t Lights of La Salle Competition is Back!
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t Lights of La Salle Competition is Back!
ISSUE 08 FALL 2014 Winnipeg Dealership Promotes Canada’s Fastest-Growing Automotive Brand la Salle resident Nick The Chamber Connection Is Distributed To Homes & Businesses In La Salle, Domain, Oak Bluff, and Sanford Guffei is the General Manager of Vickar Nissan. Beginning in automotive sales twelve years ago, Guffei gained experience and rose to management level. When the opportunity arose to be involved with the Vickar family of dealerships, he knew it was the right time to make a change. Vickar had acquired a Nissan dealership on Regent and was in the process of redesigning it to better serve their customers. They hired Guffei to manage the transition, to improve processes and develop a good team. “That’s what I like about the Vickar businesses – they are family owned, a good group of people to work with, and they are well-run businesses,” says Guffei. Vickar Nissan is also very involved in the community, sponsoring a variety of community events and charities. Siloam Mission and the Children’s Hospital are two of many that benefit from Vickar Nissan’s generous donations. inside this issue The Guffei family has also become involved in the community of La Salle since relocating from Winnipeg in January 2014. He has coached soccer, become a member of the La Salle Chamber of Commerce, donated to the LSCF Show and Shine, and supported the community’s baseball tournament. Lights of La Salle The Vickar motto reads “Where Customers Send Their Friends.” That is just what Guffei says sets Vickar Nissan apart from its competitors. “It’s not just about selling a car. It’s also about the service that we provide after the sale, and the way that we take care of our customers long-term. It’s about the way that we take care of the friends and family that they refer,” he asserts. “[It’s about] the way that people are treated when they walk in our doors, the way our employees make them feel.” Terry Christianson: Making His Mark - P.2 Visit www.vickarnissan.com or call Nick at 204-291-4700 to discover more. In the four years under his guidance, Vickar Nissan has experienced significant and steady growth. Nissan is the fastest growing automotive brand in Canada, with Winnipeg topping the sales charts. The top-selling Altima, Pathfinder, the newly redesigned Rogue, and the new compact Micra are just a few of the options. Guffei encourages local residents to visit Vickar Nissan and check out the 2014 model clearouts. New Members Are Always Welcome! Membership Fees start at only $60/year! For Membership Benefits and Application information, visit lasalleonline.ca Ventura Land to Host Next Mixer - P.1 La Salle Storage: Expansion to Meet Increased Demands - P.3 Terry Christianson Re/Max Professionals Norm Manness AIE Communications Drew Howard and the La Salle Chamber Board. We had over 25 attendees come out and enjoy a few hours of networking and conversation. We held a 50/50 draw which he La Salle and Area Chamber of Com- was won by Jane Kroeger who went home with $135.00!!! Congratulations Jane! merce wants to announce/challenge La Salle residents to once again put on your best display of Christmas Cheer and Read the next announcement below for information on the next Business Mixer. light up our town! t Judging will take place on the evening of Ventura Land Company Thursday, December 11th. Winners will be contacted and awarded great prizes to Host Business Mixer! courtesy of Darren Murphy (Broadway Pharmacy). The Top 5 best displays of Christmas Spirit On Wednesday, November 19th at 7pm at the La Salle River Inn(restaurant will be awarded prizes. side), Ventura Land Company will be hosting the next Chamber Business Mixer. Ventura’s Tim Comack will be giving Chamber Members a sneak preview show casing their upcoming Condo Development Project planned for La Salle. Vickar Nissan: Guffei Promotes Fastest-Growing Automotive Brand - P.4 member advertising opportunities WEBSITE: Business card-sized ad on side banner $25/month $60/3 months New Member Announcement Heather Warkentin Prairie Grove Greenhouse & Garden Centre Bert Peters Postcard Portables Nick Guffei Vickar Nissan First Chamber Business Mixer Lights of La Salle Competition is Back! SPONSORSHIP of CHAMBER EVENTS or PUBLICATIONS To reserve your spot email: info@lasalle online.ca La Salle Chamber Hosts First Business Mixer! Ventura will be providing FREE WINGS and there will be drink specials for Chamber members. Members will get an opportunity to see what is planned before the public open house is held. Thanks go out to Tim and Ventura for On October 1st, The La Salle and Area hosting this event, we look forward to Chamber of Commerce hosted the first in a another great turnout! series of Business Mixers designed to bring together Chamber Members in a casual networking setting. Members were invited to the La Salle River Inn(restaurant side) for an evening of FREE WINGS and drink specials courtesy of P.O. Box 172 La Salle, MB R0G 1B0 855.273.3278 ph 855.234.6272 fax [email protected] www.lasalleonline.ca AIE Communications 204-736-3807 Allscape Ltd. 204-261-1800 Alumstar 791-6088 Anseeuw Bros Ltd. 204-269-9857 BDO Canada LLP, Christopher Lippens 204-928-7181 Bella Vida Stables 204-736-4047 Bee Line Enterprises 204-883-2829 BMW Electric 204-782-4467 Brendan Shirtliff, One Link Mortgage & Financial 204-228-9296 Brett Poncelet, Century 21 Bachman 204-232-6699 Central Veterinary Services 204-275-2038 Clarity Dental 204-736-8200 Copy Plus Printing 204-261-3333 Cormier's Berry Patch 204-736-4851 Custom Edge Construction 204-736-3207 Darren Willems Photography 204-736-9244 Daryl Friesen, RE/MAX Professionals 204-791-9915 David Schmidt, Oldfield Kirby Esau Insurance Brokers 204-943-1441 Derek Erb Seeds Inc 204-832-7553 Domain Co-operative Oil Co. Ltd. 204-736-4321 Eastside Group of