PEMBERTON & DISTRICT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE APRIL 2008 NEWSLETTER
This Weekend's Events...
CELEBRATE BC'S 150th
Theatre Royal "The Gold Rush Music Hall Revue - Encore"
Date: Saturday, April 5
Time: 8 p.m.
Location: Pemberton Community Centre
Tickets: At Pemberton Scotiabank or AT THE DOOR
Admission: Adults $20.00 Seniors & Students $15.00
Sponsored by Pemberton Museum assisted by Pemberton Rotary, Pemberton Valley Lodge.
Get more Gold Rush Review info.
PEMBERTON WILDLIFE ASSOCIATION FUNDRAISER & DANCE
Date: Saturday, April 5, 2008
Time: Doors Open 5 p.m. Dance 8 p.m. to the "Hairfarmers" Live and Live Auction
Location: Pemberton Secondary School
Admission: $20 (kids under 10: $10) available at Pemberton Office Services, Spud Valley Sporting Goods
Get more Fundraiser and Dance info.
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2010 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES WORKSHOP
RBC - What is a Request for Proposal (RFP)?
Facilitator: Rob Arthur's - 2010 Commerce Centre
Date: April 9, 2008 (NOTE: DATE CHANGED)
Time: 8 a.m. -11:30 a.m.
Location: SLRD Office - 1350 Aster Street
Cost: $20 (cheques payable to Pemberton & District Chamber of Commerce)
Pre-registration required. Call 604-905-8672 or email edc.alex@telus.net
A COMMERCIAL OVERVIEW OF THE VILLAGE OF PEMBERTON
You are invited to attend a commercial overview of the Village of Pemberton. "Can we develop a walkable, friendly, vibrant Village?" Drew Meredith, Resident of Pemberton & Commercial Realtor will be giving a free presentation at Pemberton Community Centre.
Date: April 10, 2008
Time: 7 - 9 p.m.
For more information call Drew 604-905-2843
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
TALK DIRTY - GARDENING IN THE PEMBERTON VALLEY
First in a series of talks.
Guest speakers: Jeanette, Doug & Anna Helmer
Date: April 27, 2008
Time: 7-9 p.m.
Location: Lillooet River Lodge, 1428 Pemberton Farm Road
Cost: $10.00
Topics covered: composting, soil management & preparation (the recipe for dynamite dirt), crop rotation & selection, greenhouse growing. A one hour talk followed by a question & answer period.
Please RSVP Allison at 604-900-8246, lillooetriverlodge@telus.net
ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES
Pemberton Map/Brochure: Ads are now being accepted for the 2008 Chamber Map/Brochure.
For information and to book a space call 604-894-6477 or email info@pembertonchamber.com
CHAMBER LOGO CONTEST: Deadline extended to April 25, 2008
Get your creative juices flowing! The Pemberton Chamber is accepting submissions for a new LOGO for the Pemberton & District Chamber of Commerce. 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.
EARTH DAY
A reminder, mark you calendar now - Earth Day is April 22, 2008 this is a good chance to do some spring cleaning in your yard or neighbourhood!
CHAMBER MEMBERSHIPS
Have you renewed your membership? A 2008 Renewal & Membership form is available on the Chamber website. Your early renewal will ensure you are listed in the 2008 Membership Directory.
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