Chamber Chatter August 18, 2015                              Issue 056

STAFF SPEAKING

Here is a note from the new Membership & Events Manager, Meghan Ginter :


"I am very excited to be joining the amazing team at the Prince George Chamber of Commerce as your new Membership & Events Manager! I have grown up in Prince George and am extremely proud of our community. I am thrilled to be in a role where I can support the local business community and help create the best possible membership experience for each of you.  I look forward to meeting you soon!" 

 
~Meghan
 
 DID YOU KNOW...   the Chamber board room is available for our members to rent? In a crunch for meeting space? Call the chamber for board room availability at 250.562.2454

HOPE AIR

Hope Air is a registered national charity that provides free flights to individuals who need specialized medical care far from home.  We provide our service by using purchased and donated seats and frequent flyer points on commercial airlines. We are also supported by private pilots who volunteer their time and aircraft, and corporate aircraft owners who offer us public benefit flights. Please help us reach out to more families by:
 

For more information contact Anna du Bois, Hope Air Development Manager: adubois@hopeair.ca or 604-374-7415. 
DID YOU KNOW...  the Business Excellence Awards Nominee Luncheon is less than a month away. Have you registered ? Remember, all nominees need to redeem their complimentary ticket by calling the office and registering!!



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. Print our "Upcoming Events" flier to post in the office!

 

September 3 - "Connecting Prince George to the World" - Speaker Series Luncheon

September 17 - 2015 Business Excellence Awards Nominee Luncheon

September 23 - Business After 5 (at lunch!): Columbia Fuels Prince George Grand Opening

October 24 - 2015 Business Excellence Awards Gala

 
DID YOU KNOW... You can advertise in the 2016 Top 40 Under 40 publication. Contact Shirly Prokopchuk at adsales@pgchamber.bc.ca

STRONG GIRLS, STRONG WORLD - PRINCE GEORGE
SEPTEMBER 2015 - Application Deadline August 22, 2015

The YMCA of Northern BC is looking for young women aged 16-19 to take part in a
unique leadership opportunity!
Strong Girls, Strong World - Prince George provides the opportunity for youth to
develop leadership skills and experience, engage in mentoring opportunities, build
valuable connections and become leaders in impacting change for youth in their
community.

 

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Welcome New Members:
  • Apnasara Phonebook / Zoya Magazine
  • Anu Laser & Skin Care
  • Caledonia Nordic Ski Club
  • GMW Bookkeeping Services
  • Heart and Stroke Foundation Canada
  • KRT Enterprises Ltd.
  • Money Miracles
  • MWatt Electric Inc
Events Around Town:
     

Unlock Your Potential
Pine Centre Mall
Saturday, August 22, 2015 - 11:00am - 4:00pm
More info on your chance to win


Aboriginal Business Development Centre
Aboriginal Community Development Centre
Grand Opening
555 George Street
Friday, August 21, 2015 - 10:00am - 3:00pm
RSVP by phone 250.562.6325 or email


Holistic Business Workshop
Aboriginal Business Development Centre
555 George Street
Friday, September 4, 2015 - 9:30am - 12:00pm
More Info or to register call Rita at 250.565.5475


Riding the Bridge to Healthcare
Charity Bike Ride
Friday, September 4, 2015 (Day 6)
Vanderhoof to Prince George ride
More Info or make a donation


Radon Measurement & Mitigation Certification Course
Prince George Civic Centre
Monday, October 5 - Friday, October 9, 2015


Minerals North 2016
Smithers, BC
May 18-20, 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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