| March 17, 2016 Chamber E-Newsletter |
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A incredibly busy Chamber Lunch yesterday, the 2016 Board of Directors was elected and our Rising Stars Program had it's wrap up graduation ceremony. We also had an excellent presentation from Tessa Gill and Pacific Northwest LNG.
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| Message from the President |
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Sincerely,
Rosa Miller
President
Prince Rupert and District Chamber of Commerce
Is there information you would like to see or something you would like to learn about? Please drop me an email.
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Congratulations to the 10 students who completed the program this year:
Yong Jing Fan, Titan McMaster, Ariel McKenzie, Chelsea Jesser, Jadda Wright, Angie Henry, Eric Martello, Barb Lippke, Jenny Huynh and McGhee Tomlinson!
An amazing group of students and mentors, the Prince Rupert and District Chamber of Commerce is immensely proud to be able to offer this program in our community.
Thank you to our program sponsors who make it possible for us to offer this opportunity to students:
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April Chamber Lunch
Date: April 20, 2016
Time: 11:45am - 1pm
Location: Crest Hotel - BC Room
Spaces will go soon, book soon to avoid missing out!
Sponsorship Opportunity Available
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Team reservation includes 5 players 18 holes with cart, and seats to the dinner and dance after party. $750 per team. Have a spouse or friend who wants to celebrate your success on the green? They can join you for the dinner & dancewith music provided by Silver Shadow. Tickets $75
Get your business in front of more than 180 professionals and golf enthusiasts. Sponsorship opportunities are available for this exciting event.
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Check out our current Member Hot Deals:
Outer Coast Outfitters
Want your Hot Deal promoted here?
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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NCWIB Luncheon with Guest Speaker: Rosa Miller
The North Coast Women in Business host their monthly luncheon Wednesday March 23rd with Guest Speaker Rosa Miller, President of the Prince Rupert and District Chamber of Commerce.
Date: March 23, 2016
Time: 11:45AM - 1:00PM
Venue: North Coast Convention Centre
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NCWIB Seeks New Committee Members
North Coast Women in Business provides a positive networking environment for North Coast women to explore business issues, showcase their businesses, and participate in professional development.
Currently they are seeking individuals interested in joining the organizing committee.
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BC Government Supports Roundtable Looking at First Nations Employment
The B.C. government is providing funding for the Tsimshian Roundtable, a unique partnership of the six Tsimshian First Nations and LNG proponents in northwest B.C., to develop solutions to historic employment barriers for First Nations.
The B.C. government is committing $9 million over three years through an agreement with Roundtable members to implement an innovative new framework that focuses on skills training and the socio-economic well-being of Tsimshian members as a critical path to employment and career success.
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BC Chamber Calls for a Solution to Tax Rates that Penalize Growth
The BC Chamber is
calling for
solutions to a tax system that penalizes B.C. businesses with a giant tax hike when they hit a certain size.
"The current system penalizes growth," BC Chamber president and CEO Jon Garson told the
Vancouver Sun.
Garson noted that it is worrisome that 98% of B.C.'s businesses are still small businesses.
"Small businesses are great because entrepreneurism should always be encouraged," he said. "But the number of them should be much smaller. It means too many have not grown the way they should."
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Calling All 3 Year Olds
Come out for a day to meet the people who are in community for you and your family. Vision, motor skills, The Friendship House, North Coast Community Services, The Berry Patch, Prince Rupert Early Years, Success by 6 , Westview Child Care Centre
Date: March 19, 2016
Registration: 10AM-3PM
Location: Ecole Roosevelt Community School
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Garden Series Talk: Invasive Plants
Transition Prince Rupert Society and the Prince Rupert Garden Club will be hosting their Invasive Plants Talk with Alora Griffin. Click the link to find out more about the talks and workshops in this series.
Date: April 6, 2016
Registration: 7PM - 8:30PM
Location: Northwest Community College Room 155
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Spring Break Outdoor Youth Programs
Hosted by Outer Coast Outfitters. Spring break adventures to keep the kids active and engaged while school is out! This is a great time of year to watch new life taking hold, enjoy the warming weather and maybe even taste the season's first berries! We have a 4-day program as well as a single-day program for Easter Monday. Both are open to children ages 7-10.
Dates: March 21st - 24th
Times: 8:30AM - 5:30PM
Cost: $240 / 4 day
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2016 Loaded Throwdown
It's the 2016 Loaded Throwdown!
Freestyle Contest happening April 2nd at Shames Mountain. Registration happens from 10-11am
Loads of prizes available and the best trick wins a snowboard!!
Divisions:
Ski and Snowboard
youth and gender categories
Novice 16+, Open 16+, Dinosaurs 30+
Date: April 2, 2016
Registration: 10-11AM
Location: Shames Mountain
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Free Community Easter Egg Hunt
The Rotary Club of Prince Rupert is pleased to once again host the FREE Community Easter Egg Hunt. Join the fun at Mariners Park Saturday, March 26 beginning exactly at 11am.
Rain or Shine its fun for all ages!
Date: March 26, 2016
Registration: 11AM Sharp!
Location: Mariners Park
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Northwest Innovation Challenge
Got a great idea brewing in your brain?
Enter the Third Annual Northwest Innovation Challenge to win cash prizes for great ideas! This competition is open to everyone in the Northwest!
More information and applications are available at sncire.ca
Submission Deadline: April 18, 2016
Final Judging:May 13th @ Elks Lodge in Terrace.
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Sincerely,
Simone Clark
Prince Rupert Chamber of Commerce
(250) 624-2296 |
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