tony's Tire - VIP pricing on services for Chamber members
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Vernon Morning Star - 25% off on every Chamber member's first     Like us on Facebookadvertising purchase of 2011. Drop by the Chamber to pick up your discount certificate.


Enderby & District Camber Of Commerce
info@enderbychamber.com
(250) 838-6727