Monday, December 6, 2010
Monday, November 22, 2010
Celebration of Trees
YOU ARE INVITED TO THE CELEBRATION OF TREES
PUBLIC VIEWING NOV 16th – Dec 2nd 9-5
Tumble time tea & Story December 3rd
at Central GM Showroom, 100 Mile House
Last year this event helped raise over $5000.00 while showcasing the town as a winter wonderland for anyone driving through in the evening. The event will be open for the public from November 17- December 2nd during normal business hours. Please bring children families and anyone who enjoys celebrating the wonders of Christmas. Vote for the festival favourite, most original and children’s favourite!
The evening of December 2nd Local auctioneer Donna Nivison will begin the auction of a few trees to the highest bid. Other trees will be selling various items under the tree as well as the decorations itself. This will be a community event to remember.
Participants include: BMO, Central GM, CCRR-Success by Six, Credit Union, Heritage Signworks, Newo Drywall & Renovations Ltd., Pharmasave, Tim Hortons, TimbrMart, The Free Press, Gemini Services, Canadian Mental Health Association, The Food Bank, Women’s Centre & more
Contact: Celebrationoftrees@gmail.com or phone 250-395-4066 for more details
Chamber update
There are several items to inform you of this morning, starting with the exciting news that the South Cariboo Chamber now accepts VISA and Mastercard! With your membership dues coming up for renewal (invoices will be sent out in the next two weeks), this is perfect timing for those of you who wish to renew using a credit card, rather than cash or cheque.
As mentioned earlier this fall, the South Cariboo Chamber is facilitating registrations for Service Canada's Record Of Employment (ROE) Web service. Carole Morrison will be here at the South Cariboo Chamber office on Wednesday November 24 carrying out short seminars (approx an hour and a quarter) to walk employers through the process of registering for ROE Web. Carole asks that employers come to the session with their forms completed. Please find attached information on accessing a sample authorization letter and the employer agreement form. There will be two sessions, one at 1 pm and the other at 5 pm. If you are interested in attending, please let me know as soon as possible which session you will be at.
Finally, don't forget to register for the upcoming Santa Claus Parade. This free community event gets underway on Friday November 26 at 5pm and is a great way to showcase your business or community group while having a whole lot of fun at the same time! The deadline for registrations is Wednesday November 24 at noon. Forms can be picked up from and dropped off at fascination street, the Visitors Centre or here at the Chamber. Following the parade, the annual Midnight Madness event kicks off here in town, giving residents a chance to start their Christmas shopping and enjoy the festive atmosphere around town. If you are a retail business operating in 100 Mile House, we encourage you to participate in this great evening.
Any questions? Please do not hesitate to contact me by email or phone.
Have a great week!
Christine
As mentioned earlier this fall, the South Cariboo Chamber is facilitating registrations for Service Canada's Record Of Employment (ROE) Web service. Carole Morrison will be here at the South Cariboo Chamber office on Wednesday November 24 carrying out short seminars (approx an hour and a quarter) to walk employers through the process of registering for ROE Web. Carole asks that employers come to the session with their forms completed. Please find attached information on accessing a sample authorization letter and the employer agreement form. There will be two sessions, one at 1 pm and the other at 5 pm. If you are interested in attending, please let me know as soon as possible which session you will be at.
Finally, don't forget to register for the upcoming Santa Claus Parade. This free community event gets underway on Friday November 26 at 5pm and is a great way to showcase your business or community group while having a whole lot of fun at the same time! The deadline for registrations is Wednesday November 24 at noon. Forms can be picked up from and dropped off at fascination street, the Visitors Centre or here at the Chamber. Following the parade, the annual Midnight Madness event kicks off here in town, giving residents a chance to start their Christmas shopping and enjoy the festive atmosphere around town. If you are a retail business operating in 100 Mile House, we encourage you to participate in this great evening.
Any questions? Please do not hesitate to contact me by email or phone.
Have a great week!
Christine
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Premier stepping down
As most of you will already be aware, the Premier stepped down yesterday. Below is the statement that was released by the Premier's office, for your information. Following the Premier's statement is a press release from the BC Chamber of Commerce, again, for your information.
VANCOUVER – Premier Gordon Campbell issued the following statement today (November 3):
“After considerable soul searching and discussion with my family I have decided to ask the BC Liberal Party executive to hold a leadership convention at the earliest possible date to select a new leader for our party.
