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 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 #4Please 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. 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 Leadership
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 admin@fortnelsonchamber.com.
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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.
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. 
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!
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May 18, 2012
Issue 2012-09
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Quick Links BC Weekly Public
Affairs Update
Your weekly insight, perspective and analysis on politics in British Columbia and Canada.
Northern Rockies Regional Municipality
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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.
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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
sdtroudt@gmail.com
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 IGill@inventaworld.com.
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: 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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