Actively Engaged for Kimberley Business Since 1923 September 2010
Leadership-Advocacy-Benefits
The Kimberley & District Chamber of Commerce performs a leadership role in the promotion, development, growth and prosperity of businesses in our community. As well, we 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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The Platzl Cuckoo Clock
We need your input!
 This past Labour Day weekend the Platzl Cuckoo Clock reached it's 38th birthday. Originally fashioned from old washing machine parts and built in one weekend, the clock has worn many "faces" over the years and remedial work has been done by dedicated volunters and Chamber staff to keep it running.
We need your input to establish the next step in the life of this structure.
Please take a moment to answer seven brief questions in our survey below.
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Small Business Week October 17-23, 2010
Chamber Small Business Week Presentation
Tuesday October 19, 7:00 - 8:00 pm at Centre 64
"The College of the Rockies Means Business"
The College of the Rockies is your Partner in Business and they want to hear from you on how they can best achieve their goals. Find out about the astonishing economic impact that the College has on our region and take the opportunity to inform the College of your training needs.
Dr. Nick Rubidge and his faculty staff have great news for our business community.
This is an event you don't want to miss!
There is no charge to attend the presentation but seating is limited
Call 250-427-3666 to book your place.
Refreshments are provided by your Kimberley & District Chamber of Commerce Everyone welcome!
Tuesday October 19, 2010 
7:00 pm to 8:00 pm - refreshments to follow
Centre 64 Gallery
64 Deer Park Avenue
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Business Spotlight
Kimberley Home Hardware
Adam and Josee McMillan are thrilled with their new life in Kimberley. In fact you would be hard pressed to contain their enthusiasm for our community and the potential it holds for their business. Tiring of the fast-paced lifestyle they lived in Calgary, they wanted to relocate to a small center to raise their family (River, Addison and Levi the Golden Lab). Josee's parents owned a Home Hardware in Calgary for 35 years and when they discovered that the Kimberley franchise was available, they wasted no time. They visited Kimberley in January 2010 and immediately fell in love with the opportunity, our friendly town and the beautiful surroundings. Six months later they took over the business and went to work remodeling. remerchandising and expanding the inventory to include as much of the Home Hardware line as possible. They are excited to announce that they are now an official Panasonic Dealer. While you would think that taking on a busy hardware would be enough, Adam grins as he shares his vision of expanding their business into a full Home Building Centre complete with a lumber yard and garden center. Even grand visions must start carefully and the McMillans recognize that they will need strong community support to reach their goals. They hope that Kimberley residents and business people will discover that they have everything they need and that contractors will have easy access to supplies. Right now, it is easier than ever to start those Fall home projects with the current Home Hardware Card promotion: Six months no payment, no interest and no fees. They are the official supplier of Beautitone Paints and they plan to be fully merchandised by November. Join them at their Grand Opening in December and bring in the kids to meet with Santa on Saturdays during the Holiday Season.
Adam, Josee and their staff look forward to serving you and hope to see you on the slopes this winter. Adam wants to ensure that the whole family enjoys everything Kimberley has to offer and he even aspires to becoming a true "Dirtbag". Welcome to Kimberley, Adam and Josee!
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Kimberley Conference and Athlete Training
Centre
Opening October 2010 - Get Your Business on the List
Exciting news for
Kimberley! Set to open in mid-October, our new Conference and Athlete Training Centre is all but
complete. This fantastic facility will provide
Kimberley with year round economic and social benefits. The City of
Kimberley will celebrate the opening in style with at least two events. We will share the details with you as they become available.
Get on the List!
Local businesses can take part in the Conference and Athlete Training Centre opportunity by
ensuring that they are included in the Centre's inventory of products and
services. Representatives from the City recently attended the Incentive Works Trade Show in Toronto and obtained leads on 108 planners interested in our Conference Centre as a place to hold an event. As well, there are already 11 events booked that could benefit your business.
Just print, complete and submit the form to the City of Kimberley or drop it off at the Chamber office. The link is right
below:
Conference Centre Business Inventory Form
Your Chamber will be holding two important events at the Centre in the
coming months. These events will provide our members and the business
community with the opportunity to experience the Centre first-hand.
November 19, 2010 - Kimberley & District Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting
April 9, 2011 - Kimberley Chamber Business Excellence Awards
For up-to-date details on the Centre visit their
new website:
www.meetkimberley.ca
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Shop Locally - Our local economy depends on it!
 Maurice Frits and Jenny Broere of Kimberley Promotions-Go Kimberley Magazine launched the Locals Card in 2009. It is a great initiative to promote shopping in our community by locals and *visitors alike! The card is now available to visitors - make them feel like they are a part of our community by taking part. Why should your business join the Locals Card campaign?
By becoming a Locals Card participating business your business will experience: -
Increased business sales, especially during the shoulder seasons, as
residents are provided with an effective incentive to shop locally!
