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VOTING is now live for Business Excellence Awards 2018! The Big Bang Award 8. Ultra Fuels Education Leader Award 9. VIP Soap Products Sponsored by Bridgeview Dental Sponsored by University of the 10. What’s On! Mission Magazine An established business that continues to have The University of the Fraser Valley presents this award a strong presence by developing or creating new Customer First in recognition of a business or leader who exemplifies business programs, platforms and opportunities Sponsored by Chances Casino Mission educational leadership, encouraging employees to while continuing to be a contributor to the local A business that demonstrates special consideration participate in on-going lifetime learning. community. for their customers, ongoing employee training and 1. Mountain Healing Homes 1. Mission Raceway Park a high level of understanding and commitment to 2. Riverside College 2. Oxygen Yoga service excellence. The hallmark of this award is 3. XLRator, formerly SRCTec 3. The Stage to be friendly, honest, innovative, approachable, Marketing & Communication Award The polls have opened and the votes for the 2018 4. Credit Union Community Branch customer service on a consistent basis. Sponsored by The Mission City Record Business Excellence Awards are pouring in. Over Power of Small 1. Belles Sports 95 nominations were received for this years’ seven 2. Bridgeview Dental A business or organization who are innovative in their Sponsored by Rona FVBS awards categories that include the Power Of Small, 3. Downey Transmission approach to marketing and promoting their product The Big Bang, Local Focus, Educational Leader, An emerging or existing innovative small business 4. Envision Financial or service effectively utilizing media and communica- Community Builder, Media & Communication and that has been operating for a minimum of two years 5. Heritage Park Pharmacy tions on all levels to grow and enhance their business. Customer First Award. and exemplifies entrepreneurial spirit and vision 6. Jackass Towing 1. Community Futures North Fraser In total, 50 local businesses have been with new products, services or processes. 7. Noble BC 2. Mission City Farmers Market recognized and will be invited to accept their 1. Beautiful U Boutique 8. Pizza 3. Storage for your Life nomination at the 2018 Business Excellence 2. Galley Girls Coffee House 9. Perfect Piece Optical Boutique Nominees Celebration on October 18th, 2018, 3. Game Changers Buy and Sell 10. Picturesque Clothing Company Ltd where nominees and members of the business 4. Hottiesfoods Emporio 11. Prospera Credit Union, Mission Branch community are treated to a social evening out 5. STS Guiding Services 12. Reds Grill Nominees Recognition Event featuring guest speaker Scott Armstrong. 6. Tikal Construction 13. Swing Optical 7. i-Open Technologies Come meet your nominees for the 2018 Judging and community voting for the final 14. Symons Tire & Automotive Centre Business Excellence Awards! Celebrate the award winners will run from October 1st–November 15. Urban Valley Transport amazing businesses we have that contribute 15th. After the judging and community vote Local Focus Sponsored by District of Mission — to our thriving community. closes, the top nominees in each category will Community Builder be announced with the final award winners to be Economic Development Department Sponsored by Fortis BC Date October 18th, 2018, 7:00–9:00 pm A business with significant local focus in their announced at the Business Excellence Awards Gala A non-profit, club or organization that is active in the Address The Clarke Foundation Theatre on January 18th, 2019. enterprise; be it through manufacturing product, local community by making a positive difference, 33700 Prentis Avenue, Mission Take this opportunity to support your favourite locally, or retailing/utilizing products and/or services involving active collaboration and engagement with Cost FREE local businesses and show them some love. There are produced locally and community involvement. others beyond who they serve. many avenues to participate! Find the voting portal on 1. Arch-Way Dance 1. Emma’s Acres Contact 604-826-6914 our Facebook page, on www.MissionChamber.bc.ca, 2. Evoke Wellness Centre 2. Flow Yoga & Fitness [email protected] or you can come in to vote at our office. You have 3. Inspire Me Fitness 3. Fraser Valley Mountain Bike Association www.MissionChamber.bc.ca 4. Mission Hospital Auxiliary, the opportunity to vote for one business in each 4. Mission Literacy in Motion SAVE THE DATE January 18th, 2019 for The Cottage Thrift Store category per submission. 5. Mission Minor Baseball Association the Business Excellence Awards Gala to 5. Nutek Signs 6. Mission Soccer Club congratulate your finalists and winners in 6. Save N Shop Food Stores 7. The Clarke Foundation Theatre each category. And here are your nominees! 7. Spark Art Collective 8. Wonder Women Society

