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
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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
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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
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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: info@discovernelson.com
Register: e-mail info@discovernelson.com 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:
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Knowledge on current and emerging trends
A ready to use list of the top 10 current technologies to save you time and money
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Working examples of strategy you could use
via the interactive session with local businesses
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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
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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
events@selkirk.ca 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
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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