Prince George Chamber of Commerce’s Post

Event Update! We are thrilled to announce that Chris O'Riley's presentation has been rescheduled! Join us on Wednesday, August 7th, 2024, at the Courtyard by Marriott. Doors will open at 7:30 AM, breakfast starts at 8:00 AM, and the presentation begins at 8:20 AM. Don't forget to register on the Chamber website before its to late! We can't wait to see everyone there!

Board Member of the Month: Ray Noonan We're excited to highlight Ray Noonan, our past president, who is serving his final year on our board and is now sitting on the BC Chamber of Commerce board. Ray has been with Scotiabank since 1996 and currently leads a team of 200 in Northern BC and the Yukon. Ray has worked in various roles at Scotiabank, including Customer Service, Small Business, Wealth Management, and as a Branch Manager. He holds the Personal Financial Planner (PFP) and Specialist of the Trust Institute (STI) designations, along with a Bachelors degree in Science and an MBA, both from UNBC. Ray joined our board in 2017 and was a key player in signing our partnership with the LTFN (Lheidli T'enneh First Nation). He has also contributed to the PG Community Foundation, the UNBC Advisory Board on Advancement, the College Heights Community Association, the McLeod Lake Indian Band’s Duz Cho Group, and the PG Estate Planning Council. Join us in celebrating Ray's incredible contributions and dedication to our community!

Reminder for Small Business Owners! Don't forget to join the BC Chamber tomorrow, July 17, 2024, from 11 AM to 12 PM (PDT) for a webinar on the $10.5 million Securing Small Business Rebate Program. Learn how to get funds for commercial property crime and vandalism repairs or preventative measures. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gyHtx2Mt

Attention Small Business Owners! Join the BC Chamber on July 17, 2024, from 11AM to 12PM (PDT) for a webinar on the $10.5 million Securing Small Business Rebate Program. Learn how to get funds for commercial property crime and vandalism repairs or preventative measures. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gyHtx2Mt

Nominations Now Open for the 39th Annual Business Excellence Awards! Know or own a local business that deserves recognition? Nominate them today for a chance to win in one of our 15 diverse categories! Click the link below to nominate a local business and learn more about this exciting event: https://pgcc.awardify.io/ or visit the Prince George Chamber Website to find the nomination link. Your support celebrates the hardworking businesses that make our community special. Nominations will stay open until September 2nd at midnight. Tickets will go on sale in September! Stay tuned.

Check out Our TrueNorth2024 Reel! June 11th, 2024 in Prince George True North 2024 at the House of Ancestors was a groundbreaking event focused on economic reconciliation. Panels: Lheidli T’enneh Chief Dolleen Logan with Canfor and Arbios on successful partnerships. Lhai Ventures GM Regina Toth and Stellat’en Chief Robert Michell with Stantec and EDI on building trust through transparency. Williams Lake FN Chief Willie Sellars and Keerit Jutla (AME) with Sedgwick Strategies and Northwest Copper on the importance of open communication. Regional innovation discussion led by HubSpace Executive Director Mary Mytting. Recruitment and retention in rural healthcare by Northern Health. Personal reconciliation journeys shared by Mount Milligan mine workers. Sponsors: Canfor, AME, LNG Canada, Stantec, EDI, Lhai Ventures LP, Enbridge, Centerra Gold, Northern Health, Vitreo, Sedgwick Strategies, Northern Development Initiatives Trust (NDIT), BC Northern Real Estate Board, Prince George Tourism, CAPP, Coastal GasLink, Prince George Hospice, CN Rail, Fortis, UNBC, MNP, Pattison Media, Arbios, Acres, Scotiabank, HubSpace, CNC, Northern Lights Winery, Blackwood Gifts, Les Beaux Visages, Chamber of Commerce Group Insurance Plan. A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors for making this event possible! Together, we celebrated the power of collaboration and open dialogue in achieving economic reconciliation. Here's to a hopeful future! https://lnkd.in/gqmei37D

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