Issue # 101 | May 23, 2017
Chamber Chatter
STAFF SPEAKS

We sent out a survey, asking members what kind of professional development they're most interested in. We listened!

June 20, join Bill Quinn, Matt Hutcheon and Camille MacDonald for a crash course in networking.

Click here for details!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Connect with other members of the business community at one of our upcoming events.

Board of Directors Profile Series
Corey Naphtali, President

An Audit Partner with KPMG in Prince George, Corey has over 12 years of experience leading the audit and advisory engagements of many complex organizations. He began his career in Vancouver auditing multinational clients including large private companies and public companies. He has significant experience serving private and public sector organizations operating in various industry sectors, including local governments, school districts, higher education, First Nations, Not-for-Profit organizations, construction, forestry and oil and gas sectors. He helps clients assess their financial reporting processes and identify and resolve accounting and reporting matters. He brings best practices in areas such as financial control, corporate governance and financial statement presentation. 

Corey is actively involved in the Prince George community serving as a Past President of the Kiwanis Club of Prince George, President of the Prince George Chamber of Commerce and former Treasurer for Pacific Sport Northern British Columbia. Corey has a Bachelor of Science from the University of Victoria, and obtained his CA designation in 2006. He is a father of three and enjoys playing Soccer and Hockey in his personal time.
GROUP INSURANCE PLAN

Call Linda Rempel, Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance, at 250.614.0585 to request a quote

DID YOU KNOW...

With the Chamber member fuel discounts you could save your business money every time you head to the pumps?

Exclusive member benefits are available with Esso, Shell, and Petro Canada.

Visit the Member Benefits page on our website for more details on this, and other benefits, available only to members.

The Hubspace has started it's first crowdfunding campaign for their transformation of "The Vault". 

Learn more about their transformation of the vault into a podcasting/streaming/filming studio on their fundraising site:
EVENTS AROUND TOWN
Sense Spa Treatment - Perpetual Transformation of the Body, Mind, and Soul
1644 Pine Street
Every Wednesday | 6:00pm - 8:00pm


Road Safety at Work Complimentary Workshop
UNBC, The Gathering Place
Thursday, May 25, 2017 | 8:30am - 12:00pm
More Info


Everyday Experts: How to Become and Artist in Residence
Prince George Public Library, Bob Harkins Branch
Thursday, May 25, 2017 | 7:00pm - 8:30pm
More Info


Finning Winning Season BBQ
Finning Prince George, 1100 Pacific Street
Friday, May 26, 2017 | 10:00am - 6:00pm
More Info call 250-563-0331


Canada North Resources Expo
CN Centre
May 26 & 27, 2017 | 9:00am - 5:00pm
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EDI Charity Fishing Derby
Purden Lake Provincial Park
Saturday, May 27, 2017 | 7:00am - 4:30pm
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Stone Soup Culture Days Networking Event
Studio 2880
Tuesday, May 30, 2017 | 7:00pm - 9:00pm
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HelloPG Community Ambassador Fair
Coast Inn of the North
Thursday, June 1, 2017 | 10:00am - 4:00pm
PG Visitor Info Centre, 1300 1st Avenue
Friday, June 2, 2017 | 10:00am - 2:00pm
More Info


Spring Arts Bazaar Chili Cook-Off
Studio 2880
Saturday, June 3, 2017 | 10:00am - 3:00pm
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Art + Wellness In The Park
Lheidli T'enneh Memorial Park
Sunday June 4, 2017 | 10:00am - 4:00pm
Email for more Info 


Yoga 101 Beginners Series FREE Workshop
Chinook Yoga, 320 Vancouver Street
Sunday, June 4, 2017 | 11:00am - 12:00pm
Free


The Arthritis Society Walk to Fight Arthritis
Lheidli T'enneh Memorial Park
Sunday, June 4, 2017 | Registration at 12:00pm


City of Prince George - Building the Future with Planning and Development
The Hubspace, 1299 3rd Avenue
Thursday, June 8, 2017 | 4:30pm - 6:00pm


Uncork & Unwind: Paint Night
Two Rivers Gallery
Friday, June 9 | 7-9pm
More info


The Hubspace Coffee Chats
1299 3rd Avenue
Wednesday, June 14, 2017 | 8:00am - 9:00am


Start Up Finance Bootcamp
1299 3rd Avenue
Wednesday, June 14, 2017 | 9:30am - 12:00pm
More Info


Improv Shmimprov & Mike McGuire
Artspace at Books & Company, 1685 3rd Avenue
Friday, June 16, 2017 | 8:00pm - 11:00pm
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Manage Your Media
The Hubspace, 1299 3rd Avenue
June 17 & 24, 2017 | 9:30am - 5:30pm
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Pacific Western Brewing 60th Anniversary Celebration Open House
641 N. Nechako Road
Saturday, August 12, 2017 | 11:30am - 2:30pm
More Info


Theatre Northwest 2017/2018 Season
September 2017 - May 2018
More Info

   
UNBC Continuing Studies 
Registration is open 
PRINCE GEORGE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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