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Chamber Chatter March 15, 2016
Issue 071
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STAFF SPEAKING
Here is a note from the Carbon Footprint Reduction Project Coordinator, Barbara Otter:
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This year's Carbon Footprint Reduction Project is well under way. Benchmark Automotive Services, Central BC Railway and Forestry Museum, Joey's Only, Nancy O's, Shiraz Café and Restaurant, Staples, Two Rivers Gallery and Zaffron Cuisine are eager to take advantage of this membership privilege. These businesses volunteer access of their premises, energy bills, and a few other pieces of information to UNBC's Carbon Management class. In return they receive a FREE carbon footprint analyses. A list of next year's business participants has already begun."
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There is still time to take advantage of this FREE member only opportunity to be seen by the community!
In partnership with The Prince George Citizen, we hope to create greater public awareness on the benefits of spending your money at local businesses. Throughout the entire month of March, our new '
Town Proud' campaign will highlight the real impacts of spending locally. Our Chamber strongly believes that keeping consumer's dollars within our community works to strengthen our local economy and enhance our community.
The real bonus is that WE WANT TO HIGHLIGHT YOU! This is how it works...in an exclusive 'Chamber' section of each daily newspaper, we will include testimonials from members like you on how your customers' commitment to spending locally impacts your business directly.
Your name, photo, and business will appear in The Citizen along with your statement on how local support and spending, positively affects you (in business or personally). Submit up to 100 words, your photo, name and business logo directly to:
Valerie Marsh, The Prince George Citizen
Citizen office: 250-562-2441 ext.2369
E-mail:
vmarsh@pgcitizen.ca
Cell: 250-981-8827
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DID YOU KNOW... The Prince George Public Library has recently opened two new private study rooms at the Bob Harkins Branch, downtown. This space would be great for chamber members who are working on distance or continuing education programs, or certifications who need a quiet space without distractions. And, there is no charge to use them! To book a room visit www.pgpl.ca/room-booking.
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DID YOU KNOW...
Chamber volunteers are currently connecting with members to discuss how they can align with our annual President's Gala by donating to our Live and Silent Auction baskets! Are you interested? Call Felicia at 250.562.2454 for more information!
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CASH MOB ANNOUNCEMENT
MARCH 19
This month Menchie's Frozen Yogurt was nominated by the community
, along with other great local businesses,
and selected by our Service Delivery Committee as our local business to be mobbed.
Grab your family or a friend and $20 cash and head on down to their location in Parkwood Place on Saturday, March 19th between 12pm and 2pm to enjoy a delicious treat!
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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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"I'LL TAKE BIZ MARKETING FOR $500, ALEX"
Answer:
An affordable way to activate your membership through advertising, engaging with the local business community and supporting the Chamber.
Question:
What are President's Gala sponsorship opportunities?
For more information on how to showcase YOUR business at our upcoming President's Gala contact Christie Ray at 250.562.2454.
This event is one of the largest Chamber fundraisers of the year. Through sponsorship, ticket sales and auction proceeds the funds raised at this event enable the Chamber to continue to host events and work for the betterment of the business community.
Not only do we introduce the Chamber President and Board of Directors who will serve for the upcoming year, we also take this opportunity to celebrate milestone members. Join us as we take part in another entertaining Jeopardy themed evening of games, food and networking.
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DID YOU KNOW... the 2016 Annual General Meeting package and meeting notice will be emailed to all active member reps tomorrow. Check out reports from our Committee Chairs, President and CEO as well as information on potential directors hoping to be elected to the board to represent YOUR business concerns. Remember, only members in good standing will be eligible to vote at the meeting. Need to check on your account details? Give our Bookkeeper Erin a call!
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ENVIROMENTAL STUDIES STUDENTS ARE SEEKING INFORMATION...
Environmental Studies students are seeking information from businesses as part of a project to improve UNBC's local purchasing strategies.
Thank you very much for your assistance!
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THE 2016 CENSUS: JOIN THE TEAM!
Looking to make a lasting contribution to Canada, its communities and its people?
Canada's next census will take place in May 2016 and Statistics Canada is hiring approximately 35,000 employees across the country to work on the collection phase of the 2016 Census.
Staff are required for a variety of supervisory and non-supervisory positions between March and the end of July 2016. These non-office jobs will involve working in neighbourhoods and communities across all urban, rural and remote areas of the country.
Approximately 5,000 Crew Leaders and assistants will be hired to train, lead and supervise a team of Enumerators, while an estimated 30,000 Enumerators will be hired to distribute census questionnaires, conduct in-person interviews and follow-up with respondents in person and by phone.
The rates of pay range from $16.31 to $19.91 an hour, plus authorized expenses. Screening of applications will begin in mid-February.
Applicants must be:
- 18 years of age or older prior to start of duties
- a Canadian citizen or otherwise eligible to work in Canada
- able to commit to at least 20 hours per week, including days, evenings, weekends and holidays, as required.
If you're interested in working directly in the community, meeting new people or earning supplementary income, then this kind of work is right for you! Apply online at
www.census.gc.ca/jobs.
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LAST WEEK'S MOST POPULAR POSTS
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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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- ABC Food Safety School
- Ace Rebar Ltd.
- Butterfly Boutique
- Country Creations
- Industry Training Authority
- Save the Dome
- Shirly Desjardins, HR Consulting
- UHLS Tree Service
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Chinook Yoga Community Class
320 Vancouver Street
Every Friday - 7:45pm - 9:00pm
Community Crowdfunding Summit
Coast Inn of the North
Wednesday, March 16, 2016 - 8:00am - 5:00pm
Community Futures Live Crowdfunding Night - powered by Pechakucha
Coast Inn of the North
Wednesday, March 16, 2016 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Everyday Experts: How to Put on a Show
Prince George Public Libryary, Nechako Branch
Friday, March 18, 2016 - 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Persian Cooking 101 plus!
"Festive Cooking in Iran"
Zaffron Cuisine, 1085 Vancouver Street
Saturday, March 19, 2016
Reservations call 250.596.4800 or
email
Advanced Social Media Marketing Workshop
UNBC
March 19-20, 2016 - 8:30am - 4:30pm
Persian Cooking 101 plus!
"Festive Cooking in Iran"
Saturday, March 26, 2016
Reservations call 250.596.4800 or
email
Timberwolves Legacy Breakfast
Charles Jago Northern Sports Centre
Wednesday, March 30, 2016 - 7:00am - 8:30am
Email for more info
"Are you Accommodating Enough?" Workshop for Employers
Coast Inn of the North
Thursday, March 31, 2016 - 8:30am - 12:00pm
Seekers Media Social Media Workshop
Twisted Cork, 1157 5th Avenue
Monday, April 4, 2016 - 10:00am - 4:00pm
More Info
The Big Gala
Hart Community Centre
Saturday, April 9, 2016
Mommy & Me Fashion Show- Benefitting the Prince George & District Elizabeth Fry Society
Ramada Hotel
Sunday, April 17, 2016 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Tickets call 250.562.2323
Leadercast: Architects of Tomorrow
Westwood Church, 2658 Ospika Blvd.
Friday, May 6, 2016 - 8:00am
Minerals North 2016
Smithers, BC
May 18-20, 2016
Spring on the Homestead
Huble Homestead
May 22 - 23, 2016 - 10:00am - 4:00pm
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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