Terrace & District Chamber of Commerce

December 2012

Issue: 2012-3

BEA Gala 2011  
   
Terrace & District Chamber of Commerce Newsletter

 

Hello Chamberland! 

 

We want your ideas, pictures and suggestions for our website or our newsletter! Email Carol at [email protected] 

 

This newsletter is being brought to you via "Constant Contact" which is a online media product that is available to all Chamber Members. Please see the link in the bottom right hand corner to find out more today!

 

Chamber Website


The long awaited website is up and running - check it out at www.terracechamber.com.

 

While it is still a work in progress and will be for a while yet, we welcome your input on what is there - let us know what you like and what you hope to see included in the future.


2012 Business Excellence Awards
 
The Business Excellent Awards Gala was a success! Thanks to all our sponsors who made the evening possible. Congratulations to all the nominees and winners. 
  
This 2012 winners are: 
 
Thornhill Fire Department - Volunteer of the Year
Skeena Diversity Society - Contributor to the Arts
Pita Pit - Rookie of the Year
Ranjit Dhillon (Tim Hortons downtown) - Employee of the Year
All Season Source for Sports - Retailer of the Year
Kelly Gingles - Executive of the Year
Skeena Valley Therapeutic Massage Clinic - Home-Based Business
Northwest Escapes Ltd. - Tourism Excellence
Skeena Valley Fall Fair - Community Booster
Sonbadas Steak House - Customer Service
Cambria Gordon Ltd. - Company of The Year
Bosa Properties - Newsmaker of the Year
Dairy Queen - Family Friendly Business
Northwest Community College Trades Department - Excellence in Innovation
Canada Safeway - Welcoming and Inclusive Workplaces  

LiveSmart BC Small Business Success Story
 

Many business owners in the area have taken advantage of theBear Country Inn LiveSmart BC Small Business program and have seen a reduction in their energy costs as a result. 

  
Jacquie Munson of the Bear Country Inn recently participated in the program. Read her success story here

LiveSmart BC Small Business (LSSB) Natural Gas and Propane Programs  

 

This new program targets small businesses that are eligible for the LiveSmart BC Efficient Boiler and Commercial Water Heater Programs.

 

This program is available until March 15, 2013.

 

For more information, contact Gary Rysavy at 250.641.1553 or visit www.livesmartbc.ca.

LiveSmart BC: Small Business Program
 
Have a free assessment to identify money saving opportunities for your business. Take advantage of incentives available when you replace inefficient technology. Save on power bills. Save on heating and cooling costs. You choose. You save.
 
Current program funding is available until March 31, 2012.
 
For more information, contact Gary Rysavy at 250.641.1553 or visit www.livesmartbc.ca.

 

December CounterAttack campaign 

ICBC supports CounterAttack through an education campaign and enhanced police enforcement and also provides CounterAttack materials to businesses, sports facilities and community groups to help prevent impaired driving.
  
If your festivities involve alcohol, arrange for a designated driver or use other safe options to get home safely - call a taxi, take transit or call a sober friend. Another option is Operation Red Nose, a volunteer service in 13 host communities across B.C. that provides safe rides home for drivers and their passengers.
  
In This Issue
Chamber Website
Business Excellence Awards
LiveSmart Success Story
LiveSmart Natural Gas and Propane Programs
LiveSmart BC
CounterAttack
Upcoming Events
Welcome New Members
Chamber Survey
Holiday Hours
Contact Us

 

Upcoming Events 
 

Business After Hours:
  Nechako Northcoast
Dec 21st
4:30-7:30pm
  
Click here for your invite.
  
Gala Event:
Black & White Gala
New Years Eve 2012
  
For more information, click here.
  
  
Welcome to our
2012 New Members 
  • Carol Leclerc
  • Bear Creek Contracting Ltd.
  • Francesco Grayer Lawyers LLP
  • Kuehne + Nagel

 

Chamber Survey
  
Have you participated in our member survey? If not, click here before Dec 21st to answer a few questions - it will only take about 10 mins. Your answers will help to improve the services we offer our members.
  
 Results will be posted in Jan 2013.
  
  
Holiday Hours
  
The Chamber office will be closed from Dec 6th through to Jan 2nd, 2013.
  
Voice mail and email will be periodically checked Dec 6th - 19th. Messages received after that will be dealt with once the office reopens in the new year.
  
Click here for a holiday message from the Chamber.
  

Carol Fielding
Terrace & District Chamber of Commerce
250-635-2063

 

Did you know... 
  • The Truck Loggers Association 70th Annual TLA Convention & Trade Show is happening Jan 16-18, 2013 in Victoria. Visit www.tla.ca for more information.
  • The Terrace Chamber has wine glasses for rent $15/dozen.

Mission Statement:  To be the recognized voice of business committed to the development and enhancement of the economic well being of the Terrace area.

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