June update

Good afternoon Members.  Since May, we have had a number of businesses join the Chamber.  Welcome to: A & B Photo, Jacob Transport, SPH Consultancy Inc, ESP Consulting.

In today's update:

• CANCELLED June 8 lunch with Northern Development Initiative Trust;
• regular Chamber lunch Wednesday June 15;
• Communities in Bloom update;
• Youth Skills BC Workplace Pilot Program
  

Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT)
The Chamber lunch originally scheduled for June 8 has been cancelled.  Northern Development Initiative Trust will instead be doing a single presentation in the evening on Wednesday June 8 at the Valley Room of the Lodge.  Doors open at 6, with the presentation starting at 7 pm.  This presentation will focus on funding opportunities and programs for business and community organizations alike.

Chamber Lunch June 15
The Chamber will be holding its regular lunch on the third Wednesday as usual, June 15.  The lunch will be in the downstairs room of the Red Rock Grill and will be $17 each.  The speaker will be announced shortly.

Two "spotlights on business" will be given out at lunch.  Bring your business card for a draw and, if your card is drawn, you'll have 3 minutes to update those in attendance on your respective business or item of interest. 

Communities in Bloom update
A message  from Chamber Vice President Tom Bachynski:

I just wanted to take a moment to comment on this past weekend's Communities in Bloom Get Growing event.  I personally wanted to thank Chamber members:

Cariboo Plant Ranch
Horse Lake Garden Center
Timbr-Mart

for participating. While we had no idea what to expect from the event, the positive spirit by these Chamber members made the event a huge success. A great deal of plant material was taken away as well as other gardening accessories. As part of the organizing committee, we learned a great deal about what else to provide next year.

All in all it was a great experience working with the above mentioned members and I look forward to a bigger, better Get Growing event next year.

Time now to get ready for the community barbeque in July that wraps up this year's Communities in Bloom.

Youth Skills BC Workplace Pilot Program
As mentioned in previous broadcasts, the Youth Skills BC Workplace Pilot Program is designed to assist unemployed youth in BC, who are between 15 and 29 years old and who are not Employment Insurance clients, to attain employment and to build workplace skills. This unique program will also assist the employers who hire these youth.  For more information, visit Bowman Employment Services  or call toll-free 1 877 866-3100 or 1-888-466-1375.

If you would like to hear a local perspective on this program, South Cariboo Chamber member fascination street has signed up and Chris Pettman is happy to answer any questions you may have regarding the process (250-395-1133).