Enderby & District Chamber of Commerce

Enderby & District Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 1000, 700 Railway Street, Enderby, BC V0E 1V0 Telephone: 250-838-6727 | Fax 250-838-0123 www.enderbychamber.com | [email protected]

NEWSLETTER – August 27, 2009

Table of Contents

Welcome to Our Newest Members 1 Business News 1 Business and Community 3 Chamber Action and Opportunities 4 Mark Your Calendar 5 Political Radar5 Member-To-Member Discounts 6 Contact Us 6

WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST MEMBERS We would like to thank the following businesses and organizations who recently joined the Chamber of Commerce as a 2009 member.

Delta-C Technologies, Denzel's Gourmet Foods, Heaven In Earth Pottery, Mayberry Country Market, Russell Avenue Consulting, Sleep Right Inn, and Sun Tech Solar.

Thank you for your support!

BUSINESS NEWS If you have some news about your business that you would like to share, please send us a notification by email. Send your announcements to [email protected].

World’s Biggest Lawn Mower Unveiled Herb and Linda Higginbottom, of the Deep Creek Tool Museum, were thrilled to unveil their newest attraction last Saturday. The World's Largest Lawnmower was officially unveiled by Herb and Area F Director Herman Halvorson on August 22 in front of 150 thrilled fans. Chamber Executive Director Tate Bengtson was proud to be master of ceremonies at this event.

Herb and Linda have submitted an application to the Guinness Book of World Records in order to make it official. The lawnmower stands over 20 feet high and weighs 4,158 pounds. It was designed and built by Herb.

Check it out and get your picture taken next to this impressive landmark! The Deep Creek Tool Museum is located at 91 Deep Creek Road in Enderby.

August 27, 2009 Page 1 of 6 The Cliff’s Bistro Cafe Announces Grand Reopening The Cliffs Bistro Cafe will have its grand re-opening in celebration of its new location on September 18th. Phillip Wesley will be headlining with his suave ska stylings and will be joined by several local artists. A new menu featuring dinner items will also be debuted. Look for appetizer and drink specials as well as door prizes.

Fall Back into Shape with Interior Fitness Time to go back to school and also time to get back in shape! Beginning the week of September 14th, Interior Fitness will be hosting Strength & Toning classes on Mondays at 5:30pm and Cardio Blast classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30pm. These classes are included with membership at Interior Fitness! Remember, Chamber members get 10% off the regular membership price. Visit www.interiorfitness.net or call 250-838-6555 for more information.

Ashley Furniture Home Store Back-to-School Special During their back to school special, Ashley Furniture Home Store customers will receive a free cinch-sack with every purchase. Remember, Chamber members get 20% off of furniture and contractors’ pricing on appliances at Ashley Furniture Home Store in Enderby!

Live Music at Lorenzo's Cafe Check out the Salmon Armenians on September 4-5 at Lorenzo's Cafe. The Salmon Armenians play an exciting mixture of rhythm and blues, soul and funk and includes a three- piece horn section. Reservations are encouraged. Call 250-838-6700 for more information.

Funding for Employee Training The Small Business Employee Training Program is able to contribute up to $900 of training for you to upgrade an employee's skills. This program is available to employees of small businesses and non-profit organizations. For an overview of the program, please contact the Chamber at [email protected]. We would be happy to forward you an information flyer.

If you would like more specific details about how your organization and your employee may participate, call program manager Karen Heiberg at Connections Employment Centre, 250-545- 2215 ext. 224.

Lion’s Pool Wraps Up the Summer Season The Enderby & District Chamber of Commerce would like to congratulate the entire Enderby Lion’s Pool Staff on another successful season at the pool. Thanks for a great summer!

Introducing Rossworn-Henderson Inc. On August 1, 2009, Chris Henderson was made a partner in Murray Rossworn Inc. Murray Rossworn has been running his accounting firm for 13 years. Chris has been working for Murray Rossworn Inc. for two-and-a-half years.

