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MISSION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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When the Ruskin Dam and Powerhouse was originally built in the 1930s, the first Mickey Mouse comic strip was published in the New York Mirror, Charlie Chaplin was a movie box office favourite and the planet Pluto was first discovered. A light bulb in the powerhouse at Ruskin Dam has burned for more than 80 years – helping employees monitor the DC power system used to operate plant controls at one of B.C.’s oldest dams. It’s also a fitting symbol for the legacy of clean electrical power left to us by previous generations of British Columbians. Now, after more than 80 years of service, the facility is aging and in need of a major upgrade to improve seismic performance and upgrade the powerhouse. The Ruskin Dam & Powerhouse Upgrade Project
Ruskin Dam & Powerhouse Upgrade
An 80-year-old lightbulb still burning brightly at Ruskin Dam. Below left, an aerial view of the dam; below right, the control room.
is a comprehensive, $800 million dollar regeneration. Subject to BCUC regulatory approval, the project is scheduled to begin in 2012 and take approximately six years to complete. Technically complex, the project is one of the largest that BC Hydro has undertaken in recent years.
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Construction on the upgrades to Ruskin is expected to begin in early 2012. The project will involve seismically reinforcing the right bank of the dam and the powerhouse, replacing the spillway gates and piers on the top of the dam, as well as the turbines and generators that
have been producing electricity for British Columbia for generations. Back in 1930, a seepage cutoff wall built upstream of the dam on the right abutment worked “much like the liner in your swimming pool by keeping the water in,” says Hydro engineer Nick Vanderkwaak. The existing cutoff wall, being seismically deficient, will be replaced by a specially designed in-ground barrier wall will reinforce the right bank to control water seepage. “There are specialized techniques in creating such a wall,” he adds. “It will extend from the surface of the right bank right down into bedrock so when it hardens it will be impervious.” The final phase will see the relocation of the switchyard to the left bank hill. But what excites Continued on page 3
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Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce 34033 Lougheed Hwy Mission, BC V2V 5X8 Phone: 604-826-6914 Fax: 604-826-5916 www.missionchamber.bc.ca
2011 Board of Directors President - Cal Crawford Past President - Helen Secco Vice-President - Elyssa Lockhart Treasurer - Tony LaPointe Directors 2011 Todd Bugge Sean Melia Phil Hope Kelly Vaille Attila Davalovsky Charles Vander Byl Satti Grewal Ann Harper District of Mission Mayor James Atebe Community Futures Oleene Herman Staff Michelle Favero Manager Angel Elias Member Services Allison Jack Tourism Coordinator
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President’s Message Mission Handbook for Major Projects Another Value for Business in Mission
The Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce is proud to be able to offer all registered businesses in Mission the ability to get out in front of the major construction projects occurring in Mission over the next 5 years. With up to $1 billion in infrastructure projects scheduled, there are great opportunities for Mission businesses. Developed in partnership with the District of Mission Economic Development Office, the Handbook offers an on-line tool for those tendering or bidding on major projects, such as the Ruskin Dam Upgrade. It provides a business listing based on Trades and Supplies, Transportation, Goods and Services, and Property offered by Mission business. It also includes a map of Mission and comprehensive community information regarding municipal contacts, emergency services and organizations that offer support services. This is another great example of how the Mission Chamber is promoting the Mission business community to those coming to set up
I am excited that we now have this tool for our business community. Already BC Hydro has included the information in the tender documents for Ruskin Dam, and it has been distributed to Smart! Centres for their commercial development project on Lougheed. If you are a Chamber member, login to your member account and you can view the shop. It gives them a compre- handbook. hensive snapshot of what the If you wish to update your community may have to offer listing you will find a link for their project. there as well. As a member Buying local can save an your email and web links will outside contractor with trans- be included in your listing, as portation and pricing, and well as a brief summary of keeps the economic benefit of your business. these major projects in town. Non-members will only It lets them know that have their name and address Mission is not only open for listed. If you are not a membusiness, but that we are front ber of the Chamber, here is and center with the goods a cost-effective marketing and services that they or their opportunity that comes with workers require. the many other benefits of membership. I encourage you While the first edition was to take advantage of it. put together in May, Chamber staff are busy updating the I look forward to seeing information that has changed. your listings and learning of The Chamber will continue to the value you found in being maintain the Handbook semi- in the book. Hope you had a annually over the next five wonderful summer! years as many of the major projects roll out.
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Government News Rural Caucus Tour Mission Business Voice Heard!
