Fort Nelson & District
Chamber of Commerce
Newsletter
P.O. Box 196
5500 Alaska Highway
(250) 774-2956
www.fortnelsonchamber.com
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Chamber Business Update
BC Jobs Plan
The Northeast Regional Workforce Table Open House is scheduled for February 10th in Dawson Creek. If you are interested in attending, RSVP by February 2 to Calin.BainGlenn@gov.bc.ca. Comments can also be posted online here.
Komie North Extension
The National Energy Board issued a Hearing Order for the construction and operation of two new pipeline sections and related facilities. Click above for contact information and details of the Public Information Sessions in Fort Nelson.
The provincial government is running an web application that enables the public to send in their ideas about how expenses and revenue could be changed to balance the budget.
MP Bob Zimmer made an announcement in Fort Nelson on January 17th regarding the repaving of an 8km stretch of the highway just south of town. Click above for the BC Chamber's monthly newsletter. |
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Upcoming Events at the Chamber
Human Health Risk Assessment - Input Meeting
January 30 at 7pm - Visitor's Centre Meeting Room
The BC Ministry of Health has established a 3-phase Human Health Risk Assessment relating to oil and gas development in Northeastern BC. Phase 1 of the assessment is to identify health concerns. Members are invited to attend this meeting to share their thoughts and concerns with the group conducting the feedback research, the Fraser Basin Council.
2012 Trade Show
May 5 & 6 - NRRM Recreation Centre
Sponsorship opportunities are now available, click here for more information. General Registration is now open, if you have pre-registered, please call us to confirm your booth at (250) 774-2956.
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Chamber Benefits
As a member of the Fort Nelson & District Chamber of Commerce you are part of our Benefits Program. In every newsletter, we will highlight a different benefit.
Click here or give us a call for more information on our other benefits.
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Chamber Member Profile
Massage Therapy Clinic
Mavis Brown opened the Massage Therapy Clinic in Fort Nelson on November 3, 1987 (nearly 25 years ago) after completing the two year training at an accredited Massage Therapy College in Vancouver, which gave her the title of Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) of B.C. This training includes the assessment and treatment of numerous pathologies.
There are many massage techniques used by RMT's such as muscle energy, cranio-sacral therapy, therapeutic massage of both deep tissue or light pressure to produce a customized treatment plan for each patient. All systems of the patient's body including the nervous, skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, lymphatic, digestive systems are affected. This type of therapy improves the health and wellbeing of patients as well as treating injures which relieves pain.
The Massage Therapy field is ever expanding as more knowledge is introduced to build upon what is already known. There is no end to the learning, and RMT's are required to upgrade on a regular basis to maintain their license.
The Massage Therapy Clinic is open from Wednesday to Saturday and the answering machine is available 24/7 to collect inquires. Please call or fax (250) 774-6769.
Mavis Brown has been a Chamber of Commerce member since opening the clinic in 1987.
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Want to see your business profiled here? Attend our monthly member meeting and Business After 5 events and enter our business card draws.
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January 27, 2012
Issue 2012-02
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Board of Directors
Dave Milner, President
Jeremy Cote, 1st Vice President
Kym Gillett, 2nd Vice President
Wallace Li, Financial Director
Geordie McLennan, Past President
Lorence Forsburg, Director
Allyson Rozak, Director
Carmella Maga, Director
Richard Gook, Director
Janice Adams, Director
Bruce Deinstadt, Director
Liz Biggar, Director
Angus Dickie, Director
Angela White, Director
Kim Eglinski, NRRM Representative
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Community Events
Recycling Roundup
by NEAT
February 4
8am-1pm at Town Hall
Click here for a list of accepted items.
Fort Nelson
February 3 & 4
Public Advisory Group
February 16
Email Jason Smith for more information: Jason.V.Smith@gov.bc.ca
To list your community
event here, email Sarah: admin@
fortnelsonchamber.com
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February's highlighted seminar will be:
on February 14th,
from 1-4pm
The fee for this seminar is $59, and the Chamber will provide the use of our teleconference equipment for free!
You're thinking of starting or have already started a small business but are unclear on how to structure your business or what to do to keep the bank and the tax man happy. This workshop explains the differences between a sole proprietor, partnership and corporation, and how each can benefit you. Learn what defines taxable income, allowable deductions, subcontractors versus employees,
payroll traps and tax requirements.
Delivered by
Gabrielle Loren of Loren,
Nancke & Company, CGA.
Only a limited number of seats are available, so register early to ensure your spot! |
Youth Skills BC
The Get Youth Working! pilot program gives qualified employers $2000 per youth (age 15-29) they hire. Each employer may hire up to three participants.
This program was designed to help close the gap for many BC youth, providing them with the opportunity to gain new skills and experience in the workplace and opening doors to rewarding careers and good wages.
Visit
www.getyouthworking.ca
for more information and to see if your business qualifies.
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DARE TO COMPARE!
GIVE LOCAL BUSINESS
A CHANCE
Remember...
Buying locally creates an economic ripple effect, the money circulates closer to where it's spent.
Research shows that for every dollar spent at a local business, 45% is REINVESTED LOCALLY!
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