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Events
Please note that pre-payment is required for all events. The
cancellation deadline is 48 business hours prior to the event.
No-shows and cancellations received after the deadline will be invoiced
for the full amount.
For reservations contact the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce:
Updated September 29th, 2008
Time is Running Out to Get Your Nominations in
for the 2009 Business Excellence Awards
Call for Nominations (yes it’s really that time again
already)! Don't miss your chance to nominate an
outstanding business or business person in your
community.
Categories for 2009:
-
Outstanding Business of the Year
- Business
Person of the Year
- Outstanding Small Business of the Year
-
Newsmaker
- Legacy Leadership
- Innovative Spirit
To nominate a deserving
Tri-Cities business' or individual today, simply follow this easy 3
Step nomination process:
Step 1
Download forms...or pick them up at the Chamber
office.
Step 2
Complete the nomination form: fill in contact information,
list three references and answer 2 – 3 simple questions about the
nominated company or individual (point form).
Step 3
Fax or mail the completed nomination form to the Chamber office.
Tri-Cities Chamber of
Commerce
1209 Pinetree Way
Coquitlam, BC V3B 7Y3
Fax: 604.464.6796
Application Deadline for 2009 is 4:30 pm on
Friday, October 3rd, 2008
Eligibility requirements
can be found online at www.tricitieschamber.com.
All nominations are accepted
at the discretion of the Board.
October 2008 Events
Mail Out
Opportunity
The
Chamber's next available mail out is scheduled for the week of October
31st, 2008.
The drop off deadline is Wednesday, October 22nd. Please call
Gail at 604.464.2716 to reserve your space
today.
Simply send us 860 copies of your marketing
piece (must fit into 9x12 envelope and weigh no more than 10g per
piece) and we do the rest.
For
only $180 (plus GST) we'll send your marketing piece out to our
entire membership. This opportunity is only available for
members.Networking AM
October 2nd
Meet businesspeople in your community while enjoying a
tasty buffet breakfast. Network with other members, learn
about your neighbours' best business practices or introduce your
organization to potential customers. Be sure to bring at least 50
business cards!
Thursday, October 2nd, 7:15 am - 9:00 am
Best Western POCO Inn and Suites
1545 Lougheed Highway, Port Coquitlam
Members $18, Future Members $22 (including
GST)
Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce
2008 Federal All-Candidates Meetings
October 7th and 8th
Come out and hear what your Federal candidates have to say about the
issues that affect the Tri-Cities business community.
Port
Moody/Westwood/Coquitlam
Tuesday, October 7th, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Evergreen Cultural Centre
1205 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam
Complimentary Admission
Open to all members of the public with
an interest in business
New
Westminster/Coquitlam
Wednesday, October 8th, 7:00 pm to 9:00
pm
Executive Plaza Hotel and Conference Centre -
Cypress Room
405 North Road, Coquitlam
Complimentary Admission
Open to all members of the public with
an interest in business
"Focus on Homelessness"
Luncheon
October 17th
Presented in partnership with the Tri-Cities
Homelessness Task Group. Join us in welcoming Mr. Iain de Jong,
Manager of the "Street to Homes" program in Toronto.
Internationally and nationally recognized as a best practice, the
"Streets to Homes" program has won numerous awards for both its
substance and quality in the areas of housing, health and public
policy.
Friday, October 17th, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Westwood Plateau Golf & Country Club
3251 Plateau Boulevard, Coquitlam
Members $35, Future Members $40 (plus GST)
Sponsored by 
Small Business Week!
October 20th – 24th
New Member Orientation and Member Reception
October 21st
Meet our newest Chamber members while learning how to optimize
your membership in a casual and relaxed environment.
Tuesday, October 21st, 5:00 pm - 7:00pm
S Lounge & Restaurant
50 Queens Street, Port Moody
Complimentary Admission
RSVP Required 604.464.2716
Sponsored by 
Business AM
"Human Resources in BC - Weathering the Perfect Storm"
October
23rd
Join us in welcoming Ashley Bennington, Adjunct Professor of Business
Administration at Simon Fraser University and Workforce Planning
Consultant for Fraser Health. "Weathering the Perfect Storm"
addresses such issues as "the silver tsunami", retention, coping with
leaves of absence, turnover, recruitment and the changing
workforce.
Thursday, October 23rd, 7:15 am - 9:00 am
Best Western Coquitllam Inn & Convention Centre
319 North Road, Coquitlam
Members $18, Future Members $22 (including GST)
Sponsored by
November 2008 Events
Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce 2008 Civic
All-Candidates Meetings
November 3rd, 5th and 6th
Port Moody
Monday, November 3rd, 7:00 pm tp 9:00 pm
Inlet Theatre
100 Newport Drive, Port Moody
Complimentary Admission
Port Coquitlam
Wednesday, November 5th, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Terry Fox Theatre
1260 Riverwood Drive, Port Coquitlam
Complimentary Admission
Coquitlam
Thursday, November 6th, 7:00 pm tp 9:00 pm
Douglas College - Lecture Hall A1470
1250 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam
Complimentary Admission
Remember November 15th, 2008 is Election
Day.
Sponsored by Terasen
Business Excellence Awards Nominees'
Luncheon
November 4th
Tuesday, November 4th, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
The Boathouse Restaurant
2770 Esplanade Avenue, Port Moody
Annual General Meeting
November 20th
Thursday, November 20th, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
The Executive Plaza Hotel and Conference Centre
405 North Road, Coquitlam
10x10 Luncheon
November 26th
Wednesday, November 26th, 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Westwood Plateau Golf and Country Club
3251 Plateau Boulevard, Coquitlam
December 2008
Christmas Luncheon and Silent
Auction
December 4th
Thursday, December 4th, 11:30 am to 2:00 pm
Westwood Plateau Golf and Country Club
3251 Plateau Boulevard, Coquitlam
January 2008
2009 Business Excellence Awards
Gala
January 31st
Saturday, January 31st
Westwood Plateau Golf and Country Club
3251 Plateau Boulevard, Coquitlam
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