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Chamber Insider  |  December 18th, 2014 
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HOLIDAY COFFEE & OPEN HOUSE

Join us for a cup of hot coffee and treats for our last Friday Coffee at the Chamber on December 19th before the Christmas holidays. Invite your staff to drop in to say hi and see our Heritage building anytime from 10:00am - 12:00pm.  Friday Coffees will resume January 9th.

 

The Brandon Chamber of Commerce Board & staff wish you and your colleagues a warm and festive holiday season. 

 

The Chamber office will be closed for the holidays Dec 24 and re-opening Jan 5

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Chamber Events
LUNCHEON SERIES: MB Success Story - Winnipeg Jets

Sponsored By Corral Communications

 

Thursday, January 22nd 

11:30 am - 1:00 pm 

Royal Oak Inn & Suites

 

Hear from COO John Olfert of True North Entertainment as he shared the success tory in running and bring back the Winnipeg Jets to Manitoba, and their vision for the future. Click here to register.  

WORKSHOP: Using Social Media

SAVE THE DATE!

 

Wednesday, January 28th 
Riverbank Discovery Centre

9:00 am - 11:30 am 

 

More information and registration will be available in the new year.  Brought to you by the Brandon Chamber of Commerce, Entrepreneurship Manitoba and Economic Development Brandon.

Bakken 2.0

Luncheon & Business Development Conference

 

Thursday, February 19th 

Keystone Centre

 

Hear from industry leaders and oil sector experts on how to find new opportunities in the Bakken region. Topics include market entry strategies, supply chain and procurement and more. Sponsorship Packages can be viewed here Click here to register.  


Advocacy - Working For You
The Power of the Chamber Network -
Through your Brandon Chamber of Commerce membership, you are part of the Chamber network - which is supported by the Canadian and Manitoba Chambers of Commerce.

5 Minutes for Business: Visit the Canadian Chamber website to find their Economic News Bulletin and Read about the decline in oil prices and what it will mean for the Canadian economy, or find the update on domestic and international economic news.

Manitoba's Economy: The Manitoba Chambers of Commerce hosted the 2015 Economic Outlook Luncheon. Keynote speaker Dylan Jones, CEO of the Canada West Foundation challenged attendees to consider whether the province should continue as it is now economically, or choose a more ambitious path. Click here to read Mr. Jones' speech.
 
New Express Entry Immigration System - What Employers Need to Know:  The Canadian Chamber of Commerce describes the new system which will speed up the processing times of applications. Key points for employers can be found here.

Member News
Renovations & Expansion: Heritage Co-op is expanding their Richmond Avenue Gas Bar as well as adding a new cardlock location at 1340 Richmond Avenue East in the new year.

Free Webinar: Watch the recorded webinar presented by Entrepreneurship Manitoba that gives practical tips for complying with Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation. Anti-Spam complaints are real; take the CASL Quiz to find out if your business is compliant.

New Director: The Learning Company has recently hired Kim Lavellee as Director. Welcome Kim!
 
Publicize your organization to over 1,000 members!  We want to know what's happening with you: new locations, projects, anniversaries, awards, etc. Send us an email with your news. 
 
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Our Member Referral Program is used to increases Chamber membership and provides rewards to members who forward prospects that result in memberships. Chamber Marketing Credit can be used for advertising in this publication (reaching 1100 contacts) or towards a Luncheon Booth Sponsorship (get in front of approx. 300 people).

 

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