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
FortisBC Rate Increase Application
Click above for documentation on FortisBC's application to amalgamate their three natural gas utilities into one with common rates across the province. This will increase Fort Nelson gas prices. Please attend the public forum on March 1 from 6-8pm at the Woodlands Inn to have your voice heard!
Click above for the Canadian Chamber of Commerce's report on jobs for Canadian youth.
2012 Provincial Budget Released
Click above for the 2012 Budget, focused on a "stable economy". Click above to view the provincial government's publication on natural gas in BC.
Fort nelson is one of four communities to take part in workshops to develop provincial guidelines for pedestrian and vehicular safety.
Encana has announced sale of a 40 per cent stake in the Cutbank Ridge Partnership to Mitsubishi Corporation, a $2.9 billion deal.
Click above for the transcripts of a conference call detailing EOG Resources' 2011 results.
Click above to read the Northeast News article on the strain the natural gas boom has put on infrastructure in Fort Nelson. Encana has joined ConocoPhillips and Cheaspeake Energy Corp. in reducing natural gas available to North America due to low prices.
Click above for the Energy and Capital article discussing investment in the Horn River Basin.
The BC Chamber of Commerce will now be releasing a "Public Affairs Update" newsletter every week. Click above for the first issue and here for issue 2.
The BC minimum wage will rise to $10.25/hour on
May 1st.
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Business & Community
Excellence Awards The Business & Community Excellence Awards were held yesterday evening at the Phoenix Theatre with great success! The Awards were well attended as Fort Nelson celebrated the work of 42 nominees in ten categories. Entrepreneur of the Year: Metalic Safety Northern Rockies Cafe Northern Rockies Maintenance and Cleaning Winner: Northern Rockies Maintenance and Cleaning Business of the Year: Acklands Grainger Boston Pizza Dave Bruce for Bird Construction Salus Safety Solutions Travel Time Inc. Wapiti Sporting Goods Winner: Salus Safety Solutions Volunteer of the Year: Liz Biggar Adeline Doyle Carmella Maga Judy Mann Winner: Carmella Maga Employer of the Year: Capp*A*Lu's Cafe Down to Earth Health Shop Fort Nelson Public Library Scotiabank Winner: Capp*A*Lu's Cafe Customer Service Excellence: Blair McMillan Cathy Clinton CMP Sports Curtis Hawley Debbie Muise Down to Earth Health Shop North Peace Savings & Credit Union Shirley Keays Wenda King William Alde Winner: Wenda King Youth of the Year: Nicole Sawin Jessica Byre Winner: Nicole Sawin Athlete of the Year: Christopher Mostert Donia Deinstadt Darlene Osmond Winner: Donia Deinstadt Community Leader Award: Bill and Sheryl Streeper Liz Biggar Marl Brown Winner: Bill and Sheryl Streeper Educator of the Year: David Johnstone Diana Samchuck Cath Maginel Winner: Diana Samchuck Public Services Award: James and Christina Childs Nicole Lougheed Ninna Forte Sirita Hoenen Winner: Nicole Lougheed Congratulations to all the Nominees this year!
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Upcoming Events at the Chamber
Rendezvous Business Dress-Up
March 7-11
Enter your business in our Rendezvous Dress-Up contest for a chance to win $1000 in advertising! Call the Chamber for more information.
Chamber General Meeting
March 20 - 12pm at Backroads
Speaker is MLA Pat Pimm.
Business After 5
March 22 - 6pm at City Furniture
Join us for this monthly networking event. Contact the Chamber at (250) 774-2956 to host a Business After 5 and gain exposure for your business.
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.
Imperial Oil is pleased to offer the opportunity to enroll in the Esso Business and Fleet Card program offering member fuel rebates! The Esso Business and Fleet Card program is a convenient and secure way to control and manage fuel expenses for your company vehicles. The discount is currently 3.5 cents/litre.
Whether you have one company vehicle or one thousand, Esso Business and Fleet Cards can help you manage your business expense.
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February 24, 2012
Issue 2012-04
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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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Business & Community
Excellence Awards
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Community Events
Day of Caring
United Way presents this ongoing event designed to match non-profit organizations with volunteer assistance for up to one day. For more information or to register your organization, please click the link above.
Aboriginal Youth Entrepreneurship Program
FNSS has received a grant from the Paul Martin Foundation to run a course on Entrepreneurship.
NLC Open Conversations
Northern Lights College is presenting a teleconference to connect professionals in Human Development, Education, and Care. Click above for more information.
United Way Funding Applications
United Way has introduced a mandatory teleconference for all groups submitting applications for 2012. Click above for details.
To list your community
event here, email Sarah: admin@
fortnelsonchamber.com
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| SBBC Seminars
March's highlighted seminar will be:
on March 16th,
from 12:00-1:30pm.
The fee for this seminar is $25, and the Chamber will provide the use of our teleconference equipment for free!
Are you considering buying a business or starting one from scratch? Learn the advantages and disadvantages of both and discover which route is best for you. Join Marion Van Keken Rietkerk from Pacific Business Brokers to understand what you should be looking for in your search for a business; explore issues of due diligence and find out Marion's key tips for success.
Only a limited number of seats are available, so register today to ensure your spot!
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