Chamber Chatter October 27, 2015                         Issue 061

STAFF SPEAKING

Here is a note from the Membership & Events Manager, Meghan Ginter:


"We strive very hard at the Chamber of Commerce to provide a variety of opportunities for our members to network with each other and engage with our staff. I have had so much fun in the last 3 month working on luncheons, Business After 5's, and special events like our Canucks Town Hall Breakfast. There really is something for everyone! On Thursday, November 5th  from 8:00 - 9:00am we will be hosting our first Coffee Hour with the CEO & Board of the fall. This is a great chance to connect with Chamber leadership, ask questions about your membership, hear the latest Chamber news and network with other members. And, of course, we will provide coffee and tasty treats! Is there any better way to start your morning!
 
I look forward to seeing you there!" 

 
~Meghan
 

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR 2015 BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS WINNERS!!

The Prince George Chamber of Commerce hosted their 2015 Business Excellence Awards tonight at the Civic Centre with more than 350 in attendance.  A 1920s mobster theme was chosen for this year's event bringing the biggest 'families' in business together for an evening of business celebration. 
 
Ten awards were handed out in categories ranging from the prestigious Business Person of the Year to the ever popular Service Excellence Award. Voting for the Hell Yeah Prince George Ambassador Award occurred entirely on Facebook, and in its second year, generated even more votes this year compared to last. This award celebrates people doing positive things to promote the city.

A complete list of Saturday's winner are found on our website.

 
 DID YOU KNOW...   in keeping with tradition, our keynote speaker for the "Lunch Among the Trees" is a Canadian Olympian? Tickets are now available for this annual event.


UNBC is the perfect destination to book you company's Christmas party this year! We are currently accepting bookings between November 6 - December 18, 2015 in three gorgeous areas on campus: Bentley Centre, NUSC Event Space and Admin Atrium. Choose from a selection of menus or let our Executive Chef create a customized buffet or plated dinner just for you! Call 250-960-6760 or email us at  conference@unbc.ca  to book today! To view our specialized holiday season menu, please click here:  http://bit.ly/UNBC-Christmas-Bookings .
 
DID YOU KNOW...  you can mark your calendar for this year's Chamber Christmas Open House? Thursday, December 10th we invite our membership over to the Chamber office for snacks, refreshments, and good ol' holiday cheer!


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. Print our "Upcoming Events" flier to post in the office!

 

November 4 - Workshop: Cultural Diversity in the Workplace 

November 5 - Coffee Hour with CEO & Board of Directors

November 25 - Chamber Lunch Among The Trees 2015

 

 

XL Your Business: Best Practices for Any Business. Any Size.

The Forum for Women Entrepreneurs (FWE)'s National Series hosts an evening dedicated to diving into core business topic for all business in Prince George, on Nov 17, 2015. As a member of the Prince George Chamber, you receive preferred pricing for this educational and mentoring event ($10 off ticket price).

Hear business-savvy panelists share their best practices around core areas all businesses must excel at to be successful: marketing + branding, customer experience and systems. Following the panel, enjoy dinner and a reception followed by a speed mentoring session.

Our Panelists:

- Katie Reiach (Talk Shop Media, Smart Cookies)
- Yuri Fulmer (Fulmer Capital Partners)
- Kevin McElroy (Nuheat)
 -Judy Brooks, Moderator (Blo Blow Dry Bar, FWE Board Member)

Tickets are NOW open for the event.  Use the Promo code: XLTHENORTH to redeem your $10 discount!
For more information, visit: www.fwe.ca/xlyourbiz or call FWE directly in Vancouver at: 1-604-682-8115.
  
DID YOU KNOW... the Get Youth Working Program is BACK? The new Get Youth Working! Program offers eligible employers offering longterm positions in specified regions a $2,800 hiring incentive to hire eligible youth age 15 to 29. Click HERE for more information.

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Welcome New Members:
  • Chinook Yoga
  • Dave Fuller- MBA, Certified Business Coach
  • Global Roadway Maintenance
  • La Tienda Hair Design Ltd.
  • Poplar Ideas
  • Prince George Driving for Life Academy Ltd.
  • Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
Events Around Town:

Judy Russell presents: Evil Dead - The Musical!
Prince George Playhouse
October 21-31, 2015
Tickets available at Studio 2880


Opportunities North'15
Shaping the Future
Whitehorse, Yukon
October 23 - 29, 2015


British Columbia's New North
How to Build Your Business, Respect Communities and Prosper
with Author Ramona Materi
Prince George Public Library, Bob Harkins Branch, Downtown
Thursday, October 29, 2015 - 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Free | Drop In | Adults


Ted Topping: Selling is Service and Service is Selling
Retail Sales Training Workshop
Pine Centre Mall
Tuesday, November 3, 2015 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm


N2N (Nation2Nation) Forum
Terrace Sportsplex
Thursday, November 5, 2015


Inspiring Women Among Us: The Discovery Centre
UNBC Campus - Geoffrey R. Weller Library
November 13 - 15, 2015

 
The Forum for Women Entrepreneurs Presents:
XL Your Business
Best Practises for Any Business. Any Size
Ramada Hotel Prince George
Tuesday, November 17, 2015 - 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Get your tickets using Promo Code: XLTHENORTH for a $10 discount


The Child Development Centre Kris Kringle Luncheon
Prince George Civic Centre
Friday, December 11, 2015
Ticket are available by calling 250.563.1768 ext. 0


British Columbia Community Achievement Awards
Nomination Deadline January 15, 2016


2016 Premier's BC Natural Resource Forum
Prince George Civic Centre
January 19-21, 2016


Minerals North 2016
Smithers, BC
May 18-20, 2016
 

Do you have an "Event Around Town" you'd like to share with the Chamber membership? 
Email event information to admin@pgchamber.bc.ca for inclusion in our newsletter publications.




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