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P.O. Box 196
5500 Alaska Highway
(250) 774-2956
www.fortnelsonchamber.com

BUSINESS UPDATE / OPPORTUNITIES 

 

 

MMBC - Ministry of Environment Recycling Legislation

 

MMBC has agreed to a policy consultation process with the BC Chamber and other business organizations and in the interim no business is required to sign any letters of intent to participate.  Businesses that have already signed letters may still be contacted by MMBC and we recommend that you inform MMBC that you have no intent to sign any further contracts or provide any information until the consultation process has been completed. To see the full communication from the BC Chamber click here.     

 

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NRRM Council Updates

   

Click on the dates below to see the Chamber's summary of NRRM Council Meetings:

 

 Sept 9, 2013

 

Agendas and minutes can be found on the

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Service Canada - SIN Applications & Seniors Information Sessions.  

 

Service Canada is coming to Fort Nelson to put on two information sessions:

 

Seniors Info Session will be held Sept 25 at 1:30 at the Lamplighters. Topics: 

  • Old Age Security
  • Guaranteed Income Supplement
  • Canada Pension Plan

Click here for more info

 

SIN (Social Insurance Number) Session will be held Sept 24 from 9 am to 4 pm at the Service BC office. 

 

This is for any person that requires a social insurance number. First time, extension of work permit, and legal name changes.

 

Click here for more info  

 

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Cooperative Capital Markets Regulatory System Announcement.
 
The Ministers of Finance of British Columbia, Ontario and Canada agreed today to establish a cooperative capital markets regulatory system and invite all provinces and territories to participate in the proposed system.
 


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Fort Nelson Loves Families
Oct 7 - 13, 2013
 
Watch for activities happening all week at participating businesses.
 
Chamber of Commerce Scavenger Hunt
October 7 - 11, 2013
 
Send your entries in through Facebook, email or drop off at the office.  Entry forms will be available on Facebook or at the Fort Nelson Public Library.  Watch for more details.  
Participating businesses:  Gold Fever, Boondocks, Fort Nelson Public Library and Overwaitea.
 
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Small Business Week - Oct 14 - 18, 2013
 
The Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the following events for Small Business Week
 
General Meeting - Oct 15 
Speaker:  Mayor Bill Streeper
Entrepreneurs Panel - Oct 17  
Find out what it takes to be a successful business owner in Fort Nelson.
Business After 5 - Oct 17 
Network with our business people at the Woodlands Inn One Restaurant
 

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Read the BC Chamber's monthly newsletter detailing the organization's activities. 

Oil and Gas Commission Updates
The BCOGC posts all information bulletins regarding process or practice changes. 

 

BC Stats - Infoline
A weekly digest of recently released statistics and reports from BC Stats. 

 

Northern Rockies Regional Municipality  

 


Canadian Chamber of Commerce Report:

The US Economy - Poised to Shift Into Higher Gear

 

 

 
  
  
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 Visitor Centre News

 

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Check out the new offerings from local artists and get that Fort Nelson souvenir at the Visitor Information Centre.  

 

Museum news:  The Anglican Church has been moved to it's new home at the museum!

 

Visitor Centre 

Winter Hours 

 Monday to Friday

8:30 am to 4:30 pm

 

  

Community Events

 

Phoenix Theatre 

 

Farmer's Market

 

Don't forget the Farmers Market  each Saturday in the field by the Northern Store.  

 

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

 

 

 

Shred The Trail Half Marathon
Sept 21, 2013
250-774-2541 
Danielle Morin for more info.

International Fitness Day
Oct 19, 2013
Free Unique Fitness Event
For the whole family
ages 5 and up
Daycare provided for children under 5.  
Fitness, Food & Prizes
 
Standing Finance Committee

 

The Fort Nelson & District Chamber of Commerce will  present a submission to the Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services on Oct 16, 2013

 

If you have comments or concerns you would like considered in our submission please email:

info@fortnelsonchamber.com 

 

 


Back by popular demand - Ring in 2014 at 

Fort Nelson's Premier Gala Event December 31, 2013

 

 This Gala features live entertainment, a cocktail hour followed by dinner and dance, 

silent auction, door prizes, a midnight buffet and champagne toast.  

 As one of very few events in Fort Nelson on December 31st, we are excited to provide the community with this formal gala event for a great New Year's Eve.  

Tickets are limited and only available until November 16th
Book your table of 8 now!

Tickets: $75 each  

 

Along with being one of our most exciting events the President's Ball is a very large undertaking and a significant fundraiser for our organization.   Please click here to view  our Sponsorship Opportunities  Sponsors of the Fort Nelson & District Chamber of Commerce President's Ball will receive a significant return on investment with media, local business & community recognition.