“Over the last few weeks, our government has continued to move forward with initiatives that will create jobs, build a stronger economy and support families across British Columbia. We made the second-largest reduction in personal income taxes in B.C. history. We launched new initiatives that will tailor our education system so that children get the best possible opportunity to succeed.
“Yet it is clear to me that those initiatives are being overshadowed. When public debate becomes focused on one person, instead of what is in the best interest of British Columbians, we have lost sight about what is important. When that happens, it’s time for a change.
“This decision is what I believe is in the best interest of British Columbia, our government, our party and the people of our province. At a time like this, everyone’s attention should be focused on helping our economy rebound from the global recession and moving forward with an agenda that families can see is in their long-term interest.
“It’s time for a new person to lead. I am asking the party to move as quickly as possible to organize a leadership convention. I intend to ensure a smooth and orderly transition. My goal is to return public attention to what is important to British Columbians – their jobs, their families and how government can best support them.
“That is what the decision on the HST was all about. I hope that my announcement today will allow British Columbians to move forward and fully consider the HST and the alternative on their merits between now and September, 2011.
“It's not always popular to do what you believe in your heart is right. But whether it was restoring B.C.’s economic leadership, leading the way on climate action, building a new relationship with First Nations, getting our fiscal house in order, opening up our Pacific Gateway or making our taxation system one of the most competitive in North America, it was always worth the effort and I am proud of what we’ve accomplished together.
“I want to thank all of those who have supported me and my government through one of the most exciting yet challenging times in our province's history. I want to thank my colleagues and those who stood for election. I want to thank the dedicated workers in the public service who have led B.C. in so many ways. I want to thank the people of British Columbia for the opportunity to serve.
“And finally, if you will allow me a personal note, I want to thank all my family, especially my wife Nancy. They all paid a price for my 26 years in public service. Politics can be a very nasty business and at times that spilled over, through no fault of their own, to all of my family. I am sorry for that and I want to thank them all for their support and love.
“I have always felt public life is important. It is what defines us as British Columbians and as Canadians. I feel very blessed to have had the opportunity to serve in this position longer than most of my predecessors and to have been a part of this incredible time in B.C. history.
“It’s been quite a run and more fun than not. I have always been motivated by what is best for this great province and this great country. Thank you. It’s been a privilege.”
FOR CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE ACROSS BC Vancouver, November 3, 2010 - Hon. Gordon Campbell has announced today that he will be stepping down as the Premier of BC, and has called for a leadership convention at the earliest possible date.
* As motivation for his resignation Premier Campbell stated that the current debate in BC became too focused on one person, and has lost sight of what is in the best interest of British Columbians.
* No time frame was given for the nomination of a new leader of the Liberal Party and Premier of BC, though Premier Campbell has called for a smooth and orderly transition.
* During this period of transition, business in BC and the Provincial Government will go forward.
* The BC Chamber will continue to focus on issues of importance to businesses in BC and the wider economy as the leadership contest gets underway. We hope for speedy resolution to the leadership question and for continued focus on the short and long term growth of our provincial economy.
Since 2001, BC has undergone a profound transformation as a province and as an economy. Perhaps the most important impact of his time in office is how the Premier has transformed the economic discussion in BC. He has shifted it to the extent that competitive taxation, reduced regulation and balanced budgets are now considered as foundations of a strong provincial economy.
VANCOUVER – Premier Gordon Campbell issued the following statement today (November 3):
“After considerable soul searching and discussion with my family I have decided to ask the BC Liberal Party executive to hold a leadership convention at the earliest possible date to select a new leader for our party.
“Over the last few weeks, our government has continued to move forward with initiatives that will create jobs, build a stronger economy and support families across British Columbia. We made the second-largest reduction in personal income taxes in B.C. history. We launched new initiatives that will tailor our education system so that children get the best possible opportunity to succeed.
“Yet it is clear to me that those initiatives are being overshadowed. When public debate becomes focused on one person, instead of what is in the best interest of British Columbians, we have lost sight about what is important. When that happens, it’s time for a change.
“This decision is what I believe is in the best interest of British Columbia, our government, our party and the people of our province. At a time like this, everyone’s attention should be focused on helping our economy rebound from the global recession and moving forward with an agenda that families can see is in their long-term interest.
