This Week:
Don't forget to nominate!
Kamloops Chamber news release
Having trouble delegating?
Community event
Help us win $2,000!
Make your voice heard!
Mental health first aid
Are you one of Kamloops' Fastest-Growing Companies?
DON'T FORGET TO NOMINATE! | Nomination close on Sunday, April 29!

Do you know a business in the City that is doing great things? Make their day by nominating them for the 2018 Business Excellence Awards! 

Any person can nominate any business in Kamloops and we are excited to see who will be recognized this year. 


News | Kamloops Chamber concerned that government is becoming reliant on pollution

The BC Chamber of Commerce has been a proponent of revenue neutrality on any carbon tax since its implementation. In 2015, it was noted that program spending with carbon tax revenues was starting to erode the neutrality of the carbon tax. However, in 2017, the Provincial Government abandoned principles of neutrality for the tax, with the carbon tax becoming a simple revenue generator for the Province of British Columbia. The fact that carbon pollution will lead to increased revenues for government, with these funds utilized for non-related programs and resources, is problematic as it will create dependency by government on these revenues, defeating the ultimate purpose of the carbon tax, which was to reduce carbon emissions.
 
Have Trouble Delegating? |  
Leadercast Resources

Leadercast 2018 is quickly approaching! 

Don't miss out on your chance to attend Kamloops' only Leadership development conference.

 On Friday, May 4, we will be coming together with community and business leaders to hear world class speakers giving you tools and ideas to lead yourself. 

Leadercast often sends great resources for you to learn from, here is the most recent article they sent over from the Harvard Business review: 
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Why We Don't Let Coworkers Help Us, Even When We Need It - Mark C. Bolino & Phillip S. Thompson

When colleagues display helpful and cooperative "citizenship behaviors," they tend to develop high-quality social connections, which can improve individual and team performance. But there's an obstacle to reaping those benefits: people often react negatively to being helped.

 Recent studies shed light on how that plays out at work. People avoid help from colleagues for five key reasons: preferring to be self-reliant, wanting to protect their image, not wanting to feel obligated to return the favor, not trusting their coworkers' motives, and believing that their coworkers are incompetent.

 These pervasive attitudes increase the risk of burnout and can negatively affect engagement and work quality. So managers must address them head-on. 
 


Community Event | Thank You Dinner in Honour of Senator Nancy Greene Raine
MindReader | Help us (your Chamber) WIN $2,000!

MindReader ™ is a new cloud-based platform that allows our provincial network to have more timely, impactful conversation so we can cut more red tape

Why join?
1. It gives you an unprecedented voice

2. The platform remembers you (so you don't have to answer the same questions over and over)

3. It sends you back valuable insights

Use your voice for deeper insights and higher impact. 

We need at LEAST 30 more members signed up! Help us win $2,000!!  Join today!
Make Your Voice Heard

On Sunday April 8, 2018 Kinder Morgan Canada Limited (KML) announced that it suspended all non-essential activities and related spending on the Trans Mountain Expansion Project. 

As leaders and members of the business community, your voice can make a difference as to whether this critical national Project will proceed. Now, more than ever, we need you to stand up in support and raise your voice for Canada's national interest.

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Member Opportunity | Mental Health First Aid for Kamloops business community 

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is being offered to Kamloops' businesses so that owners and employees can develop the knowledge and skills to interact positively with and provide assistance to street-entrenched individuals.

THE WORKSHOP
This two-day workshop offered by the Canadian Mental Health Association trains participants to:
  • Recognize the symptoms of mental health problems
  • Provide initial help to those experiencing mental health problem(s)
  • Guide a person towards the appropriate professional help
The workshop is broken into four, 4-hour blocks - over two days, with an hour lunch break - where participants are given a comprehensive overview of recognizing and addressing mental health issues in the following areas:
  • substance-related disorders
  • mood disorders
  • anxiety disorders
  • psychotic disorders
These sessions will be taking place on the dates below. There is limited seating available. Please follow the links for more information or to register for these no-cost event:

Growth 500 | Are You One of Kamloops' Fastest-Growing Companies?

Celebrating its 30th year of ranking Canadian companies on five-year revenue growth in 2018, the Growth 500 ranking of Canada's Fastest-Growing Companies-formerly known as the PROFIT 500-is far and away Canada's largest annual celebration of entrepreneurial achievement. 

It's easy to enter!