- Improved community identity as you demonstrate your business as a caring and supportive member of your community.
- Enhanced business recognition as a forerunner in creating and building a sustainable local economy.
- Improved shopping atmosphere and product turn-over as cardholders frequent your business more often.
Need more reasons to join?
Signing up as a participating Locals Card business also means you receive: - 2 free Locals Cards to be designated to two individuals of your choosing. - Year Round Marketing: -
Your business will be featured on LocalsCard.com with a full page for
the duration of the campaign. This page will provide your business with
a brief description of approximately 30 words, together with your
business logo or an image and contact details. A free link is provided
to your website, if applicable.
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participating business is allowed to post one Locals Card related
sale/promotional event per season in this year's Locals Card campaign.
Kimberley Promotions will promote these sale/promotional events on
LocalsCard.com and send out an email to all registered card holders.
Each sale/promotional event can include a maximum of 2 products or
services with a maximum of 2 images and a 30 word description.
- Your
business name will appear in a Locals Card advertisement in each issue
of GO Kimberley magazine for the duration of the campaign.
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Participating Locals Card businesses will be provided with easy to
recognise Locals Card signage to be displayed at the register to
enhance recognition of your business as a Locals Card participating
business.
For complete information and/or to sign up your business on the program, just go to the link below: LocalsCard.com |
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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 introduced 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 great networking and educational opportunity. President Scahun Goodeve addresses the crowd at
September's event hosted by Tourism Kimberley.
All business people and guests are welcome!
NEXT EVENT:
Thursday October 21
5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Hosted by Kimberley Arts Council at Centre 64 - 64 Deer Park Avenue
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The New Chamber Member Business
Directory
Now Available!
Another great reason to join your Chamber today!
The 2010/2011 Kimberley & District Chamber
of Commerce Member Business Directory is ready. While Kimberley businesses and the Chamber
are very much tuned into the "Internet Age", we recognize that there are many
people who prefer to use more traditional print media for information. The new Chamber Member Business Directory is printed in a handy, portable format that will provide exposure for our
members and ready access by everyone. The directory is being distributed to local businesses, the City, the Library and other resource centers.
Member businesses are grouped
according to sector such as Retail, Trades, Spas & Wellness, Professional
Services, etc., and each business is assigned a code letter that will indicate its location - eg. B for Blarchmont, P for Platzl. In addition to member business listings, the directory
includes a section for events and festivals. The result is a directory
that will be valuable to local consumers, business people and visitors alike. Contact the Chamber today for your copy of the directory.
To be listed in the next printing of the directory you must be a
Chamber Member - it is one of the many benefits of Chamber membership. 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 on the next issue- 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 Current Course Selection
Continuing Education
Your community source for skills upgrading, career enhancement, and
pre-employment or special interest training. Our Fall 2010 courses are
now on the web...check our course list to see if we have a course/ program that is right for you.
There are many new and exciting courses you can take this fall and winter. The possibilities are endless. The Journey Starts Here!
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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!
Click here for CFEK Training & Events
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Kootenay Rockies Innovation Council
KRIC Website
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Women's Enterprise Centre
Centre Website
Great Fall courses for women entrepreneurs!
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Village Market
It was a Great Summer!
Our Kimberley Village Market was an important focal point of Platzl activity this summer. Every Sunday the market featured artisans, artists, crafters, jewelers, home based businesses, fresh produce, authors, actors, musicians and home baking. We wlcomed 51 different vendors this past season and we want to grow even more!
Our market is rapidly becoming recognized for its wide variety of products and beautiful location. Both vendors and shoppers enjoy what Kimberley has to offer.
The Village Market runs through to Labour Day weekend and there is always room for new vendors. Give us a call at 250-427-3666
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Welcome New Members!
The Chamber is pleased to welcome the following new members in 2010:
Alpine
Plumbing & Heating, Anton Zanesco-Artist, Border Holdings, Buddha
Beli Deli, Burrito Grill, "C" Clear Healing, Cherry Creek Property
Maintenance, Cranbrook Airport Service, Days Inn Cranbrook, East
Kootenay Home Inspections, Equicare Mechanical, Flexinet Broadband,
Frida Viklund Photography, Healing Touch Family Chiropractic, Honey's
Pizza, Kimberley & District Community Foundation, Kimberley Home
Hardware, Kimberley Go Fresh Market, Kootenay Orienteering Club,
Kootenay Rockies Regional Economic Alliance, La Lune de Chocolat Candy
Shoppe, Mountain Eagle Security, The Mountain Range, NiceSite.ca, PB
Pro Audio, Ray's Music, S&S Contracting & Snow Removal, Siega
Productions, Specialist Real Estate, St. Marys River Bed &
Breakfast, Tom Yost Construction, Wallinger Day Spa, Kimberley Snowmobile Adventures.
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