“It’s time for a new person to lead. I am asking the party to move as quickly as possible to organize a leadership convention. I intend to ensure a smooth and orderly transition. My goal is to return public attention to what is important to British Columbians – their jobs, their families and how government can best support them.
“That is what the decision on the HST was all about. I hope that my announcement today will allow British Columbians to move forward and fully consider the HST and the alternative on their merits between now and September, 2011.
“It's not always popular to do what you believe in your heart is right. But whether it was restoring B.C.’s economic leadership, leading the way on climate action, building a new relationship with First Nations, getting our fiscal house in order, opening up our Pacific Gateway or making our taxation system one of the most competitive in North America, it was always worth the effort and I am proud of what we’ve accomplished together.
“I want to thank all of those who have supported me and my government through one of the most exciting yet challenging times in our province's history. I want to thank my colleagues and those who stood for election. I want to thank the dedicated workers in the public service who have led B.C. in so many ways. I want to thank the people of British Columbia for the opportunity to serve.
“And finally, if you will allow me a personal note, I want to thank all my family, especially my wife Nancy. They all paid a price for my 26 years in public service. Politics can be a very nasty business and at times that spilled over, through no fault of their own, to all of my family. I am sorry for that and I want to thank them all for their support and love.
“I have always felt public life is important. It is what defines us as British Columbians and as Canadians. I feel very blessed to have had the opportunity to serve in this position longer than most of my predecessors and to have been a part of this incredible time in B.C. history.
“It’s been quite a run and more fun than not. I have always been motivated by what is best for this great province and this great country. Thank you. It’s been a privilege.”
FOR CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE ACROSS BC Vancouver, November 3, 2010 - Hon. Gordon Campbell has announced today that he will be stepping down as the Premier of BC, and has called for a leadership convention at the earliest possible date.
* As motivation for his resignation Premier Campbell stated that the current debate in BC became too focused on one person, and has lost sight of what is in the best interest of British Columbians.
* No time frame was given for the nomination of a new leader of the Liberal Party and Premier of BC, though Premier Campbell has called for a smooth and orderly transition.
* During this period of transition, business in BC and the Provincial Government will go forward.
* The BC Chamber will continue to focus on issues of importance to businesses in BC and the wider economy as the leadership contest gets underway. We hope for speedy resolution to the leadership question and for continued focus on the short and long term growth of our provincial economy.
Since 2001, BC has undergone a profound transformation as a province and as an economy. Perhaps the most important impact of his time in office is how the Premier has transformed the economic discussion in BC. He has shifted it to the extent that competitive taxation, reduced regulation and balanced budgets are now considered as foundations of a strong provincial economy.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
October is Small Business Month
In recognition of October being Small Business Month, I thought it might be of interest to share a few statistics relating to small businesses in British Columbia. These statistics have been compiled by BC Stats, using data from Statistics Canada. Small businesses are defined as businesses with fewer than 50 employees and includes self-employed businesses without paid help.
HIGHLIGHTS FROM SMALL BUSINESS PROFILE 2010
- Small business makes up 98 per cent of all business in the province. At the South Cariboo Chamber of Commerce, 90% of members are small businesses, 8% are non-profit associations, 1% are non-voting associates and 1% are businesses with more than 50 employees.
- About 395,900 small businesses were operating in the province last year – up three per cent from 2008.
- Small business provides nearly 57 per cent of all private-sector jobs in British Columbia, the highest rate in the country. B.C. small businesses employed over a million people last year.
- British Columbia ranks second in Canada for the number of small businesses per capita, with 88.9 businesses per 1,000 people.
- Women make up 35 per cent of self-employed people in British Columbia, the fourth-highest rate in the country.
- Small business accounts for 32 per cent of British Columbia’s gross domestic product, above the Canadian average of 28 per cent.
- For the third straight year, British Columbia’s share of self-employed workers was the highest in the country, accounting for 19.7 per cent of total employment.
- The number of self-employed people in British Columbia rose 14 per cent between 2004 and 2009, well above the national average of 10.1 per cent.
- More British Columbians receive wages from small business than anywhere else in Canada. In 2009, B.C. small businesses accounted for 33 per cent of wages paid to workers – the national average was 27 per cent.
Monday, October 25, 2010
Invitation to join "100milefood" conversation
Please join the South Cariboo conversation on all things related to our foodshed. This listserv offered through the B.C. Food Systems Network can serve as an excellent vehicle to sustain a dialogue on all local food issues and the many issues surrounding this critically important aspect of our community.