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Business Award Winners, You Inspire. While business success is most often evaluated Appearing on a nominees list is not just in dollars, being awarded the best in your a listing. Your place on the list is not just Tia Everitt Dave Sawatzky community is a reward that transcends profits during award season. Your win reaches far VICE PRESIDENT PAST PRESIDENT and margins. It rewards the daily grinds, the beyond our gala evening. This is a legacy extra workload, the time spent innovating or inspiring more business owners to go above the extra community involvement. Business and beyond, to innovate and to shape our Excellence honors what can’t always be region. measured financially, the elements of business I’d like to invite all of our business that build and shape our community. community to come out to our Business 10 years ago when I first ventured out on Excellence Nominees Celebration and be Alana Martens Heather O’Coin TREASURER DIRECTOR my own as a small business operator, I found energized by the stories and the successes of inspiration in nominees and winners. “Wow, businesses in Mission. To all the Nominees- one day I want to be on that list”. It’s a goal congratulations thank you for inspiring that motivates me to find ways I can have myself, our business community and the next Andrea Walker meaningful impact on my clients, my industry generation of entrepreneurs. PRESIDENT and my neighborhood.

Rita MacKenzie JJ Whitley DIRECTOR DIRECTOR Chamber celebrates Small Business Month The Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce the goal of eventually establishing a single, federally. Be a part of the conversation and is celebrating the vital role small businesses province wide licensing program for all register at www.bcmindreader.com play in our local community for Small businesses; and To help in promoting Small Business Business Month this October. • A call on the provincial government to Month locally, the Mission Chamber is Sean Melia Ellen Nguyen “Small businesses represent the turbine remain committed to tying minimum wage hosting a variety of events open to all DIRECTOR DIRECTOR that powers our local economy in Mission, increases to the Consumer Price Index local businesses. Our Business After Hours and they play a critical role in creating jobs (CPI) to ensure certainty and predictability Networking event at Chances Casino, along at home,” said Andrea Walker, President of for small businesses. with the 2018 Business Excellence Nominees the Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce. As well, the Mission Chamber is a dedicated Celebration are both great places to network As a member of the BC Chamber of advocate for Mission’s small businesses at and grow your business connections. See our Commerce, the Mission Chamber is part of the local level. “Some of our recent work events calendar for more details on all of Raj Patara Manny Deol active advocacy to support small businesses, includes our work on challenging Mission’s these fantastic events! DIRECTOR DIRECTOR including: proposed business license review in March, “Small Business Month is a great op- • A call on all government departments to bringing our concerns and recommendations portunity for our community to celebrate strengthen programs that review existing to the District,” adds Walker.“The proposal these hard-working businesses that bring legislation and regulations, and cut the red has been tabled until the next Council has great ideas and entrepreneurial spirit to our tape that often results in unnecessary costs to been elected.” More details on this Mission’s community,” says Kristin Parsons, Executive small business (and ultimately the consumer); business license review can be found at www. Director, Mission Regional Chamber of • A call for the creation of a task force in mission.ca/municipal-hall/departments/ Commerce, “many of these same businesses Tom Krish Tom Osterberg partnership with business and government development-services/business-licences/ have been honoured by the community with LIAISON, DBA DIRECTOR to develop and implement improved The Chamber encourages Mission nominations in the 2018 Business excellence access to simplified practical information businesses to be involved in the advocacy awards. We are truly lucky to have such a regarding proper business succession efforts we undertake. This year, the BC dynamic business community.” practices for SME business owners; Chamber launched Mindreader, a completely “Promote and celebrate local small busi- • A call for a dialogue towards a made-in- free member benefit inviting our local nesses this month by shopping, buying and B.C. value-added tax (VAT), and in the businesses partake in business-related policy eating local, and be sure to come out and sup- Allan Main Randy Hawes shorter term, measures to mitigate the surveys straight to your inbox. Mindreader port your favourite local businesses as they are LIAISON, C.F.N.F. DOM LIAISON 2018/2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS BOARD 2018/2019 damaging effects of PST; was created with the goal of helping Chambers honoured at the Business Excellence Nominees • The continued expansion of Mobile Business cut more red tape locally, provincially, and Celebration on Oct 18th” added Parsons. License programs across the province, with

