Pemberton & District News & Community Events

1st Annual Sea to Sky Charity Golf Tournament

2008-05-02T03:37:45Z

ABOUT THE EVENT

North Shore Credit Union, The Whistler Grocery Store and the Pemberton Valley Supermarket are hosting the inaugural Charity Golf Tournament at Nicklaus North Golf Course.

Funds raised from the event this year will support the Pemberton Children’s Centre.

We invite you to participate in this year’s event – golf, fun, amazing prizes – all for a good cause.

Tournament Details
Date: Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Time: 1:00 pm Registration, 2:30 pm Shotgun Start,
6:30 pm Cocktails, 7:00 pm Dinner
Location: Nicklaus North Golf Course Whistler
Format: Texas Scramble
Cost: Tournament & Dinner, $1,500 per foursome*
Includes exclusive hole sponsorship and more!

ABOUT PEMBERTON CHILDREN'S CENTRE

Opened in February 2008, the Pemberton Children’s Centre provides much-needed child care for working families in the community and serves children beginning at 11 months, for full-day or half-day care. While the Pemberton Children’s Centre receives some government funding, they rely primarily on program fees and donations from the private and corporate sectors. Bottom line…they need your help!

The Pemberton Childcare Society, which oversees the operation of the Children’s Center, is a registered non-profit organization and contributions are tax deductible. For more information, visit www.pembertonchildrenscentre.com

North Shore Credit Union, The Whistler Grocery Store and the Pemberton Valley Supermarket have been an integral part of the Pemberton community since 2000 and are thrilled to be part of this rewarding project.

>> Download a Tournament Registration Form (PDF format)

GLASS BLOCKS Help Build Pemberton Childrens' Centre

2008-04-23T07:08:58Z

The Pemberton Childcare Society is pleased to help lead development of the new Pemberton Childrens' Centre.

You can contribute by purchasing a GLASS BLOCK to be placed in the new Centre. Each block will have children's hand prints and the donours name etched into the glass as a reminder of your support for this much need facility.

There are only 4 GLASS BLOCKS left for purchase. All donations are 100% tax deductible and receipts will be issued.

Glass blocks are 8" x 8". A miniumum $250 donation is required.

Blocks may be purchased at Scotiabank, Pemberton Branch or download a PDF form and deliver, fax or mail to the Childrens' Centre.

For more information please visit the Pemberton Children's Centre website or phone 604.698.6401.

Village of Pemberton Merchant Focus Group

2008-04-22T20:26:25Z

All Village of Pemberton business and landowners of commercial/retail lands are invited to participate in the downtown Village of Pemberton Merchant Focus Group:

Date: Thursday May 1, 2008
Time: 7PM—8:30PM
Location: Pemberton Community Centre Room 109

Some of you attended Drew Meredith's presentation about a walkable village. At this meeting we announced that there will be a continuation of the conversation in forming a Focus Group for downtown merchants.

The Focus Group will brainstorm and identify challenges to do business in downtown and find solutions that can be implemented to improve the current way of doing business in Pemberton and continue to work on the future goal of creating a walkable village. Bring an open mind and lots of ideas.

For more information please contact:
Alexandra Ross
Economic Development Consultant
Pemberton & Area C
Phone: 604.905.8672
E-Mail: edc.alex@telus.net

Pemberton Chamber Newsletter - April 19, 2008

2008-04-22T18:43:58Z

Welcome to new members:
Shaw Creek Farms, Canwest Propane, Walsh Restoration dba Walsh Construction Ltd., PAWS Pemberton Animal Well Being Society, Pemberton Wildlife Association, Pemberton Trails Association, Agel Enterprises, Matt McDonald Electric Inc., Mount Currie Coffee Co., Canadian Outdoor Adventures Inc., J.T. Heavy Equipment Repair Ltd., Lisa Ames -Realtor, Bunbury & Associates Land Surveying Limited

CHAMBER MEMBERSHIPS
To ensure you are in the 2008 Chamber membership Directory and to remain listed on the Chamber website please submit your membership fee before May 19, 2008. The New Membership & Renewal form is available on the Chamber website.

