Volume 6 • Number 1
MISSION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
February 2010
Vision 2020:
The Next Step At the January Chamber luncheon, Frank Dunham, superintendant of Mission School District #75, outlined the next steps the School Board has been asked to undertake in the formulation of the Vision 2020 school strategy. He outlined to over 60 Chamber members in attendance, factors precipitating the revamping of the Mission school system and several of the possible changes being evaluated. School Board Trustees are facing the challenges of managing a school district with declining enrollment, reduced funding and aging infrastructure. The Vision 2020 report before the Trustees has included significant public consultation with cost reduction ideas being brought forward, as well as many innovative opportunities to prepare students for new skills requirements of the 21st century. Dunham explained that, “The intention of Vision 2020 is to lead Mission schools into
Vision 2020 will determine the future of Mission’s school district.
an adaptive organization that sustains and enhances quality education.” The Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce believes that a strong, viable and innovative school system is critical in developing a growing community. “Schools are a very high priority in the minds of any residential buyer looking to relocate to Mission,” explains Cal Crawford of Landmark Realty. “Commercial buyers are also looking for well educated labour base as well as community draw for their
labour force when making their decision to re-locate.” A timeline has been outlined for the decision-making process, which may involve changes to the system as early as the next school year. The School Board will continue seeking public consultation during the spring. Key areas being reviewed include: School Configurations, Multi-campus School Model, Annual School Calendar, Supporting Vulnerable Learners, and Providing Options for Learners.
“We need to look at adapting the present school system to be a viable learning environment for the changing educational needs of students,” explained Cindy Miller, Chair for the Mission Board of Education. She encourages business to be involved in the process. More information is on the School District website www. mpsd.ca. The Chamber Government Affairs Committee will be forwarding members a survey on specific areas of the Vision 2020 proposal that effect business. Input submitted will be forwarded to the Board of Education as part of the consultation process. “A strong and innovative school system is one of the most important attractions a community can offer potential residents, prospective employees and new business,” stated Chamber president, Helen Secco. “It is an important economic driver of any community and I encourage members to review the report and take the time to fill out the survey.”
Upcoming Luncheons Thursday March 18th
Chamber Luncheon: Filomena Nalewajek, Canuck’s Place CEO For more information about any of these events please see page 12
Thursday April 15th
Chamber Luncheon: Vancouver Coast Mountain President Kevan Ridgeway & District of Mission Chief Forester, Bob O’Neil
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Mission Regional President’s Message Chamber of Commerce by helen secco
34033 Lougheed Hwy Mission, BC V2V 5X8 Phone: 604-826-6914 Fax: 604-826-5916 www.missionchamber.bc.ca
2010 Board of Directors President Helen Secco Past President Sean Melia 1st Vice-President Martin Steenblok 2nd Vice-President Jo-anne Chadwick Secretary/Treasurer Sandra Currie Directors 2010 Todd Bugge Cal Crawford Phil Hope Ted Adlem Kelly Vaille Elyssa Lockhart Chuck Vander Bly District of Mission Mayor James Atebe Community Futures Oleene Herman Mission Downtown Business Association Bob Mackovic Staff Michelle Favero Manager Angel Elias Member Services Allison Jack Tourism Manager
Since the buzzing of my 4:30 a.m. alarm clock on February 8, I admit I have been either glued to the TV, tuned in to the radio, plugged in online, or reading the newspaper. As a social media neophyte, and a foreigner to YouTube; for the past two weeks my dependence on these communication devices has quadrupled. All as a result of wanting to not only know the minute by minute details of the Olympic weather, but also to find out the results of my Canadian athletes in our winter games! To this day I don’t know which became more important, the weather or going for the gold! My desire to proudly display Canadian symbols grew as the days continued, and obviously I wasn’t the only one. It didn’t matter if I bumped into people in the local stores or downtown Vancouver, Canadian attire was everywhere… even if it was just red and white, I always knew when I was standing, talking, or waiting with a proud Canadian. Not only was I proud of how we came out of our shells to display our country colours, it became a widely publicized joke on how we apologized for apologizing, or how polite we are. First, during the Olympic Opening Ceremonies when
