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Chamber Chatter April 12, 2016
Issue 073
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STAFF SPEAKING
Here is a note from the Membership & Events Manager, Meghan Ginter:
"This spring is setting up to be a busy season around the Chamber! One event that we are very excited about is our annual Administrative Professionals Day Breakfast being held on Wednesday, April 27th. We all know those hardworking staff that keep our offices running smoothly. This is your opportunity to show them how much they are appreciated by treating them to a morning out. We will start out the morning with a delicious gourmet hot breakfast, move into an inspiring keynote presentation on how to empower ourselves through increasing self-confidence, and finish off with goodie bags and door prizes galore! All attendees registered by April 15th will be entered into our early bird draw. Get tickets for yourself and your amazing staff today by clicking here."
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MEET THE BOARD - PROFILE SERIES
PRESIDENT, CINDI POHL
ACCOUNT MANAGER, WASTE MANAGEMENT OF CANADA CORP.
Cindi Pohl has served on the board of the Prince George Chamber of Commerce since 2010. She is currently in the roll of President. Cindi Chairs 2 committees, sits on both the Downtown Prince George Association and Prince George Air Improvement Roundtable as a director for the Chamber. Cindi also is the Chair on the Prince George Montessori Education Society board. Currently she is an Account Manager for Waste Management of Canada based out of Prince George, BC.
She has been with Waste Management for over 13 years helping customers to have more sustainable practices for waste and recycling removal. Her past work experience consists of over 26 years of sales, customer service, training and management. This experience includes increasing revenue and profitability of current accounts, selling new business opportunities, reducing lost accounts by diffusing cancellation requests, and establishing and maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
Cindi's formal education includes a Bachelor of Fine Art from York University and a Post Graduate Certificate in Secondary Education from the University of Strathclyde.
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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...
we have a Business After 5 event happening TONIGHT at the Northern Lights Estate Winery? See you there... 5pm - 7pm.
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LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER!!
CALL THE OFFICE TODAY
This is your last chance to register to attend Saturday's President's Gala! Join others in the business community as we celebrate the incoming and outgoing Board of Directors, members reaching significant milestones with the Chamber, and enjoy an evening of great food and entertainment.
With Emcee Ron Polillo leading us through an evening of local business trivia, our Jeopardy game will not only test your knowledge of local business facts but will get everyone in their seats clamouring with excitement to ring in with their answer.
A cash bar reception, networking opportunities and our auctions will provide a little something for everyone in attendance. Don't miss your chance to be part of the game!
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all the office today and register for THE event this spring!
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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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MARCH CASH MOB!
It's okay to be a little bit county!
This month we are cash mobbing Country Creations. A home decor store full of amazing treasures you'll be sure to find just that right unique piece for you.
Join us on Saturday, April 23, 2016 between 10am and 12pm with $20 cash and let's give this local business a little boost!
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DID YOU KNOW... our 2016 Source Directory is almost complete? Watch for this and a copy of our Top 40 Under 40 magazine to be delivered to your mailboxes in the month of May.
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NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK - APRIL 10 - 16, 2016
At the Chamber we know just how valuable volunteers are to our organization. We'd like to extend a sincere
THANK YOU to everyone who volunteers with our organization. From the 15 members of our Board of Directors, countless committee members and the individual volunteers who give their time to us for administrative support and event preparation, these people are awesome!
Take moment a check out this
video celebrating volunteers across Canada.
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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
- Brink Forest Products Ltd.
- Butterfly Boutique
- Country Creations
- Novatone Consulting Ltd.
- Precision Metal Works Ltd.
- Tyrod Industries Ltd.
- UHLS Tree Service
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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
Black Tie & Blue Jeans - An Evening with the Premier
Prince George Civic Centre
Friday, April 22, 2016 - Doors Open 5pm
Climb for Cancer
Northern Lights Estate Winery
Wednesday, April 23, 2016 - 12:00pm - 4:00pm
More Info
Northern Interior Communities Association
Community Gaming Workshop
Prince George Native Friendship Centre, Power of Friendship Rm
Saturday, April 30, 2016 - 9:00am - 12:00pm
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
SportPG Speaker Series: Strategic Planning
Kin 1 Lounge
Tuesday, May 24, 2016 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm
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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We would love to hear from you...
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