We at the Vanderhoof Chamber of Commerce want to ensure all our members are kept informed in initiatives that are happening in our region, province and country. Check our website and Facebook for more initiatives, links and information, stop into our office 158 Stewart Street West (between Rio Tinto and Wallace Studios) Monday - Friday between 8:30-2:30, or call us at 250-567-2124

The Vanderhoof Chamber of Commerce acknowledges the traditional territory of the Saik’uz First Nation on whose lands provide us a place to live, work, and play.
June 2024
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"Some of the best memories are made in flip-flops" Kellie Elmore


Hello Chamber Members,

Summer is almost upon us. Over the next 2-3 months we will have an influx of visitors, if you have anything that we can help share for you over the summer please let me know. We are always willing to share your sales, new products, store events or if you are looking for new employees. Let us know how we can help you.

Don't forget our "Feature Business of the Week". If you would like to be featured please shoot me an email or give me a call. I am here to help you.

Check out these events below:

June 7th - Sturgeon Release 10th Anniversary Riverside Park 9-3

June 8th - NVSS Graduation

June 21 - National Indigenous Day Celebrations Riverside park 9-3

June 23 - Metis Day Ferland Park 10-5

June 28th-30th - NVSS Reunion 50's, 60's & 70's

June 29th - Pride Event Riverside park 11-4



What happens when ice cream gets angry??????( see answer further down page)

Talk soon,
Shelley
STT
P: 250-567-2124
Email: manager@vanderhoofchamber.com

We are excited to welcome our new and renewing members!

Omineca Golf & Country Club
Goat River Folk Art
Your Body Your Fitness
Royal Bank of Canada
Gifted Chef
Valley Diesel
Nechako Valley Feeds
Westech Diesel


Luncheons & Business Afterhours


Luncheon's will not be held over the Summer, but if you are interested in holding one or having a business after hours in the fall please let me know and we can start the planning now.
If there is any kind of event that you would like to see or if your business is planning something spectacular maybe we can help.


or call
250-567-2124

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With the ever increasing trend in people riding bicycles to do daily errands. We have businesses inquiring about placing Bicycle Racks in front of their stores.
I have spoken with the District Office and have been informed if you are interested in doing this please go to the District of Vanderhoof website and fill out
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Summer Fest Street Market
June 1st
Well the Summer Fest Street Market has come and gone and I believe that it was a great success. But we need to find a way to get more of our business exposure during events like this. If you have ideas please forward them to me, we want to know what you think or your ideas as to how we can help your business.
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July 1st Events
Finalized details will be out soon
Finalized

On July 20th there will be a
Concert in the Park. If you are a
musician interested in performing at this event
please contact the staff at
VTCC 250-567-3374






With us

The Chamber of Commerce is helping out the District of Vanderhoof by planning a
Canada Day Parade
If your company, Group, or Church is interested in taking part in this parade please contact myself.

Parade is on Monday
July 1st 1 pm
SUPERHOST TRAINING JUST IN TIME FOR SUMMER

Don't miss this opportunity for your staff.
If you have staff that you would like to have attend this training please contact Vanderhoof Chamber or Steffany to get their names on the list. This is a great training opportunity, so make sure you take advantage of this.
Calling Commercial Vendors

The 56th Annual Nechako Valley Exhibition is coming this August 16th-18th. If you would like to have a commercial booth at the Exhibition please get your application in soon, spaces are filling up.

Small Business Rebate Program
Has your business been Vandalized?

If so there is a Rebate to help cover the costs to repair the damage and another rebate to help make your business more secure. Please click on the link below to take you to an information page to help you apply for this rebate.


Business Luncheons or Business Afterhours
Business Luncheons or
Business Afterhours

Are you interested in Hosting?

Do you have information that you would like to share with other Business owners, or maybe just show off your business and all you have to offer?
Please contact me if you would be interested in hosting either of these.


May 9th, Good Neighbour Committee

More information to follow

Shelley Funk
manager@vanderhoofchamber.com
250-567-2124
Member Benefits
Click on the BC Chamber Members Benefit to see your link to the Benefits that you
can access through having a Vanderhoof Chamber of Commerce Membership
Board of Directors
Executive
Past President - Lesley Domier
President - Nikki Martens-Pickett
Vice President - Aman Pahar
Treasurer - Daveen Wild
Secretary - Kelly Millard
Directors
Arlynn Klassen /Will Moutray / Allana Reid
Kevin Wallace / Daylon Mecham/
Scott Stevens
Staff
Shelley Funk, Manager