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BUSINESS UPDATE / OPPORTUNITIES 

    

Chamber Luncheon

 

Join us for the monthly Chamber Luncheon, Steve Lindsay will discuss Forest Tenure practices.

 

Tuesday March 19, 2013
Visitor Information Centre
12 to 1 pm
Speaker:   Steve Lindsay
Ministry of Forest, Lands & Natural Resource Operations

 

Please RSVP by noon on Monday January 18, 2013 to  admin@fortnelsonchamber.com
 

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Return to the PST - April 1, 2013

  

Are you ready to return to the PST?  63% of businesses polled are not ready.  

  

You must register for the PST and receive a PST number prior to April 1, 2013.  You cannot use your old PST number.  You need to register to collect PST if you sell or lease taxable goods, or provide software or taxable services in the ordinary course of business in B.C. 

 

Learn more & Register for the PST by clicking here 

 

More information on the return to PST and links to related publications can be found at www.PSTinBC.ca

 

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Fort Nelson 2013 Trade Show

May 4 - 5, 2013

 

The trade show is filling fast - Book your booth now and show Fort Nelson your products & services!  

 

Trade show and registration forms here.  

See our Exhibitor Map showing who is attending and the location of their booth.

 

Thank you to our Sponsors: 

 

Northern Mat & Bridge

NorthwesTel

 

Promote your business through a Sponsorship 

See our Sponsors Package

 

For more information

250-774-2956

info@fortnelsonchamber.com

 

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NRRM Info Bulletin on Primary Care Home

 

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Prime Minister's Volunteer Awards

  

The Prime Minister's Volunteer Awards recognize the exceptional contributions of volunteers, local businesses and innovative not-for-profit organizations in improving the well-being of families and their communities

 

The Call for Nominations for the next Prime Minister's Volunteer Awards is now open. Nominate an individual, a group of volunteers, a business or a not-for-profit organization for a Prime Minister's Volunteer Award today! 

 

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Congratulations Northern Lights College - Awarded Rendezvous Best Dressed Business 

 

Thank you to all the participants:  Weir Full of Beans - The Bistro, Fort Nelson Public Library, Fort Nelson Aboriginal Friendship Centre & CIBC.  

 

Thank you to 102.3 The Bear and the Fort Nelson News for sponsoring this event!

 

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Member Events:

 

Free Public Skating and Shinny Hockey thanks to these Chamber members:

 

Cotes Technology Solutions; NorthwesTel; BlueBell Inn & PetroCanada; Royal Lepage; Black Diamond Group & 

North Peace Savings & Credit Union

 

 

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Chamber Events

 

2013 Trade Show

May 4th and 5th, 2013

 

For more information

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Visitor Centre hours:

8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Monday to Friday 

Community Events

 

Phoenix Theatre 

March 30 - Easter Egg Hunt & Free Matinee

Easter Egg Hunt 1:00 pm

Hop 2:00 pm

Phoenix Theatre Info


NEAT Recycle Round Up

 

Recycling Round-Ups not just for residents.  Businesses are welcome to participate. 

Bring your paper, cardboard, plastic & save dumping fees.   Recycling Round-Ups are the 2nd Saturday of every month 

Contact Liz at NEAT for more information 250-321-6328

 

  Ducks Unlimited 

Dinner & Auction

March 15  Tickets still  available at 

OC Office Supply

  

event here, email admin@
fortnelsonchamber.com

 

  

Chamber Member Benefits 

 
 
Our chamber has partnered with Constant Contact, the leader in online marketing for small businesses like yours. Constant Contact brings you a great way to connect and engage with your customers and since we are partnered with them all of our members can get 25% off of their accounts! 
 
Constant Contact helps small businesses, associations, and non-profits connect with their customers, clients, and members. Constant Contact champions the needs of small organizations and provides them with an easy and affordable way to build successful, lasting customer relationships. 
 
Their tools include:
  • Email Marketing is the essential, cost-effective communications tool for online newsletters, promotions, and more
  • Social Campaigns allows you to get new and more engaged Facebook fans and create measurable business growth through social media marketing
  • Event Marketing is the best way for your business to promote events, capture registrations and payments online
  • Online Survey allows you to get deeper insight into how your customers feel about your business and make informed decisions based on the results