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 158 Stewart Street West (between Rio Tinto and Wallace Studios) Monday - Friday between 8:30-2:30, or call us at 250-567-2124

The Vanderhoof Chamber of Commerce acknowledges the traditional territory of the Saik’uz First Nation on whose lands provide us a place to live, work, and play.
December 2023













Hello Chamber Members,

So far we are having a pretty mild winter, and this made for a Great Parade of Lights. There were over 45 floats this year, one of the best we have for a while. So thank you to all of you who participated in the parade.

Thank you to all of you who stayed open for Merry Madness Shopping and I hope that it was a great day for you. I saw a lot of people around town and hope that they all visited your store. If there is something that you would like to see different next year please let me know while it is still fresh in your minds.

We still have our Elf on the Shelf contest going on until Dec. 16th and lets see everyone post a picture of your store front that is decorated for Christmas.

Mark your Calendars for our Business Excellence Awards on January 20th at the Community Event Center.

There are Sponsorship Opportunities for the Business Excellence Awards and the voting is also still open. See below for both of these.

Wishing all of you a very Merry Christmas and a prosperus New Year.


Talk soon,
Shelley
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P: 250-567-2124
Email: manager@vanderhoofchamber.com
We are excited to welcome our new and renewing members!

Vanderhoof Investment Cooperative
Country Cupboard/Studio X
Hope's DIY
Bacchus U Brew
Diadem Promotional Imprinters
P & H Supplies


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Here is a new app with the District of Vanderhoof
Booking Calendar for the Arena/Mezzanine
Check it out.
Here is the email address if you would like to book a private time at the Arena
booking@district.vanderhoof.ca
or for more information contact
heidigoncalves@district.vanderhoof.ca jmcgregor@district.vanderhoof.ca
Board of Directors Vacancy
Updating Member Directory information on website

Can your business please take a look at the Member Directory and ensure your logo is up to date, the write up about your business is what you'd like it to say, and ensure your contact information is correct.
If any changes are needed please email Shelley at manager@vanderhoofchamber.com
Please ensure you attach an updated logo in this email, if applicable.
Business Luncheons or Business Afterhours
We would like to plan some
Business Luncheons or
Business Afterhours
in the New Year.
Do you have information that you would like to share with other Business owners, or maybe just show off your business and all you have to offer?
Please contact me if you would be interested in hosting either of these

Shelley Funk
manager@vanderhoofchamber.com
250-567-2124
Member Benefits
The B.C. Chamber of Commerce
has changed some of the benefits
Take a look and see if there is anything new for you.
Securing Small Business Rebate
Grant through BC Government administered by BC Chamber of Commerce

Check out these rebates to see if you qualify


Types of Rebates
The program offers two types of rebates:
 
1. Reparative Rebate
  • Provides immediate relief to offset eligible reparative costs in respect of damage to eligible commercial property due to vandalism on or after January 1, 2023.
  • Available as a one-time rebate of up to $2,000, per calendar year.
  • Retroactive to January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2024.
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2. Preventative Rebate
  • Provides funding for eligible proactive/preventative measures to mitigate damage to eligible commercial property due to vandalism.
  • Available as a one-time rebate of up to $1,000.
  • Retroactive to January 1, 2023, through December 31, 2024.
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The Chamber Office will be closed from Dec. 23rd and reopen Jan. 2nd
Happy Holidays to Everyone
Board of Directors
Executive
Past President - Michelle Roberge
President - Lesley Chaisson
Vice President - Kevin Wallace
Treasurer - Vacant
Secretary - Kelly Millard
Directors
Arlynn Klassen / Nikki Martens / Allana Reid
Daveen Wild / Vince Syrette /
Aman Parhar / Scott Stevens
Staff
Shelley Funk, Manager