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Don't Miss Out, Join Us On Thursday, May 5th
Meet n' Greet
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RSVP is required for this Members Only event. Ph: 604-536-6844 Ext. 201 or email: admin@sswrchamber.ca
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JOIN OUR ANNUAL "FUN" NINE & DINE GOLF TOURNAMENT
Wednesday, May 25, 2016
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Looking for Hole Sponsors
As a Corporate Sponsor of our Chamber's premier networking golf tournament, your company has the opportunity to enhance your exposure - build brand awareness with potential clients and make the most of your marketing dollars!
For Sponsor Opportunities 
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GOLF SPONSORS
Register online: www.sswrchamberofcommerce.ca or Email: admin@sswrchamber.ca
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Five quirky facts about Canada you may not know
With three coastlines, six time zones, 10 provinces and three territories spread out over almost 10 million square kilometres, Canada is one of the most geographically diverse nations on earth. We also have one of the most diverse populations.
As Canadians prepare for the 2016 Census, it's worth looking back at some of the more interesting findings from the last census in 2011.
- Grey power is growing.The number of seniors 65 and over has jumped 14 per cent to nearly five million. In fact, Canada has more seniors than ever before. The fastest growing age group was people between 60 and 64, while the second fastest growing age group was those 100 and over, also known as centenarians (5,825). There are five female centenarians for every male one.
- Reduce, reuse and replace. Canadians seem to be boosting our population and having more babies. The number of children under four increased by 11 per cent between 2006 and 2011, the biggest increase in 50 years.
- There's something about that Prairie air. Saskatchewan had the highest fertility rate and the highest number of centenarians of any province.
- Land of the midnight sun shining bright. Nunavut was the most youthful territory or province, with 32.7 per cent of the population under 14. The population of Nunavut has also jumped 8.3 per cent since 2006. In addition, the three most common non-official mother tongue languages in Nunavut were Inuktitut (67.8 per cent), Inuinnaqtun (0.9 per cent) and Tagalog (Pilipino, Filipino) (0.3 per cent).
- Newfoundland and Labrador really is paradise. The town of Paradise had a 40 per cent increase in population since 2006, rising to 17,695. Population density in Paradise is 605.2 people per square kilometre while in contrast, Newfoundland and Labrador as a whole measures 1.4 persons per square kilometre.
More information on the benefits of completing your census can be found online at www.census.gc.ca .
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Canadian Chamber of Commerce
Navigating the Storm - How to deal with a Volatile Global Environment
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In this edition of 5 Minutes for Business, we are pleased to welcome an esteemed guest writer. Mark Wiseman, President and CEO of Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, explains how CPPIB works and what they expect from the economy. Is your money safe?
Although our country represents only about 3% of the global economy, we have a wide array of world-class companies. Banking, mining, and oil & gas tend to hog the spotlight, but Canadians are breaking ground in areas like robotics, retail and pharmaceuticals (not to mention pension fund management!).
Yet, there is no doubt that our economy is still going through a difficult period. In addition, Chinese growth is failing to meet economists' expectations and Brazil is in economic turmoil. How does CPPIB take advantage of the situation?
Read 5 Minutes for Business to find out.
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Welcome to Our Newest Members
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Meet This Month's Featured Member
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Jane Innacone
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Every organization has a culture. It's defined by many different business practices, but to most it's simply known as "the way things are done around here."
As a consultant focused on leadership development and organizational effectiveness, Jane Iannacone of Jigsaw Performance will tell you that as the leader, you either shape the culture of your company or it shapes itself.
"The important choice for leaders is whether to consciously build the culture they need for success-or just let things play out and hope for the best."
"Businesses do not manage themselves. They might be able to survive, but they won't thrive - their performance will be a fraction of what it could be." ...continue
Contact Jane for a free one-hour consultation and see for yourself.
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White Rock Youth Ambassador Program
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SPONSORSHIP
WRYA is a nonprofit society that offers teenagers from 16 -19 an opportunity to learn about their community, its history, its people, service organizations, resource centres, business networks, tourism sites, etc..
