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Chamber Chatter June 7, 2016
Issue 077
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STAFF SPEAKING
Here is a note from the Carbon Program Intern, Leon Kennedy:
"I admire Prince George's bicycle lanes, walking paths and transit services, including bicycle-carriers, for supporting low-carbon local travel. To support similar improvements I will assist businesses to reduce their carbon footprints. Carbon reductions include reducing fossil fuel combustion and waste disposal. Participating businesses will gain positive recognition for addressing global climate change."
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BEA WINNER PROFILE
SERVICE EXCELLENCE AWARD - SPEEDEE YOUR OFFICE EXPERTS LTD.
We took a moment to chat with David George, President of SpeeDee - Your Office Experts Ltd., about their Business Excellence Awards win last year in the area of Service Excellence.
How did it feel to find out you won a BEA award and to walk across the stage at the gala event?
I was happy to receive the award as it showed, after being in business since 1958, our service and sales culture is still in tune with what our customers want.
In what ways has winning the award affected the work you do? Did winning leave an impression or make an impact somehow?
The award was really appreciated by our staff. Service is such a team thing. We talk about it all the time and work on processes. There has to be total buy-in among the sales team, purchasers, warehouse and shipping staff, and drivers. Our staff was 'high fiving' each other after the win.
As a successful business person, do you have any advice you'd like to share with others striving for excellence?
I guess my advice would be that, when I have ever failed at something it is because of lack of focus. And also, never stop learning from your staff, customers and peers.
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DID YOU KNOW... Pacific Coastal Airlines is helping Chamber members do business? Travel by June 30th and receive 50% off flights to Victoria or Kelowna using Promo Code: CC50. Book Now!
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DID YOU KNOW...
BDC has free content and tools for entrepreneurs? Learn how to create a successful marketing strategy to grow your business here!
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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.
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DID YOU KNOW... the Chamber will be hosting a summer luncheon with Minister Bond and Minister Morris? Mark your calendars for July 6th and stay tuned for more information on our website!
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ABORIGINAL BUSINESS MATCH - BC NORTH
JUNE 27 - 29
The Aboriginal Business Match is returning to Prince George, June 27 to 29!
Co-Hosted by Lheidli T'enneh First Nation and the City of Prince George, ABM is a highly productive tradeshow that connects Aboriginal and Non-Aboriginal decision makers to create opportunities for business.
In 2015, 92% of delegates developed key contacts anticipating post-event deals. 1 in 5 signed deals on the trade show floor.
Prince George Chamber of Commerce members will receive a 10% discount on registration fees!
You can register here. If you'd like more information, visit aboriginalbusinessmatch.com, or contact the Raven Events Team at 604-483-3532, or at info@ravenevents.ca.
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MEMBER BENEFITS
Find a list of the benefits available to you as part of your membership including: Hotel & Travel, Advertising, Electronic Invoicing & Card Processing and many more...
Click to Learn More
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GROUP INSURANCE PLAN
Call Linda Rempel, Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance - 250.614.0585
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MEDIA RELEASE
Stay up to date on the latest news from the Prince George Chamber of Commerce
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- Dennison HR Consulting
- go2HR - The resource for people in Tourism
- Handy Circle Resource Society
- Prince Motel.
- Pro Works Painting
- Sticky's Candy
- Tasha Moodley - Professional Coaching & HR Consulting
- The Hubspace (powered by Innovation Central)
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Let's Learn Arabic - with Rose Tohme
IMSS, 1270 2nd Avenue
May 4 - June 29, 2016 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Email for more info or to register
Cultural Adventures Presents: Jamaica
AiMHi Gym, 950 Kerry Street
Tuesday, June 7, 2016 - 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Intellectual Property (IP) Considerations for
Entrepreneurs and Business
The Hubspace, 1299 3rd Avenue
Wednesday, June 15, 2016 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
More Info
International BioEnergy Conference & Exhibition
June 15 - 17, 206
Inclusion BC - IGNITE Conference
Employment Summit
Prince George Civic Centre
June 22 - 23, 2016
Inclusion BC - IGNITE Conference
Prince George Civic Centre
June 23 - 25, 2016
YXS 14th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
Alder Hills Golf Course
Saturday, June 25, 2016 - 11:00am
Homicide on the Homestead - Murder Mystery Event!
Huble Homestead
Saturday, June 25, 2016
More Info
Northern Lights Estate Winery Sunset Series:
Juno Award Winner, Mr. Gary Fjellgaard
Northern Lights Estate Winery Amphitheater
Saturday, June 25, 2016 - Doors at 5:00pm
Aboriginal Business Match (ABM) BC North
Lheidli T'enneh Territory
, Prince George Civic Centre
June 27 - 29, 2016
UNBC Continuing Studies Fall Workshops
Registration is open
Event Marketing Workshop
Do you have an "Event Around Town" you'd like to share with the Chamber membership?
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PUBLIC AFFAIRS UPDATE
The Public Affairs Update is your weekly insight, perspective and analysis on politics in British Columbia and Canada. This newsletter is brought to you by the largest, and most broadly-based business organization in the province, the BC Chamber of Commerce - the Voice of Business in B.C.
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