August 4 – Hosted by MLA Marc Dalton, the Chamber attended the provincial government’s Rural Caucus tour at the Cedarbrooke Chateau. The luncheon was held to allow members of the BC Liberal Caucus to directly hear from community leaders on various issues. Caucus members included Eric Foster, Douglas Horne, John Yap, Marc Dalton and Randy Hawes, and was chaired by the Parliamentary Secretary for Regional Development, Donna
Barnett. Chamber Manager Michelle Favero presented on behalf of the organization on issues that affect the economic growth of Mission, and that would take provincial initiative to act upon. They included: the maintenance of the Fraser River as a viable transportation route; the opportunity cost loss on development from the length of process by the Ministry of Environment; the completion of the four laning of Hwy 7
and value of maintaining the Westcoast Express; and the economic importance of Ruskin Dam and other major infrastructure projects on small communities. “The Chamber believes that the economic health of small communities in BC is vital.” stated Chamber President Cal Crawford. “We appreciate the opportunity to convey that message to the Caucus tour.”
Learn more about dam upgrade at luncheon
Continued from page 1 Vanderkwaak most are the Ruskin Dam’s three 35-megawatt turbine engines – two built in 1930, one added in 1950. Like the powerhouse’s 80-year old light bulb, the turbines “have proven themselves to be of good design and long serviceability,” he says. Now, they’re tired and running inefficiently. The solution, says Vanderkwaak: retain those parts of the turbines and generators that continue to be serviceable, like the rotors and bearings (“These are really remarkable components, a tribute to their original design.”) and replace those that don’t work so well – like the stator core and windings. After the upgrade project is complete, Ruskin will provide enough electricity for over
33,000 homes.” Replacement of the three generating units will be phased in, one at a time, Vanderkwaak adds, to allow the facility to continue to generate electricity throughout the project. The improved powerhouse will be Power Smart, making use of energy-efficient lighting and windows, and the heritage face of the building will be restored. Because of the history of the Ruskin facility, old equipment will be relocated for display at local museums such as the Stave Falls Visitor Centre. Generating approximately 1,050 person years of employment during construction and significant economic benefit for the community, no one is more
excited about the project than Mission Mayor James Atebe. “I’m excited by the economic activity that will emanate from the investment in our community,” says Atebe. “It complements our community forest and the recreational opportunities that we’re trying to create here. But I’m even more excited by the opportunities for small business both locally and regionally.” To learn more about the Ruskin Dam and Powerhouse Upgrade from BC Hydro Project Manager Boyd Mason attend the September 15th, Chamber Luncheon. Source: BCHydro.com
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Chamber of Commerce Committee News Look for the Chamber meeting schedule on the Mission Chamber webpage. Contact Chamber staff if you are interested in participating.
Go to www.missionchamber.bc.ca to get all your news and information on business in Mission Events Committee, Todd Bugge, Chair Thank you to those who took time to nominate the many businesses and organizations for the 2011 Business Excellence Awards. Remember to purchase your tickets soon as the October Business Excellence Gala is always a sell-out. The Committee is busy developing a new marketing program for businesses along the Candlelight Parade route and reviewing the safety, traffic and parking for the largest nighttime parade in BC. Interested in volunteering for the parade or in joining the Committee contact Angel Elias, member_services@missionchamber.bc.ca Government Affairs, Elyssa Lockhart, Chair If you’re interested in government issues, breaking down the barriers of red tape for business locally, provincially or federally, or love discussing how unfolding events are affecting the business community than join the Government Affairs committee. If you have a business concern, or issue that affects business in Mission that you feel the Chamber should speak on, please contact the Government Affairs Committee through Michelle Favero, manager@missionchamber.bc.ca Membership Committee, Ann Harper, Chair Thanks to our members for attending the Membership Appreciation Day, July 28th. Your membership committee has been busy planning numerous activities for Small Business month in October. Don’t forget to nominate a business for the Business Excellence Awards! Talk about added value to our members - The Mission Handbook, which is free for members, is being updated; the deadline is August 25th. Because you are a chamber member your business will be highlighted and enhanced with a 50 word description of the goods and services that you offer! It is the on-line tool that is provided to companies who are tendering and bidding on major projects such as the Ruskin Dam Upgrade. Looking forward to seeing you at our next luncheon, on September 15th where Boyd Mason, Senior Project Manager, BC Hydro Ruskin Dam Upgrade will be the guest speaker. If you are interested in participating in the Membership Committee contact Angel Elias, member_services@missionchamber.bc.ca Tourism Committee, Cal Crawford, Chair Summer 2011 has been interesting to say the least the weather hasn’t cooperated and the mosquitoes have been unbelievable. Despite all of this, Mission has hosted many fabulous events over the summer including the Envision Twilight Concert Series, Mission Folk Festival and the new Mission Fest held in the downtown core. The Mission Visitor Centre has seen many European visitors looking to explore our fabulous city and region. Need ideas on how to enjoy what is left of summer break stop by the Mission Visitor Centre and pick up your copy of the Mission Parks and Trails guide and explore what is available in your backyard Even though the Tourism Committee has not met over the summer the fall looks to be busy with new marketing opportunities. These include a new Mission Tear map and a new Outside Visitor Map. Look for more information on these marketing opportunities next month. For more information on the Tourism Committee please contact Allison Jack, Tourism Coordinator at tourism_services@missionchamber.bc.ca
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Mission Fest a Success! This year, Mission’s Downtown Business Association closed off Main Street on August 13th, and organized the first Mission Fest Block Party. Drawing thousands of community members and visitors to the city’s downtown core, this festival showcased all that our growing community has to offer. The festivities kicked off with a pancake breakfast, and Rhett Nicholson, chief organizer, confirmed that crowds ranging from 3,000 to 5,000 people stopped by throughout the day to enjoy the many attractions. There was a Show N’ Shine, bouncy castles, kid’s entertainment, vendor booths, food stalls and, most notably, the Rockin’ on the River Karaoke Contest, whose winner had the opportunity to perform at the Music Festival later that evening.
