Chamber Chatter December 6, 2016                        Issue 089


STAFF SPEAKING

Here is a note from the Membership & Events Manager, Laura Lawrence:


"The great thing about my role at the Chamber is meeting new or existing members and organizing events to connect them. 

We have two opportunities to connect before the year is over. Join us on December 13th for "The State of Prince George now and in the future" and celebrate our annual Block Party with the Chamber, Community Futures and Integris Credit Union on December 15th. 

Chamber events will begin in the New Year with, "IPS Deloitte: 24x7 protection against cyber threats Speaker Series Luncheon". See our events page for more information. I hope to see you there..."
     

~Laura
 

MEET THE BOARD PROFILE SERIES

DIRECTOR - RUSS PETERSON
REGIONAL MANAGER FOR NORTHERN BC, FINNING (CANADA)


Russ Peterson is the Regional Manager for Northern BC with Finning (Canada).  Finning sells, rents and services Caterpillar heavy equipment.  Russ has overall responsibility for all of Finning's operations in Northern BC with 6 locations and a team of over 250 employees.  Russ started his 14 year career with Finning as a shop helper in the Prince George location completing odd jobs in the service shop while going to school at UNBC.  From there he took on a number of roles with increased responsibility from equipment sales to account management as well as most recently branch management. 
 
Russ has lived in Prince George for 21 years having moved away twice but coming back each time.  Russ and his wife Teri of 8 years have a son Tristan 5 and a daughter Elyse 7 that keep them very busy running from activity to activity.
 
Russ was elected to the Chamber board in 2015 in an effort to share his business experience and have an opportunity to give back to the local business community.   

DID YOU KNOW... Norton North Ranch Cottages offers a 10% discount on reservations to Chamber members? Hosting a client, out of town company or just in need of a personal "staycation"? - check out Norton North Ranch Cottages!



DID YOU KNOW...  session details and general information for the 2017 Business Development Forum are now online! Register today and take advantage of early bird pricing!

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 your spot today!



              



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. 



DID YOU KNOW...   the Chamber will be closed from December 22 until January 3rd while our staff rest, recharge and spend time with their families over the holidays? We'll be back in 2017 ready to bring you a year full of great opportunities for your business!


Ignite 2017 is just around the corner and you're invited! Set your intentions and create your best year yet! Join us to be inspired and learn how to create success that will last you all year long. Take advantage of our early bird pricing and register today!

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Welcome New Members:
  • C. Keith Aartsen Law Corporation
  • Exit - Prince George
  • Harbour Digital Media
  • Ladybug Wellness
  • Naoki, Sato Master Carpenter
  • Project Friendship Society
  • Tabor Mountain Ski Resort Ltd.
  • World Financial Group
Events Around Town:
90 Day Plan to Grow Your Business Seminar
The Hubspace, 1299 3rd Avenue
Thursday, December 8, 2016 - 9:00am - 12:00pm


Ramada Plaza Christmas Lunch Buffet
Skylight Ballroom - 444 George Street
December 9 - 16, 2016 - 11:30am - 1:30pm
Email for more info


Wilson Square Community Farmers' Market Presents:
Winterfest 2016
Civic Centre
Saturday, December 17, 2016 - 10:00am - 4:00pm
Email for more info

 
Boogie with the Stars
NYE Dinner & Dance Fundraiser for Spirit of the Nort h
Civic Centre
Saturday, December 31, 2016 
More Info


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


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


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


Do you have an "Event Around Town" you'd like to share with the Chamber membership? 
Email the following information to admin@pgchamber.bc.ca:
Event Name
Event Location
Event Date & Time
URL to link for more info








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