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PEMBERTON BUSINESS & CITIZEN OF YEAR
The Pemberton & District Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations from the communities of Pemberton, Mount Currie,
Birken & D’Arcy for Business Person of the Year and Citizen of the Year .
The Business Person(s) of the Year Award
This award is for a business person or partners who operate a business located in the area represented by the Pemberton
& District Chamber of Commerce including the communities of Pemberton, Mount Currie, Birken and D’Arcy and who provide
excellent customer service and promote the growth and development of the business community.
The Citizen(s) of the Year Award
This award is for a citizen or group of citizens who volunteers his/her time for the betterment of the community.
To nominate in either or both of the categories please submit your name and address, and the business or citizen you wish
to nominate and the reasons for your nomination. Please include any pertinent information.
Send your nomination to
Pemberton & District Chamber of Commerce, Box 370, Pemberton, BC, V0N 2L0 Or email to
info@ppembertonchamber.com
Nominations close on Nov.17,2006. Awards will be presented at the Annual Chamber Christmas Dinner to be held on Saturday,
December 7,2006.
Also, as a reminder..
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS SEMINAR FOR BUSINESS
Overview: Does your business have or will it have employees? If so, then you need to know about B.C. Employment
Standards Act and how it applies to your business.
Topics include:
- Basic standards and responsibilities.
- Employee or independent contractor?
- Managers.
- Wage rates, paying wages, wage statements, and record keeping.
- Deductions from wages, fee restrictions.
- Hours of work and overtime rules.
- Time banks, averaging agreements.
- Statutory holidays, annual vacation pay.
- Other types of leaves from work, including pregnancy and parental leave.
- Termination: Notice or pay? Just cause or not? Quit?
- Free resources/advice and the dispute resolution process.
This in-depth seminar will walk you through case scenarios, sample calculations, and provide an opportunity for discussion
and Q & A.
Date: Thursday, October 26, 2006
Time: 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.
Cost: $10.00
Location: Room 105, Pemberton Community Centre, Pemberton Meadows Road
Presenter: Employment Standards representative from the Ministry of Labour and Citizen's Services
How to Register:
Email - info@pembertonchamber.com or
call 604 894-6477
Refreshments served
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