Issue # 92 | January 17, 2017
Chamber Chatter
STAFF SPEAKS

As a member, we want to make sure you stay in the loop about what's new and noteworthy at the Chamber! Our staff will share what they're working on, in a new video series called, 'Staff Speaks.' CEO Christie Ray has this message for you:
UPCOMING EVENTS
Boost Your Business Development Game with BC's Brightest Minds
Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Boost your business development game with 200 of BC brightest businesses leaders!  A day of captivating keynotes will help you unlock BC's natural resource sector potential for YOUR business.  

If you are a small to medium sized enterprise this is BC's premier business development conference and should not be missed.  The Business Development Forum is conveniently timed one day before the Premier's Natural Resource Forum.
  
Key takeaways from the day: 
  1.       How to build more collaborative relationships with First Nations
  2.       A deeper understanding of BC's resource industries and how they relate to the Canadian             economy
  3.       Techniques around how to create more effective business and team partnerships 

Learn More
CN'S CARBON REDUCTION PROJECT FOR BUSINESS
How can a UNBC course help YOUR business?

Take a few minutes out of your busy schedule, and it could pay dividends for your business AND a UNBC student!

Earlier this year, Rita produced a carbon footprint analysis for Staples, as well as Nancy O's. Along with her class partner, Rita utilized information gathered from utility bills, employee commuting surveys and paper consumption. It was an opportunity to apply what she'd learned in UNBC's Carbon Management Course. The university relies on the Chamber to connect students with real-world case studies.

"CN's Carbon Reduction Project for Business" is one of the Chamber's projects to help members operate greener, cheaper and smarter. 

Contact the Chamber's Project Coordinator, Barbara Otter, to secure one of the FINAL spots today!

barbara.otter@pgchamber.bc.ca
DID YOU KNOW... The 2017 Chamber Annual General Meeting is set for April 4th (date change for those who read our Year In Review) at the Sandman Signature Suites. That means we're also looking for new potential directors. If you're interested in joining our Board or would like more information please contact Christie Ray, CEO, at ceo@pgchamber.bc.ca.
EVENTS AROUND TOWN

The BC Community Achievement Awards
Nomination Deadline: January 20, 2017


Rotaract Recruitment & Information Night
Kask, 1230 4th Avenue
Sunday, January 20, 2017 | 6:00pm 
Email Simran Jawanda for more info


Why Now is The Time to be an Entrepreneur - Workshop
With Dr. Sean Wise
The Hubspace, 1299 3rd Avenue
Tuesday, January 24, 2017 | 5:30pm - 7:00pm


ASTTBC Member Networking Reception
Northern Lights Estate Winery
Thursday, February 2, 2017 | 4:30pm - 6:30pm


Canada's Volunteer Awards
Nomination Deadline: February 3, 2017


Yoga 101 Beginners Series FREE Workshop
Chinook Yoga, 320 Vancouver Street
Sunday, February 5, 2017 | 11:00am - 12:00pm 
Email for more info


UNBC 3rd Annual Timberwolves Legacy Breakfast
Charles Jago Northern Sports Centre
Tuesday, February 7, 2017
Email for more info or call 250.960.6360


"Heart for Hospice" Event Fundraiser
Valentines Dine & Dance
Saturday, February 11, 2017 | 7:00pm - 1:00am
More Info | Call 250.961.7664 | Email David Mothus


Downtown Winter Carnival
George St in front of City Hall including 6th and 7th Ave
February 12, 2017 | 11:00am - 5:00pm
More Info


Wellness North Expo 2017
Prince George Civic Centre
Sunday, March 5, 2017 | 10:00am - 4:00pm
Email for more info


DID YOU KNOW... FROM OUR CORPORATE PARTNER 

Did you know…your local school district could be your answer to hiring an apprentice? Youth Work in Trades programs are a great place to start when you’re looking for passionate student apprentices in your community.

The Industry Training Authority (ITA) works with the Ministry of Education to bring trades training programs to elementary and secondary schools across BC. Increasing early hands-on experience for students is also a focus in BC’s Skills for Jobs Blueprint, through which the Province is re-engineering education and training programs toward a data-driven system that focuses investments on jobs that are in-demand.

PRINCE GEORGE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
 250.562.2454 | admin@pgchamber.bc.ca | www.pgchamber.bc.ca