Chamber Chatter August 30, 2016                         Issue 083

STAFF SPEAKING

Here is a note from the Membership & Events Manager, Meghan Ginter:

"September is gearing up to be a time of excitement and new adventures both at the Chamber and for me personally. 

In a very short time, my husband and I will be welcoming a new addition to our family. We cannot wait to meet our beautiful baby! 

We are very lucky at the Chamber to have found a wonderful individual to take over membership & events while I am away. Make sure to say hi to Laura when you are out and about at events over the next couple months! 

I wish you all an amazing year and I look forward to seeing you again in fall 2017!

~Meghan
 

BEA WINNER PROFILE
TOURISM IMPACT AWARD - NORTHERN BRITISH COLUMBIA TOURISM ASSOCIATION


This award is presented to a Prince George based business or organization that has delivered a top quality product or service which has worked to promote tourism and hospitality for Prince George and the region. We spoke with CEO Clint Fraser about winning the award and what it meant for the organization.

How did it feel to find out you won a BEA award and to walk across the stage at the gala event?
Clint Fraser: It felt great! It's nice to receive recognition locally for your efforts and our team at Northern BC Tourism was honoured to receive the Tourism Impact Award for our work in creating the Northern BC Tourism Plaza during the 2015 Canada Winter Games. 

In what ways has winning the award affected the work you do?  Did winning leave an impression or make an impact somehow?
Clint Fraser: Our organization and the work we do is built on the strength of our partnerships. The magnitude of the partnerships that it took to bring the plaza to life during the games was incredible. I think winning this award assisted in validating how important it is to collaborate and ensure you have strong partnerships and support for the work you do.

As a successful business person, do you have any advice you'd like to share with others striving for excellence?
Clint Fraser: The Northern BC Tourism Plaza was four years in the making and we experienced a ton of different challenges along the way that could have sidelined the project, but our team was passionate about making an impact for northern tourism experiences during the Canada Winter Games and persevered. Sometimes the best projects take longer than expected - build a passionate team and be persistent!
DID YOU KNOW... we have a full schedule of events through the end of 2016? Encourage your co-workers to sign up for our newsletters to stay "in the know" and take advantage of these great networking opportunities with you!
DID YOU KNOW...   we will be announcing this year's BEA theme at the Nominee's Luncheon on Sept 22nd? Be one of the first to hear what exciting things we have planned for this year's event and register your seat (or table) 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. 

Oct 22 - "Save the Date" 2016 Business Excellence Awards Gala


DID YOU KNOW...  the Chamber has contracted Liz Bennett as our advertising sales representative for the 2017 Source Directory? Email Liz at adsales@pgchamber.bc.ca for more information on the benefits of advertising with the Chamber.

CANADA-BC JOB GRANT IS BACK!

The Province of British Columbia now has $9.6 million in Canada-BC Job Grant funding available to help employers provide skills training to current or new employees.
 
Employers, and organizations acting on behalf of employers, can apply now for skills training funding with start dates between Oct. 1, 2016 and Dec. 31, 2016. Read more...

 
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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...

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GROUP INSURANCE PLAN

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


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Welcome New Members:
  • All Points Waste Disposal Inc.
  • Business2Mobile Communications
  • Core Salon & Spa
  • Days Inn Prince George
  • DUC - Digital Umbrella Creative
  • Kelly O'Bryan's Neighborhood Restuarant
  • Lowe's
  • Millennium Professional Services Ltd.
Events Around Town:

Wilson Square Farmers Market
Saturday's at Pine Centre Mall
Sunday's at CNC John Brink Trades and Technology Centre


Every Voice Choir - Fall Practices
AiMHi, 950 Kerry Street
Tuesdays & Thursdays - 3:00pm - 4:00pm
More Info


Potato Festival
Huble Homestead
September 4 & 5, 2016 - 10:00am - 4:00pm
 
   
Storm the Hill - 5th Annual Storm the Hill Race
Register by Sept 9
Sunday, September 11, 2016
More Info


Harvest Feast
Prince George Public Library
Saturday, September 17, 2016 - 7:00pm - 10:00pm


Collective Impact - Selecting Community Priorities for Prince George
Hosted by: City of Prince George, Social Planning Dept.
Prince George Native Friendship Centre, 1600 3rd Avenue
Tuesday, September 20, 2016 - 8:30am - 2:00pm
More Info


SportPG Speaker Series
Kin 1 Lounge
Tuesday, September 20, 2016 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm


Aging with Attitude - Boomer Week in Prince George
September 25 - October 1
More Info


Goat Island Historical Tour
Exploration Place
Monday, September 26, 2016 - 9:30am - 3:00pm
More Info or call to register 250.960.5980


Boomer Share and Learn - Career Transitioning
UNBC, Teaching and Learning Atrium
Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - 7:00pm
RSVP or call 250.960.5980


Human Resources Northern Symposium: Leading Change, Unleashing Potential
Ramada Hotel
September 29-30, 2016
More Info 


Save the Date: Northern BC Tourism Summit!
October 3-4, 2016


UNBC Fall Career Fair
October 4, 2016 - 10:00am - 3:00pm
Email for Info


Exclusive Contractor Networking Event with Special Guests
Northern Lights Estate Winery
Thursday, October 27, 2016 - 5:30pm
RSVP 

 

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.







DID YOU KNOW... FROM OUR CORPORATE PARTNER

Did you know...  you can nominate an employer or apprentice that is championing the apprenticeship system to be highlighted on the Industry Training Authority's Champions of Apprenticeship page? READ MORE
 
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