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: $15 (make cheques payable to Pemberton & District Chamber of Commerce)
Pre-registration required.
Contact Info: 604-905-8672 or edc.alex@telus.net

CHAMBER LUNCH
Date: Thursday, May 15, 2008
Time: Noon
Location: Pemberton Museum, Prospect Street
Guest Speaker: Shane Bourbonnais, Live Nation "Pemberton Festival Update"
Cost: $15.00 (cash or cheque payable to Pemberton & District Chamber of Commerce)
Reservations Required as Space is Limited
Contact Info: info@pembertonchamber.com or 604-894-6477

MOVE FOR HEALTH DAY
Date: Saturday, May 10, 2008
Location: Pemberton Community Centre
Time: 10 a.m. - Noon
Cost: FREE
Organized by the Pemberton Active Community Committee
Did you know that as an 'Active Community" in B.C. our goal is to increase physical activity in Pemberton by 20% by the year 2010? Healthy living doesn't have to be complicated. There are lots of easy ways to work activity into our daily routines that don't involve classes, equipment or going to the gym; walking, shopping, gardening, playing, working around the house are just to name a few. Come and meet key people in our community who are increasing health and awareness in our area through healthy eating, physical activities and healing. All ages, all are welcome.
IT'S FREE, IT'S FUN IT'S FOR EVERYONE

Download a MOVE FOR HEALTH flier

WI Annual Plant and Bake Sale

2008-04-11T01:37:39Z

Date: Saturday, May 3, 2008
Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location: Royal Canadian Legion Br. #201

Concession stand with tea, coffee, muffins, squares, & cookies for sale.
Farmer’s Institute will have a booth for a seed swap.

For more information: Call 604-894-5715

Study Skills Workshop - PSS - April 24

2008-04-09T04:54:54Z

STUDY SKILLS MATTER!

Date: Thursday, April 24th 2008
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Place: Pemberton Secondary School

Students today have twice as much homework as their parents. That’s twice as much reading and studying! Join Linda O’Reilly to learn the homework and study secrets that have helped many students excel. You will be kept laughing and learning as Linda shares exciting new research on the adolescent brain and guides students and parents through a practical homework and studying system; one that strengthens responsibility, self-sufficiency, and self esteem. PARENTS AND STUDENTS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THIS SESSION TOGETHER.

Linda is currently teaching at Simon Fraser University. She is the parent of three grown children.

Pemberton Visitors Guide 2008 - Advertising Rates and Info

2008-04-03T23:36:04Z

It's time once again for the Pemberton Visitors’ Guide (PVG). Now in it's seventh year, PVG continues to grow with the community.

As the official guide of Tourism Pemberton, 10,000 copies of the Pemberton Visitors’ Guide will be published, providing an excellent opportunity to put your business in front of locals and the 20,000 plus visitors that stop at the Pemberton Visitor Info Centre yearly, not to mention the thousands coming for the Pemberton Festival on July 25-27 and the visitors that find their copy of PVG at various locations throughout Pemberton, Whistler and BC.

Please find attached a rate sheet (available in PDF format) for this year's edition. The publishers are offering a 15% discount for all Pemberton & District Chamber of Commerce members.

Please contact Kevin Mikkelsen as soon as possible if you would like to advertise, as they are quickly approaching the closing date for this year’s edition. PVG will be published May 15, just in time for the opening of the Pemberton Visitor Info Centre for the season.

For more information contact:
Kevin Mikkelsen
Advertising Sales - Special Projects
Whistler Question/Whistler This Week
604-932-5131 (office)
604-902-1771 (cell)
604-932-2862 (fax)
kevinm@whistlerquestion.com

Pemberton Chamber - April 2008 Newsletter

2008-04-02T23:44:21Z

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.

How to Prepare a Business Plan - A Key to Business

2008-03-27T19:52:38Z

Prepare your business for NOW, 2010 and BEYOND!

