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5500 Alaska Highway
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BUSINESS UPDATE / OPPORTUNITIES 

  

FortisBC Muskwa River Crossing

  

The Chamber participated in the BCUC Streamlined Review Process held Friday, January 24, 2014.      

 

Approval was given for FortisBC to construct a pipeline across the Muskwa River using the HDD methodology.  Construction is expected to be completed by early May 2014.  

 

Completion of the project is expected to increase residential rates by approximately 6%.

 

Commissions Decision can be viewed here

 

All public documentation can also be viewed here   

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Business Facade Improvement Program

Northern Rockies Regional Municipality & NDIT

 

The NRRM  has announced the approval of a Grant Funding Program to facilitate improvements to business facades.  The program can provide grants for up to 50% of a projects cost to a maximum of $5000 per business.  Projects must have a minimum projected cost of $2000.  Grant funding will be distributed on a first come first serve basis with preference given to small locally owned business. Applications accepted Feb 1 - April 1

 

For more information click here 

 

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NRRM Council Updates

   

Council meeting Jan 27, 2014 

 

Agendas and minutes can be found on the

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BC Chamber of Commerce

Lunch with Premier Clark

 

Premier Christy Clark will deliver her first post-budget remarks on February 19th in Vancouver.  Chamber members are invited to participate.  Click for more details

 

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Fort Nelson Chamber of Commerce 
New & Improved Website

We are excited to announce we have launched our new website.  More benefits to our member businesses & more security.
Members now get more information posted and can be listed in up to 3 categories in the online Business Directory. Member logos can also be uploaded to the website.  Members can post hot deals and member to member offers.  Check out your listing at
    

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 Featured Chamber Event

 

Business & Community

Excellence Awards

 

February 19, 2014

 

Nominate those that go above & beyond.

 

 Click here for more info or to nominate

 

  

Community Events

 

Phoenix Theatre 

 

NR Seniors Society - Love Our Seniors - Charity Bonspiel

Feb 7-8 Curling Rink

Registration Form 

 

Fort Nelson Public Library

Valentines Story & Crafts

Sun, Feb 9 at 1:00 pm

 

2014 Oil & Gas Conference  

Sep 30 - Oct 1, 2014

Here in Fort Nelson!!

RFP - Conference Coordinator

 


 NEAT Recycle Round Up

   Businesses are welcome to participate.  Bring your paper, cardboard, plastic & save dumping fees.   

2nd Saturday of every month 

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


Featured Business 
              
               Miko Casing Service
 
Locally Owned and Operated in Fort Nelson since 2001
With Canadian & International Experience since 1973
 
Offering 24 Hour Service 
Mike Carleton & Staff pride themselves on Service & Quality
 
--One Call Covers All--
Power Tongs
Lay Down               
Thread Washing
Computer Torque
 
Office: 250-774-4777                    Box 153, Fort Nelson, BC
Business After 5

Thank you to the
Work Services BC Employment Centre
operated by the
Fort Nelson Employment Services Centre
for hosting a Business After 5 on January 23rd.

Call 250-774-3114 
For more information on how they can assist 
your business with your hiring needs 
 



Next Business After 5 at the Lakeview Inn on February 27, 2014.