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WESTSIDE WEEKLY, WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 2008 ■
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Chamber News
■ Official newsletter of the Westbank and District Chamber of Commerce
■ Supplement to the Westside Weekly
■ Unit #4, 2375 Pamela Road, Westbank, B.C. V4T 2H9. Phone 768-3378 Fax 768-3465
■ E-mail: chamber@westbankchamber.com; Web site: www.westbankchamber.com
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Westside name game important in many different ways
By Mike Scarlett
CHAMBER PRESIDENT
The new Westside
municipality has embarked
upon the process of choosing a name. What’s in a
name?
Well, when it comes to
the marketing of the
Westside as a tourism destination... a lot!
The municipality’s chosen name will become the
name that represents the
community to potential visitors. In other words, the
new name will become the
“brand” that will be marketed internationally.
Finalizing a name, will
allow a more detailed
tourism marketing strategy
to be implemented that
incorporates the new name
in advertising and promotional materials designed to
position the Westside in the
international tourism marketplace.
As with any brand,
recognition grows over time
as accumulated marketing
creates a firm impression in
the minds of consumers.
Thus, choosing a name
starts the very important,
long-term process of creating the Westside tourism
brand.
Another important aspect
of marketing Westside
C H A M B E R C H AT T E R
tourism is the impression
made by the community
after tourists have chosen to
visit.
Positive impressions will
lead to favourable word-ofmouth advertising.
One means of projecting
a positive image to
Westside visitors is to have
an attractive and prominent
Visitor Information Centre
(VIC).
One of the signifcant
contributions made by the
Westbank and District
Chamber of Commerce to
the promotion and expansion of Westside tourism
is housing and operating
the Westside’s only VIC.
The Chamber has begun
the process of investigating
the building of a new VIC a building whose main
floor would showcase the
Westside and its attractions,
with the upper floor(s)
housing the Chamber
offices along with room to
house other community
organizations.
The completion of this
project will require the
support of the community
along with the support of
local, provincial, and federal governments.
A challenge? Yes, but I
know that Westsiders are
more than equal to the
task!■
COME ON OVER
Get in a round or two at
the Chamber golf tourney
Success of marketing program shows
there is pent-up demand from business
T
The Westbank & District
Chamber of Commerce newly
formed Business Enhancement
Committee initiated a pilot
project titled “Come on Over,
Shop & Experience the
Westside”
This campaign was planned
to be in conjunction with the
events of Westside Daze, the
bridge opening and to showcase our new city.
In addition to displaying
Westside Businesses, the program also focused on inviting
visitors to experience other
Westside attractions.
The overwhelming participation of businesses and public
demonstrated enthusiasm and
pride of the Westside as a new
identity.
The Westbank & District
Contributed
Chamber of Commerce would Westbank Visitor Center Summer Student, Kelti Boissonault drew
like to give full credit to all
for the On-Line contest at the Westbank Chamber office.
local media who partnered
They created and maintained
Two Eagles Golf & Academy
with this event as they providthe website
ed excellent coverage from our valued at $1426.00.
The draw took place July
www.comeonover.info and
initiation day of May 27th to
4th at 4:00 pm at the Westbank kept all the businesses
the conclusion July 1st.
informed of upcoming promoChamber Office, drawn by
There were over 150 busitions and events.
Katelyn Dyck who is the
nesses that signed up for
Robin and Audrey are colWestbank Visitor Information
“Westside Is On Sale” Event
lecting the data for the post
Councillor and the winner is
which included a number of
event evaluation, which will be
Gregg Pratt from Calgary.
free contest draws.
reviewed by the Chamber
The Website ComeOnOver
All the public had to do was
visit any participating business On Line contest was sponsored Business Enhancement
Committee.
by JK Schmidt Jewellers and
or go on line.