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Chamber Events Oct 18 Business Excellence Awards Nominee Celebration Come together as a community to celebrate the businesses who have had an astounding 2018 year! This event will give nominees a chance to be recognized for their achievement, with no cost to them. Please be sure to book your spot today! There will also be special guest Scott Armstrong of Scott Armstrong Limitless. We are excited to have Scott return to the Mission Chamber to speak, he is definitely not someone you want to miss hearing in person! Place: The Clarke Theatre Time: 6–9pm Price: FREE Oct 25 Business After Hours Networking Event Artist’s rendering of proposed 30,000 square foot Gateway casino and The Buffet and MATCH restaurants/sports bar across This vibrant, after hours business social event provides an excellent opportunity the highway from Mission RCMP station. Relocation project from existing Chances Mission will create up to 100 new jobs. for members and prospective members to meet face-to-face, establishing or renewing valuable business relationships. Join us for hors d’oeuvres, refreshments and an opportunity to connect with the Spotlight on Business Excellence Mission business community. Place: Chances Casino Mission 30,000 square feet of exceptional Mission entertainment, Time: 6–8pm Price: FREE up to 100 new jobs proposed as Chances plans its relocation Nov 15 Chamber Dinner with The Industry Training Authority (ITA) by Rick Rake where they operate to create more jobs and Gaming Grants. Forty-eight organizations Learn more about the programs, services CLICK MEDIA WORKS more entertainment experiences. from Mission received gaming grant funds and opportunities provided by ITA to local businesses and apprentices, enjoy an “Nearly $700,000 from Chances Mission from April 2017 to March 2018. amazing dinner, and meet some new faces By moving Chances Mission to a new 30,000- is generated for community initiatives each Among the most recent charitable dona- in your business community. square-foot facility, adding their signature food year,” said Racine. “A relocated gaming facility tions by Chances Mission were to Mission Place: Mission Golf and Country Club 7983 Nelson St, Mission, BC and beverage outlets including The Buffet and will generate additional host local government Hospice Society, Mission Food Centre, Cops for Time: 5:30-7:30 MATCH Eatery & Public House sports bar revenue for the District of Mission to fund Cancer, and Kids Sport golf tourney. Chances Price: $30.00 for members restaurant and creating 100 more jobs, general local projects.” also sponsors the Mission Chamber Business $40.00 for non-members manager Kelsey Racine sees a whole new world To share information with the community, Excellence Awards, Mission Arts Awards, and Dec 7 Candlelight Parade Santa Claus comes to Mission of entertainment blossoming in the community. public sessions were held earlier this month, other special events. The free fun rolls out at 7:30pm when the “As proud members of the Mission business and a Mission Chamber Business after Business “The plans for the new facility represent Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce hosts its 34th Mission Candlelight Parade. Be community for 14 years, Gateway (Chances event is scheduled Oct. 25 at the existing facili- a significant investment for Gateway,” said there early to secure the best viewing spots! Mission parent company) is excited to work ty in the Value Village mall. Racine. “The $12 million capital investment *Reminder that the roads start to close with the BCLC (BC Lottery Corporation) and “We are maxed out on what we can do here into the Mission economy will created sub- down at 5pm* Place: Horne St to Park St along the the District of Mission on a proposed relocation . . . customers are going to places with all the stantial construction employment and many Lougheed Hwy heading West at a new shopping centre at the corner of Wren amenities we are proposing, including ample auxiliary benefits to the economy.” Street and Lougheed Highway,” said Racine. underground parking. Our move will help us While patrons wait for the big move, they To REGISTER for these events, or for more Gateway’s investment in Mission follows catch up to industry standards,” said Racine. can still enjoy expanded bingo seating, and information, please visit our website at investments in Kamloops, Kelowna, , In 2017-2018, more than $140 million taking a turn at slots ranging from 88 Fortunes missionchamber.bc.ca or call 604-826-6914 Burnaby, Edmonton and Point Edward, Ont. helped fund community and charitable or- and Dancing Drums to Lock It Link at the or email: [email protected] as they continue to invest in the communities ganizations across B.C. through Community current Chances Mission site.

