Happy New Year Chamber Executives!
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Chamber Leaders in Action: Christie Ray, Prince George Chamber
Bringing business leaders together for mutual success
If British Columbia were a dartboard, the city of Prince George would very nearly be the bull’s-eye, directly in the centre.
A bustling community of 80,000 people, but with amenities for 300,000, Prince George is known as the capital of northern British Columbia. Natural resources form the economic cornerstone of the community, but with a diverse enough portfolio of forestry, mining and oil and gas that it stays relatively stable, in spite of the boom and bust nature of those industries.
It also boasts a premier educational institution in UNBC, as well as top tier medical facilities.
Those are all things that make Christie Ray, the Prince George Chamber CEO of three years, proud of her community. It’s also what made her decide to host a Chamber of Commerce Business Development Forum last year, bringing together small to medium sized business leaders in natural resource industries.
The event was so successful that she decided to do it again this year, in partnership with the BC Chamber, on Jan. 31.
Read her full profile here.
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Chamber Business Development Forum
BOOST your #BizDev game at the 2017 Business Development Forum
On behalf of the BC and Prince George Chambers of Commerce, it is our pleasure to invite you to the 2017 Business Development Forum happening in Prince George on January 31, 2017.
We are excited to welcome captivating keynotes, including the Honourable Perrin Beatty, President and CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, as well as First Nations leader Ellis Ross, past Chief Councillor of the Haisla Nation.
We ask that your Chamber spread the word to businesses in your community that would be interested in boosting their business development game in B.C.'s increasingly competitive economy.
Learn more about the Chamber Business Development Forum here.
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Chamber of the Year Award
Stay tuned for the relaunch of the Chamber of the Year award.
This is our chance to recognize the innovative work that is being done by chambers across the province.
Start thinking about nominating your Chamber, or a neighbour!
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Chamber Week
February 20-24, 2017
Chamber of Commerce Week, celebrated annually during the third week in February, recognizes the outstanding contributions that Chambers and Boards of Trade make to communities right across B.C.
For the BC Chamber's network of Chambers and Boards, this week is an opportunity to showcase Chambers' activities and advocacy impact and to strengthen community links through open houses, business workshops and other activities.
Every year, the BC Chamber provides a range of communications materials and support to its members, to help local Chambers and Boards celebrate Chamber Week in communities throughout B.C.
Chamber Week 2017 is February 20 to 24, 2017.
The BC Chamber has sent out its proclamation request to government.
We have also emailed the template proclamation for local Chambers which you may find here.
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Inudstry Training Authority:
Your greatest business asset only becomes more valuable when you share it
In last month’s Journal of Commerce, Gary Herman, CEO, Industry Training Authority spoke to the positive impact business owners can have on the future of the trades industry. The relationship between an apprentice and employer sponsor is mutually beneficial. The employer is able to train the apprentice to their business needs, while the apprentice gains the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their trades training and certification.
Read the full the article here.
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Webinars
The BC Chamber offers regular webinars to get Chambers up-to-speed on member benefits programs and other important information. Webinars are designed for your staff and Board of Directors.
You may access the webinars at this link.
[Login instructions]
Upcoming Webinars:
- Introduction to the First Data Program & How to drive strong results in 15 minutes or less a month!
- Date: January 11, 2017
Time: 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM PST
Register Now
- Are you Getting the Most out of your First Data Partnership?
- Date: January 12, 2017
Time: 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM PST
Register Now
If you have any questions, please contact Suzanne Raikes at sraikes@bcchamber.org.
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Your Benefits
BC Chamber benefit provider LegalShield offers Chambers access to 24/7 advice and counsel on an unlimited number of personal legal issues. From wills and estate planning to small business protection and identify theft, LegalShield is a one-stop shop for legal counsel and services.
Are You Taking Full Advantage of Your LegalShield Benefits?
Throughout 2016 LegalShield has continued to add exciting new benefits to the LegalShield App, Ask LegalShield and Shake by LegalShield. In addition, IDShield members now have real time information and immediate access to dedicated investigators, with the IDShield App.
With these tools and access to your LegalShield provider law firm, you can have the confidence to deal with any legal challenges that come your way.
Find more information here.
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Welcome Elizabeth Aman-Hume,
ED, Port Hardy Chamber of Commerce
Elizabeth is thrilled to be appointed as Executive Director for the Port Hardy Chamber of Commerce and she looks forward to getting to know the job and her fellow Chamber Executives in the coming months.
Although new to the Chamber of Commerce sector, she comes to the job with 20+ years of experience in non-profit management and has held senior leadership roles in operations, business development, marketing and fundraising in the UK, the USA and Canada.
Her roles have included Head of Fundraising for the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic in the UK, Executive Director for the Sudbury Symphony Orchestra in Ontario and, most recently, she served as Manager of Resource Development for United Way Kitchener Waterloo.
Elizabeth grew up in a globe trotting family and has lived in Europe, Australia, South Africa and the USA. She now resides in beautiful Port Alice on Northern Vancouver Island with her husband Bob. She is also the mother of three grown children and the (shamelessly gushing) grandmother of one awesome little boy.
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