BUSINESS UPDATE / OPPORTUNITIES
Chamber General Meeting Sept 17th Chamber General meetings will resume on the third Tuesday of each month.
Sept. 17, 2013 12:00 PM in the Visitor Ctr Meeting Room Speaker: Ramona Materi, Ingenia Consulting
Please RSVP by Sept 13, 2013 to
New Canadians/New Employees
Immigrant workers already living in Canada could provide another labour source for NE BC. Ms. Materi will discuss how businesses can source new Canadians and how to develop a method to evaluate competency.
A more in depth workshop will also be held for HR personnel and others involved in hiring and supervising employees. This workshop will provide frontline personnel with methods to determine competency, develop job descriptions and work with new Canadians to ensure a successful fit with your company and business needs.
Click here for more detailed information on the Workshop or contact the Chamber at 250-774-2956
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MMBC - Ministry of Environment Recycling Legislation
Some members have recently been contacted by MMBC advising them they need to sign a letter of intent to join and provide information on how much packaging they put into the marketplace, MMBC may tell you that your business is noncompliant and may be subject to hefty fines.
The Fort Nelson Chamber has been working with the BC Chamber on this issue & the BC Chamber has been meeting with the Ministry of Environment and MMBC to communicate our concerns. There have been no fines levied and the BC Chamber continues to work with the Minister. I expect the BC Chamber to provide an update as soon as they are able. Click here to see comments from the BC Chamber.
While we are waiting for more definitive answers please contact Bev Vandersteen at the Chamber office if you have questions or concerns.
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NRRM Update
Click on the dates below to see the Chamber's summary of NRRM Council Meetings:
July 15, 2013
August 12, 2013
Agendas and minutes can be found on the
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National Trucking Week - Sept 1-7, 2013 Thank you to all the transportation companies and drivers who help keep our community moving!
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Small Business BC Seminars
The Chamber can provide access to Small Business BC seminars through video conferencing.
Upcoming seminars include:
Tax Tips from an Accountant - $69
Public Speaking Skills for Entrepreneurs - $39
Moving from Proprietorship to Incorporation -$59
Branding - More Than a Logo - $59
Business Planning & Financing - $Free
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Province announces new Senior Adviser to work with small business to reduce red tape:
Minister of State for Tourism and Small Business Naomi Yamamoto has appointed George Farkas as executive lead of the Small Business - Doing Business with Government Project. Farkas will consult directly with business owners and operators and develop recommendations to make it easier for small businesses to compete for and win government contracts.
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