Based on the preliminary
the winner will receive both a
Over 2000 entries forms
feedback of the success of this
man’s and ladies ESQ Swiss
were collected from 68 locaCome On Over campaign, it
Diamond watches and this
tions.
appears that the business comwent to crx_ready
The winner of the Westside
munity would welcome this
Destination Package sponsored @hotmail.com
pilot project to evolve into an
The success and coordinaby: The Cove Lakeside Resort,
annual event, and the date set
Bonfire Restaurant & Bar, The tion of this pilot project was
to be in conjunction with
largely due to Audrey
Spa at the Cove, Cattle
Westside Daze and Celebrate
Konstad and Robin Kennedy
Country Restaurant, Mission
Canada Day. ■
from www.canadajewels.com.
Hill Family Estate Winery and
he Westbank & District Chamber
of Commerce Annual Golf
Tournament is being sponsored by
Two Eagles Golf & Academy (formerly Vintage Hills Golf Course)
along with the Okanagan Business to
Business Club. Friday September 19th
with a shotgun start at 2 pm. Cost is
$75/per person and a prize. This will
include 18 holes of golf, shared power
cart, goodie bag, Baron of Beef and
Chicken Dinner and great prizes. For
more information Contact the
Westbank Chamber at 768-3378 or
email chamber
@westbankchamber.com
■ The Peachland Sportsman
Association & The BC Wildlife
Federation are hosting a day of Shore
Fishing at The Heritage Park in
Peachland on Saturday July 19th from
11:00 am – 2:30 pm.
This event is free and is for people
with disabilities. All equipment will
be supplies as well as food and prizes.
Deadline to register is July 11th. For
more information contact the
Peachland Wellness Center, Al
Springer at 250.767.2287
■ The Westbank & District Chamber
of Commerce would like to send our
sincere congratulations to the
Secondary School team winner for the
Dragon’s Den competition to The
Mount Boucherie Students who created hand crafted pens made from
Ponderosa Pine infected by Pine
Beetle. Dragon’s Den is a partnership
between the Economic Development
Commission and Central Okanagan
School District #23 aimed at promoting the entrepreneurial spirit of local
students.
■ The Come on Over Campaign
Committee would like to thank all
150 plus businesses who took part in
this first Annual campaign. The
Westbank & District Chamber of
Commerce arranged for over $10,000
in Media advertising for the public to
become aware of the logo and
ComeOnOver.info website, where all
participating businesses were listed
with the business discount for the
week June 25th – July 1st.
The idea was for the business to take
advantage of Special Media pricing to
advertise their specials. With only 7
weeks from concept to the conclusion
of this event, many businesses were
not able to take advantage of the
media opportunities, however it is the
Westbank Chamber’s hope that next
year businesses will have in their 2009
budget to support Come on Over
media opportunities. We have asked
all participating businesses to complete an evaluation form so that we
can make next year’s campaign bigger
and better. Special thanks to Wright
On Signs for their swift work in creating signage for the Press Release, and
the whole Business Enhancement
committee for their dedication to
making this event a success.
■ Westside Community Foodbank is
hosting their 1st Annual Golf
Tournament at Two Eagles Golf
Course on Saturday August 23rd.
Start time is 11:am with a Texas
Scramble format.
Cost is $100.00 and will include a
$50.00 charitable receipt. Please join
us for Golf & Dinner and lots of
prizes to be won. Not included: golf
club rental, golf cart and beverage.
Proceeds will go toward the Building
fund. Registration deadline is August
11th. Information or to register
Contact Brian Noble 768-7168 or
Erin MacIntosh 769-7612 or Helen
Holton 870-8878. ■
24 ■ WESTSIDE WEEKLY, WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 2008
Westside CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
NEW & RENEWED MEMBERS
Chamber happy to
support Westside Daze
The Westbank & District
Chamber of Commerce is
pleased to support Westside
Daze and Celebrate Canada
Day.
The chamber allows the
Westside Celebration Society
to utilize the chamber office
as their headquarters while
giving support to the administration for all aspects of this
Festival.
Over the 4 day event there
were over 14,000 attendees
and this did not include the
Awesome Parade or Amazing
Fireworks. Saturday hosted:
Parade, Kids fair, Tribute
entertainment, street dance
and fireworks.
