Dawson Creek & District Chamber of Commerce

Opportunities for Northeast B.C. Businesses in Canada’s Free Trade Agreements
2021-02-16 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Dawson_Creek) | BC
Webinar
February 16, 2021
10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.MT
Are you wondering how to reduce your costs when selling abroad? Do you have questions about getting your goods and services to international and domestic markets? In this practical and interactive info-session, a B.C. government official explains what Canada’s domestic and international free trade agreements have to offer, specifically for sectors important to Northeast B.C. and the provincial economic recovery.
What will I learn?

What free trade agreements are and how they work
What free trade agreements Canada has in place and what the recent developments are (e.g. the Canada – United Kingdom Trade Continuity Agreement (CUKTCA)
How free trade agreements can benefit your business
What trade support services B.C. has in place for businesses like yours

Get your questions answered and learn how the B.C. Government can assist you!
Interested in attending? register at this link: https://web.cvent.com/event/044e29a4-364f-434c-aead-3991a4a15baa/regProcessStep1

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February 15, 20218:00 a.m.MT

Zoom session with Mayor Bumstead - Community Update
2020-10-07 09:00 - 10:00 | BC
October 7th
9 am
Community update with Mayor Bumstead on the following topics:

City Budget
Facilities
Current City Initiative

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMocuGhrTovHNURx3t75GCLc0QsvGWkx34P
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Zoom session with MLA Mike Bernier - Updates for the business community followed by a question and answer session
2020-09-29 09:00 - 10:00 | BC
Join us for a zoom session/update with MLA Mike Bernier followed by a question and answer period

September 29th
9 am
Please register at the link below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0pce-sqTgvHNYXoSAwWFxSQDvCfjkj-qOj

Oil, Gas and Construction industry udpate
2020-07-29 09:00 - 10:30 | BC
JULY 29TH 9am – 1030 am
Register for this zoom meeting here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEtcO2pqTgpHtYQ6e5I3FMzVlmsE0D5M6Ug
Oil, gas and Construction Industry Update – with Dan McLeod – Longhorn Oilfield Services, Scott Lefresne – Mountain View Safety, Chris Richards – Rosenau Transport, Regional Manager Northern BC
Description
Our Guest speakers (bio’s below) will provide an update on what projects are currently happening in the region, anticipated projects and impacts to industry as a result of COVID-19. Speakers will also provide time for questions and answers
Dan McLeod
Owner Long Horn Oilfield Services
https://www.longhornoil.ca/history/
Scott Lefresne
Director of Corporate Business Development & Indigenous Relations
Scott a 15-year veteran of the oil and gas industry, is currently the Director of Corporate Business Development and Indigenous Relations for Mountainview Safety Services Ltd. Scott is responsible for the day to day business development, client relations and First Nation engagement between Mountainview Safety and their 8 First Nation partners and multiple industrial clients
He brings to the business over 25 years of experience as a Paramedic and First Aid Instructor in both the Public and Industrial sector. In addition, he has over 27 years as a firefighter, Fire Services instructor and for the past 11 years has served as the Deputy Fire Chief for the Pouce Coupe Volunteer Fire Rescue department.
Scott has over 20 yrs experience as a safety professional and in Safety and Training Program development with a passion for public safety education and engagement.
Chris Richards
Regional Manager Northern BC
Rosenau Transport Regional Manager Northern British Columbia
22 years experience in the Transportation Industry
Responsible for overseeing Dawson Creek, Ft St John, Ft Nelson, Chetwynd and Tumbler Ridge
11 years in Dawson Creek
Largest freight carrier in Northern BC.
Company overall is the largest LTL Carrier in Western Canada with over 27 locations and over 700 team members.
President, Dawson Creek Chamber -2nd term – 3 years as a Director
Lakeland College – Industry Advisory Committee
School District 59 – Industry Advisory Committee
Founding Member of 18 Wheels Of Christmas which has raised millions of dollars across Western Canada for Community Food Banks.
Time
Jul 29, 2020 09:00 AM Vancouver

Ovintiv (Encana) development plans for 2020 and updates
2020-03-23 12:00 - 13:00 | George Dawson Inn Conference Room, 11705 8th St, Dawson Creek, British Columbia, V1G 4N9, Canada
Join us for a Chamber luncheon presentation to learn more about Ovintiv’s proposed 2020 development plans in the Dawson north region, as well as how they monitor their completions activity and manage for the potential of induced seismicity.”

Join the Wine O’ Clock Ladies Networking Group for ‘Wine and Wranglers’ and embrace your inner cowgirl with the Northern Lights College Rodeo team
2020-03-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Riding Arena at the Exhibition Grounds, Riding Arena at the Exhibition Grounds / 301 116 Ave, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 3C9 116 Ave, Dawson Creek
Connect with the women of Dawson Creek and enjoy a glass of wine while you learn the ins and outs of rodeo. Give goat tying a whirl, try roping a dummy, and see if you have what it takes to be a bull rider on the drop barrel.
RSVP to attend.

Budget and Bylaws luncheon with Mayor and Council
2020-03-03 12:00 - 13:00 | George Dawson Inn Conference Room, 11705 8th St, Dawson Creek, British Columbia, V1G 4N9, Canada
Join the Mayor and Councillors as one of them lunches at your table to discuss issues and successes within the City of Dawson Creek.
This is a joint Rotary Luncheon held at the George Dawson Inn on March 3rd during the noon hour

RSVP today

Wine O'clock....it's back!
2020-02-27 17:30 - 19:30 | BC
Hi Ladies,
TC Energy is once again pleased to provide appies for 35 of us! we will be doing a bigger event at the end of March but wanted to do a smaller event in February…many of our group are off on vacations or other adventures so I thought a smaller area might be nice. We will use the center tables at Browns Social House.
As always, you can order off the menu and there will be drink specials that night.
There will be no speakers, no sales pitches – just women supporting women. That being said, if you are wanting a speaker or a topic or a different format, we can do that too…just let Kathleen know!
RSVP ASAP – Limited Seating!