slam poet Shane Koyczan’s “We Are More” version of describing Canadians as always saying “Please,” “Thank you” and “You’re welcome.” Then, when the L.A. Times Columnist that reported that when he accidentally stepped on the foot of a Canadian, the Canadian apologized for having their foot under his. It became common phrase “Did you see?” “Did you go?” “What did you think?” And it didn’t matter who I asked – a seven-year-old little girl or my 81-year-old pressman, everyone either had an opinion or a comment on the past two weeks. Having been raised since a pint-size toddler to ski on the slopes of Red Mountain, Rossland, BC, skiing has been in my blood, and the impact of the Olympics really came into focus when I volunteered to work in one of the pre-Olympic qualifying
races prior to the 1988 Winter Games in Calgary. I was a driver for the U.S. Women’s Downhill Ski Team, during the Husky Women’s World Cup Downhill Race. I don’t know how many times I drove back and forth between Red Mountain and Castlegar but each drive provided me the opportunity to get to know these dedicated, focused, hardworking athletes as teammates and as individuals. I was treated royally and with respect, they understood that without the dedicated volunteers they would not be able to concentrate on the task at hand…qualifying for the Winter Games in Calgary! Since that time, I have been an Olympic supporter, whether high up in the nose bleed section to witness Canada’s sweetheart Elizabeth Manley skate to a medal in 1988, among the thousands at GM Place seven years ago to hear who would be awarded the 2010 Winter Olympics, or taking my place along First Avenue to view the much coveted Olympic torch earlier this month, it was an amazing journey to February 12, 2010! I hope that somehow, somewhere, not only did you experience Canada’s Games, but the spirit and pride that you feel now stays with you for many years to come! Way to Go Canada!
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Speech from the Throne
The BC Government delivered its Speech from the Throne on February 10th. The Speech laid out an ambitious agenda for the coming session of the Legislature. There were several themes throughout the speech that are of relevance to the BC Chamber policy platform. Resource Industry The need for a vibrant resource industry was a strong theme, with the speech making the following commitments: A new unified process for environmental assessment (EA) and permits in BC. This will create a ‘one project, one process’ approach. A new Investment Process Review, which will identify opportunities for simplifying and expediting approval processes across government. The speech did include one
area of concern for the BC Chamber, the announcement that coal bed gas extraction, mining, oil and gas development will not be permitted in British Columbia’s Flathead Valleys. A blanket ban on these activities, announced with no industry consultation, is an area of significant concern for the industry and the Chamber. Local Government The Speech made specific reference to a general reduction in regulation to encourage investment, and noted that local governments are a significant impediment in this regard. The speech made two specific recommendations: Local governments will be asked to partner in endeavors that address all impediments to reasonable investment, including zoning, licensing and permitting requirements.
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A joint committee on municipal property tax reform will identify specific steps to make property taxes more conducive to investment while assuring municipal services are fairly provided for all taxpayers. The BC Chamber will be addressing this issue with some urgency. Quasi-governmental bodies In a move that was widely anticipated, the speech announced that the government will take a fresh look at B.C.’s regulatory regimes, including the BC Utilities Commission, BC Ferry Commission, TransLink Commission and others. The speech also stated that the government would ‘fix’ Translink and proceed with building the Evergreen Line. Role of the federal government While the provincial gov-
ernment’s comments on the need for federal government action are not new, they were a welcome reinforcement on the importance of addressing several key impediments to our economic growth. These were: Reinforcing the need for the federal government to address the duplication in our EA process by having a unified federal-provincial review process. The speech stated that there are $3 Billion worth of projects in BC held up in this process Airports should be open to trade, commerce and tourism through Open Skies agreements. The speech correctly pointed out that the only reason we have not seen movement on this critical file is due to unnecessary protection for other regions at the Continued on page 10
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Chamber of Commerce Committee News Look for the Chamber meeting schedule on the Mission Chamber public Google Calendar. Contact Chamber staff if you are interested in participating. Events Committee, Todd Bugge, Chair The 2010 Mission Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Tournament is all set to go. We are looking forward to seeing you there, with all new prizing and a twist with electronic scorekeeping and Leaderboard. This year’s event will build on last year’s success, and we will be sending out further information on the tourney and sponsorship opportunities in the days and weeks to come. The Events Committee meets at 8 a.m. every second Tuesday of the month. Please contact Michelle Favero, manager@missionchamber.bc.ca to join.
