We at the Vanderhoof Chamber of Commerce want to ensure all our members are kept informed in initiatives that are happening in our region, province and country. Check our website and Facebook for more initiatives, links and information, stop into our office 158 Stewart Street West (between Rio Tinto and Wallace Studios) Monday - Friday between 8:30-2:30, or call us at 250-567-2124

The Vanderhoof Chamber of Commerce acknowledges the traditional territory of the Saik’uz First Nation on whose lands provide us a place to live, work, and play.
February 2024



Hello Chamber Members,


February is now upon us and we still have not seen much winter this year. Lets hope for a snowy February so we can get our fill of winter activities in. But for now embrace the cozy vibes of a mild winter and shop local. This February, make a conscious effort to support local businesses. By choosing to shop locally, you're not only getting high-quality products and services but also contributing to the prosperity of your community. Every purchase you make from a local store is an investment in the vibrancy and sustainability of our town.


Thank you to everyone who came to the Business Excellence Awards. What a fantastic evening, we hope that if you were there that you enjoyed yourself. I know that even the nominees that did not win were touched by the kind words written by the people who nominated them.

I have attached some pictures below, check them out.
Thank you to Kevin And Laurie Wallace for capturing our event through photos.

Our AGM is coming up on February 29th, 2024 at Scott's Grille, 6 pm in the Back Room. Please let me know if you are able to attend, or sponsor the event or if you had a door prize that you would like to donate. We hope to see you there.


Talk soon,
Shelley
STT
P: 250-567-2124
Email: manager@vanderhoofchamber.com


We are excited to welcome our new and renewing members!

Birky Enterprises
MNP
Nechako Valley Exhibition
Interior Electric Automation
Grace Memorial
Everything for Ewe
Bearhead Enterprises
Photo Credit Kevin Wallace MPA,F/PPOC-BC
Congratulations to our Winners

Big Business of the Year - Four Rivers Coop
Small Business of the Year - Cozy Corner Pizza
Citizen of the Year - Richard Wruth
Youth Citizen of the Year - Cooper Ziler
New Business of the Year - The Speckled Sow
Natural Resource Business of the Year - Dalchako Transport Ltd.
Nor-for-Profit of the Year - Men's Shed
Outstanding Customer Service of the Year - Bakkerji Lobelle
Indigenous Business of the Year - Saikuz First Nation
Community Impact Diversity & Inclusion Award - Connexus
Outstanding Woman of the Year - Lesley Chaisson
If you are interested in sitting on the Board of Directors please contact the office for more information.
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2024 Events at a Glance

District of Vanderhoof App for
Booking Calendar for the Arena/Mezzanine

Email address if you would like to book a private time at the Arena
booking@district.vanderhoof.ca

Advertising opportunity
or for more information contact
heidigoncalves@district.vanderhoof.ca or jmcgregor@district.vanderhoof.ca
Business Luncheons or Business Afterhours
Business Luncheons or
Business Afterhours

Are you interested in Hosting?

Do you have information that you would like to share with other Business owners, or maybe just show off your business and all you have to offer?
Please contact me if you would be interested in hosting either of these.

We have 2 Luncheons booked this year

March 19, with Northern Development Initiative Trust
April 18, Royal Bank of Canada

More information to follow

Shelley Funk
manager@vanderhoofchamber.com
250-567-2124
Member Benefits
Click on the BC Chamber Members Benefit to see your link to the Benefits that you can access through having a Vanderhoof Chamber of Commerce Membership
Board of Directors
Executive
Past President - Michelle Roberge
President - Lesley Chaisson
Vice President - Kevin Wallace
Treasurer - Vacant
Secretary - Kelly Millard
Directors
Arlynn Klassen / Nikki Martens / Allana Reid
Daveen Wild / Vince Syrette /
Aman Parhar / Scott Stevens
Staff
Shelley Funk, Manager