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5500 Alaska Highway
(250) 774-2956
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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!
Remember, you can nominate an outstanding business or individual at any time during the year at www.fortnelsonchamber.com.
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.

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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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.

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

 

Business & Community

Excellence Awards

 award recip

 

 

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

 

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!

 

Visit the Small Business BC website for more seminars and resources.