Oct.14, 2016
Whitehorse Chamber E-Bulletin “The Voice Of Business”
In This Week’s Edition for Oct.14th, 2016..... 1. WCC & BDC Course: Improve Your Financial Planning 2. Yukoner Appreciation Day 3. Territorial Leader’s Debate 4. NVD Announces Plans For Edgewater Hotel Renovations 5. Supporting Your Staff Through Loss and Grief 6. 2016 Education, Career and Volunteer Expo 7. Chamber Of Commerce Group Insurance 8. City Of Whitehorse Update 9. Pathways To Wellness
Improve your financial planning to stay profitable
The Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce and Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) through our SME Training program are proud to bring to you an opportunity to parAcipate in Financial Management training. The Chamber, with funding from CanNor and the Department of Economic Development, will provide funding for 90% of the program fees.Below is a brief outline of the course. This Financial Management Group Program has been designed for small business owners who want to beLer understand and manage their financial informaAon. The training has been specifically developed for businesses that have: ! been operaAng for at least 1-2 years ! clear intenAons to grow and improve their business ! accountant prepared year-end financial statements for the previous year ! accounAng soRware or are ready to start to use accounAng soRware Ten companies, depending on the demand no more than twelve, can parAcipate in this highly interacAve program. Each company can send two parAcipants. These individuals should be leaders in the business who use financial informaAon to make decisions. The training involves: · Two half-day workshops which will address key concepts that all business owners should understand · 8 hours of individual remote coaching facilitated by an expert BDC consultant · Financial workbook and a variety of tools that can implemented in the day-to-day operaAons · Each parAcipant will develop the skills and knowledge to “read and interpret” their financial statements. Course Outline: Day one · IntroducAon to Financial Management · Financial Statements and Small Business · Financial Workbook Day two: · InterpreAng Financial Statements · BudgeAng · Cash Flow Management · ApplicaAon of Material to a Small Business Coaching · Eight hours of individual coaching for each company Ques=ons? Contact us at the numbers below. If you are interested in signing up for the course please respond to this email and we will register you and then BDC will contact you directly. The total cost of this course is $3,600, as men=oned above the Chamber will pay 90% of that cost and your cost will be $360.00.
To register, please email business@whitehorsechamber.ca or phone 667-7545
A long standing Whitehorse tradi0on con0nues on Friday November 4th – Yukon Apprecia0on Day. This year’s celebra0on will be bigger and beCer than ever thanks to the support of the City of Whitehorse. The City has agreed to sponsor YAP Day this year and so on Friday November 4th there will be free parking in Whitehorse all day. No need to plug those parking meters!!! As well the City has agreed to close part of 3rd Avenue and so at the corner of Main and Third we will be seJng up a tent for some special ac0vi0es. The Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the City for their con0nued support and partnership in promo0ng the Whitehorse Business Community. We have many things planned for YAP Day: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
We have many businesses par0cipa0ng. There will be many great sales and promo0ons to take advantage of. A lot of Businesses have treats and contests to win prizes. Our very popular “Passport Program” is back. As you go from store to store and get your passport stamped you get a chance to win one of several great prizes. The more stamps the beCer your chances of winning. There will be free monitored parking all day. Ac0vi0es in the ’tent’ on Third Avenue. And more!
Thank you to the many par0cipa0ng businesses, which so far includes: 1.Angellina’s Toy Bou2que 2.Sportees 3.Aroma Borealis 4.Seasons Galleria 5.Elements Esthe2cs 6.Triple J’s 7. Shoppers Drug Mart 8. The Collec2ve Good 9. Due North Maternity and Baby 10.Climate Clothing 11.Zoomz 12.Midnight Sun Emporium 13.Murdoch’s Gem Shop 14.Sagebrush Shoes 15.Bank of Montreal
16.Mac’s Fireweed Books 17.Sco2abank 18.North Star Mini-Storage 19.Ashley Furniture 20.Coast Mountain Sports 21.Sports Experts 22.Hougen’s Sportslodge 23.Board S2ff 24.Trini2 Technology 25.Home Hardware’ 26.Canadian Tire 27.North End Gallery 28.Rambles
We are all Looking forward to another GREAT YAP Day!!