Companies 204-654-1955 ERB Enterprises 204-895-3476 Jeni's Food & Hardware 204-736-3011 John Henry Creations 204-694-3552 Kingswood Golf & Country Club 204-736-4079 Knights of Columbus La Salle Council #7793 204-736-2874 Krest Carpentry Inc. 204-736-4447 Kroeger Media Inc. 204-736-4554 Christianson Making His Mark in the Real Estate World if you look in the top ten percent of Manitoba Realtors, Terry Christianson’s name will be there. In almost seven years in the industry, Christianson has risen quickly to the top of his profession. When his wife, Valerie, handed him a newspaper clipping about RE/MAX in 2008, he was involved in the travel industry. But the time was right, and he hasn’t looked back. In fact, his reputation has earned him the Marketplace Trust Award with the Better Business Bureau the last two years and a nomination for the upcoming 2014 award. Christianson sees his job not as selling homes, but helping people get into homes. “If you’re buying, I will be there to guide you. Whether you look at two homes or forty homes, I will be there to help you find the right home.” With the rapid increase in new developments in south Winnipeg and a corresponding increase in immigration, Christianson is prepared to help. He has built a very diverse team so that Chinese, Filipino, East Indian, French and English clients receive service in their own languages. Although the majority of Christianson’s business is currently based in Winnipeg, his rural clientele is increasing as well. He moved to La Salle, Manitoba over two years ago, and enjoys the small-town feel and the larger properties in the area. “It’s easy to promote beautiful, rural homes. It’s easy to promote what you love,” says Christianson. Working in the largest RE/MAX office in Winnipeg means that Christianson can offer his clients everything they need within the office. Once they’ve selected a home, his office provides legal counsel, home insurance and mortgage broker services. For first-time home buyers in particular, this is invaluable in navigating the journey to home ownership. Investing in his community has always been a natural part of life for Christianson. His list of volunteer activities is long and varied, and includes driving bus for an Irish dance troupe, cleaning up streets and yards with Adopt-a-Block, and establishing the RE/MAX Cup Street Hockey Tournament. Local Storage Facility Expands to Accommodate Increased Demand the demand for good storage options continues to increase, and La Salle Storage is responding. When owners Jared & Marni Cormier started this business in 2008, the vision was simple: to provide a needed service for area residents. They had recently purchased a farmyard, so they had the space. The question was, how to make it work? Christianson is available to his clients whenever they need. “Call me anytime,” he says. “I will be open and honest with you. I do this because I care about people. And when you care about people, you do the right thing.” To contact Terry Christianson for advice or to retain his services, visit his website winnipegmanitobahomesforsale.com or call him directly at 204-226-7190. Cormier set about constructing a gated compound, complete with video surveillance and key fob access for clients. But they didn’t want this to be just another run-of-the-mill storage facility. Many storage lots pack in the campers in multiple layers requiring arrangements to be made in advance to pick up or drop off the camper. “We designed our facility to accommodate large campers and RVs. There is ample space to back even the biggest units into the assigned stalls,” says Cormier. “The storage lot is accessible at all times with the key fob gate entry system – no need to call in advance.” With reasonable prices, accessibility, assigned parking stalls and a secure facility away from the city, La Salle Storage is a premium option for clients. If you want to store seasonal items, clear out your garage, downsize or simply de-clutter, La Salle Storage also has self-storage units. Plenty of customers start out storing their belongings while they move in or out of town, and become long-term customers due to a great experience. “We (the owners) live on the property. This is a family-run business, and we develop long-standing relationships with the majority of our clients,” says Cormier. Most of the growth La Salle Storage has experienced is due to word-of-mouth. Apparently it works – the most recent expansion added space for fifty-two campers and more self-storage units as well. “Fall is a busy time for us as people scramble to put their stuff away before the snow arrives,” states Cormier. So this is it, folks. If you need storage, don’t delay; Winter is on its way! For more information, contact [email protected], or call Jared directly at 204-803-4658. Kurt Cormier 204-736-2608 La Salle Community Centre 204-736-2679 La Salle Community Fellowship 204-736-3200 La Salle Accounting Services Inc. 204-736-4899 La Salle Credit Union 204-736-5701 La Salle Insurance & Travel Ltd. 204-736-2003 La Salle Mechanical 204-782-6464 La Salle River Inn 204-736-4900 La Salle Storage 204-736-8277 MacDonald Septic Service 204-797-6484 MCM Consulting Ltd. 204-736-4191 Nick Guffei Vickar Nissan 204-291-4700 Out ‘N About Travel Inc. 204-985-9200 Paneless Services 204-797-9000 Peckham Upholstery 204-736-2841 Phil Cormier Farms Ltd. 204-736-2662 Postcard Portables 204-227-9358 Prairie Forensic & Investigative Accounting 204-205-275-0035 Prairie Grove Greenhouse & Garden Centre 204-736-2087 Principale Sports 204-736-2841 Ray Cormier 204-736-2608 Shorty'S Plumbing & Heating Inc. 204-799-3959 Signature Mediation 204-725-6704 Spectrum Engineering Inc. 204-736-3588 Talbot & Associates, CGA 204-269-7460 Terry Christianson Re/Max Professionals 204-477-0500 The Color Lounge 204-736-3800 U*Floria 204-474-9867 Ventura Land Company Inc. 204-942-7744 Vomar Industries Inc. (Tank Traders) 204-736-8265