ALBERNI  VALLEY CHAMBER of COMMERCE 

 

www.albernichamber.ca 

 

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Issue # 24

                                                                 
April 2,  2014
 

In This Issue
The PLACE
Alberni Valley Chamber of Commerce
Dates to Remember
Business with Govt now EASIER
Looking to hire? Funding options are availabe
Excellence Awards Sponsored by THE SEE GROUP
It's Official!
Trip to South Africa
 
 
Chamber Events Coming Soon

Business AFTER Business - April 11
         Be amazed and be impressed with Sarah's unique skills in her wonderful store at the entrance to Harbour Quay. Refreshments, prizes and more....Friday, April 11 @ 6:00pm. N/C



Community Excellence Awards Sponsored by the SEE GROUP of Companies. Friday, April 25th @ The Best Western Barclay Plus Hotel




Business AFTER Business @ The Cafe! Steampunk that is; Friday, May 16th at 5:30pm. Come on down for a cup of the good stuff!


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Alberni Valley Chamber of Commerce AGM:

Wednesday, May 28th @ 12:00nn. Chances Rim Rock  Help make a difference for the business community in BC. Join the Chamber, be part of it. Watch for our invite closer to the date. Tickets $20.00 plus tax.




Friday, June 13th @ 7:30am - 9:00am - Business B4 Business @ SLAMMERS! You'll love the new gym in town; top of the line equipment and lots of it. Come visit Tina and staff and enjoy a healthy start to your morning courtesy of the staff at Slammers.



Our June Dinner Meeting featuring the Port Alberni Port Authority is planned for Wednesday, June 18th @ 5:30pm - Chances Rim Rock. Come and join us for your update on the initiatives and plans for the all important Port Authority.

Watch for our invite closer to the date; Tickets $28.95 plus tax ($30.95 plus tax for future- members)




This July 17th needs to be marked on your calendars now! A treat for the Business Community as we are invited for Business AFTER Business that evening starting at 5:30pm. Enjoy Tapas, other treats and refreshments courtesy of the entrepreneurial spirit of the Pot Luck Crew. An impressive organization.






 
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Newsletter produced by:

BILL COLLETTE - Executive Director [email protected]  

 

MICHELLE WOOD - Executive Assistant: [email protected]  

 

JAG SIDORUK - Acct &Admin [email protected] 

 

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DATES TO REMEMBER


  • Friday, April 11th - 6:00pm Business AFTER Business - THE PLACE - Harbour Quay - Port Alberni
  • Friday, April 25th - 5:30pm Community Excellence Awards @ The Best Western Plus Barclay Hotel.
  • Sunday, April 27th - ADSS Theatre - Barkley Sounds Spring Concert   
  • Friday, May 16 @ 5:30pm Business AFTER Business - Steampunk Cafe
  • Wednesday, May 28th @ 12:00nn Chamber AGM - Chances Rim Rock
  • Friday, June 13 @ 7:30am Business B4 Business - Slammers Gym
  • Wednesday, June 18th - Dinner Meeting @ 5:30pm - Chances Rim Rock
  • Thursday, July 17th @ 5:30pm Business AFTER Business - Pot Luck Ceramics 

 






VICTORIA - The Government of B.C. has officially launched its two-page, short-form request for proposals (SRFP) making it easier for small businesses to sell to government.

The shorter form will be used for government opportunities valued at less than $250,000, where it makes sense. The change streamlines the request for proposals process, making it easier for small businesses to apply and compete for work. The SRFP is one of several measures announced in 2013 to increase small businesses participation in government procurement opportunities.

The scope, process and templates for the two-page form were developed through extensive consultations - 14 sessions with 273 vendors, ministry and broader public sector staff during fall 2013. Several ministries piloted the short form RFP in January and February with positive results. Keep READING HERE
 
This ease of business program is a direct result of the BC Chamber of Commerce movement! Achieved through the Small Business Accord - A Chamber led initiative.
 
Planning to hire? Wish you could afford to hire? Want to provide opportunities for people to work in our community? If yes to any of these questions then please visit these websites for exciting job creation opportunities that currently exist!

Two Programs available, including one for Mature Workers right  HERE!

And here is another program aimed at Youth. Check it out HERE



 


 

We're getting close! Still some time to get your nominations in! Our committee picks our finalists....next week! Make our jobs tougher; we're good with that!

Nominate HERE 
 
It's Official!


Jenny's is doubling in size! Expanding her wonderful business of foods, gifts and other eclectica to the Chamber of Commerce / Visitor Center. Watch for information on her grand opening planned for Mid-May. Soft opening is May 1, 2014.

The Chamber of Commerce welcomes Jennifer Haddock and her team!
Are you going?
The Chamber of Commerce through its relationship with Twin Travel in Port Alberni and Collette Vacations offers you an amazing trip this fall
 
 
In Case you Missed it!
Canada Day, July 1, 2014
Thanks to our local Women's Business Network we are indeed going to be entertained with the annual Canada Day Parade. We're looking forward to lots of entries so please contact [email protected] for more information. Deadline for entries is early June! 
 
 
And don't forget about the Annual Spring Concert put on by the Barkley Sounds Choir! Tickets available at: the Rollin Arts Centre, Blue Fish Gallery and the Chamber of Commerce. $10.00 in Advance or $12.00 at the door

Sunday: April 27th ADSS - 2:30pm

Quote of the Day: 

 

The most valuable thing you can make is a mistake - you can't learn anything from being perfect

 

Adam Osborne