You are invited to a
Territorial Party Leaders’ Debate
Thursday, October 27th 6:30-8:30pm At the Best Western Gold Rush Inn – Town Hall Room Free to the public
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MEDIA RELEASE October 14, 2016
NVD Announces Plans for Edgewater Hotel Renovations Whitehorse – Northern Vision Development has closed its Edgewater Hotel Property, Rooms Division, in order to allow for a comprehensive renovation to the property. From mid October 2016 until mid-April 2017 the Hotel will be shut down to accommodate comprehensive remodeling of the rooms and suites within the property. “It is our plan to have the nicest hotel rooms available in Whitehorse” said Rich Thompson, NVD CEO. “The property benefits from a great location surrounded by quality amenities for tourists and business and government visitors. However, the rooms are tired and in need of the type of comprehensive attention that only a shutdown will allow.” Tonimoes, the restaurant on the main floor of the Edgewater will remain open throughout the renovations which will concentrate on the rooms and common areas during this Phase I renovation. Phase II, which will take place in the future, will concentrate on the main floor, the addition of an elevator, and the upgrade of commercial access from both Main and Front Streets. The room renovations will involve new bathroom fixtures, modern hotel furnishings, and attractive common passageways as well as air handling and other upgrades. Improvements will be made to sound proofing and air handling within the rooms, leading to a large scale improvement in guest experience. NVD also plans to celebrate Yukon First Nations and the mining industry with decorative touches in the rooms and common areas. “We have seen significant improvement in both Average Daily Rates and occupancy levels following major renovation programs at the Best Western Gold Rush Inn and the Coast High Country Inn in Whitehorse, and our location in Dawson – the Downtown Hotel – which we co-own with Chief Isaac Inc.” said Thompson. “Guest satisfaction is enhanced when we invest in both the product quality and the service levels from our professional hotel team and the Edgewater has not received the same level of attention as our other properties up until now”. NVD is excited about the changes it is making and will hold an open house in the spring to show off the new look to local audiences before the property re-opens for guest stays in April 2017. About NVD: Northern Vision Development Limited Partnership operates hotels and develops and manages commercial and residential real estate primarily located in Whitehorse, Yukon. The company’s hotel division offers 214 rooms through three properties in Whitehorse and 59 rooms in the Downtown Hotel in Dawson which it co-owns with its partner Chief Isaac Inc. NVD LP is approximately 40% owned by Yukon First Nations and has operated in the Yukon since 2004. For more information please contact: Rich Thompson, CEO rthompson@nvdlp.com (403) 660-0073
Hospice Yukon, the Northern Institute of Social Justice and Yukon College present...
Supporting Your Staff Through Loss and Grief Grief affects all workplaces. The effects of grief are felt by those who experienced the loss, and their co-workers. This half-day workshop will help those in leadership roles to: • • • • •
Take an in-depth look at the nature of grief Develop practical tools to help you provide effective leadership in crises and high stress periods Learn to anticipate the challenges of supporting employees through loss in the workplace Establish appropriate support and maintain productivity in your unique work environment Participants will also hear first-hand from guest speakers who have provided excellent leadership during times of loss in their workplaces
Who should attend: Managers, supervisors, educators, HR professionals, school principals, and anyone in a leadership role.
To register, call Yukon College: 668-8710 (CRN 10543) For more information call Hospice Yukon 667-7429
Tuesday November 15 8:30am - 12noon $95 + GST
2016 Education, Career & Volunteer Expo Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre 1171-1st Avenue Thursday, October 27th 10:30 am to 4:00 pm Why You Should Register Your Business/ Organization: • • • •
Students, Job Seekers & Volunteers want to know more about your company and organization Reduce your time, effort and recruitment costs Promote your organization Enjoy the networking opportunities & show you’re supporting hiring local!