August 27, 2009 Page 2 of 6 Elaine Tomlinson, of Rossworn-Henderson Inc., said of Henderson, “We are very happy to have him; he’s extremely knowledgeable, a benefit to our organization, very good with people, and a wonder to work with and for.” Congratulations Chris!

BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY There are many ways in which local business gives back to our community. This section describes some of those activities and contributions.

River Cleanup Initiative In order to accommodate the increased number of people using the Shuswap River, four garbage cans have been installed at key locations on the Shuswap River for the remaining weeks of summer weather. Two garbage cans have been placed at Eby’s Hand Launch and two at the Riverside Hall Hand Launch in Ashton Creek. All of the garbage cans are blue with yellow "River Clean-Up" insignias. This is a pilot program which will run from mid-August until mid-September. Garbage pick-up will occur several times per week.

Many businesses and organizations have stepped forward to contribute to this initiative. Funding for installation and maintenance was provided by the Enderby & District Credit Union, the Enderby & District Chamber of Commerce, the Enderby Tube Taxi, and the Enderby/Area F Services Committee. Services and materials were donated by Mountain View Electric and Belvedere Services.

For more information on this initiative, please visit: http://www.enderbychamber.com/business/press%20releases/2009_08_18_River%20Clean-Up %20Garbage%20Cans.html.

Volleyball Tournament The Chamber is proud to participate in an upcoming community volleyball tournament at the Riverside Park court on September 11th. Involved in the tournament will be two teams of youth and two teams drawn from the business community and emergency services. The goal is to provide a fun and positive way for youth to connect with role models in our community.

If you own or work in a local business and want to join in, please contact the Chamber for more details.

Ashley Furniture Home Store Food Bank Sale Until Sunday, August 30, participate in the Ashley Furniture Food Bank Sale. For every item brought in for the Food Bank, customers will receive 1% off of their purchase up to a maximum of 30%! Sale does not apply to appliances. Support a great cause and get a great deal at Ashley Furniture Home Store.

August 27, 2009 Page 3 of 6 CHAMBER ACTION AND OPPORTUNITIES

Chamber Seeks Feedback on Business License Bylaw – Deadline Extended The City of Enderby has invited the Enderby & District Chamber of Commerce to solicit comments from the local business community on its current business license bylaw, including the mobile business license portion. Comments received through this process will be reviewed by the City Administrator and City Council.

"We are pleased that Enderby City Council has proven to be eager to engage with the business community on its business license bylaw," notes Chamber Executive Director Tate Bengtson. "By soliciting feedback from the businesses community, which is directly affected by this bylaw, it will ensure that the legal framework at the municipal level promotes a healthy and fair environment for private enterprise." The Enderby business license bylaw is located at: http://enderby.civicweb.net/FileStorage/EB1AF4A57672403BB9FD279FCC7D94F8-1408%20- %20Business%20Licence%20and%20Regulation.pdf

Comments are welcome from anybody who owns a business in Enderby. All comments will be compiled and submitted to the City of Enderby, along with an overview of the recommendations.

All comments must be submitted in writing to the Enderby & District Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 1000, Enderby, BC V0E 1V0. All comments must be received by 5pm on Wednesday, September 16.

Tourism Consulting Request for Proposals The City-Chamber Working Group is collaborating on the development of an integrated tourism plan for the area. A Request for Proposals for tourism consulting services is available under "Current Employment and Procurement Opportunities" in the Business section of the Chamber website at http://www.enderbychamber.com/business/index.htm. Please contact Tate at the Chamber for more information.

Olympic Torch Relay Planning Begins On January 26, 2010 the Olympic Torch will be passing through Enderby! In order to celebrate this historic occasion, the Enderby & District Chamber of Commerce is working closely with a group of dedicated volunteers to create a fun family-oriented event which will celebrate our community and active living. An anthem contest, pep rally, dance, and healthy hot chocolate (that's right, healthy!) are among the many activities which will occur.

