Third Annual Business Excellence Awards

Saturday April 9, 2011

at the Kimberley Conference & Athlete Training Centre

The Tourism Excellence Award presented to Kimberley Promotions

Join us as we salute the best in Kimberley Business.
A new Final Ballot is now available online!  There were some technical problems with out last ballot and these have been solved.  To be sure that your ballot was received you may complete it again-your responses will only be counted once.  

Take a few moments to select your top choice from our finalists
in each of the twelve categories.  
Congratulations to all of our finalists!  

2011 Final Ballot-Members Only 

We still have limited sponsorship opportunities available!  Call us today at 250-427-3666 to find out how your business can benefit from this prestigious gala event.

Tickets for the event are available at the Chamber office.  Reserve yours today!

Thank you to our generous Sponsors:

SNAP East Kootenay

Kimberley Daily Bulletin

Kimberley Alpine Resort

Mountain Spirit Resort & Spa

Kootenay Business Magazine - Koocanusa Publications

St Eugene Golf Resort Casino

David Bellm & Co Insurance

B104 and The Drive

RBC Royal Bank

Tourism Kimberley

The City of Kimberley

Overwaitea Foods

Wildsight Kimberley Cranbrook

Beverages & Business Cards

Join us the third Thursday (some exceptions) 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.                             

All business people and guests are welcome!                         

2011 Federal Election All Candidates Forum 

Buy into the Arts Gala

The Kimberley Arts Council is rapidly approaching its goal of procuring the land needed to expand Centre 64.  With your help they can do it!

Buy into the Arts Gala - Featuring Comedian Gery Schubert as "Austin Powers"

Friday April 1

7:00 pm at Centre 64

Live Art Auction & Silent Auction

16 wines for tasting and appetizers

Tickets $50

Available at Centre 64 240-427-4919, Black Bear Books & Video

Lotus Books in Cranbrook.

Education to Go!

Last fall, College of the Rockies President Dr. Nick Rubidge and members of his staff presented Kimberley business leaders with an update on activities at our local college.  He highlighted the fact that the College has contributed over 13 million dollars to our regional economy and that they want to ensure that they are answering the needs of our business community.  In addition to the many academic and trades programs available, there is a valuable resource tailor-made for busy entrepreneurs. 

Ed2Go

is a collection of a wide variety of short-term online courses that will provide business people with the skills they need to succeed. Take advantage of our slower "shoulder season" and take a course.  All of these affordable (mostly around $129), convenient and fun courses include an expert instructor and lessons supplemented by interactive quizzes, assignments, tutorials and online discussions.  Best yet, you can "test drive" the course with no obligation!  Topics include: Business Communication and Leadership, Business Fundamentals, Business Software, General Business and Management and Project Management.  There are 40 courses under business and management alone and dozens of other courses in sales and marketing and more! Click on the link below to get started!

Education to Go Portal

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

The 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!