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one into a local business recently and had exceptional service? Know of a business that goes above and beyond to help local community groups? Know of a community organization that does great work behind the scenes and should be acknowledged? Nominate them all for the upcoming Business Excellence Awards. “Nominate the trailblazers of our business community,” encourages Chamber President Elyssa Lockhart. “They deserve acknowledgment for their dedications, innovations and contributions to the local, regional, and international business community. Award recipients represent the top executives, business leaders, thinkers, and strategists in our community. Their superior efforts encourage the sense that Mission supports, engages, and produces world class talent, innovative products, dynamic companies, and high quality opportunities for employment.” Businesses can be nominated in the following categories: Business of the Year (15+ employees) Nominate a business that best exhibits excellence. The business will have a strong history in the community, continued growth and innovative strategies, as well as market leadership in its sector. Business of the Year (1-15 employees) Nominate an organization that best exhibits excellence in small business.
potential and / or market served. Non-Profit of the Year Award Nominate an organization making a significant difference in our local community. An organization that collaborates with other community organizations and strategies to implement creative solutions to community challenges.
Sue's Copy Place won the Business of the Year (1-15 employees) at the 2011 Mission Chamber Business Excellence Awards. Now is the time to nominate the 2012 businesses.
The business will have contributed to the growth of the community through their products, services, and customer service. Nominations will be judged on the benefit brought to the community from this business. Business Leader of the Year Honour an individual business person that has been a leader in moving Mission forward and has been responsible for improvements to the community; someone who demonstrates entrepreneurial spirit, quality workmanship, professional mannerism and exemplary customer service to the fellow business members and to the community. Customer Experience Award Celebrate 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.” Home Based Business Award Honour a licensed, home-operated business where the proprietor has achieved consistent success and conducts their business with professionalism, integrity and a strong focus on customer services. Entrepreneurial Excellence Award Recognize a business that shows achievement in some or all of the following: new or innovative products or service, or manufacturing technique, job creation, growth
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Nominations will be accepted until Aug. 15 and there is no limit to how many businesses you can nominate. Chamber membership is not required. An impartial judging committee of peers will review the submissions and interview each nominee to determine those that stand above in each category. To nominate a business, visit www. missionchamber.bc.ca and click on the Nominate button. Fill out the form indicating the business and relevant award, providing a short synopsis of why you consider them worthy of the award. Or drop by the Visitor Centre and pick up a form today. The centre is located at 34033 Lougheed Hwy.
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2012 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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President's message Cal Crawford
PAST PRESIDENT
On May 25-26, I had the pleasure of enjoying the BC Chamber of Commerce AGM in Penticton. Wine tours aside, the AGM was a focused conference of policy debate, engaging speakers and valuable workshops. I am proud to announce that for the first time the Mission Chamber forwarded policy resolutions to be vetted through the rigorous policy process. Both the Provincial Fraser River Flood Management and the Federal Fraser River Navigation Management were accepted unanimously by the more than 150 voting delegates from chambers and industry across B.C.
Sean Melia
VICE PRESIDENT
Tony LaPointe TREASURER
Both policies can be viewed on our website under “Influence.” On June 7, we held our annual golf tournament. The “Swamp Tourney” coined by past president Cal Crawford, was certainly a test of endurance for even me, a seasoned golfer. It was great to see everyone enjoying themselves despite the rain. Congratulations to all our winners and I look forward to a drier day on the links next year.
Todd Bugge
DIRECTOR 2011
Trevor Girard
DIRECTOR 2012
Pam Alexis
DIRECTOR 2012
Vicki Gould
DIRECTOR 2012
Picnic in the Park is coming June 21. This is the District of Mission’s annual report to the business community. A long-standing event, this year will feature new CAO Ken Bjorgaard. I encourage you to come out and connect with him as well as the mayor, councillors and senior staff from city hall. Register online at www.missionchamber.bc.ca. I look forward to seeing you there!
Chamber driving policy initiatives
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Attila Davalovsky DIRECTOR 2011
Satti Grewal
DIRECTOR 2012
Ann Harper
DIRECTOR 2011
Allan Main
LIAISON, C.F.N.F.
here are many policy areas that the Mission Chamber is continuing to advance on behalf of members. Beyond the recent acceptance of the Fraser River Policy Resolutions at the B.C. Chamber AGM, the Mission Chamber also supported new resolutions that advocate for curbing of the Property Transfer Tax, the providing process for better accountability and transparency for Local Government, a registration of buildings used for marijuana grow operations and online provincial and municipal voting. More than 30 new policy resolutions were adopted at this year’s BC Chamber of Commerce AGM and the Chamber will leverage these resolutions to the benefit of the membership.
