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Please share this informative eNewsletter with your employees and/or other business colleagues We at the Vanderhoof Chamber of Commerce want to ensure all our members are kept informed in initiatives that are happening in our region, province and country. Check our website and Facebook for more initiatives, links and information, stop into our office between 9:30-12:30 Monday-Friday, or call us at 250-567-2124

24 Days of Christmas

Economic Climate Survey

We want your input! Vanderhoof Chamber of Commerce is conducting a survey to gauge the economic climate and outlook of area businesses. We'd like to get your thoughts on your company's outlook and your view of our local economy and region as a place to start and grow a business.

To thank you for your time, the survey gives you the option to receive the overall results prior to the official release.

This survey is being conducted in cooperation with the Baker Strategy Group, a research and consulting firm focused on supporting business startup and growth. If you have any questions about the survey, please feel free to reach out to 734.418.0918 or info@outlooksurvey.com.

-Lesley

manager@vanderhoofchamber.com

250-567-2124

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PUMPKIN TIME CANDY BAGS!

Thank you letters that arrived last week for the candy bags that were generously donated by local businesses!

Four Rivers Co-op

Coastal GasLink

Charles Hutchinson Law Corp

Your Independent Grocher

Westline Ford

California Dreamin'

Fitzpatrick's Bookkeeping Services

Ominica Glass

Glen Dale Agra

Always Accounts

Bird on a Wire

Medicine Centre

Daniel Lyons Law Corp

Everything for Ewe

CanFor Plateau

House of Hope Vintage Decor

Integris

Work BC

A&W

Burns Family

Cheers Country Pub

Director's Note

It is hard to ignore the news around the pandemic in BC and specifically now in northern BC. Although wearing a mask is not mandatory in the province in general, many businesses employees are now wearing masks, or some businesses require patrons to wears masks. This is especially important to note moving forward into the busy holiday shopping season ahead.

If you are looking for reusable cloth masks, many of our Chamber member businesses sell them! From locally made to brand name masks, you can find one that suits your needs here in Vanderhoof. Cloth makes are available at Rich’s Saw Sales, Earthen Ware, California Dreamin’, the Vanderhoof Department Store, and Co-op.

Stay safe while enjoying the fun and good feeling of shopping and shopping locally for the holidays. #shoplocalvanderhoof

Sincerely, Michelle Roberge, President

BUSINESS PROFILE Sinkut Radiator Service inc.

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Sinkut Radiator Service is located at the foot of beautiful Sinkut Mountain and not far from the winding Sinkut River which drains Sinkut Lake into the Nechako River, a tributary of Fraser's mighty river system.

We have an inventory of automotive and light truck replacement radiators as well as industrial forestry and mining cores for bunchers, loaders, skidders, processors, dozers, mulchers, and log trucks. We service car, light truck, antique, high-performance, farm tractor, stationary powerplant, forestry, mining, and cargo transportation radiators.

With our mobile steam cleaning unit, we are equipped to clean and maintain HPU heat exchangers in the sawmill environment.

Shop Location:

4786 Griffith Rd

Vanderhoof, BC

250-570-2727

The COVID-19 crisis hit the economy hard, and companies are re-thinking their business models and strategies.

In this webinar hosted by EDC, How Canadian companies can navigate 'business as unusual', you’ll discover how to manage the current risks and challenges from Mairead Lavery, President and CEO of Export Development Canada, and The Honourable Perrin Beatty, President and CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.

Join the webinar live on Wednesday, Nov.18, 2020 from 1 to 2 p.m. ET to learn;

How COVID-19 has impacted Canada’s global trade
Tips for Canadian exporters and small businesses who are navigating these turbulent times
Insights on how companies can manage risks during a global pandemic
How Canadian companies like yours have pivoted to sustain business operations
Tools and resources to support your company
How EDC and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce can help

#mystreetmyneighbour

Keep up to date with our #mystreetmyneighbour initiative as we continue to highlight our members and connect our community!

If you want to learn how to become featured, give Lesley a call at 250-567-2124 or by email

manager@vanderhoofchamber.com.

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Make a comment, like our page, or share a post for your chance to win a $20 Gift Certificate!

Membership Fee Support

During this time of business uncertainty, we understand that finances are tight. That is why the Vanderhoof Chamber of Commerce is offering our renewing and new members the option to pay your membership fees over three months. Call to talk with Lesley on how we can support your business through this time.

And a reminder that our membership runs on a 12 month basis. For example, if you join in May 2020 your membership is good to May 2021. We feel that this method supports our members best so that everyone gets the most out of their membership.

Become a Member or Renew Your Membership!

Board of Directors

Executive

Past President - Roy Spooner

President - Michelle Roberge

Vice President - Kevin Wallace

Treasurer - Carmen Malo

Directors

Arlynn Klassen

Trinda Elwert

Staff

Lesley Chaisson, Manager