Chamber Chatter April 26, 2016                         Issue 074

STAFF SPEAKING

Here is a note from the Project Coordinator, Barbara Otter:

" We are pleased with the media coverage surrounding our 2016 Carbon Reduction Project.  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 were committed participants.  Each received a FREE carbon footprint analysis from UNBC's Carbon Management class.  Thanks again to their volunteer efforts to support the community. A list of next year's business participants has already begun."
 
~Barbara
 

MEET THE BOARD - PROFILE SERIES

VP FINANCE - COREY NAPHTALI
PARTNER, KPMG

An Audit Partner with KPMG in Prince George, Corey has over 12 years of experience leading the audit and advisory engagements of many complex organizations. He began his career in Vancouver auditing multinational clients including large private companies and public companies. He has significant experience serving private and public sector organizations operating in various industry sectors, including local governments, school districts, higher education, First Nations, Not-for-Profit organizations, construction, forestry and oil and gas sectors. He helps clients assess their financial reporting processes and identify and resolve accounting and reporting matters. He brings best practices in areas such as financial control, corporate governance and financial statement presentation.

Corey is actively involved in the Prince George community serving as a President of the Kiwanis Club of Prince George, Vice-President of the Prince George Chamber of Commerce and former Treasurer for Pacific Sport Northern British Columbia. Corey has a Bachelor of Science from the University of Victoria and obtained his CA designation in 2006. He is a father of three and enjoys playing Soccer and Hockey in his personal time.
DID YOU KNOW... we are celebrating Administrative Professionals Day with a breakfast tomorrow morning? Will you be there?

DID YOU KNOW...   Pacific Coastal Airlines currently has a seat sale for flights from Prince George to Victoria? Our Projects & Executive Coordinator, Felicia, took a Victoria vacation last summer flying Pacific Coastal Airlines and enjoyed a leisurely day sightseeing  followed by touring wineries up the island.  What would your do? More details click here.

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. 


DID YOU KNOW...  according to Constant Contact's data, our newsletters have a higher than industry average open rate? THANK YOU for taking the time to read our newsletter and staying up to date on all the wonderful things happening at the Chamber!


The Chamber would like to extend a sincere thank you to all our event sponsors and local businesses who donated to our auction. 

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Contributors

2016-2017 Board of Directors Accent Inns - Victoria Acklands - Grainger Inc.
Barkerville Historic Town Benchmark Automotive Services Inc. Brock White Construction Materials
CAT Rental Store Central BC Railway & Forestry Museum Chartwells
Chilako Meats Coast Coal Harbour College of New Caledonia - Kodiaks Restaurant
Enchainment Productions Inc. The Exploration Place Finning
Focal Point Studios Guardian Aerospace &Insignia College Huble Homestead Historic Site
Kiwania Prince George - President Corey Naphtali Mizz, Mo's Nails & Toes Mr. Mikes Steakhouse Casual
Ms. Lorea's College of Esthetics & Nail Technology Nechako Brake & Wheel Ltd. Northern Hardware & Furniture
Northern Lights Estate Winery OK Tire Pacific Coastal Airlines
Prince George Cougars Prince George Golf & Curling Club Qurvy Queen
Rolling Mix Concrete (BC) Ltd. Save on Foods Shine Hair Salon
Tabor Pizza Ltd. Terracana Ranch Resort Topaz Bead Gallery
Waste Management of Canada Corp. Wolftek Industries Inc.

 

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Welcome New Members:
  • Brink Forest Products Ltd.
  • Dennison HR Consulting
  • go2HR - The resource for people in Tourism
  • Precision Metal Works Ltd
  • Prince Motel.
  • Raven Creative
  • Sticky's Candy
  • Tasha Moodley - Professional Coaching & HR Consulting
Events Around Town:

Wellness North Expo 2016
2588 Recreation Place
April 29 -  May 1, 2016
More Info call 250.613.2800


Northern Interior Communities Association
Community Gaming Workshop
Prince George Native Friendship Centre, Power of Friendship Rm
Saturday, April 30, 2016 - 9:00am - 12:00pm


Prince George Crime Stoppers Annual Spring Shred It Event
Walmart Parking Lot
Saturday, April 30, 2016 - 10:00am - 2:00pm


YMCA Healthy Kids Day FREE Community Event
Canada Games Plaza 
Sunday, May 1, 2016 - 10:00am - 4:00pm
Email for more information


Cultural Adventures Presents: South Korea
AiMHi, 950 Kerry Street
Tuesday, May 3, 2016 - 6:00pm - 7:30pm


Let's Learn Arabic - with Rose Tohme
IMSS, 1270 2nd Avenue
May 4 - June 29, 2016 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Email for more info or to register
 
 
Leadercast: Architects of Tomorrow
Westwood Church, 2658 Ospika Blvd.
Friday, May 6, 2016 - 8:00am


Mother's Day High Tea
Zaffron Cuisine,1085 Vancouver St.
Sunday, May 8th - sittings at 11:00am, 1:00pm & 3:00pm
Reserve your ticket by calling (250) 596-4800
 

Minerals North 2016
Smithers, BC
May 18-20, 2016


Spring on the Homestead
Huble Homestead
May 22 - 23, 2016 - 10:00am - 4:00pm


SportPG Speaker Series: Strategic Planning
Kin 1 Lounge
Tuesday, May 24, 2016 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm


Inclusion BC - IGNITE Conference
Prince George Civic Centre
June 23 - 25, 2016

 

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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