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Membership Committee, Martin Steenblok, Chair The Membership Committee is looking forward to providing you with many learning opportunities this year. Seminars on HST conversion specific to industries, and webinar marketing seminars are just a couple we will be offering this spring. There are many interesting speakers booked for luncheons this Spring, as well, and we look forward to seeing you there. The Membership Committee meets at 8 a.m. on the last Wednesday of every month in the Chamber Boardroom. Tourism Committee, Sandra Currie, Chair The Tourism Committee has been working diligently on four of the tactics outlined in the Community Tourism Foundation Plan. The new Tourism logo has been approved by the Board and we look forward to providing it to our tourism partners. If you are interested in using the logo, please contact staff at the Chamber offices. If you are interested in joining the committee and finding out how tourism affects your business, contact Allison Jack at 604-826-6914 or by email at tourism_services@mission.bc.ca. Meetings are held the second Thursday of every month in the Chamber Boardroom.
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Government Affairs, Elyssa Lockhart, Chair Over the last week a survey has been sent to you regarding the School District’s Vision 2020 report. The report covers several areas of possible change to the Mission School system. The Government Affairs Committee believes that changes to the Annual School Calendar will affect the business community specifically. Please take a moment to fill out the survey and provide us with input that will allow us to voice business views on this topic to the School Trustees. The Government Affairs Committee meets at noon the last Monday of every month.
Go to www.missionchamber.bc.ca to get all your news and information on business in Mission
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Tech Corner Security Video Surveillance Compatibility From Inspector P.L. Walsh, OIC Mission Detachment The use of various technologies such as video recording has added greatly to the many crime prevention tools that we have available. But with evolving technology also come challenges. We have encountered an issue with the compatibility of video surveillance footage that we are receiving. The Mission RCMP uses video surveillance for a number of reasons and considers it to be very valuable in obtaining information in a crime. The issue however is the fact that there are a variety of digital video recorders on the market that use different formats to store the footage that is captured. With all of these different types of video formats, it’s virtually impossible for the Mission RCMP and Abbotsford Crown Council to acquire technology that is universal in this respect. After consulting with technology experts it was determined that the most widely available format is AVI. Video footage that is recorded in AVI format is the most compatible with the systems that are used by the Mission RCMP and Abbotsford Crown Council. Accordingly we require that, irrespective of what format is used to record the video footage, it must be converted and supplied to us in the AVI format. Another similar issue to be taken into consideration is the use of the older VHS recording devices. Although these devices are a good tool in recording events that take place in and around your business, the images captured are not generally of a good enough quality to be used in a police investigation. For example, to identify parties involved in an offence, and ultimately submit this evidence in court, the quality of the images must be recorded with detail and clarity. VHS recording technology will not record with the same quality as a digital recording device, therefore it cannot be considered to have the same evidentiary value in court. We have consulted with businesses within Mission that specialize in selling and installing video equipment that uses the AVI format. The businesses listed below are able and willing to work with you in assessing your video recording needs. The Mission RCMP is suggesting these businesses simply due to the fact that they are local to Mission and they deal in AVI compatible equipment. The ultimate decision on which company you choose is obviously yours, but we do ask that no matter which company you choose, that they install a digital video recorder that uses the AVI format to store the recorded images, or that you have a means to convert to AVI format. Mission Possible Spy and Surveillance Equipment Unit 6-33261 1st Avenue, Mission, BC, V2V 1G7 Ph: (604) 820-0079
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The Mission RCMP appreciates your consideration with regards to this issue. Please do not hesitate to contact the Mission RCMP with any questions or concerns. The detachment contact on this matter is Constable Dale Wagner who can be reached at our main non-emergency number 604-826-7161.