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Congratulations to all the 2011 Business Excellence Nominees: Business of the Year with more than 15 Employees This prestigious award is given to the organization that best exhibits excellence in business. The business will have a strong history in the community, continued growth and innovative strategies, as well as market leadership in its sector. Criteria will include strategy, future growth plans, employee relations and local community involvement and contributions. Fraser Valley Building Supplies Canadian Tire Royal Bank Cedarbrooke Chateau Prospera Credit Union Mission Springs Brewing Company JBS Ltd. Business of the Year with less than 15 Employees This prestigious award is given to the organization that best exhibits excellence in small business. The business will have contributed to the growth of the community through their products, services, and customer service. Nominations will be judged on the total benefit brought to the community through this business. Kesteven Dental Care Studio Lloyds Dry Cleaner Woodlawn Funeral Home Fountain Tire
Mission Automotive Waarden Automotive Ltd. A. H. Senae Inc. Sue’s Copy Place World Odyssey Travel Business Leader of the Year This award recognizes and honours the individual business person that has been a leader in moving the District of Mission forward and has been responsible for improvements to the community. Selection criteria include demonstrated entrepreneurial spirit, quality workmanship, professional mannerism and exemplary customer service to the business and community.
Fraser Valley Humane Society Mission Hospice Society Community Futures Big Brother Big Sister Mission St. Joseph’s Food Bank Women’s Resource Society Rotary Club of Mission Mid-Day Customer Experience Award Celebrating the best in customer service, customer retention, and customer relationship management. The award will go to the company that can demonstrate that it is truly “customer-focused”. Mission Safeway Sue’s Copy Place Embers BBQ House Mr. Mikes Steakhouse Kesteven Dental Care Studio Swing Optical Mission Springs Brewing Company The Mission Barbers Magnolias on Main Fraser Valley Building Supplies DBC Construction Ltd. Connect Hearing Murdoch’s Book Shoppe
Vicki Gould, Canadian Tire Mindy McPherson, Top Producers Cal Crawford, Landmark realty Sean Melia, Prospera Credit Union Rhett Nicholson, Sue’s Copy Place Carol & Lloyd Davies, Davies Sand & Gravel Non Profit of the Year This award recognizes the organization making a significant difference in our local community in terms of fundraising and the number of local people affected. Criteria include collaboration with other community organizations and strategies to implement creative solutions to community challenges. Annual reports will be requested.