To join, an individual or organization just has to submit a subscription request found at this web address: http://bcfsn.org/mailman/listinfo/100milefood_bcfsn.org. While the current volume of postings is minimal, we hope to expand both the membership and the flow of information and commentary. If e-mail volume is an issue, you can elect to batch all correspondence into one daily file.
For more information, please contact Howard McMillan at 250-395-6775.
To join, an individual or organization just has to submit a subscription request found at this web address: http://bcfsn.org/mailman/listinfo/100milefood_bcfsn.org. While the current volume of postings is minimal, we hope to expand both the membership and the flow of information and commentary. If e-mail volume is an issue, you can elect to batch all correspondence into one daily file.
For more information, please contact Howard McMillan at 250-395-6775.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Chamber Opportunities
Watch for the next edition of the 100 Mile House Free Press, to be published Wednesday October 20. There will be a two page Chamber Opportunities feature on the South Cariboo Chamber, its members, benefits and activities. Featured this edition will be profiles on three Chamber Members Central GM, South Cariboo Creations, and GP Recovery Services.
Chamber Lunch October 19
As mentioned previously, we are holding lunch at the Community Kitchen and will enjoy a fabulous meal prepared from local ingredients, grass fed beef and produce out of the Community Garden.
Date: Tuesday October 19
Time: 12 noon to 1 pm
(always a good idea to come a few minutes early)
Venue: Valley Room of the Lodge (behind the Red Coach Inn)
We will collect $15 from each member and donate the money collected to the Community Kitchen program, which is a branch of the Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre.
We have two speakers lined up to follow lunch. First, Trish Chung, will speak about the Community Kitchen program. Second, Howie MacMillan will update Chamber members on the development of the South Cariboo Meat Co-op. Both individuals are well versed on local food issues and will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
To attend, please RSVP by emailing at me or please leave me a message at 250-395-6124.
Date: Tuesday October 19
Time: 12 noon to 1 pm
(always a good idea to come a few minutes early)
Venue: Valley Room of the Lodge (behind the Red Coach Inn)
We will collect $15 from each member and donate the money collected to the Community Kitchen program, which is a branch of the Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre.
We have two speakers lined up to follow lunch. First, Trish Chung, will speak about the Community Kitchen program. Second, Howie MacMillan will update Chamber members on the development of the South Cariboo Meat Co-op. Both individuals are well versed on local food issues and will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
To attend, please RSVP by emailing at me or please leave me a message at 250-395-6124.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Volunteer for the Chamber, Halloween Town coming up & Chamber lunch October 19
First up this morning, the Chamber is fortunate to have a volunteer assisting us from now until the end of the year. Dawn McGrath will be assisting me with some of the Chamber's event planning, as well as updating our members' contact information, among other things. Please give Dawn a few minutes of your time when she phones to update your contact details. As a non-profit organization operating on a tight budget, we are really pleased to have a volunteer on board to help us be that much more effective for our members.
On another note, many of you will have already been contacted by Bev Lund from the South Cariboo Recreation Centre. Each Halloween, the South Cariboo Chamber partners with the Rec Centre to put on a community celebration and fireworks display. Please support our Halloween Town efforts this year, which will include a huge bonfire, free skate, candy and tattoos for the kids, prizes for best costumes, and of course the highly anticipated fireworks. For more information or to sponsor the event, feel free to contact me at 250-395-6124 or Bev at 250-395-1353.
Finally, please take note that our Chamber lunch this month will be held on a Tuesday and will be a little bit different from the usual. We will be having lunch at the Community Kitchen, in the Valley Room of the Lodge on Tuesday October 19. The $15 collected from each Chamber member in attendance will be donated back to the Community Kitchen program. The Community Kitchen is a program of the Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre, one of the Chamber's non-profit members, focused on teaching participants to cook, using local food and trying new healthy recipes. After lunch, Trish Chung, the organizer of the Community Kitchen will be giving an overview about what the program is all about. Howie MacMillan will also be joining us to speak to us about another food-related initiative underway, the South Cariboo Meat Co-op. Come and see what this fantastic program is doing for our community.
