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P.O. Box 196
5500 Alaska Highway
(250) 774-2956
www.fortnelsonchamber.com
Chamber Business Update

The 2012 Business Directory is online and printed! Click here to see the online flipbook, or pick up hard copies at the Chamber office. For large quantities, contact us and we will have them ready for you. Call the Chamber at (250) 774-2956 to book your ad for 2013 - get year-long exposure for one low price!
 
Skills Survey #4
Please click above for the fourth in a series of short surveys published by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce on the Top 10 Barriers to Competitiveness.

Bob Zimmer, MP for Prince George-Peace River, is encouraging local organizations that work to promote the well-being of Canada's seniors to apply for federal funding. Click above for more information. 

 

Get Youth Working! Program Extended
Click above for information on the extension of this government program.

Gov't of Canada Announces RFP for Alaska Highway
The Canadian Government has released a RFP for the Alaska Highway Rehabilitation project. Click above for more information.

Click above for the transcript of the Earnings Call
for EOG.

Rare Earth Elements in Canada
Canada has 1.1 billion pounds of rare earths locked in black shale deposits (the Alberta Black Shale Project) worth an estimated $206 billion. Several other Canadian mines across the country show great potential. Click above for the Canadian Chamber's press release.


Temporary Foreign Worker Program

The Federal Government has announced plans to change the Temporary Foreign Worker Program to
be more responsive to skills and labour shortages: "...Employers will have less red tape and temporary foreign workers will benefit from enhanced protections." Click above for the press release from MP Bob Zimmer. The BC Provincial Nominee Program is also holding another Foreign Worker Information Session for employers on June 4 in Fort Nelson. For more information or to register, contact Aireen Luney at (604) 775-2160.

Auditor Council Appointment Confirms
Independent Leadersh
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Click above for the BC Chamber News Release on the appointment of an
Auditor General for Local Government.

 
 
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2012 Trade Show Wrap-Up

The Fort Nelson Chamber of Commerce's Annual Trade Show was a resounding success! We had over 4000 attendees and almost 100 exhibitors at Fort Nelson's largest event, which would not have been possible without the support of our volunteers and sponsors. Thank-you to all our exhibitors as well - we hope to see you next year!

 
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Upcoming Events at the Chamber
 

Business After 5

May 24 - 6:00-8:00pm at the Sierra Lounge - 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.

 
 

Tourist in Your Own Town Week

June 3-9 is Be A Tourist In Your Own Town week in Fort Nelson. Watch for events in the May 30th issue of the Fort Nelson News, and learn more about Fort Nelson and the Northern Rockies! 

 

General Meeting
Speaker: Chris Morey of Northern Health 

June 19 - 12:00-1:00pm - Location TBA  

Please RSVP by calling the Chamber at (250) 774-2956 or emailing [email protected].

 

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 t
he most recent flyer and contact the Chamber for more information.

Featured Benefit: Shell Triton Fleet Management Card 

Shell has changed their Chamber Benefit program to better serve our members: You can now receive up to 1000 Air Miles reward points until December 2012. shell_logo

The fleet card also features:
-3 cents per litre discount
-No monthly or annual fees
-Accepted at over 1400 Shell stations
-Can be used at card-activated pumps
-Driver ID validation security prompt


Contact the Chamber for your application form to start receiving this and other Chamber Membership benefits!

May 18, 2012
Issue 2012-09
 
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Board Of Directors
   

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.

 


 

Community Events

   

The Peace River Artist Show and Sale will take place from May 4-31 at the Cultural Centre in Fort St. John. Contact Sandy at 
[email protected]
for more information.
 

  

 Scoop Clothing is holding a pop-up clothing sale in Fort Nelson on May 25 and 26. Click above for more information.

 

As part of the BC Jobs Plan and Work BC, JobFest will be in Fort Nelson on June 1. This is a rock concert-themed event for young job-seekers. Musicians wishing to perform can sign up here. Anyone interested in speaking about their job history to the crowd can contact Inder Gill at [email protected].  

 

The Northern Rockies Senior Society
is holding a Charity Golf Tournament on June 9. Contact Joan at
(250) 774-3193 for more information.
 

 

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: [email protected]

 

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

Scoop is Having a
Pop-Up Sale in Fort Nelson!

Visit Scoop Clothing at the Woodlands Inn in Room 125
on May 25 and 26 from 11am-5pm  
and check out our Spring/Summer collection.