Your road map to success starts with a well-defined business plan. 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.
Contact Alexandra Ross:
Tel. 604-905-8672
Email. edc.alex@telus.net

Pemberton Wildlife Association Fundraiser and Dance

2008-03-25T23:06:36Z

Pemberton Wildlife Association present a fundraiser and dance with the Hairfarmers - a southern-fried rock duo playing roll 'n' roll classics and pop standards.

The Hairfarmers will get you singing and dancing to your favourites. Includes a bar, silent auction, brief live auction, music and dancing.

Date: Saturday April 5
Time: Doors Open 5:30 p.m., Dance Starts 8:00 p.m.
Where: Pemberton Secondary School
Tickets: $20 (Kids Under 10, $10)
Tickets available at Pemberton Office Services (604.894.5800) or Spud Valley Sports Goods.

For more information contact:
Allen McEwan, 604.894.6063
Clarke Gatehouse, 604.452.0178

>> Download a PWS Event Poster.

The Gold Rush Music Hall Revue in Pemberton

2008-03-25T22:51:32Z

BC 150th Celebration

"Encore" - The Gold Rush Music Hall Revue by the Theatre Royal from Barkerville

Where: Pemberton Community Centre
Date: April 5, 2008
Time: 8 p.m.
Tickets: Adults, $20.00 Seniors & Students, $15.00
Available at the Pemberton Scotiabank or call 604-894-6477.

A fundraising event presented by the Pemberton & District Museum & Archives Society & assisted by the Pemberton Centennial Rotary Club & Scotiabank.

>> Download a Gold Rush Music Hall Revue Poster

2008 Chance for Kids Golf Tournament

2008-03-25T07:27:17Z

Notice to all Pemberton Businesses -- A CHANCE FOR KIDS continues to fund raise in 2008.

And the key annual fundraising event is coming up -- the CHANCE FOR KIDS Charity Golf Tournament.

This year the event will be held on May 10th at Big Sky Golf & Country Club.

A CHANCE FOR KIDS is a non profit society that is now providing financial support to 13 extremely talented athletes from within the Sea to Sky Corridor (Squamish, Whistler, & Pemberton). To date, the society has provided more than $65,000 in financial support -- and it can only attribute its' tremendous success to the fabulous support of local businesses and individuals.

The Tournament Organizing Committee is back at work for the 2008 event and has set an aggressive goal of trying to raise $50,000 this year.

This is a request of all Pemberton businesses to be a part of this success in one or more of the following three ways:

* Become a HOLE SPONSOR and get recognition as a supporter -- for a financial donation of $300
* Make a donation for our fabulous SILENT AUCTION event
* Book a foursome of golfers to come out and enjoy this fantastic event

For more information contact Lonne Clark:
Email: lonne@telus.net
Phone: 604-902-4208

>> Download more CHANCE FOR KIDS info (in PDF format).

2008 - Year of the Potato

2008-03-19T22:11:30Z

2008 is the Year of the Potato

As we all hopefully know, potatoes are a vital part of the Pemberton Valley community.

In 1967, the Pemberton Valley became the first commercial seed potato area in the world to grow virus-free seed potatoes.

The Valley’s natural isolation created by the surrounding mountains, plus careful crop monitoring, helps to ensure the continuing success of this industry. Using "clean" seed potatoes grown in the Valley helps reduce the amount of pesticides and other chemicals used to harvest this agricultural product.

Learn more about the Year of the Potato by watching the video below and by visiting the Year of the Potato website.

Pemberton Power Outage - Tues March 25 2008

2008-03-19T17:48:06Z

NOTICE OF PLANNED OUTAGE

Hydro will be out in the Village of Pemberton. Please plan accordingly.

Scheduled for Tuesday, March 25, 2008
5:30 AM – 6:00 AM

This short planned outage is required for maintenance purposes.

If you have any questions about this outage over the Easter weekend, please contact Brian Kilvert, Field Manager, BC Hydro Transmission at 604-970-1520, or e-mail Brian.Kilvert@bchydro.com

Pemberton & District Chamber - March 2008 Newsletter

2008-03-16T21:55:49Z

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.