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Monthly Survey Question 
The Penticton & Wine Country Chamber of Commerce wants to know what you think!
Click here to view this month's survey question regarding taxes vs. services.
Thanks to all those who responded to last month's survey question.
Here are the stats from last month's survey:
Are you having any issues regarding hiring employees for the upcoming summer season?
Yes 20%
No 80%
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Manager's Report by Lorraine Renyard
Tour Packages
Tour packages are not only a tourist's best friend, they offer local business operators new opportunities to develop exciting partnerships, build on their existing customer base and expand their marketing capacity.
According to Penticton Visitor Centre supervisor Aaron McRann, today's visitors are asking for more of the tours that make it easy for them to experience all Penticton has to offer. Today's discerning tourist likes the convenience of having someone else organize an outing in their area of interest and the security and social aspects of being with a group.
"Packaged tours are the way we're moving because of the demographic we're attracting," McRann said. "For example, we have one local tour company that picks people up at set times and takes them for a tour of several wineries, before dropping them off at a beach in Naramata, where they hop on the Casabella Princess for a dinner cruise back to Penticton."
Tour packages can offer a snapshot of what a community has to offer or cater to specific interests or themes. While visitors could see the same sights on their own, many opt for packaged tours where they're available so they don't have to spend time researching stops of interest or worrying about getting lost.
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| Ambassador of the Month
Janet Stein of Advocare Home Health Services has been a Chamber Ambassador for the past two years. She is an active member of the Ambassador team, and helps out at the door for the Chamber Business after Business events and also encourages the networking process. Janet is a vibrant, friendly person who is interested in making sure that everyone who attends our networking events is made to feel comfortable.
Janet is the South Okanagan Administrator and Human Resources Manager for Advocare which is located at 331 Martin St. in Penticton. Janet oversees all daily operations, managing new & existing clients and contracts, and is site supervisor for staffing at Sun Village Retirement Living Residence.
AdvoCare's support is designed to help individuals remain at home, to fully enjoy quality of life, and to retain the dignity and respect that comes with this independence. Advocare provides service from one hour to 24 hours a day, encompassing all aspects of daily living. AdvoCare's Certified Care Aids are dedicated to assisting clients in a friendly professional manner. Twenty four hours a day phone assistance is available to all clients.
In her spare time Janet enjoys spending time with family & friends, reading, beadwork, and enjoying time outdoors.
Along with the Chamber Ambassador Program, Janet volunteers her time being on the Board for Penticton Women in Business, and attends the weekly luncheons.
Janet is definitely an asset to our team of volunteers!
Are you interested in becoming a Chamber Ambassador? We are currently looking for volunteers. Please call Andrea Davison at 492-4103 for more information. |
| BC Chamber of Commerce
PENTICTON RESIDENT ELECTED DIRECTOR OF BC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Penticton resident Dan Albas, was elected to the post of Director at Large of the BC Chamber of Commerce, at the Chamber's 56th Annual General Meeting and Conference in Whistler on Saturday.
In this capacity, Albas will be representing the BC Chamber of Commerce to the entire province.
Albas is also the owner and general manager of Premier Martial Arts in Penticton, where he has been teaching a unique blend of self protection, health and leadership for over ten years.
GROWING CHAMPIONS
The BC Chamber of Commerce is partnering with Growing Champions to support local high-performance athletes.
Growing Champions is an innovative financial assistance program connecting businesses with athletes in their community or favourite sport.
Growing Champions has identified over 1,000 of BC's "next generation" of national team athletes who are currently living and training in communities all over BC. Many of these athletes still rely on "Bank of Mom and Dad" to fund their development, even though they are already competing in national and international competitions. These athletes often miss out on valuable training and competition experiences because they cannot afford the associated costs.
Businesses can support an athlete from their local community and help them reach a higher level of performance. They can incorporate their involvement into their marketing efforts and demonstrate a commitment to community involvement.
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| Business After Business
Perfect weather, lots of food and refreshments, entertainment, a great turnout and an abundance of door prizes, made the Business after Business at Morpheus Graphics a great evening for all.
Congratulations to Corinne and the gang for hosting a wonderful networking event!
The historic Leir House was the perfect setting for the June 5th Business After Business mixer hosted by the Penticton & District Community Arts Council.
Guests were treated to art viewing, a history of the building, refreshments and appies, and great door prizes! Thank you to the organizers of the Penticton and District Community Arts Council for hosting a very informative Business after Business for Chamber members and guests. |
JobWave 
CEO of WCG Honoured by BC Chamber
Ian Ferguson, CEO of WCG International HR Solutions, was named a Fellow of The BC Chamber of Commerce at this year's AGM in Whistler in honour of his exemplary service and contributions.
"Ian Ferguson is a respected leader in the Chamber movement and well deserves this recognition," says John Winter, President of The BC Chamber. "WCG has worked hand-in-hand with The BC Chamber to change the lives of thousands of people and strengthen our local economies," adds Winter.
Under Ferguson's leadership, WCG joined forces with The BC Chamber in 1995 and together they have successfully partnered with the provincial government to deliver the JobWave and Triumph employment programs.
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Customer Profiles
I've never seen a business fail due to reaching the wrong people. But if you listen to advertising sales reps, "reaching the right people" will solve all your problems.
And guess who has exactly the right people for you?
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Photo by: David Szabo
NEW MEMBERS
Isaac Images
Terry Isaac/Kathleen Jagger
Penticton BC
492-6590
terryisaac@telus.net
www.terryisaacsart.com
Penticton Airport Next Shuttle
John Guertin & Marj Cassidy
P.O. Box 810
Penticton BC V2A 6J9
492-0292
1-800-234-0336
Alexandra's
Alexandra Popovski
103-1960 Barnes Street
Penticton BC V2A 4C3
490-3322 | |