Mayor Ted Adlem DOM LIAISON
Elyssa Lockhart PRESIDENT
Additionally, the Chamber continues
plan for the downtown core.
to work with local governments for the adaptation of a Fraser Valley mobile business licensing program. Communities from Surrey and Pitt Meadows to Hope are looking to develop a program that would allow businesses to work in this accepted economic region. For service business, such as contractors, home care and caterers, this could reduce red tape and costs by as much as $2,000 annually. On a local level, the Chamber has offered its support to the District of Mission development of a sustainable long-term
The Chamber believes in order to draw investment to downtown there is a need for a clear vision and plan that highlights the opportunities and strengths over the long-term. In the continued quest to cut red tape, the Chamber also lent its voice to the core services review development forum. Chamber Manager Michelle Favero spoke to the barriers and challenges in the development process and offered possible solutions that would streamline process. Many more policy initiatives are continuing to be driven by the Chamber Government Affairs Committee. Members are encouraged to participate in the committee, surveys and roundtables. For more information contact Michelle Favero at manager@ missionchamber.bc.ca.
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June 27 is Multiculturism Day Celebrate with Chai Time: a chance to meet other diversity leaders in Mission, share insights, and learn together. THEME IS: Respect for All Sexual Orientations—with reference to hiring and inter-personal communications in the workplace. Please RSVP kusum.soni@missioncommunityservices.com.
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nyone who says sunshine brings happiness has never golfed in the rain or this year’s Chamber Golf Tournament. Serious and pleasure golfers alike braved monsoon-like conditions June 7 with an eye to network and have fun.
June 27
Business After Hours Members only Place: Swing Optical 2 - 33231 First Ave. Time: 5 to 7 pm
This year’s big winner and the only team to complete all 18 holes were the gang from Downey Transmission: Sean Downey, Stu Dunaway, Ryan McCreery and Rob Dahaiwal. Rob also won closest to the pin and Stu won the chipping contest.
July 13
Member Appreciation Day and Visitor Centre open house Place: 34033 Lougheed Hwy. Time: Noon to 3 p.m.
The most challenged team of day went to the Canadian Tire Team of Frank Ehrhardt, Katherine Yanko, Christina Rodgers, and Vicki Gould. Interestingly, Frank won the putting contest and Katherine won the women’s closest to the pin. A special thank you to Tyler Hoff and Pioneer Chrysler for sponsoring the Hole-in-One again this year. Unfortunately their offer of a one-year lease on a 2011 Jeep Wrangler complete with a year’s insurance provided by Meier Insurance Company was not won this year, though there were some close shots. Thank you to all our sponsors who made it a terrific afternoon despite the rain:
Picnic in the Park Chamber luncheon Speaker: Mission CAO Ken Bjorgaard and planning head Sharon Fletcher Place: Fraser River Heritage Park Time: 11:30 am to 1 pm
Aug. 15
Business Excellence Awards Nomination Deadline. Nominate a star business today The Canadian Tire team featured putting contest winner Frank Ehrnhardt and women's closest to the pin winner Katherine Yanko.
Presenting Sponsor: TD Canada Trust Golf Cart Sponsor: Landmark Realty Mikes Computer Shop
Dennis W. Clarke Risk Management
Swing Optical
Goody Too Shoes
Fraser Valley Building Supplies
Rockwells Bar and Grill
Raydar Autobody
Downey Transmission Mission Springs
Mission City Business Center
Manny Ahluwalia RBC Dominion Securities and Paul Gurm RBC Mortgages
Boston Pizza
Abstract Glass
Carhoun and Sons
Scotia Bank
Eagle Sponsor: Nutek Signs, Tyler Dental Artz, Pete’s Pizza, and Best Western Hole Sponsors: TD Canada Trust Abbotsford Heat
S. Sharpe Timber We look forward to seeing you all on the greens next year!
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Randy HAWES, MLA Abbotsford - Mission Marc DALTON, MLA Maple Ridge - Mission
Our constituency office is here to assist you with: •GOVERNMENT RELATED ISSUES •INFORMATION ON GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS •CERTIFYING YOUR COPIES •ARRANGING CONGRATULATORY MESSAGES PHONE:
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CHAMBER COMING EVENTS
Annual golf tournament a success despite the rain
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Michelle Favero Manager
Angel Elias Membership Co-ordinator
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2012 CHAMBER TEAM
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