Chamber Chatter January 19, 2016                         Issue 067

STAFF SPEAKING

Here is a note from the Intern, Melissa McConnachie:


" Hello everyone! My name is Melissa and I am thrilled to be joining the Chamber Team as an Intern for the next three months. I will be calling all Prince George Chamber members to update their contact and business information, in order to ensure that we are representing you the best we can! I look forward to meeting members of the business community and thank-you all in advance for your time!"
 
~Melissa
 
 DID YOU KNOW...   the Top 40 Under 40 Launch Party on February 4th will not only announce the finalists for the 2016/2107 magazine, but will also be a great networking event for the business community? Are you attending?
DID YOU KNOW...  Chamber Week is February 14-20th? Membership & Events Manager, Meghan Ginter, is working on a great workshop series for Marketing & Networking. Stay tuned for more details!


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!

 

January 19 - Business Development Forum "On The Ground" 

January 19 - "Higher Education, Stronger Economy" - Speaker Series Luncheon

January 28 - Coffee with the CEO and Board of Directors

February 4 - "Leading the Way" Top 40 Under 40 Launch Party

February 10 - Mentor2Mentor Event

March 31 - 2016 Annual General Meeting

 
DID YOU KNOW...  You can forward this email to a friend or  colleague? Let them in on all the great things happening at the Chamber and bring them along to our next event. We'd love to meet them!



We are offering Chamber members the exclusive opportunity to save money and reduce operational waste through our Carbon Footprint Reduction Project.

This is how it works. Starting in February, 15 local businesses will benefit from the class project work of UNBC's Carbon Management Course. Each business is asked to provide students access to general data such as energy usage, staff commute, and paper usage.  In return, each participating business is provided with a full, internationally recognized carbon footprint analysis at no cost.  Little effort is needed by the businesses as the students make the process easy and FREE.

Participating businesses will receive recommendations for emission reductions that will often show a cost savings over a defined payback period. Some businesses may choose to become carbon neutral. Reduction initiatives can be the first step for any business as it builds sustainable practices, conserves energy, increases green marketing avenues and saves money on its operations.

Space is limited.  Contact Barbara Otter today to reserve your spot!

Carbon Footprint
A carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gases (GHGs) produced directly and indirectly to support human activities. They are produced through fossil fuel combustion, deforestation agricultural practices, electricity generation, and commercial/residential activities.

Greenhouse Gases
GHGs are gases that trap heat in the atmosphere. All GHGs are standardized using a carbon dioxide equivalence factor (CO2e). This summation is referred to as total carbon footprint.


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Welcome New Members:
  • A1 Self Storage Ltd.
  • Belledune Homes Ltd.
  • Dr. Suzanne Rozon Inc.
  • Elstad Contracting Ltd.
  • Monster Industries Ltd.
  • Osei Global Health Solutions
  • Prince George Diaper Service
  • R. Loreth Construction
Events Around Town:

Chinook Yoga Community Class 
320 Vancouver Street
Every Friday - 7:45pm - 9:00pm


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


Munsch Mania with the Prince George Spruce Kings
Prince George Public Library - Bob Harkins branch 
Saturday, January 23, 2016 - 1:00pm - 2:30pm


Free Yoga 101 Workshop
Chinook Yoga 320 Vancouver Street
Sunday, February 7, 2016 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Email to pre-register


Scotch & Social
Theatre North West #36 556 N. Nechako Rd
Saturday, February 27, 2016 - 7:00pm
Tickets at Books & Company


Timberwolves Legacy Breakfast
Charles Jago Northern Sports Centre
Tuesday, March 15, 2016 - 7:00am - 8:30am
Email for more info


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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