The "Voice" of Kimberley Business Since 1923                                           March 2010
Welcome to the
Kimberley and District Chamber of Commerce March Newsletter
Our Mission is to be the "Voice of Kimberley Business".  We are membership centered. We are committed to actively advocate on behalf of our businesses, offer value based benefits and services and contribute positively to our community in many ways. Contact us to find out how you can become involved.
Call us at (250) 427-3666 today!
SECOND ANNUAL
KIMBERLEY CHAMBER BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS
Celebrating the Best in Business in Kimberley & District

   
The 2010 Business Excellence Awards Finalist Ballot has been emailed to all of our members.  If you have not yet completed the ballot please take a few minutes right now and click on the link below.  There are five finalists in each category.  Please review the criteria for each category as well as the information provided on each finalist.  Then select your choice in each category.
Click below to complete our online ballot:
2010 Finalist Ballot
2009 Business of the Year Award           
Bavarian Sports & Hardware                  
Sponsored by Kimberley Daily Bulletin     

Business Excellence Gala Awards Evening

Saturday April 10, 2010
Bootleg Gap Golf Course


6:00 pm Cocktails
7:00 pm Dinner
8:00 pm Awards
9:00 pm Entertainment sponsored by David Bellm & Co Ins.

Tickets: $40 + gst at the Chamber Office
(250) 427-3666
and at Black Bear Books & Video.

Please book your tickets by March 31, 2010

The New Chamber Member Business Directory
Another great reason to join your Chamber today!

The 2010 Kimberley & District Chamber of Commerce Member Business Directory is set to be launched this Spring.  While Kimberley businesses and the Chamber are very much tuned into the "Internet Age", they recognize that there are many people who prefer to use more traditional print media for information.  The new Chamber Member Business Directory will be produced in a handy, portable format that will provide exposure for our members and ready access by everyone.
Member businesses will be grouped according to sector such as Retail, Trades, Spas & Wellness, Professional Services, etc. and each business will be assigned a code letter that will indicate their business area - eg. B for Blarchmont, P for Platzl.  In addition to member business listings, the directory will include a section for attractions and festivals. The result will be a directory that will be valuable to local consumers, business people and visitors alike.

To be listed in the directory you must be a Chamber Member - It is one of the many benefits of Chamber membership.  Deadline for inclusion in the 2010 directory is March 31.  You can apply for membership today by calling (250)427-3666, by visiting our website at www.kimberleychamber.com or dropping into our office at 270 Kimberley Avenue.

Don't miss out - Join Your Chamber Today!

Beverages & Business Cards

Join us the third Thursday of each month for an informal and informative evening where you can meet and mingle with local business people and community leaders.  New members are highlighted and invited to "blow your own horn".  Beverages and appetizers are provided by local business sponsors and different businesses will host the event at their location each month.  Call us to find out how you can participate as a sponsor or showcase your business location.

Beverages and Business Cards usually runs from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm so plan to stop in after work and take advantage of this great networking and educational opportunity.  All business people and guests are welcome!

NEXT EVENT:                                                                        Would you like to sponsor and/or host our
Thursday April 15  5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
                                   next Beverages and Business Cards Event?
Lambie Photographic Studio                                                              Our next event is Thursday May 20
312 304th Ave  Marysville                                                         Call 250-427-3666 to find out how to bring
Behind East Kootenay Realty                                                  40-50 business people into Your business!
Entrance directly opposite of the Eco Park Fish

Kootenay Rockies Innovation Council Workshops

In This Issue
Business Excellence Awards
Gala Awards Evening
Member Business Directory
Beverages & Business Cards
KRIC Business Workshops
Chamber Benefits
College of the Rockies
CFEK Skills Training
Village Market

CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Chamber Benefit
of the Month



Chamber Group Insurance

The Chamber Group Insurance Plan is the Number One Chamber membership benefit for a very good reason: It Pays!
Our plans provide excellent benefits for small businesses from 1 to 50.  Options include medical, dental, disability, critical illness, overhead expense plans and Pay Direct Prescription Drug cards.
Tailor-made plans to
suit your needs. 
Call your local Chamber Plan Representative: Wayne Haddad at 250-426-4221 wayne.haddad@sunlife.com
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College of the Rockies

Click here for courses!

 Continuing Education
Your community source for skills upgrading, career enhancement, and pre-employment or special interest training. Our Winter 2010 courses are now on the web...check our course list to see if we have a course/ program that is right for you. Find something that will help you Make a Connection!
There are many new and exciting courses you can take this winter. The possibilities are endless. Make a Connection today!

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SKILLS TRAINING
Are you looking to add to or improve your small business skills in a quick and convenient manner?  Then CFEK's business courses may be the answer you're looking for.  Whether you've been in business for years or are about to start a new one, CFEK's affordable courses are packed with practical information aimed at entrepreneurs just like you.  Topics range from advertising and marketing to website design, e-commerce, and business law.  There's bound to be a course that will help you improve your bottom line!
Upcoming seminars include:Bridging the Generation Divide - Gen Y; Building Profitable Strategic Alliances; My First year in Business - Financial Overview and Managing Your Balance Sheet; E Commerce and MORE.

Click here for CFEK Training & Events
Village Market




Plans are now well under way for the 2010 Kimberley Village Market.
The Market is set to commence on Sunday June 20 and will run to Sunday September 5.
For vendor information contact Sioban at
(250) 427-3666 or
Email Sioban

Steering Committee Members needed!
Play an active role in this year's market by participating on our Market Steering Committee.
Interested Platzl merchants and vendors please contact Allyson Blake at
(250) 427-7330 or


Email Allyson

Kimberley & District Chamber of Commerce
270 Kimberley Avenue
(250) 427-3666
www.kimberleychamber.com