Sunday events were:
Multicultural day with
nationalities who sang,
danced and drummed,
Sunday night the three hour
concert started with Ali
K.Zam magician then to a
crowd over 1500 Abba Again
performed with 7 encores
before the crowd let them
retire.
Monday night there was a
2 hour Sock Hop with music
from the 50’s and 60’s then
the Giant outdoor movie
“Robots”.
Tuesday Canada Day
showcased the annual
Antique and Classic Car
Show, Motorcycle Show and
Shine, Youth Talent
Showcase and of course our
Local, Provincial and Federal
dignitaries who cut the Giant
Strawberry cake to about 800
hungry attendees.
The Board of Directors
understands that this festival
is a tourist and business
attraction and we support the
Westside Celebration Society
in their efforts to make this
Free Family Festival the best
in the Okanagan. ■
Contact Us
Stay in touch by keeping in contact with your Board of
Directors:
President: Mike Scarlett, Grant Thornton LLP –
712.6800
First Vice President: Broc Braconnier, Community
Futures Development Corporation 707.2063
Second Vice President: Leasa Kennedy, The Cove
Lakeside Resort 707-1830
Secretary/Treasurer: Julie Clitheroe, Envision Financial
212.5722
Past President: Rusty Ensign, Ensign Bros Lumber Co.
769.7424
Directors:
Ingrid Dilschneider: Mission Hill Family Estate 768.7611
Cheryl Dirks: Family Wellness Centre & Healing Spa
768.1020
Eddie Rakowski: Esteem Lingerie 768.0171
Lee Pearston: Investors Group 707.3265
Eric Steinbach: Steinbach Agencies RE/MAX 718.8677
Michael Trenn: Investors Group 768.4546
Brian Eli: Westbank First Nation 769.4999
Jayne Fosbery: Westbank First Nation 769.4999
CHAMBER STAFF: 768-3378
Manager — Leah Thordarson
Assistant — Ellie Zenuik
NEW & RENEWED MEMBERS
NEW:
D.C. PLANET COMPUTERS
2420 Cobblestone Road
Westbank, BC V4T 3A8
CONTACT: Debbie Cardamone
PHONE: 878-5046
PROFILE: When exceptional customer service is key!! D.C. Planet
Computers has over 10 years experience in the field servicing small and
medium sized businesses in network
and non-network environments.
Customer satisfaction is what is
important to us. Located in
Westbank, British Columbia, specializing in computer service, software/hardware support, “How To”
training, equipment and consulting
solutions for individuals and businesses. Our mission is to encourage
and support individuals and businesses with service and solutions so
that they may utilize the tools they
have or need to assist them with
their day to day computer needs.
Call Debbie Cardamone at 250-8785046 or email at debcard@shaw.ca
JAKE’S ULTIMATE SHINE SHOP
2097 Old Okanagan Hwy.
Westbank, BC V4T 1T8
CONTACT: Jake Kromhout
PHONE: 768-1914
TODD’S AUTOMOTIVE INC.
112 – 2565 Main St.
Westbank, BC V4T 2B4
CONTACT: Todd Loeppky
PHONE: 878-3076
PHONE: 718-9875
PROFILE: Appeciation and fascination for the arts goes back to my
childhood. Born in Montreal of
Austrian parents, I was surrounded
by a world of music, painting, creative design and photography. As a
child, I had the fortune of growing
up near a wildlife sanctuary. Strong
admiration for nature is a common
passion that both my mother and I
share in our artistic expression .. AD
LIB Studio is an exclusive joint
exhibit featuring my mother’s paintings of vibrant colours and bold
brushstrokes alongside my dynamic
landscape vista photography.
Extensive music & piano performance university degree studies in
Canada, U.S.A. and Europe, a B.C.
Council Management Certificate,
and experience as a B.C. registered
music teacher, published author,
composer, and certified photographer have helped me establish the
“Children’s Piano-Arts Corner” studio. My unique approach of blending music and language arts with
visual arts is the basis of my
enriched curriculum. A variety of
fun, creative and stimulating pianoarts programs for students of all levels. Musical interests and ages are
offered in an ideal educational setting.
