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CHAMBER 2008 CALENDAR
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The Penticton & Wine Country Chamber of Commerce encourages everyone to take advantage of our networking and training opportunities.
Of special note: As of January 1, 2008, if you are not a member of the Penticton & Wine Country Chamber of Commerce, there will be a $20 charge to attend a Business After Business.
Networking Tip
Get connected. Attendees often gather in cliques. This can strand new arrivals, who stand alone, fearing everyone is looking at them. Grab a Perrier, walk around and seek an opening in a group. Be careful to observe boundaries, and don't crowd into a group uninvited. Also drink and eat moderately. |
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May 15: 5 - 7:30 pm
Valley Wide Business After Hours 
The 10th Annual Valley Wide Business After Hours will be held on Thursday May 15 at the Cove Resort in the District of Westside from 5 pm to 7:30 pm. This popular annual event involves Chambers from Oliver to Vernon.
SOLD OUT!
The Cove Lakeside Resort
4205 Gellatly Road
District of Westside, BC
Thursday, May 15
5 - 7:30 PM |
May 23: 11:45 am  Presented by the Chamber of Commerce
and the Penticton Herald  Sponsored by Underwriters Insurance
Join us as we welcome the Honourable James Flaherty, Minister of Finance as the keynote speaker at a special Chamber Luncheon, with introduction by the Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of Public Safety.
Minister Flaherty is a first-time Member of Parliament and was elected to the House of Commons in 2006. He served as a Member of Ontario's provincial legislature for the constituency of Whitby-Ajax from 1995 to 2005. During this period, he held a number of posts. Under Premier Eves, he served as the Minister of Enterprise, Opportunity and Innovation. Under Premier Harris, Mr. Flaherty was the Deputy Premier, Minister of Finance, Attorney General, Minister responsible for Native Affairs, Minister of Labour and Solicitor General, and Minister of Correctional Services. Most recently, as a member of the provincial opposition, he was Critic for Public Infrastructure Renewal.
Minister Stockwell Day was first elected to the House of Commons in 2000 and he was re-elected in 2004 and 2006. Upon his election in 2000, he was named Leader of the Official Opposition and remained in this role until December 2001. Following that, Mr. Day served as Official Opposition Critic for Foreign Affairs. Mr. Day has been Vice-Chair of the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Trade. Upon re-election in 2006, Mr. Day was appointed Minister of Public Safety and became a member of the Cabinet Committee on Priorities and Planning.
Tickets are $40 each and must be purchased in advance by calling 492-4103.
Where & WhenRamada Inn & Suites1050 Eckhardt Ave. W. Penticton, BC Friday, May 23
11:45 AM
Cost: $40 |
May 26: 8:50 am - 4 pmFoodsafe Level 1 Course
Teacher -Valentine Young
Includes a work book. Please bring a pen, hi-liter, lunch, and your Care Card. Coffee, muffins and juice will be provided.
When you complete the course successfully you will have upgraded job skills,
knowledge and receive a FOODSAFE CERTIFICATE which is widely recognized in the food service industry and will help to obtain employment.
For more information and to register, please contact Val at 490-9300 or
valentineyoung@shaw.ca
Where & When
Wine Country Visitor Centre
553 Railway Street
2nd Floor Boardroom
Penticton, BC
Monday, May 26
8:50 AM-4:00 PM
Cost: $50 |
May 29: 5 - 7 pm
Business After Business
Join our host Morpheus Graphics, together with Crossing Time Fine Woodworking, Joey's Only Seafood Restaurant, and Comfree for an evening of great networking, refreshments and door prizes. Also, Terwilligers Gifts has generously offered to provide their special Chocolate Fountain for the event, so don't miss this!
Don't forget your business cards!
Morpheus Graphics
11 - 477 Martin St.
Penticton, BC
Thursday, May 29
5 - 7 PM |
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May 30: 7:15 am
Breakfast Power Hour
Topic: Sales Powered by Service
Start your day with us at the May "Power Hour" Breakfast Networker!
At 7:15 am there will be a 15 minute "stand up" networking session, to allow you to mix and mingle and get to know new people!
Then at 7:30 am we will be seated and introduced to our Speaker, Kathy McKenzie of Log Dreams Consulting & Services, who is also a SuperHost Facilitator. Kathy will give us some tips and techniques on making great sales while delivering great service.
There will be a table available to display your brochures and business cards.
PLEASE RSVP to the Chamber 492-4103 or to admin@penticton.org to secure your spot.
Where & When
Penticton Golf & Country Club
West Eckhardt Avenue
Penticton, BC
Friday, May 30
7:15 AM |
Penticton & Wine Country Chamber of Commerce
553 Railway Street
Penticton, BC V2A 8S3
(250) 492-4103
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