NEW MEMBERS
Welcome to our new members:
* Shaw Creek Farms
* Canwest Propane
* Walsh Restoration
* PAWS - Pemberton Animal Wellness Society
* Pemberton Wildlife Association.
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
Business Plan - Create Your Path to Success
Prepare your business for NOW, 2010 and beyond! Your road map to success starts with a well-defined business plan. Pro-actively plan and prepare with a professional business plan. Your written plan describes what you plan to achieve, gives you a guide to follow, and defines your business success. At the end of this four hour workshop, you will leave with the completed framework for your successful business plan.
Facilitator - Jennie Helmer - Ecovest Financial
Date - March 31, 2008
Time - 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: 7400 Prospect Street - White building next to Village of Pemberton Office
COST - $20.00 (cheques payable to Pemberton & District Chamber of Commerce)
Pre-registration required. Call 604-905-8672 or email edc.alex@telus.net
2010 Business Opportunity Workshop
Facilitator - Rob Arthur -2010 Commerce Centre
Date - April 7, 2008
Time - 8 a.m. -11:30 a.m.
Location - SLRD Office - 1350 Aster Street
Cost - $20 (cheques payable to Pemberton & District Chamber of Commerce)
RBC - What is a Request for Proposal (RFP)?
Pre-registration required. Call 604-905-8672 or email edc.alex@telus.net
Demystify the RFP bid Process
Facilitator - Betty MacLeod, Senior Manager Olympic Business Development, Royal Bank of Canada
Date - April 29, 2008
Time - 8 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location - SLRD Office - 1350 Aster Street
Cost - $20 (make cheques payable to Pemberton & District Chamber of Commerce)
Pre-registration required. Call 604-905-8672 or email edc.alex@telus.net
ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES
Both of the publications listed below are well used by the many visitors to our Community and extremely important marketing tools at the Pemberton Visitor Centre. You are encouraged to participate in both publications if possible.
Pemberton & District Visitor Guide
- published by the Whistler Question.
Ads are now being accepted for this publication. It is anticipated the publication will be available for the May long weekend. Pemberton Chamber members will receive a 15% discount of posted rates in this publication. Download more information at www.pembertonchamber.com/media/2008_pemberton-visitors-guide-info.pdf
Pemberton Map/Brochure
- published by the Pemberton & District Chamber of Commerce.
A reprint will be done very shortly with 10,000 copies printed. This publication is also distributed to all Tourism BC major Visitor Centres and community Visitor Centres. Details to follow shortly. We are hopeful the rates will remain the same as last year.
CHAMBER LOGO CONTEST
Get your creative juices flowing! The Pemberton Chamber is accepting submissions for a new LOGO for the Pemberton & District Chamber of Commerce. Submissions will be accepted until March 31st The winning logo will receive $250.00.
Disclaimer
All entries become the property of the Pemberton & District Chamber of Commerce. A suitable logo may or may not be selected from the submissions received.
BUDGET 2008 TAX CHANGES
On February 19, 2008, the Minister of finance announced changes to the taxation legislation administered by the Ministry of Small business & revenue. For details on these changes check the Government's budget website - www.sbr.gov.bc.ca/msbr/budget/budget.htm
CELEBRATE BC'S 150th ANNIVERSARY
The Pemberton & District Museum Society assisted by the Pemberton Rotary Club, ScotiaBank, and Pemberton Valley Lodge are pleased to announce that the Theatre Royal from Barkerville will be in performing "Encore" - The Gold Rush Music Hall Revue on Saturday, April 5, at 8 p.m. at the Pemberton Community Centre. Tickets are available at the Pemberton Scotiabank or you may reserve tickets by calling 604-894-6477.
Tickets: Adults $20.00 Seniors & Students $15.00
DIRECTORS ATTEND PREMIER'S LUNCH
Three Directors of the Pemberton Chamber attended the Premier's Lunch on February 29th in Vancouver. This was an opportunity to meet with many of the Provincial Cabinet Ministers and fellow Chamber Directors from around B.C. Representing Pemberton were Directors Lisa Ames, Cam McIvor & David MacKenzie.
CHAMBER MEMBERSHIPS
The 2008 Pemberton Chamber Membership fees are now due. A 2008 Renewal & Membership form is available on the Chamber website - www.pembertonchamber.com/join.htm. Your early renewal will ensure you are listed in the 2008 Membership Directory.
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