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Jack Poole Day & the Olympic Torch The Olympic Torch came to Mission in the early hours of February 8. Designated Jack Poole Day by District of Mission council, the Torch Relay was celebrated by an estimated 8,000 Mission residents. Some of the dignitaries who joined the early morning crowd included: BC Premier Gordon Campbell, MP Randy Kamp, both MLA’s, Vanoc CEO John Furlong, and of course Darlene Poole. After the energized performance of Mission’s own Carly Rae Jepson, Mayor James Atebe not only announced Jack Poole Day, but also designated the area around Mission’s Spirit Square on the Waterfront as Jack Poole Harbourside Park. “It is great to see the District acknowledge Jack Poole and his contributions to Mission and BC,” reflected Helen Secco, Mission Chamber president. “His vision has brought the world to B.C.” The Pooles have long called Hycrest Estate their retreat. A great proponent of what Mission has to offer, Jack Poole was a strong advocate for the future of this area. He was made a member of the Order of British Columbia in 2003 and inducted into the Order of Canada in 2006.
Photo top: Mayor James Atebe (far left) helps unveil the plaque announcing Jack Poole Harbourside Park. Photo above: Premier Gordon Campbell and Darlene Poole enjoy the torch relay ceremony. Photo right: Mayor James Atebe with two of the torch carriers who ran through Mission.
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Chambers of Commerce:
Community Leaders in Action February 15th through 19th was designated Chamber of Commerce Week, an opportunity for local Chambers across the province to demonstrate the outstanding value they provide to their communities. While each Chamtber of Commerce is as unique as the community in which it operates, the value of every Chamber is grounded in three common areas of importance: advocacy, benefits and services. The advocacy efforts of local Chambers represent some of their most important work. Chambers raise issues that concern both their members and the community at large with the Provincial and Federal government. By giving these issues a voice beyond the local level, Chambers provide much needed input to public policy which benefits local economic and social well-being. Benefits and services constitute two other areas of Chamber focus. Chambers provide direct benefit and service programs for their members, helping them to put their very best foot forward in business, which in turn
stimulates local economies. Beyond their memberships, however, Chambers are hard at work promoting and assisting their communities. Whether by hosting and organizing local events, or by running the area visitor centre and promoting tourism, Chamber contributions are a tangible part of the municipalities and regions they represent. Chambers of Commerce are leaders in action. Chamber of Commerce Week serves not only to recognize and applaud that action, but also to bring further awareness of the Chamber Network’s influence and importance in British Columbia to members of the public and Chamber members of alike. BC Chamber Chair, David Bodnar helped celebrate Chamber Week with the Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce. Speaking to members at the Chamber luncheon on February 18th, he spoke of the value of the Chamber move-
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Government News EI for self-employed, HST & hiring subsidies Changes to Employment Act Bill C-56: “Fairness for the selfemployed Act” amends the Employment Insurance Act for self-employed Canadians. The Bill amended the Employment Insurance Act to provide access to maternity, parental, sickness and compassionate care benefits to self-employed people who choose to register for access to EI Special Benefits for Self-Employed People. If you register by April 1, 2010, you will be eligible to apply for benefits as soon as January 1, 2011, If you register after April 1, 2010, you will have to wait another 12 months before you can apply for benefits. Please visit the Service Canada Web site for more information at www.servicecanada.gc.ca or call the EI telephone
information service at 1-800-206-7218. CRA & the HST The province of British Columbia has announced its intention to harmonize the provincial sales tax with the federal goods and services tax (GST) on July 1, 2010. The Canada Revenue Agency is taking steps to ensure business is aware of the harmonized sales tax in B.C. For example, the included information piece in packages that were recently sent to GST registrants. The insert provided general information related to harmonization and informed them of where to find additional information. The CRA has developed dedicated Web Pages to provide information on the transition to HST, which can be found at www.cra.gc.ca/harmonization . These
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opportunities To Advertise
The Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce is partnering with Black Press and the Mission City Record to offer members opportunities to advertise to the targeted market segments.
The Visitor’s Guide, distributed to all Mission residents as well as Visitor’s Centers in BC has a total dis-
tribution exceeding 25,000. As well as being used by Mission residents to plan their local excursions, the Visitor’s Guide is the first tool visitors receive when looking for information on Mission at the Visitor’s Centre. With over 10,000 visitors to the Mission Visitor Centre alone, it is an effective tool to get your message out.
The advertising deadline is March 12. New this year is the Chamber Connection Page. A business page will be featured the second Thursday of every month in the Mission City Record. Members are invited to place an ad on the page for a very reasonable rate of $75 per ad.
It is a very good entry rate for advertising in print, and only nine ads are available on a monthly basis. For more information contact Crystal at the Mission City Record sales@ missioncityrecord.com. The Chamber will continue to provide members’ added value opportunities that help grow their business.