KAREN GUY – COLDWELL
BANKER REALTY
#14 – 1475 Harvey Ave.
Kelowna, BC V2Y 9K8
PHONE: 878-3605
FAX: 868-2488
As founder and artistic director of
successful cultural organizations in
the communities of Ottawa and
Vancouver, I now bring the Young
Artist Performer’s Club to
Westbank. The purpose of the YAP
Club is to provide opportunity for
youth groups and young individuals
to exhibit their artistic talents in the
community.
COLDWELL BANKER – BILL
RAINE
101 – 3500 Carrington Rd.
Westbank, BC V4T 3C1
CONTACT: Bill Raine
PHONE: 870-6210
FAX: 768-9833
AD LIB Studio … www.creativeimpression.ca Phone 718-9875
Children’s Piano-Arts Corner …
www.childrenspiano-artscorner.com
Phone 718-9875
YAP Club … www.childrenspianoartscorner.com Phone 718-9875
IL MERCATO DELI & FINE
FOODS
2441-D Main Street
Westbank, BC V4T 1K5
CONTACT: Don Ravndahl
PHONE: 452-9401
FAX: 452-9402
INKED EXPRESSIONS TATTOO
#103 – 2689 Kyle Rd.
Kelowna, BC V1Z 2M9
CONTACT: Andi or Cheri
PHONE: 769-6191
blown realized accomplishment!
We are a tattoo shop different from
others. We are geared towards
everyday people, the new generation
of clients seeking a different style of
tattoo. We have a creative team of
dedicated and professional artists
that are friendly, outgoing and willing to work with you on designs or
ideas. Inked Expressions Tattoo is a
clean/friendly shop with four, large
and brightly coloured studio’s
(including a wheelchair accessible
studio on the lower floor). We have
fully sterilized state of the art equipment, we offer a Medical-like environment, and we are B.C. Health
board approved. Here, at Inked
Expressions Tattoo, we believe in
helping to fight Breast Cancer so we
donate 10% of every “Breast Cancer
awareness” ribbon tattoo to the
Canadian Breast Cancer
Foundation. Appointments available
by calling 769-6191 or coming in,
we also have walk-in slots.
Consider our gift certificates – why
not give the gift that lasts a lifetime?
Visit us at www.inkedexpressionstattoo.com
BLOWN AWAY SALON & SPA
2411 Drought Road
Westbank, BC V4T 1P6
CONTACT: Kim Barr
PHONE: 768-1911
RENEWED:
Alto Vista B & B
Dairy Queen – Westbank
Hidden Finds & Gifts
Nesbitt Burns - BMO
ONE Information Technology
Pinnacle Sports Physiotherapy
Center
PropertyGuys.com
Quail’s Gate Estate Winery
Rainbow Painting & Decorating
Sunrise Family Bar & Grill
Westside Citizens Patrol Society
Westside Community Foodbank
Society
Your Dollar Store & More
CORRECTION:
CHILDREN’S PIANO – ARTS
CORNER & YAP CLUB & AD
LIB STUDIO
CONTACT: Claudia Kargl
PROFILE: Your Dermographic Ink
Injection Specialists. Inked
Expressions Tattoo started as a
dream of Andi Henry and Cheri
Bauer that has steadily (and
QUICKLY) picked up into a full
OUR MEMBERS ON THE
MOVE:
Demara Insurance has changed their
name to Johnston Meier Insurance
and have moved to
511 – 3041 Louie Drive, Westbank,
BC V4T 3E2
WESTSIDE WEEKLY, WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 2008 ■
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Westside CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
DIRECTOR PROFILE
Leasa Kennedy has joined the Cove Lakeside
Resort as the Director of Sales and Marketing for
the new 150-room luxury resort. A long time resident of Westbank, Kennedy moved to the Cove
Lakeside Resort from Manteo Resort Waterfront
Hotel & Villas in Kelowna where she was the
Director of Sales for the past six years. Kennedy’s
past experience also includes the Grand Okanagan
Resort where she held the position of Sales
Manager for an additional five years prior to moving to the Hilton Vancouver Metrotown where she
was part of the pre-opening sales team.