On another note, many of you will have already been contacted by Bev Lund from the South Cariboo Recreation Centre. Each Halloween, the South Cariboo Chamber partners with the Rec Centre to put on a community celebration and fireworks display. Please support our Halloween Town efforts this year, which will include a huge bonfire, free skate, candy and tattoos for the kids, prizes for best costumes, and of course the highly anticipated fireworks. For more information or to sponsor the event, feel free to contact me at 250-395-6124 or Bev at 250-395-1353.
Finally, please take note that our Chamber lunch this month will be held on a Tuesday and will be a little bit different from the usual. We will be having lunch at the Community Kitchen, in the Valley Room of the Lodge on Tuesday October 19. The $15 collected from each Chamber member in attendance will be donated back to the Community Kitchen program. The Community Kitchen is a program of the Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre, one of the Chamber's non-profit members, focused on teaching participants to cook, using local food and trying new healthy recipes. After lunch, Trish Chung, the organizer of the Community Kitchen will be giving an overview about what the program is all about. Howie MacMillan will also be joining us to speak to us about another food-related initiative underway, the South Cariboo Meat Co-op. Come and see what this fantastic program is doing for our community.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
~Made in the Cariboo Fair ~
At the Tourism Discovery Centre, Williams Lake
Saturday November 27th 10-4pm
$20 per Space
Limited Space available please register by Monday November 16th
Please pass this along to anyone that may be interested in
showing or selling their local product
For more information or to register, Call the
Williams Lake Chamber of Commerce office @ 250-392-5025
or email to visitors@telus.net
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Chamber Coins - a reminder
It has come to our attention that some members are still accepting paper Chamber Bucks, which were replaced years ago by the Chamber Coins. The last call for redeeming paper Chamber Bucks went out in 2008 or so.
The Chamber will not redeem paper Chamber Bucks. Please ensure that you inform your staff that only Chamber Coins are valid. The coins are all the same size and come in denominations of $1 (silver colour), $5 (blue) and $10 (gold).
While we are on the subject of Chamber Coins, Christmas is not far off and it is time to start thinking about employee bonuses. Chamber Coins make a perfect bonus, giving more flexibility than gift certificates and also encouraging your staff to support local businesses. Click here for the list of businesses that accept Chamber Coins.
The Chamber will not redeem paper Chamber Bucks. Please ensure that you inform your staff that only Chamber Coins are valid. The coins are all the same size and come in denominations of $1 (silver colour), $5 (blue) and $10 (gold).
While we are on the subject of Chamber Coins, Christmas is not far off and it is time to start thinking about employee bonuses. Chamber Coins make a perfect bonus, giving more flexibility than gift certificates and also encouraging your staff to support local businesses. Click here for the list of businesses that accept Chamber Coins.
Chamber lunch September 22
Good morning! I am taking lunch orders for our Chamber meeting on next week Wednesday, September 22.
We will be meeting at the Happy Landing Restaurant, lunch to start at 12 noon. It is always a good idea to arrive a couple of minutes early to pay for lunch and get a seat.
Al Richmond, the Cariboo Regional District Chair, will speak and take questions from 12:30 onwards. Up for discussion is the Forest Capital of Canada designation that the Cariboo Regional District has been honoured with for 2010-2011. I have asked Al to speak about what this designation means for business in the South Cariboo. We are aiming to wrap up by 1 pm.
Lunch will be $15, tax and gratuity included.
Please confirm your attendance with me and let me know what menu choice you would like one of three selections:
bacon swiss cheese burger with Caesar or garden salad;
open-face shrimp sandwich with Caesar or garden salad;
Cariboo lunch schnitzel with mushroom sauce, pasta and veg
Coffee and tea will be served after lunch.
We will be meeting at the Happy Landing Restaurant, lunch to start at 12 noon. It is always a good idea to arrive a couple of minutes early to pay for lunch and get a seat.
Al Richmond, the Cariboo Regional District Chair, will speak and take questions from 12:30 onwards. Up for discussion is the Forest Capital of Canada designation that the Cariboo Regional District has been honoured with for 2010-2011. I have asked Al to speak about what this designation means for business in the South Cariboo. We are aiming to wrap up by 1 pm.
Lunch will be $15, tax and gratuity included.
Please confirm your attendance with me and let me know what menu choice you would like one of three selections:
bacon swiss cheese burger with Caesar or garden salad;
open-face shrimp sandwich with Caesar or garden salad;
Cariboo lunch schnitzel with mushroom sauce, pasta and veg
Coffee and tea will be served after lunch.
