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
The 2012 Business Directory is now online, and printed copies will arrive soon! Click here to see the online flipbook. Contact the Chamber to book your ad for 2013 - get year-long exposure for one low price!
Canfor Proposes Amendment to FSP
Please click the link above for Canfor's proposed amended Forest Stewardship Plan for the tenures currently held by Canfor in Fort Nelson. The revisions to the FSP are highlighted in yellow text. The proposed amended FSP needs to receive Ministry of Forests, Lands & Natural Resource Operations approval. Please note, this document will only be available until June 17.
How to Recruit, Hire and Integrate Skilled Immigrants Webinar
This free webinar hosted by the Canadian Chamber focuses on where to hire foreign workers, and which organizations are available to assist employers in finding and retaining employees from outside Canada. Register by clicking the link above, and sign in starting at 9:30, April 25 (webinar begins at 10:00).
Responsible Resource Development Plan
Please click above to read the BC Chamber's press release regarding the Responsible Resource Development Plan, which would streamline the approval process for major resource projects. You can find more information on the plan here, and Bob Zimmer's press release here.
ROE on the Web
Service Canada is holding two Record of Employment Web information and registration sessions in Fort Nelson on May 3rd, at 1:30 & 3:00 pm in the Chamber Boardroom. Please contact Emily Herring-Cooper at emily.herringcooper@servicecanada.gc.ca or by calling (780) 830-5262 by April 25th.
Canadian Chamber Skills Survey #3
Click above for the third in a series of short Canadian Chamber of Commerce surveys about the workforce and the top 10 barriers to competitiveness.
Pat Pimm Column
Click above for MLA Pat Pimm's recent column in Energetic City regarding the Agriculture Land Reserve. Employer's Advisor NewsletterClick above to read the 25th issue of the EAO newsletter. BC Hydro Site C Public MeetingsThere are two remaining open houses for the public to provide feedback for the Site C project: Dawson Creek on April 3rd and Chetwynd on April 24th. Western Announces Study
Western Copper and Gold has initiated a preliminary front end engineering and design study to evaluate technology options for a liquefied natural gas process facility to be located at or near the Fort Nelson Gas Plant.
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Chamber 2012 Trade Show
May 5 & 6, 2012 - Recreation Centre
The Trade Show is now sold out!
Sponsorships are still available, and a great way to expose your business to the 4000 attendees of this event and show your support for the community!
Thank-you to our Sponsors:  
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Upcoming Events at the Chamber
General Meeting
May 15 - 12:00-1:00pm - Location TBA
Please RSVP by calling the Chamber at (250) 774-2956 or emailing admin@fortnelsonchamber.com.
Business After 5
May 24 - 6:00-8:00pm at the Sierra Lounge in the Fort Hotel
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.
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Small Business BC Seminars
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Chamber Benefits
As a member of the Fort Nelson & District Chamber of Commerce, you are part of our Benefits Program. Our benefits range from fuel and point of sale terminal discounts, to insurance and health benefit packages. Click here for the most recent flyer and contact the Chamber for more information.
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April 20, 2012
Issue 2012-08
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Quick Links Your weekly insight, perspective and analysis on politics in British Columbia and Canada.
Northern Rockies Regional Municipality
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Board Of Directors
Our AGM took place on April 3, 2012. Thank you to all our Directors. The new board will take office in May.
Jeremy Cote, President
Kym Gillett, 1st V.P.
Richard Gook, 2nd V.P.
Wallace Li, Financial Director
Dave Milner, Past Pres.
Geordie McLennan, Director
Anouk Villemaire, Director
Carmella Maga, Director
Janice Adams, Director
Bruce Deinstadt, Director
Liz Biggar, Director
Angus Dickie, Director
Angela White, Director
Kim Eglinski, NRRM Rep.
A special thank you to our outgoing Directors:
Allyson Rozak & Lorence Forsberg
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Community Events
The Alzheimer Society of BC is offering two free tele-workshops, "Personal Planning"
(April 21) and "Understanding Communication"
(May 31). Click above for more information.
Northern Lights College is holding an Open House for Administrative Professionals Day on April 25, from 3-6pm. Click here for more information or contact Amanda Legge at (250) 774-2741 ext. 4642.
Service Canada will be presenting a free seminar at the Northern Lamplighters Activity Centre on May 1 at 1pm on CPP and OASP. Question answer period to follow. The Lamplighters wish to extend an invitation to the public to attend.
Northern Lights College
is hosting Career & Education Fairs throughout northeastern BC in 2012. Please contact Debbie Ives for more information: 1-866-463-6652 ext. 4409
Email: dives@nlc.bc.ca
The Northern Rockies Seniors Society is having a penny drive! The penny is retiring, and what better place for it to retire than a Seniors Supported Living Facility? Drop off at the NRSS office or call
(250) 774-3193.
To list your community
event here, email Sarah: admin@
fortnelsonchamber.com
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