Small business internship program
Continued from page 8 NEW PROGRAM If you own a small business, Community Futures North Fraser wants to bring to your attention a program which may help your business become more successful. The Small Business Internship Program provides small and mediumsized enterprises financial support to hire
a post secondary student intern to assist them in their adoption of e-business strategies to increase their productivity and competitiveness. For more information on this and other small business programs, please contact Community Futures North Fraser at 604826-6252 or send us an email to info@ northfraser.org.
Over the next month government budgets will be unveiled, changes to the property tax system will be proposed and the HST will be ratified (or not). Please look for breaking news on the Chamber website www.missionchamber. ca for information on how these items will affect business in Mission.
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New Member Spotlight McKale Enterprises
Electronics Recycling Specialists Brothers Shawn and Aaron McKale had an idea. They felt there was a lack of province-wide recycling for all electronics, and knew these items were ending up in landfills. They believed they could combat this problem. Their staff dismantles everything from computers to video consoles. Operating since October 2009, they are quickly becoming the recyclers of choice for BC Hydro, Waste Management and the Recycling Council of BC. Though they are green in the industry and to entrepreneurialism, Shawn McKale believes his company can reduce the impact of electronics significantly by 2012. “McKale Enterprises destroys all computer hard drives and will provide a business with a Certificate of Destruction. If needed we will pick up items from a business.” The McKales also believe education is a large part of the process. They are providing educational seminars to schools, showing students the guts of electronics and how they can be recycled. Contact Shawn or Aaron at mckaleenterprises@shaw.ca or visit their website www. mckaleenterprises.com for more information, and have them help you spring clean your business.
Speech from the Throne Continued from page 3 expense of our provincial economies and jobs. Open skies would add $800 million, and thousands of jobs, to our provincial economy. The Throne Speech represents a statement of intent from the government; it does not represent solid policy commitments. As such the BC Chamber will be watching the coming session and engaging with government Ministries on the measures outline above to ensure that the commitments made in the speech result in concrete achievements over the coming session and the coming year.
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR Upcoming Chamber events can be found on our Mission Chamber Events Google Calendar. Friday February 26th
Business After Business: Hemlock Mountain Resort
Time: 4pm - 9pm Location: Hemlock Mountain, Bus to leave Chamber at 4pm sharp! Details: Tubing, skiing, après ski and a bus ride full of networking.
Thursday April 15th
Chamber Luncheon: Vancouver Coast Mountain President Kevan Ridgeway & District of Mission Chief Forester, Bob O’Neil Time: 11:30am – 1:00pm Location: Mission Golf & Country Club Details: The Changes in Tourism in 2010 & Mission’s new Stave Recreation Area Thursday April 22nd
Thursday March 18th
Chamber Luncheon: Filomena Nalewajek, Canuck’s Place CEO Time: 11:30am – 1:00pm Location: Rockwell’s Chapel Room Details: Learn about the new Canuck’s Place to be built in the Valley.
BIG BIKE CHALLENGE
Time: 4pm-5pm Location: Mission Hills Shopping Centre Details: Sign up and join the Chamber Psychotic Cyclers in raising money for the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Then join us at Boston Pizza for an après cycle & BAB
Tuesday March 23rd
Business After Business: Velluto’s
Time: 5pm-7pm Location: 33134 1st Avenue Details: Good food and networking in a Mission’s newest Hotspot.
Thursday April 22nd
Business After Business: Boston Pizza
Location: Mission Junction Details: Good food, fun and networking. For more information about any of these events, or to RSVP, please visit: www.missionchamber.bc.ca Meadowridge is an independent, university preparatory, IB World School offering students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 the opportunity for a well rounded education. With a 100% post secondary acceptance rate, we offer students a range of opportunities in athletics, the arts, and community service, while providing a variety of field trip and international travel options. Busing options are available for Mission area families! Join us for a student guided tour every Friday school is in session, 9am-11am.
Meadowridge School Learning to Live Well, with Others and for Others, in a Just Community
Admissions: (604) 476-3040 E-mail: admissions@meadowridge.bc.ca
Main: (604) 467-4444 www.meadowridge.bc.ca