STAFF SPEAKS
There are only a few Chamber events left in 2017! Tianna is here to tell you about the upcoming Speakers Series Luncheon and our festive events for the holidays.
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Connect with other members of the business community at one of our upcoming events.
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The #TrueNorth Business Development Forum is a one-day forum focused on building a more resilient and prosperous northern BC. This event is designed for SMEs – and the communities where they live and operate.
Hear from the following confirmed speakers-
- Marsha Walden, President and CEO of Destination BC | Tourism as an Economic Development Play
- Dr. Mark Colgate, Assistant Dean Gustavson School of Business at UVic | Moments of Power - The Whistler Experience
- Joel McKay, CEO of Northern Development Initiatives Trust | Moderator - Economic Development Panel
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS PROFILE SERIES
Kara Biles, Director
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Kara is a Human Resources Manager and Talent Strategist with over 10 years' of Human Resources experience in unionized and non-unionized environments, in both the public and private sectors. She is an experienced leader in providing HR expertise, strategy and support and approach situations in a consultative, people focused and professional manner with a focus on achieving business results. Currently, Kara is transitioning to a new role at Canfor as the Manager, Learning and Talent where she supports learning/development and talent management programs and was previously the Manager, Talent Acquisition and Workforce Planning (currently recruiting for this role at
www.Canfor.com
). On top of her day job, she instructs HR courses part-time in Bachelor of Commerce program at the University of Northern BC, volunteers on the Board of Trustees with the Two Rivers Gallery and has been a Director with the PG Chamber of Commerce for the past 5 years.
Born and raised in PG, Kara is familiar with the many facets of both business and HR opportunities and challenges in our area and is passionate about Northern BC and working to make our community a better place to live and work. Kara is a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR), a Registered Professional Recruiter (RPR) and a graduate of the HR Management Certificate (HR Major) and Bachelor of Commerce, Marketing at UNBC. Currently, she is working on a certificate in Conflict Resolution - Specializing in Negotiation with the Justice Institute of BC.
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How can we help Prince George businesses?
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The Prince George Chamber of Commerce continues to be the voice of business in our region. Your input is so important to how we engage all levels of government (municipal, provincial, and federal), by filling out our short advocacy survey each year, you help us speak to issues with more confidence and accuracy for our membership.
As a thank you for filling out our questionnaire, you will have an opportunity to enter a draw for a North 54 gift certificate, sponsored by TransCanada.
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GROUP INSURANCE PLAN
Call Linda Rempel, Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance, at 250.614.0585 to request a quote
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DID YOU KNOW?
Did you know that the upcoming
Chamber Open House is an annual event where we show appreciation to our members, and celebrate another wonderful year as the "Voice of Business" in our community.
There is no cost to attend this event, but we do appreciate an RSVP!
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Rock My Business Plan Prince George
The Hubspace, 1299 3rd Avenue
November 9 &16 & 23, 2017 | 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Inspiring Women Among Us
UNBC and City Locales
November 16 -29, 2017
Pro D Day Art Camp
Studio 2880 15th Avenue
Friday, November 24, 2017 | 9:00am - 4:00pm
Downtown Prince George's Plaid Friday
Friday, November 24, 2017
Strategic Planning Day
The Hubspace, 1299 3rd Avenue
Wednesday, November 29, 2017 | 8:30am - 4:30pm
Calendars & Scheduling - Automating Your Schedule
The Hubspace, 1299 3rd Avenue
Thursday, November 30, 2017 | 11:00am - 1:00pm
Artisan's Fair
Two Rivers Gallery
Saturday, December 2, 2017 | 10:00am - 5:00pm
Personal Finance 101
5542 Murray Place
Monday, January 15, 2018
Theatre Northwest 2017/2018 Season
September 2017 - May 2018
Independent Contractors and Businesses Association
Course Calendar - To see all courses visit their
website
College of New Caledonia Continuing Education - Fall Courses
UNBC Continuing Studies - Fall Courses
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PRINCE GEORGE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
250.562.2454 | admin@pgchamber.bc.ca | www.pgchamber.bc.ca
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