News from the Prince George Chamber of Commerce

Issue # 109 | September 12, 2017

Chamber Chatter

STAFF SPEAKS

Follow Felicia as she "Discovers India" on the upcoming Chamber Familiarization Tour! Find out more in this week's Staff Speaks video.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Connect with other members of the business community at one of our upcoming events.

Sept 27 - CN's Carbon Reduction Project for Business 2017 Wrap Up Celebration

Sept 30 - TEDx UNBC

*SAVE THE DATE* Oct 3 - Collaborations... Connecting Business to Campus : LifeSciences BC is interested in us!

Oct 17 - Rio TInto: Speaker Series Luncheon

Oct 21 - 2017 Business Excellence Awards

Events Calendar

Are you a business owner?

If your business is incorporated, then you could be facing a larger tax bill and big compliance costs from the government’s new proposals to change the way corporations are taxed.

Here are three things you need to know about the tax changes proposed by the federal government:

1. Do you employ family members? The government wants to scrutinize their compensation to apply a much higher tax rate on income they consider “unreasonable”.

2. Do you invest the profits from your business? The federal government is proposing to tax that income at an effective rate of 70%.

3. Do you want to pass your business on to your children? Tough new rules make it difficult for younger kids to get the capital gains exemption. They could be double-taxed

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) are the engine of the Canadian economy – estimates range from 85 to 90% of all businesses in Canada are SMEs.

The chamber network across Canada is using its collective voice on this issue; your voice as a business person needs to be heard as part of this initiative.

Send a message to your MP today. Government needs to know that this tax reform will harm businesses of all sizes.

Don’t know where to send the message to your Member of Parliament? Look up their address using your postal code at: https://lop.parl.ca/ParlInfo/compilations/houseofcommons/memberbypostalcode.aspx?Menu=HOC

GROUP INSURANCE PLAN

Call Linda Rempel, Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance, at 250.614.0585 to request a quote

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DID YOU KNOW...

Networking is one of the primary reasons businesses join the Prince George Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber provides opportunities for its members to meet face-to-face and handshake-to-handshake at friendly, productive networking events. By taking advantage of this benefit, you meet and build relationships with some of Prince George’s most dynamic business personalities.

Through the monthly networking socials you are provided the opportunity to showcase yourself and your company to the business community, bringing value to your business. In addition, by meeting colleagues, you learn through the sharing of ideas and skills to promote growth and sustained success.

Watch our Events Calendar for upcoming networking opportunities.

EVENTS AROUND TOWN

Sense Spa Treatment - Perpetual Transformation of the Body, Mind, and Soul

1644 Pine Street

Every Wednesday | 6:00pm - 8:00pm

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BC Growth Opportunities

Ramada Plaza, 444 George Street

Friday, September 22, 2017 | 11:00am - 3:00pm

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Art Battle

The Hubspace, 1299 3rd Avenue

Friday, September 22, 2017 | 6:30pm - 10:00pm

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The Bucket List Gala

Prince George Civic Centre

Friday, September 22, 2017 | 7:00pm

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Plot Twist: Gatsby

Prince George Public Library, Bob Harkins Branch

Friday, September 22, 2017 | 7:30pm - late

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Launch Party - Tech Week In Prince George

The Hubspace, 1299 3rd Avenue

Wednesday, September 27, 2017 | 5:00pm - 7:00pm

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Project Management - Automating Your Workflow

The Hubspace, 1299 3rd Avenue

Thursday, September 28, 2017 | 11:00am - 1:00pm

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Northern HR Symposium: Tool Up for Success in the Age of Disruption

Ramada Hotel Prince George

September 28 - 29, 2017

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Studio 2880 Open House

2880 15th Avenue

Friday, September 29, 2017 | 11:00am - 2:00pm

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3rd Annual Prince George Mini Maker Faire

Two Rivers Gallery / Canada Games Plaza

Saturday, September 30, 2017

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Technology Expo - Tech Week in Prince George

The Hubspace, 1299 3rd Avenue

Saturday, September 30, 2017

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No Limits Custom Design Event

Carters Jewellers, Pine Centre Mall

Saturday, September 30, 2017 | 9:00am - 6:00pm

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CIBC Run for the Cure

Registration in front of City Hall

Sunday, October 1, 2017 | 8:30am

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Collaborations & Communications - Automating Your Team

The Hubsapce, 1299 3rd Avenue

Thursday, October 26, 2017 | 11L00am - 1:00pm

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Calendars & Scheduling - Automating Your Schedule

The Hubspace, 1299 3rd Avenue

Thursday, November 30, 2017 | 11:00am - 1:00pm

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Theatre Northwest 2017/2018 Season

September 2017 - May 2018

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Independent Contractors and Businesses Association

Course Calendar - To see all courses visit their website

Negotiation Skills (Fort St John)

Introduction to Blue Print Reading

Construction Industry Ethics (Fort St John)

Construction Project Management (Fort St John)

Construction Law

How to be a better Foreman

Civil Blueprint Reading

Trenching and Excavation Safety Workshop

Construction Industry Ethics

Trenching and Excavation Safety Workshop (Fort St John)

Supervisory and Management Skills

College of New Caledonia Continuing Education - Fall Courses

Introduction to Digital Cameras

Introduction to Long Exposure and Light Painting Photography

Management Skills for Supervisors - Interpersonal Communication & Conflict Resolution

Microsoft Excel - Basic Training Boot Camp

Photography: The Next Level

Microsoft Word - Basic Training Boot Camp

Leading the Multigenerational Workforce

Microsoft Publisher: For The Self-Promoter

Microsoft PowerPoint - For Engaged Audiences

Management Skills for Supervisors - Group Decision-Making & Problem-Solving

Photoshop for Beginners

Microsoft Excel - Next Level Boot Camp

A Travel Photographer's Guide to Capturing On-Brand Shots

Ethics in the Workplace

Microsoft Word - Next Level Boot Camp

Instructional Skills Workshop

UNBC Continuing Studies - Fall Courses

Occupational Health & Safety Certificate Program

Supervisor Fundamentals Certificate Program

Masters Certificate in Project Management

Requests for Proposals

Negotiating Effectively

Visual Facilitation Workshops

Professional Development Workshop Series Week

Fundamental of Business Process Management

Coaching Out of the Box

Hiring Right, Right from the Start

Navigating Conflict

Spanish for Travellers

Spanish for Travellers II

Learn Chinese in 60 Days

Theatre Appreciation - Section 1

Theatre Appreciation - Section 2

Theatre Appreciation - Section 3

Theatre Appreciation - Section 4

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