Book your seat at 250-395-6124 or manager@southcariboochamber.org
Monday, August 30, 2010
MLA Donna Barnett invites Chamber members to Wine & Cheese Social
The Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, the Honorable Shirley Bond, is visiting the Cariboo and MLA Donna Barnett is hoping you will join her at a wine and cheese social she will be hosting for Minister Bond at her 100 Mile House Office on Monday Aug 30th. Date: Monday, Aug 30th Time: 7:30 PM Location: 7-530 Horse Lake Rd (Donna's office at Pinkney Complex) Please RSVP Dorothy at dhartshorne@gmail.com or dorothy.hartshorne@leg.bc.ca or call 250-593-9383 or 250-395-3916 and leave a message
Look forward to seeing you there!!
New Program from BC Chamber Benefit Provider, Accent Inns
New Accent Inns ‘Fish for the Future’ program supports British Columbia’s natural environment
Victoria, B.C. – Accent Inns hotels has just launched a new program that will see to the long-term viability of British Columbia’s natural resources, as they continue to fulfill their vision of supporting local groups that strive towards improving the B.C. environment.
Friday, August 20, 2010
Chamber Office has a new sign!
Check out our new sign! Made by South Cariboo Chamber member, Canadian Carved Creations, our new sign is made from a beautiful piece of cedar and nicely complements the log-sided building that we are located in. Thanks to Glen for doing such beautiful work.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Webinar presented by Business Development Bank
Webinar: Helping Canadian entrepreneurs start and grow their business
August 4th, 2010 • Starting a Business, Growth and Innovation,Grants and Finances
Starting or growing a business? If so, learn about financing and venture capital opportunities, and get expert advice from the Business Development Bank of Canada. The BDC is presenting a free webinar that will introduce you to the financing, investment and consulting services that are available to help your business succeed.
The webinar is offered in English and takes place on Tuesday, August 24, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. EST. If you're interested in attending, complete the registration form.
For more information, please send an email to SBTBWebinar@ic.gc.ca.
About BDC
From 100 offices across the country, BDC promotes entrepreneurship by providing highly tailored financing, venture capital and consulting services to entrepreneurs. It helps more than 28,000 businesses reach their full potential and focuses on small- and medium-sized enterprises. It pays particular attention to start-ups, innovators, fast growth companies, manufacturers and exporters.
About the presenter
Since joining BDC in September 1997, Patrick Latour has worked in increasing roles of responsibility in Montreal, Calgary and Ottawa. Patrick has spent the majority of his BDC career helping companies finance Working Capital, Real Estate, Equipment, MBO's (Management Buy-outs), and Acquisitions. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and a Chartered Business Valuator (CBV). Patrick's approach to helping business grow and strive is simple: take the time to understand the business and its needs.
Monday, August 16, 2010
Good morning members.
I have available some information from Carole Morrison of Service Canada regarding the programs that Service Canada is running for employers. These programs and services may be of considerable use to you. Carole is the Citizen Service Specialist based in Prince George who is responsible for our area. Contact me if you would like me to send you the summary sheet of programs and services for employers.
One of the programs that Carole is currently involved with is the transition over to web-based Records of Employment: ROE Web. If you are responsible for completing ROEs for a small, medium-sized, or large business, or if you are an accountant, bookkeeper, or small payroll processor, Service Canada encourages you to submit your ROEs electronically. ROE Web is a secure online application that allows you to create, submit, and print 53-week ROEs on the Internet.
Carole would like to come to 100 Mile House in the fall to run ROE Web information and registration sessions. If you are interested in ROE Web, please let me know and I will set up a couple of sessions for October.
ROE Web is an efficient, reliable, and convenient way to submit ROEs. It provides flexibility for employers by aligning ROE issuance with their pay cycles, reducing the administrative burden, and improving the quality of information received by Service Canada. ROE Web also improves service to employees who are applying for Employment Insurance benefits.
The benefits of ROE Web
* It saves time and increases productivity - You can submit more than 900 electronic ROEs at once.
* It improves the quality and accuracy of ROEs - Using ROE Web, your ROEs are instantly validated, which means more accurate data and fewer follow-up phone calls and requests for payroll information from Service Canada.