Costs and Essential Information: Early-bird Registration Fee of $100* (before Oct 2nd) includes the following: • • • •
One 6’ Table Two chairs Wireless internet access (limited bandwidth) Extensive marketing of your organization, including: radio, newspaper, promotional flyers, targeted emails, posters, social media and online. *There is a 50% discount to all current Volunteer Bénévoles Yukon members (Does not apply to universities, colleges, companies and government departments) ** After October 2nd registration is $150 for non-VBY members & $75 for VBY members. To Register or for more information please contact: • Educators: Jennifer Sugden, Yukon College Student Services, jsugden@yukoncollege.yk.ca, 867 456-8587 • Bruno Bourdache, Volunteer Bénévoles Yukon, executivedirector@volunteeryukon.ca, 867 456-4304 To register: 2016 Expo Registration Form- Exhibitors Sponsorship Opportunities: Contact Bruno Bourdache for more information Please send the registration form to Bruno Bourdache, Volunteer Bénévoles Yukon, by email to executivedirector@volunteeryukon.ca or by fax: 867 456-4302 Volunteer Bénévoles Yukon, Yukon College, YuWIN and Association franco-yukonnaise are partnering to organize the Education, Career and Volunteer Expo.
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October 14, 2016
Waste Reduction Week October 17-23 Join us in achieving our waste reduction goals! Discover our waste sorting and collection mobile app today at whitehorse.ca/waste
Next City Council Meeting The next Standing Committee Meeting is October 17, 5:30pm in City Hall Council Chambers. View whitehorse.ca/agendas for Council and whitehorse.ca/CASM for CASM meetings.
All-Terrain Vehicle Requirements Ride safe and enjoy the end of ATV season! Please stay on designated motorized trails, ride respectfully in residential areas and stay away from environmentally sensitive areas. View more information at whitehorse.ca/atv
Environmental Grant Deadline Got an idea to make a more sustainable community? Apply for an environmental grant before October 17. See more information at whitehorse.ca/envirogrant
Halloween Spooktacular & Magic Show Join us for this great community event at the Canada Games Centre on Saturday October 29 from 2:30 - 5 pm! Donations welcome for the Kids Rec Fund. whitehorse.ca/specialevents
Help Us Find Our Next Main Street Holiday Tree Do you have a tree that needs to be removed, with a nice shape, full branching and at least 35 feet tall? The chosen tree will be placed on Main Street. Please call Marc at 668-8655 or visit whitehorse.ca/parks
Pioneer Cemetery Improvement Public Meeting Join us at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall (503 Steele Street) on Thursday, November 3 from 7-8:30 pm. Learn more at whitehorse.ca/cemetery
Senior Utility Rebate
whitehorse.ca
Seniors aged 65 or over may be eligible for this program which provides a discount from fees paid under the water, sewer and garbage services, up to a maximum of $500 per year. Visit whitehorse.ca/grants and apply before December 31.
Pathways to Wellness e-Tips conversation • connection • commitment
Breast Check October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and a chance to educate yourself on the early signs and symptoms of breast cancer. It is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women worldwide and the second most diagnosed cancer in Yukon. Early detecAon provides the greatest possibility for successful treatment. Try these steps to early detec-on from the NaAonal Breast Cancer FoundaAon (NBCF): Breast Self-Awareness •
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Know the signs and symptoms (described here) and see your doctor if you: discover a new lump, or notice any changes to breast tissue or skin. Don’t panic if you find a lump, 8 out of 10 are not cancerous. Learn how to do monthly breast self-exams. Click here or here for detailed instructions
Annual Breast Exam (also called Well-Woman exam) •
In general, every woman over 21 should have one once a year from a qualified nurse or doctor
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Discuss with your doctor if once a year is right for you, or if you need them more often
Mammogram •
Women ≥ 40 years should have mammograms every 1 or 2 years
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Women < 40 years and have risk factors for breast cancer should ask their healthcare professional whether mammograms are advisable and how often to have them
Visit NBCF here for more comprehensive informa-on
Contact Info: Contact us at www.yukonwellness.ca/ contactus.php
Our Location 201 - #1 Hospital Road, Whitehorse, Yukon Mail: Pathways to Wellness, H-1 Health and Social Services Yukon Government Box 2703, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6 E-mail: yukonwellness@gov.yk.ca Jan: 867-667-3674