Chamber Chatter March 17, 2015                              Issue 046

STAFF SPEAKING

Here is a note from the Membership & Events Manager, Jess Walker:


 

"This is shaping up to be the best and most productive year yet for the Prince George Chamber of Commerce and our members.  I am excited to be able to provide a year's worth of workshops and luncheons covering the issues and topics that mean the most to you! The Chamber is striving to offer various venues, speakers and subjects while maintaining convenience and relevancy to all our members.   I look forward to seeing how the Chamber helps inspire and support the Prince George business community through our upcoming events and networking opportunities.  Join us for our next Speaker Series luncheon with Pacific Coastal Airlines on April 9th!"


 
~ Jess
 

 DID YOU KNOW... the Chamber has a representative (Director) at all City Council Meetings?
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2014 BEA WINNER SPOTLIGHT
MICRO BUSINESS OF THE YEAR WINNER - 6IXSIGMA PRODUCTIONS LTD.



Winning a Business Excellence Award can help increase the profile of businesses in our community. This was definitely the case for Micro Business Award Winner 6ix Sigma Productions. Co-owners Jason Hamborg and Glenn King reflect on what winning the award meant to their visual production company.


1. Describe what it was like to hear your name called, and receive the Micro Business of the Year Award.
JH and GK: Honestly, it was awesome! We came into the evening already so stoked to be nominated for the award, when our name got called it was pretty surreal but it was cool to have our hard work acknowledged!

2. What was the significance of winning this award to you?
JH and GK: Like we said, for us it was significant to even know that someone nominated us for the award, and then it was a thrill to be named as a finalist. To win the award was just icing on the cake!!

3. How has winning the award benefited your business (or how do you think it will benefit your business) and the work you do in Prince George?
JH and GK: The first Monday after the awards gala was crazy! We had emails and calls from all over the community with congratulations and business inquiries. Winning the award definitely helped to bring our business onto people's radar and has continued to help us grow. 


 
DID YOU KNOW...  the BC Chamber of Commerce has announced it's newest Member Benefit provider, Park N' Fly. To find out more about this added benefit to your membership contact our Membership & Events Manager, Jess Walker at 250.562.2454.


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.

 

March 17 - Immigrant Talent Recruitment & Retention Workshop

March 26 - Annual General Meeting

April 1 - Succession Planning Workshop Series: Session 1 - Lead by: Stanley Mitchell, KPMG

April 9 - "We're in the Business of BC" PacificCoastal Airlines Speaker Series Luncheon

April 15 - Succession Planning Workshop Series: Session 2 - Lead by: Guarav Parmar, Heather Sadler Jenkins LLP

April 18 - 2015 President's Gala

April 22 - Administrative Professionals Day Appreciation Breakfast

April 29 - Succession Planning Workshop Series: Session 3 - Lead by: Paul Mercer & Trent Heppner, RBC

May 13 - Mining in the 21st Century 

 

2015 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

** Attendees of this year's AGM will be entered into a draw to win a $100 Gift Certificate from Shogun Japanese Steakhouse **

Notice of this year's meeting was sent to all active member representatives on March 11, 2015. If you did not recieve this email you can access the AGM Package from the home page of our website. 

This meeting is free to attend but registration is still encouraged.

DOING BUSINESS IN EMERGING MARKETS WORKSHOP SERIES- "DOING BUSINESS WITH INDIA"

The "Doing Business with India" workshop is the last in a series of workshops about doing business in emerging markets being hosted by Initiatives Prince George, Northern Development Initiative Trust, Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters and the Prince George Chamber of Commerce.

Join us to learn more about:
  • Benefits and costs to your organization of doing business in India
  • A better understanding of challenges of establishing or doing business in India
  • Financing options
  • More...
DID YOU KNOW... we are currently upgrading to a new website that is scheduled to launch on March 26th at the AGM.

BDC ENTREPRENEURS FIRST 
2015 YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR AWARD

Created by the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) in 1988,
the BDC Young Entrepreneur Award contest pays tribute to remarkable
young Canadian entrepreneurs. Over the years, the contest has recognized
the success of more than 300 young business owners. Since 2012, the
BDC Young Entrepreneur Award finalists have been competing online at
www.bdcyoungentrepreneuraward.ca to win the $100,000 Grand Prize and
a second prize of $25,000 in consulting services from BDC.

 

IECBC - THE OPPORTUNITY IN NORTHERN bc

The Immigrant Employment Council of BC has launched a new website promoting jobs in Northern BC. This new website is being promoted to skilled immigrants in the lower mainland through Facebook ads, google AdWords and digital ads on professional immigrant networks.

http://northernbcjobs.com/
Find out more:  

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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MEDIA RELEASE

Stay up to date on the latest news from the Prince George Chamber of Commerce



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Welcome New Members:
  • Carol Brown Reflexology.
  • Kawano Farms Ltd
  • Nerium International - Independent Brand Partner
  • RCL Transport Ltd.
  • Mothers 'N' More Maternity Ltd
  • The Christian Labour Association of Canada
  • The Heart of the Matter
Events Around Town:

 

PGNAETA Trades Expo

March 23, 24, 25, 2015

More Info

 

 

Dealing with Drugs and Alcohol in the Workplace: A Practical and Legal Guide for Employers

Hosted By: Human Resources Management Association 

Coast Inn of the North

Wednesday, March 25, 2015 - 9:00am - 4:00pm

More Info

 

 

Leapfrogging Innovation to Business Revolution Seminar

ICS Training Room - 1566 7th Ave

Friday, March 20th, 2015 - 7:00am - 12:10pm

More Info

 

 

#RandomActsofService

Youth Volunteer Awards 2015

Nomination Deadline is Friday, March 27, 2015

(Nominees must be residents of Prince George & District)

Nominate Online or by calling 250.564.0224


 

StartupPG Drinks

The Copper Pig

Tuesday, March 31, 2015 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm

More Info


 

Antique & Collectibles Spring Fair 2015

Prince George Roll-A-Dome

Saturday, April 11, 2015 10am - 5pm

Sunday, April 12, 2015 10am - 4pm

Admission is $4 or $6 for a two day pass

Senior Admission is $3 or $5 for a two day pass

 

 


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