November 2011 Newsletter
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November 2011 Newsletter
Newsletter November 2011 Vol 19 Issue 14 Chamber Gala Dinner and Auction The Gala Dinner and Auction at the Prestige Lakeside Resort recently was a tremendous success. The event was sold out with close to 200 people on hand. As you are aware, this is the key fund raising initiative the Chamber hosts on an annual basis, and the support from the business community was overwhelming once again. for 2 to Vancouver and tickets to see Sting at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre thanks to 103.5 The Bridge FM.( A complete donor appreciation list follows in this newsletter) The Chamber Gala Dinner and Auction was supported by a tremendous cross section of the business community. All of the funds raised help toward Chamber of Commerce initiatives throughout the year including the Shop Nelson marketing campaign. On behalf of the Board of Directors and the staff at the Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce, we would like to thank our members, the business community for your generous support of this event. Your support of the Chamber of Commerce and our Economic Development and Business Retention and Expansion initiatives is truly appreciated Auctioneer Reg Clarkson had some wonderful live Auction items, including a Presidential Dinner for 10 courtesy of the Nelson Star , Jackson’s Hole and The Chamber, Patio Furniture sets from Georama and Kootenai Moon Furniture, Acer Laptop from Phoenix Computers, a Blackberry Playbook courtesy of JB Office Equipment, 2 tickets to Shambhala Music Festival , as well as airline tickets Sincerely Chuck Bennett President Chamber presents All Candidates Forum Tuesday November 15th at the Prestige Lakeside Resort ________________________________________ The Chamber of Commerce is pleased to co-host an All Candidate Forum with the Nelson Star and 103.5 The Bridge FM. The event takes place Tuesday November 15th at the Prestige Lakeside Resort between 7-9pm. This all inclusive forum will feature the 3 candidates seeking election in the race for Mayor of the City of Nelson, 8 candidates running for Nelson Council as well as the 2 candidates running for election in both electoral Areas E and F. As we have for several election forums in recent years, the Chamber is working collaboratively with 103.5 The Bridge FM News Director Glenn Hicks and Nelson Star Editor Bob Hall to develop a format that is designed to be fun, inspiring and provocative. One of our co-hosts, Glenn Hicks, News Director of 103. 5 The Bridge FM , says it is important to get questions to candidates that have them think on their feet, and not just be prepared campaign speeches. While the Tuesday November 15th Forum will feature questions from the media, and the public, there will also be some provocative and fun topics discussed by the candidates, featuring questions that may take some out of their comfort zone. We encourage you to take the time to join us at the Prestige on Tuesday evening. If you are unable to attend the Tuesday session, there is an All Candidates Forum at Central School in Nelson on Wednesday November 16th 7pm-9pm. Chamber and Credit Union to roll out Shop Nelson Campaign __________________________ The reasons we live in Nelson and area are as diverse as the people that live here. Nelson comes complete with history, culture, natural beauty, and a small-town energy that is both powerful and positive. One of the worlds best outdoor playgrounds, and an entrepreneurial spirit second to no other community, providing a diverse local economy. That being said, many people often over look the need for a strong local economy, and the support of our small business sector. Small business is big business in our region. Anyone who owns a business knows it isn’t easy. Let’s face it, generating sales, meeting payroll, serving customers, maintaining inventory, and doing all of this well enough to earn sufficient profit to keep operating takes a lot of skill and energy. Chamber President Chuck Bennett notes “a strong diverse small business sector is vital to our region. Keeping money in our community sustains more jobs, helps fund more local services, and encourages neighbourhood improvements. Local businesses contribute significant dollars to local foundations, non profit organizations and local sports teams, and that’s one of the themes we will be building on during this campaign. The Shop Nelson and Area campaign will focus on the important Christmas retail period. That being said, it is something that the Chamber ,the Nelson and Area Economic Development Partnership and Credit Union will want to keep top of mind throughout the year . Shopping locally seems like a no brainer. It should be as commonplace as recycling, but it is also an educational process. The Chamber is pleased to play a role in this and other on going Shop Local campaigns. Kootenay Business’ Growing With Communications Technology ______________________________________ Communications technology, or “Telecomm,” has provided Kootenay based businesses with better, faster and more efficient methods of running their business successfully. With technology changing by the second, keeping up with the latest and greatest has become a full time job for a large staff all on its own. You simply don’t have the time to search, analyze, test and invest in all technologies so we’ve done the hard work for you. Several innovative Kootenay companies have been taking advantage of the tips, tricks and tools available with great results, proving you don’t need an IT department and that EVERY business can gain from Telecomm advances. On November 29th, an interactive panel of local businesses will explain how they’ve used communications technology to grow their business, and how you can take advantage of their knowledge. Industry