* It's easy to use - ROE Web is a user-friendly and interactive application with online help features. It also makes modifying ROEs easier. If you need to amend an ROE, you can easily retrieve, view, and amend it without having to re-enter all the information. In addition, dedicated Business Service Centre Help Desk agents are available to answer any technical questions you may have.
* It reduces paper burden - ROE Web eliminates the need to order or store paper ROE forms, or to keep paper copies on file. Also, there is no need to print copies of ROEs for your employees or to mail paper copies of ROEs to Service Canada-so no more mailing costs.
* It's secure - ROE Web uses an online security and authentication service that verifies the identity of the individual who is submitting the ROE Web data.
For more information about the advantages of ROE Web, or to register for ROE Web:
CLICK servicecanada.gc.ca/roeweb
CALL 1-800-385-5470
I have available some information from Carole Morrison of Service Canada regarding the programs that Service Canada is running for employers. These programs and services may be of considerable use to you. Carole is the Citizen Service Specialist based in Prince George who is responsible for our area. Contact me if you would like me to send you the summary sheet of programs and services for employers.
One of the programs that Carole is currently involved with is the transition over to web-based Records of Employment: ROE Web. If you are responsible for completing ROEs for a small, medium-sized, or large business, or if you are an accountant, bookkeeper, or small payroll processor, Service Canada encourages you to submit your ROEs electronically. ROE Web is a secure online application that allows you to create, submit, and print 53-week ROEs on the Internet.
Carole would like to come to 100 Mile House in the fall to run ROE Web information and registration sessions. If you are interested in ROE Web, please let me know and I will set up a couple of sessions for October.
ROE Web is an efficient, reliable, and convenient way to submit ROEs. It provides flexibility for employers by aligning ROE issuance with their pay cycles, reducing the administrative burden, and improving the quality of information received by Service Canada. ROE Web also improves service to employees who are applying for Employment Insurance benefits.
The benefits of ROE Web
* It saves time and increases productivity - You can submit more than 900 electronic ROEs at once.
* It improves the quality and accuracy of ROEs - Using ROE Web, your ROEs are instantly validated, which means more accurate data and fewer follow-up phone calls and requests for payroll information from Service Canada.
* It's easy to use - ROE Web is a user-friendly and interactive application with online help features. It also makes modifying ROEs easier. If you need to amend an ROE, you can easily retrieve, view, and amend it without having to re-enter all the information. In addition, dedicated Business Service Centre Help Desk agents are available to answer any technical questions you may have.
* It reduces paper burden - ROE Web eliminates the need to order or store paper ROE forms, or to keep paper copies on file. Also, there is no need to print copies of ROEs for your employees or to mail paper copies of ROEs to Service Canada-so no more mailing costs.
* It's secure - ROE Web uses an online security and authentication service that verifies the identity of the individual who is submitting the ROE Web data.
For more information about the advantages of ROE Web, or to register for ROE Web:
CLICK servicecanada.gc.ca/roeweb
CALL 1-800-385-5470
Monday, July 26, 2010
Venue for July 29th meeting
Good morning all! We have confirmed a venue for our Thursday July 29th meeting with Minister of Finance Colin Hansen. We will be at the Happy Landing Restaurant in 100 Mile from 2:30 until 4pm on July 29th.
Members are invited to preregister with me at 250-395-6124 or manager@southcariboochamber.org.
It looks as though we are going to have a good turn-out for what will be, I'm sure, an interesting discussion about the HST and building a strong BC economy. Please register with me before Tuesday afternoon.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
A busy month of July at the Chamber
For our first official blog posting, I thought I should start with reporting on the recent successes of the past week.
The Hot July Nights car and bike show kicked off last Friday evening with great success. The three day event saw over 200 entries and attracted many curious onlookers to view the wide variety of cars and bikes on display. See the Hot July Nights website for photos of this year's fabulous event.
After the excitement of the Hot July Nights weekend, Chamber members were invited on Wednesday July 14 to a Business After Hours function at the new Century 21 Seaside Realty (100 Mile) office on Alder. Hosts Ingrid and Gerhard Berger had arranged for a local artist, Vivian Zuba, to display her work at the event.
Coming up at the end of this month, on Thursday July 29, Finance Minister Colin Hansen will be speaking to Chamber members on the HST. Keep an eye out in the next few days for the venue to be announced.
In the meantime, enjoy the fantastic Cariboo summer!
Thursday, July 8, 2010
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