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Congratulations to all the 2011 Business Excellence Nominees: K.R. Zehner Auger Services A-Plus - Paul Hockridge Coast Eagle Consulting Ann Harper Inc. Clever Canadian Couponing Mady Graphic Design A. H. Senae Inc. Sheila Barry, Vision 2000 Entrepreneurial Excellence Award Recognizing a business that shows achievement in some or all of the following: new or innovative product or service, or manufacturing technique, job creation, growth potential and market served. The Mission Barbers Blackberry Kitchen Coast Eagle Consulting Kesteven Dental Care Studio
Young Entrepreneur of the Year Celebrating an entrepreneur under the age of 35. The nominees will be judged in their company’s success and growth potential, innovation, participation in new economic activities and community involvement. Rhett Nicholson, Sue’s Copy Place Laura Sigurdson, Iron Lotus Yoga Ilona Klimczak, Coast Eagle Consulting Taneane Twele, Taneane Twele Photography Asvind Mani, Mission Automotive
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Small Business Month Events Following up on member input, the Mission Chamber will be hosting seminars for the Mission business community in support of Small Business Month. In order to meet your busy schedule, the Chamber is offering everything from dynamic lunch & learns to fully interactive two-hour seminars. All seminars have been priced affordably, and will be held in settings to maximize participant learning. There is limited seating - so book early at www.MissionChamber.bc.ca/events. Lunch & Learn - Social Media 101 with Caroline Le Page
For those who haven’t yet joined or for those just starting to utilize Social Media to promote their business, this workshop removes the fear and confusion surrounding this marketing method. Discover ways to ensure efficiently use the time you spend on social media marketing while enjoying a catered lunch. October 7 8am – 9:30am
Finance Breakfast - Working the Maze of Small Business Finance with Community Futures & BDC
Start your day off learning about how to navigate the maze of small business funding. Whether a start-up or looking to take your business to the next level, have coffee with those who understand the ropes and what you need to do in this changing financial market. October 12 12pm – 1pm
Lunch & Learn - How to Network with Caroline Le Page
Networking occurs constantly throughout our day, in both our personal time and our work time. Are we recognizing these moments and making the most of them? What is networking? Why do we do it? Caroline offers tips to make the most of your networking moments and provides you with some new ideas for increasing the number of opportunities you have in the future. Lunch with a bunch and you get more than a sandwich.
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Government News
Annual meeting with Mission MLAs
On August 3rd, Chamber President Cal Crawford and Government Affairs Chair Elyssa Lockhart met with Mission’s two MLAs, Marc Dalton and Randy Hawes. During this annual meeting, the Chamber brought forward provincial issues and concerns of the local business community. “It was a fruitful meeting with an open exchange of ideas and an improved understanding of member concerns by our provincial representatives,” commented Cal Crawford. “Another instance of how the Chamber continues to advocate for its members.” Business issues discussed included the maintenance of the Fraser River as a viable transportation route, the Ruskin Dam Upgrade project, and the Municipal Auditor General initiative. In addition, community projects
such as the Campus of Care and the re-stated by Premier Clark. Experience the Fraser trail system were “Health of business is very imporalso discussed. tant, livelihood is of primary concern. Taxation reduction is only on tempo“Taxation reduction is only rary hold in order to continue the defireduction and maintain the AAA on temporary hold in order cit rating for the province,” Marc Dalton to continue the deficit reduc- explained. “This continues to show good management and the health of free entertion and maintain the AAA prise, which is important in order to rating for the province.” continue to support our social services.” One outcome of the meeting will be a Premier Christy Clark’s “Families breakfast with the MLAs, hosted by the First” vision was also discussed. While Chamber this fall. Marc Dalton described it (the vision) “The Chamber will continue to mainas a “lens for decision making,” Hawes was clear that their focus remains on the tain an open dialogue with all levels of health of the economy, as it has a direct government to ensure the voice of business in Mission is heard,” stated Elyssa impact on families. Both agreed that it is clear jobs remain Lockhart. “We look forward to providing a high priority of the provincial govern- our members with strong local advocacy ment – a sentiment which has since been as our community continues to grow.”
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New Chamber Members 911 Small Biz
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Membership has its benefits! If you are interested in connecting with the Mission Business Community, wanting to add your business voice to lobby government, or needing to find ways of improving what you do, join the Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce. Over 450 members with which to network, advocate and learn. Contact Angel Elias, Membership Coordinator, 604.826.6914
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Are you making the most out of your membership? As a Chamber member, you have access to many benefits that can reduce your expenses and present opportunities for growth. Chamber benefit programs include insurance plans, gas discounts, hotel savings, travel options, payment system deals, and more. The Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan offers many benefit options including life, health, dental and travel care insurance, vision care, as well as short and long-term disability. Esso Imperial Oil, Husky & Mohawk Stations, Petro-Canada, and Shell Gas Station all offer gas discount programs
with fleet cards. Some services also provide you with receipt and mileage tracking. Are you hoping to expand your business on an international level? Indus Travel offers guided trips to India specifically planned to initiate contact for business opportunities. To enhance your communication with customers, take advantage of the Constant Contact savings available to Chamber members. Enhance your marketing using their surveys, newsletters and event planners to better connect with your target markets in the virtual realm.
New benefits being added this fall include Exclusive Worldwide Hotel Discounts and Staples Advantage. Offering office supply discounts to all Chamber members, Staples Advantage is based on group purchase. Taking advantage of any, or all of these benefits is easy, and it’s a great way to start saving your business money! For more information on any of the Chamber’s benefits check out our website www.missionchamber.bc.ca or contact Angel Elias at 604-826-6914 or by email at member_services@missionchamber.bc.ca
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Please see page 8 of this newsletter for the October Small Business Month Events For more information about any of these events, or to RSVP, please visit: www.missionchamber.bc.ca