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Chamber Chatter July 21, 2015
Issue 054
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STAFF SPEAKING
Here is a note from the CEO, Christie Ray:
"Happy Summer Everyone! Hope you are all enjoying some lazy summer days. Downtime is so important. However, time does have a tendency to fly. And we will soon be back to the regular busy pace. With the Federal election coming in the fall, and looking forward to next year's BC Chamber AGM, we want to know what issues are important to you. Please feel free to email me with any advocacy topics that need attention. And consider attending the Chamber Advocacy Committee meetings. Together, we can work toward a better environment for business."
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DID YOU KNOW...
The 4th Annual Cosmic Golf Tournament is only 4 short weeks away! Have you registered your team yet?
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KOPAR ADMINISTRATION PRESENTS:
THE PRINCE GEORGE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
4TH ANNUAL COSMIC GOLF TOURNAMENT
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2015 REGISTRATION AT 6:00 PM PINE VALLEY GOLF CENTRE
The Cosmic Golf Tournament is a fantastic opportunity for you to entertain clients and friends, as well as promote your business through networking and sponsorship/donation recognition. Get together a group of your staff and make it a day of team building on the course, or take on a business competitor in this year's corporate challenge. This year we will be "Raising the Bar" with a number of tasty food and drink bars to tempt you as you tee off. There will be a hotdog bar with all the fixings to create your custom-made, gourmet frankfurter. Those looking for a lighter option can visit the fresh salad bar. Finally, you can reward yourself for having a good game at the ice cream bar, complete with all your favourite toppings! Of course, there will also be a traditional beverage bar where we will be offering a variety of drinks. Activate and engage your Chamber membership by getting involved in this event by: registering a team, donating items for corporate recognition, or becoming a sponsor and take advantage of all the related marketing opportunities. Visit our website for more information and links to register.
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DID YOU KNOW... BC Tourism Awards are back! Access more information and nomination forms here.
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DID YOU KNOW... You can advertise in the 2016 Top 40 Under 40 publication. Contact Shirly Prokopchuk at adsales@pgchamber.bc.ca
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2015 COMMUNITY - BASED BUSINESS ENHANCEMENT SURVEY
Are you interested in tapping into the wealth of expertise, research and technology that is available at our local educational institutions?
UNBC and CNC are top-quality resources for the Prince George business community, and the Prince George Chamber of Commerce wants to help your business take advantage of partnership opportunities. This can span from marketing, communications, resource management, technology, power engineering, international business, medical, and energy management. This survey is the first step in gauging the business community's interest in collaborating with our local educational institutions.
Here are some examples of recent collaborations:
- The Prince George Chamber's Carbon Footprint Reduction project with volunteer local businesses and UNBC.
- BC Patient Transfer Network and UNBC's work to enhanced patient transfer across various health care providers through software development.
- Quesnel-based West Fraser Mills and FPInnovations partnership with CNC to develop a 3-D terrain model using drone technologies.
- CNC's Digital Technology Adoption Pilot Program aimed at helping small and medium-sized local businesses better adopt digital technology to foster innovation and increase productivity.
Please consider participating in this survey, so that we can determine what type of partnerships will be most beneficial for you.
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CWB EXPANDS TO OFFER FULL-SERVICE BUSINESS AND PERSONAL BANKING IN PRINCE GEORGE
Canadian Western Bank (CWB) is pleased to announce service expansion at its Prince George branch located at 300 Victoria Street. Following 11 successful years in Prince George operating primarily as an equipment finance lender, CWB will now offer full-service business and personal banking out of its newly expanded branch, effective today. Clients in this community can now expect CWB's highly responsive, personalized service for all their banking needs including, business and personal savings and investment options, loans, mortgages and cash management services. For added client convenience, a CWB automatic banking machine (ABM) offering 24-hour surcharge-free service to partners of THE EXCHANGE® Network is also available.
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BCIC INNOVATOR SKILLS INITIATIVE
The Innovator Skills Initiative (ISI) delivers skills, training and practical experience to post-secondary students across the province, which will cultivate future technology entrepreneurs, innovators and business leaders.
Student employment at BC-based technology companies!
The ISI is funded by BC Innovation Council (BCIC), and the students are awarded vouchers for their time working with the BC Tech company, valued from $2500 - $7500
What's in it for you?
- Summer and fall paid student employment options for your technology company
- Gain business, technical, innovation, and entrepreneurial training
- Acquire industry experience while showcasing skills to potential employers
- Explore future career opportunities in BC
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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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- Air Canada
- Apnasara Phonebook / Zoya Magazine
- Caledonia Nordic Ski Club
- CARA Operations Limited
- DLA Piper (Canada) LLP
- Lesley's Complete Pet Parlour
- Northern Lights Estate Winery Ltd.
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Judy Russell Presents: The Sound of Music
Prince George Playhouse
July 21 - August 1, 2015
Doors at 6:30pm - Show at 7:00pm
For tickets call 250.563.2880
Spread the Sunshine with Sunlife & 101.3 The River
BC Professional Firefighters Burn Fund - Fundraiser
Last call for orders is Friday, July 24th!
Order your mud pies
Annual Friends of Thomas Days
Railway and Forestry Musuem
July 24-26, 2015 - 10:00am - 3:00pm
For more info call 250.563.7351 or email
WorkSafeBC
2016 Employer Rate Consultation Session
Wednesday, July 29, 2015 - 9:00am - 11:30am
More Info
Aboriginal Business Development Centre
Aboriginal Community Development Centre
Grand Opening
555 George Street
Friday, August 21, 2015 - 10:00am - 3:00pm
RSVP by phone 250.562.6325 or email
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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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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