players Telus and Rackforce will speak to the opportunities they offer to local businesses. The Columbia Basin trust will also provide an update on their new Columbia Basin Broadband Corporation project Call it a life-preserver in the rising tide of communications, or simply call it a four hour express course on what Telecomm is, what’s new and how it can make you more money right now. Come learn from industry professionals and business folk just like you on how they’ve got Telecomm working When: Nov. 29th 12 noon - 4 p.m. Where: Nelson Prestige Hotel Cost: $20(includes lunch) Contact: [email protected] Register: e-mail [email protected] or call 250-352-3433 Organized by the Nelson and Area Economic Development Partnership (NAEDP) and the Kootenay Association for Science and Technology (KAST), My Telecomm will provide: • • Knowledge on current and emerging trends A ready to use list of the top 10 current technologies to save you time and money • Working examples of strategy you could use via the interactive session with local businesses ________________________________________ Thanks to these auction donors Academy of Classical Oriental Sciences Ainsworth Hot Springs Resort Alpine Motel & Suites Al Dawson Apex Raft Company - Revelstoke Aries Wellness Resort Astral Radio EZ Rock Balfour Repair BCAA Berg Naqvi Lehmann - Chartered Accountants Best Western Plus Big Cranium Design Bill Reid Consulting Bite Blaylock’s Mansion Bogustown Pub Boomtown Sports Inc. Capitol Theatre Captain Erik’s Watertoys Carmichael Toews Irving Inc. – Certified General Accountants Castlegar Hyundai Century 21 Mountainview Realty Ltd. Chillers City of Nelson Civic Auto Repair Coldwell Banker Rosling Real Estate Color Your World Columbia Basin Trust Comishin & Astle Inc. Community Futures of Central Kootenay Community Osprey Foundation Cottonwood Kitchens Culinary Conspiracy Dancing Bear Inn DeVito’s Shoe Repair Dock ‘N’ Duck Dutch Girl Peonies Ellenwood Homes Ellison’s Market Emo’s Restaurant Revelstoke Evening Ridge Designs Finley’s Irish Bar & Grill Found Spa & Salon Georama Growers Gerick Cycle and Ski Glass House Optical Glacier House Hotel & Resort Revelstoke Granite Point Golf Club Gravity Therapy H&R Block Habits Hall Printing Hanson Decking Hellman Canoe & Kayak House of Rose Vineyards Hume Hotel Inland Allcare Jackson’ Hole JB Offi ce Kastlerock Bed & Breakfast Kokanee Camera Kokanee Peaks Interiors Inc. Kokanee Physiotherapy Koocanusa Publications Kootenai Moon Furniture Kootenay Bakery Co-op Kootenay Country Co-op Kootenay Lakeview Lodge Kootenay Medical Aesthetics Kootenay Quick Shot Lakeview Motel - Osoyoos Lang Business Systems Lasca Natural Trading Company Lillie & Cohoe Lonnie’s for Her and Him Maglio Building Centre Nelson Main Street Diner Max & Irma’s Midas Mint Agency Mistiso’s Place Mountain Sense Mountain Trek Mountain Waters Spa Nelson & District Community Complex Nelson & District Credit Union Nelson Box Offi ce & Copy Centre Ltd. Nelson Brewing Company Nelson Car Wash Nelson Chrysler Nelson Curling Club Nelson Ford Sales Nelson Home Building Centre Nelson Leafs Recycling Centre Nelson Nordic Ski Club Nelson Pilots Association Nelson Professional Fire Fighters Assoc. Local 1343 Nelson Realty Ltd. Nelson Road Kings Nelson Star Nelson Toyota Nelson Whitewater Rafting Co. New Grand Hotel North Shore Inn OK Tire Okanagan Seasons Resort Otter Books Packrat Annie’s Panago Pennywise Penticton Lakeside Resort Pharmasave Phoenix Computers Prefi x Media Prestige Lakeside Resort Qi Tai Chi Quizinos Sub Raven Creations Re-Max Remedy’s Pharmacy Reo’s Videos Revelstoke - Enchanted Forest Revelstoke Golf Club Ric’s Grill Royal Bank of Canada Safeway Save on Foods Sears Selkirk Eyecare Selkirk Vet Hospital Sensations Dress Shoppe Shambhala Music Festival Shoes for the Soul SK Electronics SkinBliss & Laser & Body Clinic Sky Trek Adventure Park - Revelstoke Snowpack Outdoor Experience Speedpro Signs St. Eugene - Golf Resort & Casino Stephen Hunter - Acupuncture & Supervision Streetclothes Named Desire Summit Mountain Guides Superior Lighting & Bath Taylor-Wilton Nelson Ltd. Tea Garden Salon & Spa Ted Allen’s Jewellery The Baker Street Grill The Bridge - 103.5 FM The Golf Doctor The Royal Anne Hotel - Kelowna, BC The Villa Motel Thor’s Pizza Touchstones Museum Nelson Two Hills Tea Val Walsh & Terry Dunk Van Houtte Café Visitors Choice Publications Waste Management Waves on the Lake Hair Design Whitewater Ski Resort _______________________________________ Selkirk College Gala 2011 Destination Education: Come Fly With Us Gala 2011 will be held Saturday, November 19th, 2011 at 6:00 pm in Mary Hall, Nelson. Join Selkirk College for an elegant dinner, dance and auction, and prepare to experience a world of talent, versatility and innovation at Selkirk College; all created by our students. To purchase tickets or for more information please call 250.365.1360 or email [email protected] by November 10th, 2010. Tickets are $70.00 for a single seat or $520 .00 for a table of 8. Proceeds go towards students and programs of Selkirk College. Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce 2011-2012 Board of Directors _______________________________________ Executive President Chuck Bennett Nelson Star Vice President Justin Pelant Ted Allen’s Jewellery Secretary Treasurer Tom Mamic Pacific Insight Past President Cal Renwick Nelson Toyota Directors Barry Auliffe Selkirk College Elliot Carter Nelson Chrysler Harry Davidson Glass House Optical Shauna Einer Poulin Agencies Kevin Einarson 1035 The Bridge/Mountain FM Tanya Finley Finley’s Irish Bar and Grill/Sage Tapas Randy Horswill Home Building Centre Clive Jackson Jackson’s Hole and Grill John Knox Nelson Realty Staff Tom Thomson Executive Director Marg Craig Visitor Centre Manager Val Yowek Administrative Assistant
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