“Leasa has a wealth of knowledge and experience in selling and marketing this destination,” says
Ingrid Jarrett, General Manager of The Cove
Lakeside Resort. “Her enthusiasm for the Okanagan
is unmatched and we are very pleased and fortunate
that she has joined our team.”
“The Cove Lakeside Resort will be an outstanding property that will certainly add to the Okanagan
region,” says Kennedy. “I look forward to working
with both the team at The Cove and its partners in
looking for opportunities to drive the success of the
Resort and the destination as we move into the
future.” ■
WCG CEO honoured
Ian Ferguson, CEO of WCG International HR
Solutions, was named a Fellow of The BC Chamber
of Commerce at this year’s AGM in Whistler in
honour of his exemplary service and contributions.
“Ian Ferguson is a respected leader in the
Chamber movement and well deserves this recognition,” says John Winter, President of The BC
Chamber. “WCG has worked hand-in-hand with
The BC Chamber to change the lives of thousands
of people and strengthen our local economies.”
Under Ferguson’s leadership, WCG joined forces
with The BC Chamber in 1995 and together they
have successfully partnered with the provincial government to deliver the JobWave and Triumph
employment programs.
Since
WCG’s
inception,
Ian and
his team have worked with over 65,000 businesses
to meet their HR needs and to help income assistance recipients and people with disabilities achieve
over 70,000 placements in the workforce. WCG currently partners with The BC Chamber of Commerce
and 32 local Chambers and has provided over
$1,077,000 in Chamber contracts in the last 5 years.
“I am very proud to be associated with The BC
Chamber and humbled to be named a Fellow of this
great organization,” says Ian Ferguson. “Together
we have helped make a better British Columbia by
strengthening small business and linking motivated
people to employment opportunities throughout our
province.”
WCG International HR Solutions partners with
349 local service providers to deliver programs like
JobWave and Triumph Vocational Services in over
250 B.C. communities.
Contact us at: Westbank JobWave Centre 250707-3765 or Walter Marin, Employment Solutions
Representative 1-888-562-9283 ■
MEMBER DISCOUNTS
19 Greens Putt & Play Zone
769-0213
$1.00 off – 1 round Natural
Grass Putting Course Fee
A & W Restaurant
768-1424
2 Teen Burgers for $6.00
A 1 Orthodics
768-5882
15% off Orthodics
A Vista Villa Bed, BBQ &
Spa
762-7837
Buy any spa treatment & get
one free.
Alexis Arts707-0088go to
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details on how much you can
save. DO IT!
Alto Vista B & B
769-7327
10% discount in March,
April, May & June for
Chamber members
Bassett & Spanuolo
768-5152
Exclusive to Will & Powers
of Attorneys – Exclusive
offer only with Bob Bassett
(Feb new name)
Big O Tires
768-8999
10% discount off jobber parts
sold & installed in Westbank.
. Discounted prices off regular selling price on all IN
STOCK Tires
Blue Valley Water Ltd.
769-2837
First rental $70 for 13
months (plus taxes) ($20
deposit on bottles) includes
first 4 bottles of water free
Second rental for home
use - $35 for 13 months plus
deposit of $20
Body Fit Fitness Centre
769-5117
1 month Free with purchase
of a 1 or 2 year membership
Bourne Management
Solutions
768-1618
15% reduction on Consulting
Fees
Childrens Piano – Art Corner
718-9875
Waive 1st year
Membership/Registration Fee
NEW June 08
China Beach Tanning Plus
768-0588
10% off any tanning package
&/or 10% off any lotions
Clothes Pin Laundromat
707-0059
10% off regular priced services
Color Your World
769-2878
20% off Paint
Cottage Kennels
769-3963
10% off any service provided
by our company
Curves
768-2254
Zero Service Fee, to any
valid chamber member.
Westbank location only.