Participants spend 17 months in the program learning speech craft, self-defense, deportment, healthy living choices, and communication and networking skills. They are paired with a sponsor for 6 months who may have the contestant or the entire team help out at an event in the community. The team have a casual uniform with cold weather attire as well as matching suits for business events and formal wear for evening galas. Some examples of occasions where they volunteer are: READ MORE
2016 LEVELS OF SPONSORSHIP
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Please contact Debbie Ward 604 538 2780 debontheweb@shaw.ca if you can envision your organization sponsoring a teen.
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Call for Raffle & Door Prize Donors
Provincial and municipal politicians and others of note in the community will take to the runway on
May 29 to help CARP raise funds for the White Rock 'All Abilities Park' - an initiative of the White Rock Fire Fighters Charity. Featuring a fashion show, speakers, bistro food & drinks, raffle & door prizes. Venue is Morgan Creek Golf Club - 175 people are expected to attend.
CARP - A New Vision of Aging for Canada is looking for raffle & door prizes. Email Ramona Kaptyn at whiterocksurrey@carp.ca or call 778-294-0787 if you would like to donate. In return, you will get your name in the program, in all e-marketing/social media, thank you at event and in Peace Arch News (circulation 38,000). Reply soon. Time sensitive.
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2016 Women's World Softball Championships - July 15-24, 2016
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 - 30 International Women's Teams - 80 Invitational Fastpitch teams - 150,000 attendees - $20 million in local economic benefit
We need your support to ensure its success:
Volunteers donations and sponsorships
To volunteer or donate: please call the Surrey 2016 Office 604.536.9287 or click on info@surrey2016.comIt is more than a championship. It is about; building the personal confidence of young women, learning team work skills and experiencing another cultures.
Thank you Pat Horning c: 778-549-9966 Revenue Generation Chair Authorized by The Surrey 2016 WBSC XV Women's World Softball Championship Organizing Committee |
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 Membership Referral Program
If you are a paid up member in good standing with the South Surrey & White Rock Chamber of Commerce and know someone that might like to become a Chamber member, please forward their name to Membership Services Representative Barbara at membership@sswrchamber.ca or 604-536-6844 Ext. 203. Barbara will follow up with the person/company. If they sign up and pay for a membership, you will receive a $50 credit toward your membership renewal and you and your referred member will also receive 1 FREE ADVERTISMENT IN OUR WEEKLY BULLETIN to promote your business and/or a promotion that you might have.
Become a Monthly Featured Member
Members can be featured in the Chamber's Bi-Weekly Bulletin and on the website.
For further information on how you can be a featured member, please call the office at 604-536-6844 or email admin@sswrchamber.ca.
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 South Surrey & White Rock Chamber of Commerce has partnered with First Data Canada, a leader in the payments industry, to help your business Sell More and Save More. All members are provided exclusive low rates on merchant services; low credit and debit card processing costs, ecommerce tools, mobile payment apps, and a user-friendly online reporting tools to support and grow business. - Accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, JCB and Interac
- Online reporting anytime, anywhere
- Choose from a wide variety of payment solutions including; ecommerce, Tap & Co, virtual terminals, gift cards, mobile payment apps, etc.
First Data Canada helps merchants say yes to their customer's choice of payment wherever they may be. Visit www.ChamberMerchantServices.ca for more information on this exclusive offer and speak with a Merchant Advisor or connect with Barbara, Membership Representative, South Surrey & White Rock Chamber of Commerce at 604-536-6844 Ext. 203
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Get more for your investment!
Event Sponsorships with the South Surrey and White Rock Chamber of Commerce are excellent ways to to promote your business or organization before and during the event. Chamber members who would like additional exposure have numerous opportunities to sponsor Chamber events. Detailed information is available in our Partnership Opportunities Guide. Contact Maureen 604-536-6844 Ext. 204 at the Chamber today for more information.
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