Here we will keep you updated on events facilitated by the chamber, business news relating to the South Cariboo and information available to assist local businesses. We welcome your input and comments. For more information, visit our web site.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

All Candidates Forum - April 25

Our Chamber event for this April is the All-Candidates Forum being held on Monday April 25, from 7pm until 9pm, at the Valley Room of the Lodge.  All five candidates for our riding will be in attendance. 

Questions can be submitted in advance to the Chamber office. 

Thanks to the BC Northern Real Estate Board for sponsoring the venue costs and to Maureen Pinkney for organizing the event. 


This is our opportunity to engage directly with our federal candidates and hear what they have to say.

 Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions.
Christine

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Congratulations to the Winners of the Business Excellence & Citizen of the Year Awards

The Western Ball Room of the Hills Health Ranch was abuzz with enthusiasm and energy on Saturday night.  Sincere thanks goes to Chris Pettman for organizing the event, as well as Directors of the Chamber who assisted in putting together the evening.

The winners are:
Entrepreneur of the Year (sponsored by: Investment Planning Counsel)
    Theo Wiering 


South Caribooster (sponsored by Regency Chrysler) TWO WINNERS
    Birgit Bienek
    South Cariboo Garlic Festival

Home-Based Business of the Year (sponsored by Bank of Montreal) 
    In/Ex Virtual Photo Tours


Newsmaker of the Year (sponsored by the 100 Mile House Free Press)    
    Donna Barnett, MLA Cariboo Chilcotin

Greatest Improvement (sponsored by: Western Financial Group)
    Mount Timothy Ski Area

New Business of the Year (sponsored by Williams Lake & District Credit Union)
    Cariboo Locksmiths


Non-profit Organization of the Year (sponsored by Work n Play Clothing)
    100 Mile House Soccer Association

Business of the Year (sponsored by: RBC Royal Bank)
    108 Resort

Customer Service (sponsored by: CIBC)
    Donex Pharmacy & Dept. Store

People's Choice Award Best Business (sponsored by Tim Hortons)
    Williams Lake & District Credit Union


South Cariboo Citizen of the Year 
(sponsored by Donna Barnett, MLA & the S.C. Chamber)
TWO WINNERS

    Arla Driver
    Chris Nickless



Congratulations to all the nominees, as well as to the winners, for being recognized for their contributions to our community.