There continues to be many initiatives and incentives to support businesses from most sectors. At the Chamber we strive to bring this information to our business community, through our website as well as this newsletter. Please have a read below or call us at 250-567-2124…. for more information.
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Research has shown that money spent with local businesses generates almost 5X more revenue than with larger corporate competitors. A great way to show your support is the upcoming initiative called; #TheBigSpend is a one-day, buy local event designed to help revive Canada’s economy.
On July 25, take action & help the nation’s post COVID-19 rebuilding process.
We are also starting
#shoplocalsunday
in order to open businesses on Sunday to encourage the Pipline workers who are in the area to shop locally. We would like to inform them of the stores that are able to open and their hours of operation. Please email us if you would like to participate and are able to open your doors on Sunday.
-Lesley
manager@vanderhoofchamber.com
250-567-2124
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We have a YouTube channel!! Check out our #mystreetmyneighbours videos on the link!
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We are excited to welcome our new and renewing members!
-ACE Building Centre
-Always Accounts. Inc.
-CP Communications
-College of New
Caledonia
-Community Futures
-54 Apparel Graphics
-Streamline Signs
-Moby Concrete
-Westech Diesel
-Connexus
-WorkBC
-Coastal Gaslink Pipeline
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ACE Building Centre (Nechako Trading Company) has been your local building store since 1980! We are here to serve you!
Your one stop shop for all your building needs. Windows, doors, lumber, siding, flooring, paint, tools, lighting and much more. Stop in Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm and
Saturday 9am - 4:30
1169 Industrial Drive
250-567-9161
or on Facebook
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If there has been anything positive coming out of this global pandemic, it is that we are focused more than ever on keeping our money local and supporting our friends, family, and neighbors by shopping local. And with good reason. There has never been a more important time than now to support the businesses in our community who keep much needed services in town, offer employment, and give back to our community by way of sponsorships and donations.
It is however a challenge for many local businesses to safely and affordably open their doors. There are many ways you can still support these businesses, including buying gift certificates, pick-up orders, support them on social media etc.. And, there are many grants and funding opportunities in place to support small businesses through this time. Visit
COVID-19 and Business
for more information
, including the Canada United Small Business Relief Fund - an initiative created to help businesses get ‘back to business’. This initiative has been created to help small Canadian businesses with their recovery efforts as a result of COVID-19. For more information on the grant and how to get your business and the community involved go to
https://www.gocanadaunited.ca/for-local-businesses
and
https://www.gocanadaunited.ca/
Carmen Malo
Chamber Director
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This week we check out Ace The Showroom Place! Go to their facebook page to enter to win 15% off flooring!
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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, contact us for more info!
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Facebook has launched a free six-week initiative called Summer of Support, designed to help business owners get the digital skills and information needed to navigate these challenging times. The program will feature a mix of content including free online training and live sessions. Each week will focus on a different theme and highlight different speakers, like basketball legend and entrepreneur Magic Johnson, as well as Chairman of O'Shares Investments and television personality Kevin O’Leary.
Register now to see all of the Summer of Support content!
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Coastal GasLink is pleased to release our
July Construction update. In addition to highlighting progress and upcoming activities,
we have made some changes in our reporting to reflect the transition in activities and important steps in construction, as well as enhanced our reporting to be more transparent on progress. You’ll see that for each section, we’ve added metrics on grading activities and the quantity of pipe that’s been installed.
As we move into summer construction, you can learn more about how are protecting precious waterways and aquatic habitat. You can also read about the continued efforts to support local communities during through the pandemic challenges
As always, please feel free to share this information with your networks, communities, Indigenous groups and other stakeholders and follow us on Facebook or Twitter.
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CBRN’s Reopening Toolkit
As businesses prepare to reopen or revamp their operations amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, there are numerous issues and challenges to consider. This toolkit prepared by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s Canadian Business Resilience Network is designed to provide guidance, or access to guidance, for business owners and senior managers responsible for re-establishing their operations while ensuring the health and safety of operators, staff, customers and the general public is at the forefront.
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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.
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Executive
Past President
- Roy Spooner
President
- Michelle Roberge
Vice President
- Kevin Wallace
Treasurer
- Carmen Malo
Directors
Arlynn Klassen
Trinda Elwert
Staff
Lesley Chaisson,
Manager
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Vanderhoof Chamber of Commerce | 250-567-2124 | www.vanderhoofchamber.com
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