Chamber Point Vanderhoof Chamber of Commerce The voice of Business Get your tickets TODAY for the First Annual APRIL 2008 567-2124 2353 Burrard Avenue Michelle Fehr, Manager: chamber@hwy16.com Sheila Evans, Office Assistant: info@hwy16.com www.investnorthernbc.com What s inside Events -- p. 2 Job Wave -- p. 3 Celebrating Business --p. 4 Chamber Luncheon -- p. 5 Meet Your MLA -- p. 6 Retail Meeting -- p. 7 Member Discounts -- p. 8
Coming Events Want wider coverage for your events? Enter them in the e-calendar at www.investnorthernbc.com April 9, 5 pm -- Vanderhoof District Council meeting; Council Chambers April 12, 6 pm -- Vanderhoof s 1st Annual Spring Swing at Friendship Centre. Dinner, Speaker, Hypnotist, Dance. TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED BY THURSDAY, APRIL 10. at Earthen Ware or the Chamber office. April 15, 7:30 am -- Retail Committee Meeting; Chamber office April 22, Noon -- Lunch with John Rustad, MLA; Village Inn. Tickets $7, availabe at the Chamber Office. Call Peter 567-9158 for info. Hosted by the Rotary Club. April 23, 5 pm -- Vanderhoof District Council meeting; Council Chambers. April 29, noon -- Chamber Luncheon at Community Futures with guest speaker Anthony Everett, Northern BC Tourism - Marketing the North. Call 567-2124 for your ticket - in advance. 2 June 10, 5pm -- Heart & Stroke BIG BIKE. Contact Loretta at 250-562-8611 to sign up.
Five Ways to Get Ahead AND Make a Difference! If you re an employer looking to grow your team and make a difference in your community, JobWave has 5 easy hiring solutions you may want to consider. Let us help you choose the best fit for your company: 1. Full-time paid employment 2. Part-time paid employment 3. Job Shadowing 4. Volunteering 5. Work Experience By thinking outside the box when it comes to hiring, you can create an opportunity for someone who has been under-employed and is motivated to get back into the workforce. We make sure that the best fit for you is also the best fit for our candidate; together, we create win-win opportunities. Whether you re looking for part-time or full-time help, volunteers or trainees, we have a match for you! For more information, call us today at 1-888-JOBWAVE JobWave is delivered by WCG International HR Solutions in partnership with the Ministry of Employment and Income Assistance. WCG has helped employers fill over 68,000 job openings since 1995.
Celebrating Business Saturday, April 12, 2008 Friendship Hall Wine Tasting, Mark Anthony Brands: 6-7 pm Dinner: 7:00 Photographic journey through Vanderhoof s history Arnold Amonson, speaks on Volunteerism: 7:30 Hypnotist, Colin Christopher: 8:00 Dance to Heavy Weather: 9:30
Monthly Chamber Luncheon An informal lunch hour meeting for networking and information. A great opportunity to ask your questions! This month: When: April 29, 2008 12:00 noon Where: Community Futures Speaker: Anthony Everett, Northern BC Tourism What is Northern BC Tourism? How do we Market the North? What s in it for your business? Call the Chamber today 567-2124 Tickets only $20.00 (must be prepaid)
Meet With Your MLA Would you like to chat with your MLA? Come out for a Soup & Sandwich lunch with John Rustad, Liberal MLA for Prince George-Omineca Noon, April 22 Village Inn Tickets $7.00 ~~ Pre-purchase at the Chamber of Commerce Office Hosted by the Rotary Club of Vanderhoof
Retail/Ser vice Meetings Retail/ Service Committee meetings are held monthly at the Chamber of Commerce office. Purpose: Networking opportunities Learn about current chamber initiatives, Explore business events and organized retail shopping sales etc. To enhance the overall business environment in Vanderhoof. Everyone representing a service or retail business is welcome to come. Next meeting is April 15 at 7:30am Chamber of Commerce Board Room Coffee and refreshments are provided. Call the Chamber office for Agenda details.
Member-to-Member Discounts Simply present your member card at these local retailers & service providers. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. A&W 15% off regular priced items. All West Glass 20% off all Glass Cleaner. Bodimage - 10% off products at a home party. Coachlight Motel - 10% off accommodation. Co-op Gas Cards 2 cents discount on the listed street price of gasoline. Country Cupboard 10% off everything in the store. DJ Source - 10% off services in addition to any other discounts. Earthen Ware 10% off regular priced clothing & footwear. Finger Lake Resort 10% off all services, cabins, RV sites, ATV and boat rentals. Great Canadian Dollar Store 10% off regular priced merchandise. Glen Dale Agra Services - 10% off Dog Food, Pet Supplies, Jewelry, Clothing. Hillview Motel - 10% off your first night stay. McFarlane Accounting Solutions - $5.00 off Personal tax Preparation. Nechako Lodge 10% off regular rates (excluding meals) and 5% off all aircraft charters. NuGrowth Therapeutics - 25% off Treatments, and Bath & Health Products. 16. Omineca Source for Sports - 10% off regular prices; 5% off guns reg. price. 17. PropertyGuys.com - 10% discount on full service package (including professional photos, signage, website listing and more). 18. Rose Bowl Florist - 10% off Flowers, excluding wire orders. 19. Shadow Leathers 10% off total price before taxes on any upholstery work including boats or residential items. 20. St. Joseph s School 10% off tuition. 21. Sunflower Boutique - 10% off reg. items 22. Tatuk Lake Wilderness Resort 10% off cabin, campsite, and boat & motor rentals. 23. Teka Home Decor - 10% discount on selected merchandise. 24. Terry Thompson Painting - 10% of interior and exterior painting. 25. Tirecraft 10% off regular priced items. 26. Vanderhoof Department Store 10% off regular priced items. 27. Ventins Vitamin 10% discount off regular priced items. 28. Wallace s Portrait & Frame 10% off regular priced photo finishing and custom framing. 29. Watkins: Christine Walker - 10% off any order over $30 (before taxes). 8 You are invited to offer discounts to your fellow Chamber Members through this program. To be included on this list, contact the Chamber office at 567-2124.