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Welcome Welcome Jo-Anne Chadwick to our The Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce owner in Mission and a passionate community would like to welcome Jo-Anne Chadwick supporter and volunteer. The timing works as our new interim Operations Manager. well as we build on a new strategic plan while New Members Jo-Anne previously held the administrative supporting the District of Mission’s new plan sCrap Happens Cap Consulting manager position, and is now assuming a new for Tourism and return to a business focus for 11558 132a St Unit 119 Mission, BC role fully supported by outgoing Executive our Chamber.” says Chamber of Commerce Director, Kristin Parsons. president Andrea Walker Surrey, BC Phone: (587) 708-4569 Jo-Anne has 20 years in the banking Jo-Anne is looking forward to her new Phone: (778) 891-5400 Email: carlajanis@.net industry and 10 years as co-owner and role. “I am thrilled the Board of Directors operations manager of Mission local tourism has the confidence in my skills to manage this operation, Fraser River Safari tours. She will transitionary period and continue delivering continue to use her strong administrative, excellence to our members and community.” “Membership has its benefi ts!” budgeting skills, HR and organizational The entire Board of Directors would like management skills to move the Chamber to thank outgoing Executive Director Kristin through to 2019. Parsons for her hard work and dedication to “Jo-Anne is a respected member of the the Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce Chamber Staff team, a previous business over the past 3 years. [email protected] [email protected] Welcome to the team!

[email protected] Jamye Dobson joins the Mission Regional Jamye is eager to use her new-found expertise Jo-Anne Chadwick Jamye Dobson Kara Pavitt Chamber of Commerce as their Events in a community based position, working with OPERATIONS MANAGER EVENT COORDINATOR MEMBERSHIP ENGAGEMENT Coordinator with over 10 years of experience local businesses and the community to cre- COORDINATOR

2018 CHAMBER TEAM2018 CHAMBER in Child and Youth Care Services and resource ate fresh, exciting, and memorable Chamber management. She is a recent graduate from the events. Come by the office and meet her or University of the Fraser Valley, specializing in register for any of our upcoming events! hospitality and event planning and has a passion Au Revoir to Kristin Parsons for human relations, tourism, and writing. Since 2015, Kristin Parsons has been the Executive Director for the Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce. Breathing new life into Mission Regional the local Chamber world, Kristin has brought a Chamber of Commerce sense of excitement, transforming our organiza- members receive tion into the business hub it is today. The true passion Kristin has for evoking Mac & Mango Apparel & Accessories is a high % change, pushing boundaries, and building local end, unisex boutique specializing in European off economic prosperity can be seen in her policy import. They have a range of different styles 20 work over the years. From the postcard cam- that includes both casual and formal wear. all retail products paign on proposed tax changes to local business Mac & Mango are known for their trained at Mac & Mango. license reviews and everything in between, her fashion consultants, who are on the floor efforts for resolve have not gone unnoticed. every day to help you find the perfect choice With new products arriving weekly, your wardrobe (and your wallet!) The winds of change rustle us all, as Kristin in anything you desire. will thank you. travels to the Kootenays to pursue a new along her arsenal of relationship building, opportunity with the Cranbrook Chamber of honesty, and relentless hard work to business Contact Kara Pavitt at the Chamber to learn more. Commerce. We wish her all the best for her community there. Au revoir Kristin! And Email: [email protected] Phone: 604-826-6914 on her new role and trust that she will bring don’t forget your shovel.

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