D.C. Planet Computers
878-5046
15% off labour to any member of the Chamber of
Commerce New June 08
Fifth Avenue Auto
768-4485
10% off non dealer supplied
parts
Fogg ‘n Sudds Restaurant
707-3644
15% off regular priced items
Fortunate Denture Clinic
768-8857
FREE Consultation to chamber members
Hairline Studio
769-9197
15% off any chemical service
NEW April 9/08
Interior Savings Credit Union
469-6550
Open a NEW Business
account we will waive the
first 3 MONTHS of any total
Business Chequing Plan
Open a Personal account and
we will waive the first 6
MONTHS of our unlimited
Chequing Package Acc’t
Infinite Serenity
768-8876
10% off merchandise and
services
J.K. Schmidt Jewellers
768-7353
10% off anything (Not to be
combined with any other
offer or fever event)
Keen Fit769-0821$20.00 off
regular on-line price of
$89.98/pair of walking poles.
www.keenfit.com
KRS Bookkeeping Service
769-2132
1 Free Consultation
Love of Wildlife
Studio/Gallery
768-8018
10% off original Wildlife &
Western Art 10% off
Children’s Art Classes
Lube World
768-2022
10% discount for Lube, Oil
& Filter service, 5% any
additional service. Valid
Anytime. Must present card.
Mandy & Me Trail Riding
769-5735
10% off, unless on a long
weekend or summer holiday
Mt Boucherie Estate Winery
769-8803
10% Off all non-alcoholic
items
Monashee Spring Water
258-3321
10% Discount on Cooler
Rental And 18.9 litre bottles
Navigator Multimedia
862-9868
1 year Free Domain name
registration and FREE Server
set up with any new website
hosting sign up.
OK Valley Home Inspection
Ltd.
769-2132
15% off any home inspection
Peter Klein
768-4180
10% off all Cakes and Baked
Products
P.J.’s Idle-A-While B
768-2695
10% discount – minimum 2
night stay
Ponderosa Golf Club
768-7839
Westbank Chamber members
receive our special Chamber
member rate for 18 holes of
golf
PWS Purified Water Store
768-1685
2 months free cooler trial
plus 6 free water, 10% off
cooler purchase
Mojo Sport Exchange
768-7520
10% off
Safari Ridge Paintball
768-0239
$2.00 off regular admission
for Paintball. Rentals &
paintballs sold separately.
Cannot be combined with
any other discount or special
Sears Floor Covering
707-0972
15% off any regular priced
carpet (Blue Ticket)
Smith’s Winemaking
769-3900
3 Batches of Pure European
juice wine, Approx 90 bottles
plus Wine storage rack for
100 bottles $375.00
Stoneshoe Press Ltd.
768-9706
10% discount on any marketing or copywriting creative
Sunoka Computer Services
864-1785
First visit hour free technical
support for hardware, software, internet or consulting
Sunshine Pet Supplies
707-2114
10% off all supplies
Excluding food
The Good Guys
707-0753
20% off all Audio – Video –
HD Interconnections and
cables
The Kelowna & Okanagan
Valley Visitor Guide
862-8249
10% discount for members –
Rack card rates
Todd’s RV & Camping
767-6644
$5.00 Off 1 night stay in
campground except July &
August
Westside Awards & Twice
the Fun
769-4346
10% discount for all
Chamber members excluding
already reduced merchandise
Valley RV
769-6209
10% off all regularly priced
parts
Watkins – Zonia Arnold
769-6667
10% off all regular prices
Watkins orders.
Westbank Shoes
768-6995
10% off all regular priced
footwear
Westside Go Karts
768-6877
2 for 1 rides and 25% off racing packages, birthdays and
private events
Westside Tae Kwon Do
768-8868
$25.00 annual membership
fee waived for the 1st year.
Westwood Retirement Resort
768-2934
FREE Tour AND Lunch for
chamber value cardholders.
To reserve call Corinne
Wine Kitz (Westbank)
707-0003
Receive an extra $5.00 off
any advertised sales or promotions (excluding house
wine sale) Minimum $50.00
purchase.
World Gym
801-8373
To all Westbank Members –
Special corporate Gym membership $36.99/ month based
on 1 year membership