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Welcome to the
Kimberley and District Chamber of Commerce June 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!
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Chamber Open House - Business Forum was a Success!! 
Thank you to all the business people who participated in our economic development survey and the Open House on Monday June 21. It was such a success we plan to hold additional forums in the fall. We are commited to hear your concerns and ideas.
Our President Schaun Goodeve presented a summary of our Chamber activities for this year followed by a presentation of the survey results. Director Ingrid Liepa facilitated the interactive session and participants then gathered into smaller groups to discuss the survey results and posted "Fruits for thought on our "trees". Overwhelmingly, it was agreed that the survey results accurately reflected the issues of importance to our local business people. A cohesive economic development plan, a comprehensive marketing plan, cohesive community branding strategy, increasing the attractiveness of our community, a shop local campaign and better communication and cooperation between businesses were priorities that you identified.
The group then looked at ways to bulid a strong foundation for economic success in our community. Strengths, weaknesses and brilliant opportunities were identified. There is excitement building around our new Conference-Athlete Training Centre, broadband connectivity and Rails to Trails. Kimberley has much to offer residents and Amenity Migrants who will add to uor economic and social vibrancy.
Look for details for our fall forum and plan not to let your voice be heard. Without your input we cannot act!
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BC Chamber of Commerce AGM - May 27-29, 2010
Your Chamber President Schaun Goodeve and Executive Director Sioban Staplin attended the BC Chamber AGM held this past May. The main focus of the conference is to discuss and adopt policy positions on issues of importance to BC business. Policy is then advocated at both the Provincial and Federal levels. This is the power of membership in your Chamber. Policies that were "retired" due to successful implementation into legislation included those pertaining to: The reduction of the Province's opertaing debt, reduction of corporate taxes, a commitment to the elimination of the small business tax in BC, the extension of the BC Skills Connect program and many more.
Policy that was approved at this year's AGM that are of interest to our members included: HST Mitigation for the Tourism Industry, Predicability for Provincial and Regional Destination Marketing Organizations, Kootenay Columbia North-South Transportation Connector and Support for our International Airporots Outside of the Lower Mainland.
President Schaun Goodeve (second from right) votes on behalf of our members at the 2010 BC Chamber AGM in Vancouver
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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 at 250-427-3666 to find out how you can participate as a sponsor or showcase your business location.
Beverages and Business Cards runs from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm so plan to stop in after work and take advantage of this Kimberley business women enjoy April's Beverages
great networking and educational opportunity. & Business Cards event at Lambie Photography
All business people and guests are welcome! (photo: Fran Lambie)
NEXT EVENT:
JulyFest Kick Off !!!
New Day! Wednesday July 14, 2010
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
At the Bocce Pits next to Rotary Park and the Civic Centre
Come dressed in comfortable clothing & shoes ready to pitch in and help set up for JulyFest
Then join us for refreshments and a game or two of Bocce.
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JulyFest!!! The Best of the Fests July 16-18 
Get ready for the 39th Annual celebration of the Best of Summer! Bocce Tournament, Soccer Tournament, Volleyball Tournament, Homecoming Parade, Reunions, KidsFest and more! New this year will be an attempt at a World Shotski Record. This event will take place at 2:00 pm on Saturday July 17 For complete details go to www.kimberleyjulyfest.com |
What major international festival will be attracting 350 - 400
participants and families to Kimberley and area this summer?
The North American Orienteering Festival and Championships, with participants from 15 countries, is coming to Kimberley and Cranbrook July 1 - 4, 2010. There will also be a fun Trivia Event the evening of June 30th
co-hosted by the Chamber. Everyone can join in!
Don't miss this opportunity to promote your business and to be part of this exciting event.
Contact Jim @ info@naoc2010.com or call 250-427-0585. Details also available at the Chamber.
Http://www.naoc2010.com
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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 extended to June 30. 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!
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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_______________________ |
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 Summer 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
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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
VENDORS NEEDED!
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