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Chamber Chatter November 8, 2016
Issue 087
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STAFF SPEAKING
Here is a note from the Projects & Executive Coordinator, Felicia Magee:
"I just wanted to take a quick moment and share with you all how much FUN we had a couple of weeks ago at our Business Excellence Awards Gala! There were many attendees who were channelling their best Doc. Brown or decade inspired attire and our photo booth was once again a huge hit. Congratulations go out to this year's winners! (You can view the full list of winners here)
I also wanted to take a moment to thank Northland Auto Group and all the sponsors for this year's event. Without their continued support, this event wouldn't be what it is! I hope to see you all out next year!"
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MEET THE BOARD PROFILE SERIES
DIRECTOR - ROBERTA STEWART
LAWYER / PARTNER, HEATHER SADLER JENKINS LLP
Born and raised in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Roberta moved to Prince George in 2003 to article at HSJ. A
n avid hiker - she has hiked the West Coast Trail and the Chilkoot Trail. Roberta has also completed six marathons (one of which was up and down Mount Robson) and over a dozen half marathons.
She volunteers with the YMCA as a run leader for the Learn to Run and Learn to Run Trails clinics.
Roberta was called to the Bar in May 2003 and became a partner at HSJ in January 2009. As a general solicitor, she practices law in the areas of real property, wills & estate planning, estate administration, commercial loans, incorporations and corporate transactions and buying & selling businesses.
She runs HSJ's Vanderhoof and Fort St. James branch offices and travel to those offices once every week.
Roberta lives on 4 acres west of Prince George with her husband, Steve, who works for BC Hydro, and their cat and dog.
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Have you always dreamed of visiting exotic India?
Imagined yourself experiencing the colourful streets of Delhi in a rickshaw or witnessing the sun set over the Taj Mahal?
If so, we hope you'll join us as we discover India in the fall of 2017!
Our Chamber is teaming up with local travel agent Uniglobe Travel and the fabulous folks at Indus Travel as we host a 10-day adventure in Northern India leaving Vancouver on September 21, 2017.
Please join us at our next Information and Orientation Session on November 17th at IMSS (1270 2nd Avenue) from 5:00-6:30pm or check out our website for details.
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DID YOU KNOW... The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) launched a free and easy-to-use online benchmarking tool to support businesses looking to improve their productivity and scale up operations. The tool, which is the world's most comprehensive productivity benchmarking instrument, is available at BDC.ca and was developed in collaboration with Statistics Canada. Check out this video to find out more!
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The Chambers Plan is the largest employee benefits program of its kind in Canada, providing health and dental coverage for all types of businesses. The Chambers Plan offers comprehensive coverage and competitive stable rates. Business Assistance Services, Best Doctors® and efficient local service ensure you and your employees can get the most from your Chambers Plan. Call Linda Rempel: 250.614.0585.
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DID YOU KNOW... the Chamber will once again be hosting our Business Development Forum, in partnership with the BC Chamber of Commerce, on January 31st, 2017. Keep checking back here for more information on session details and registration!
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CHAMBER EVENTS
Here are some of the great events we have scheduled to help you "connect, engage and enhance" your business. Click on each event title for details and registration.
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DID YOU KNOW...
the GET YOUTH WORKING program is back?! LEARN MORE about who is eligible and how to apply!
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UNBC INSTRUCTOR WANTS TO WORK WITH YOUR BUSINESS
Dr Kyrke Gaudreau is UNBC's Sustainability Manager and is an expert consultant in sustainability assessment and complex systems. He is trained in Greenhouse Gas Inventory, Accounting and Reporting. Kyrke also teaches UNBC's Carbon Management course offered in January, 2017. Local businesses that agree to participate as case studies for Kyrke's students will receive a FREE carbon footprint analysis of their business.
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LAST WEEK'S MOST POPULAR POSTS
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MEMBER BENEFITS
Find a list of the benefits available to you as part of your membership including: Hotel & Travel, Advertising, Electronic Invoicing & Card Processing and many more...
Click to Learn More
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GROUP INSURANCE PLAN
Call Linda Rempel, Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance - 250.614.0585
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MEDIA RELEASE
Stay up to date on the latest news from the Prince George Chamber of Commerce
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- Harbour Digital Media
- Ladybug Wellness
- Naoki, Sato Master Carpenter
- Norton North Ranch Cottages
- Project Friendship Society
- Stantec Consulting Ltd.
- TLC Solutions
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Project Friendship Society AGM
Prince George Library - Keith Gordon Room
Thursday, November 10, 2016 - 7:00pm
Nominations open - call 250.613.2800
Wildrose Wellness Friday Meditation Drop In
November 11, 18, 25, 2016 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Wildrose Wellness Energetic Facelift Certification
November 12th, 2016 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Jingle Bell Walk & Run Supporting Juvenile Arthritis
CN Centre
Saturday, November 12, 2016 - 9:00am
Wildrose Wellness Access Bars Class- Tools to change your life
November 13th, 2016 10-6pm
Inspiring Women Among Us 2016: Women, Media & Masks
November 17 - 30, 2016
Big Brothers Big Sisters Prince George
Bowl for Kids Sake
November 18 - 19, 2016
Email Sydney Sankey for more info or to register your team!
Festival of Trees
Civic Centre
November 25 - December 4
23rd Annual Civic Light Up
Canada Games Plaza
Sunday, November 27, 2016 - 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Downtown Winter Carnival
George St in front of City Hall including 6th and 7th Ave
February 12, 2017 11 am - 5 pm
More Info
Independent Contractors and Businesses Association of BC
Fall Courses
Registration is open
Construction Project Management
UNBC Continuing Studies 2016/2017 Workshops
Registration is open
Do you have an "Event Around Town" you'd like to share with the Chamber membership?
Event Name
Event Location
Event Date & Time
URL to link for more info
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DID YOU KNOW... FROM OUR CORPORATE PARTNER
Did you know...
Industry Training Authority has a robust lineup of youth trades training programs to get kids to start thinking about trades as early as Grade 5?
On September 22, the Industry Training Authority (ITA) and the B.C. government
unveiled
the updated Youth Trades Training program... READ MORE
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We would love to hear from you...
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