New Service: Certificates of Origin The Enderby & District Chamber of Commerce is pleased to offer certificate of origin services for local businesses. If your business exports items which require a Chamber of Commerce seal affirming the origin of goods, please contact [email protected] for more information.

August 27, 2009 Page 4 of 6 Website Updates Our website is always being updated with new items. Most recently, we have posted new photo albums on Canada Day 2009, Natural Attractions & Wildlife, and Events & Activities.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

BC Rivers Day On Sunday, September 27, Enderby and Area F will take part in BC Rivers Day once again. The Chamber is a proud organizer and sponsor of this event. This day is devoted to celebrating, honouring, and healing the Shuswap River.

Local residents may participate by walking, canoeing, kayaking or snorkeling down the river with clean-up materials. Educational displays and other festivities are always a part of this community-minded and eco-friendly event. All volunteers who participate for the day will receive a lunch voucher which they can redeem at one of the event vendors. Volunteers need to register at the Chamber by Wednesday, September 23rd in order to be eligible to receive the lunch voucher.

For more information or to register, contact Willow at the Chamber at 250-838-6727 or [email protected].

Music by the River Also on September 27, the Enderby & District Arts Council will be hosting their final Music by the River for 2009. The outstanding Kelowna-based bluegrass band A Day Late & A Dollar Short will be performing in Belvidere Park from 3pm to 5pm. Bring a blanket or a chair. Donations are appreciated. Sponsored by the BMO Bank of Montreal, Enderby Branch.

POLITICAL RADAR

Public Meeting on Highway 97A Alterations and Safe Communities Enderby City Council will be holding a Committee of the Whole meeting on September 8, 2009. Under discussion at this meeting will be the planned alterations to Highway 97A within Enderby and a presentation from the Safe Communities Union. The Committee of the Whole meeting starts at 3:30pm at Council Chambers and is open to the public.

Bill Vander Zalm Visits Enderby on HST Opposition Initiative Former Premier Bill Vander Zalm will be travelling through the Okanagan on Friday, August 28 to explain to members of the public how they can voice their concern over the HST in BC. According to Vander Zalm, if his petition garners support from 10% of registered voters in each riding, the tax can be put to referendum. If you would like to learn more about this initiative, join Vander Zalm at City Council Chambers on Friday, August 28 at 3:45pm.

August 27, 2009 Page 5 of 6 MEMBER-TO-MEMBER DISCOUNTS Start networking and encouraging business today by offering a business-to-business discount. Contact [email protected] for more information.

Antiques Cobwebs Antiques & Gifts is offering a 10% discount off of all regularly priced merchandise to 2009 Chamber member business owners and employees! Check out their ongoing 30% off sale on selected merchandise!

Crystals Chamber members are invited to enjoy a 10% discount off of their retail crystal purchases on designated open warehouse days. Keep reading this newsletter for information on the next open warehouse day.

Furniture and Appliances Ashley Furniture Home Store is offering a discount to owners of businesses and organizations who are current Chamber members. The discount offered will be 20% off of furniture and contractors’ pricing on appliances.

Gym Membership Get a discount on getting in shape! Interior Fitness offers all local business owners 10% off of the purchase of a gym membership. Just drop by the Chamber of Commerce and ask for a letter confirming your Chamber membership. Bring that letter to Interior Fitness when you are ready to purchase your membership and get 10% knocked off the price.

Personal Training Penny Lochhead is pleased to offer a 10% discount on her personal training services. For more information or to book your appointment call 250-838-0425.

Tanning and Beauty Bombshells Tanning & Esthetics is now offering special discounts to Chamber members. Receive $5.00 off of any tanning package or $5 off of gel fingernails and toenails.

CONTACT US Would you like more information about how the Chamber can serve you? Please give the Chamber a call so that we can schedule an appointment.

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