Caribou and Land Management Conversation with Blair Lekstrom, Dan Rose and Mayor Courtoreille from Chetwynd
2020-02-12 12:00 - 13:30 | George Dawson Inn Conference Room, 11705 8th St, Dawson Creek, British Columbia, V1G 4N9, Canada
In light of developments regarding negotiations with the Province of BC and the Peace River Regional District, the Dawson Creek Chamber will be hosting a panel with Blair Lekstrom, Dan Rose and Mayor Courtoreille from Chetwynd. We have also extended an invitation to MP Zimmer.
This event is open to all residents.

Holiday Cheer Mixer for the Dawson Creek Business Community - all businesses welcome to attend
2019-12-17 16:00 - 18:00 | Dawson Creek Art Gallery, 816 Alaska Av, Dawson Creek, british columbia, Canada
JOIN THE DAWSON CREEK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND THE DAWSON CREEK ART GALLERY FOR OUR HOLIDAY CHEER MIXER
The purpose is for our business community to come together for a couple of hours to share knowledge, experience, market trends, upcoming challenges and of course success stories from 2019
Our MLA, Mike Bernier will be in attendance, joined by Mayor Dale along with Board and Staff from the DC Chamber and DC Art Gallery
There will be snacks, cold beverages (cash bar hosted by the DC Art Gallery), art classes in the house, and door prizes (yay)
The following local businesses have generously donated for this event (thank you so much to our generous donors)
Legacy Signs & Graphics
City of Dawson Creek
Mr Mikes
Dawson Creek Health Food Centre
Olde Creek Store
Telus
Northern Toy Box
Simple Pleasures
and we are working with other donors as we speak !!! We have other neat things cooking and will announce them shortly…

Please come out and spend a little of your holiday time and cheer with us!! Please make sure to RSVP us thru this link
Tuesday, December 17th
4 to 6 pm
DC Art Gallery

Wine O'clock hosted by Kathleen Connolly
2019-12-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Hypertension Escape Bowling Lanes & Corner Pin Lounge, 1501 - 102 Ave, Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Canada
Ladies let’s do this…time to remind ourselves how amazing we are and build our network of other fierce females in our region!
let’s have a few appies (provided by TC Energy) and a glass of wine (on your dime) and chat up a storm!
All ladies in the Peace Region are welcome to join us – it doesn’t matter where you are in your career path or whether you live in Dawson Creek or not…but you must be at least 19 years of age

Corner Pin Lounge (Hypertension Escape) Thanks to Rich and his Team!
6 – 8 pm
bring a friend – but make sure to register them so we have enough appies!

Tax Seminar for Small Businesses
2019-11-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Chamber of Commerce Office, 102 1001 102 ave, Dawson Creek, b, Canada
Information session on the following:

answer tax related questions
discuss business tax deductions: gst/hst and payroll
explain common tax errors and financial benchmarks for your industry
provide overview of tools and services offered by CRA

Chamber of Commerce boardroom
102 1001 102 Ave
noon to 1 pm
$20 per ticket
hot lunch provided

Women, the Wild... and Wine! Corlane Sporting Goods, the Meat Doctors and the Chamber Team Up !
2019-11-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Corlane Sporting Goods, 10033 9th Street, Dawson Creek, British Columbia, V1G5A8, Canada
Join us for a fun evening of networking and a little bit of learning.
Our goal is to offer you an evening of visiting, learning about the outdoors and exploring what opportunities are out there waiting for you !
get tips on how to safely be in the outdoors and be fierce about it!
And of course, Wine and Appies sponsored by TC Energy and the Dawson Creek Chamber of Commerce
On site for your questions:
Rachel Ahtila is a full-time guide who most of the time can be found on horseback in British Columbia and the Northwest Territories. She’s also the host of the Full Curl Podcast and director of the Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance..she also ropes and rides!
Rachel will be doing a short presentation on how she came to be a professional guide..and her journey from where she was raised in Kelowna to the North!
Harvest Lifestyles – Sue will give you information on how to get your CORE (Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Education) or PAL (Possession and Acquisition License)
Staff available to answer questions about outdoor gear such as clothing, boots, rain gear etc, bear spray, fishing, hunting, optics – anything outdoor related
Meat Doctors – providing our appies for the evening – Bison and Elk as well as recipes and other local products for purchase
We have invited a local hunter/gatherer who offers her products at the art gallery to bring them to our event —teas, jams, jellies and other local delacies!

and there may even be a door prize or two!
There are only 50 tickets so sign up now!!

Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers Industry Update Joint Luncheon with the DC Rotary Club
2019-11-12 12:00 - 13:00 | George Dawson Inn Conference Room, 11705 8th St, Dawson Creek, British Columbia, V1G 4N9, Canada
Kelly McTaggart currently serves as the Advisor, Exploration & Production Engagement for the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers, the voice of Canada’s upstream oil and natural gas industry. In this capacity, Kelly executes CAPP’s stakeholder engagement efforts in communities impacted by oil and gas development and acts as a CAPP spokesperson.

Prior to joining CAPP in May 2018, Kelly spent 5 years working for Spectra Energy and Enbridge in Fort St. John, BC and Calgary in Indigenous and Community Relations for Major Projects. She has also worked in private practice providing consulting services for stakeholder engagement on municipal and industrial projects in urban areas.

She is a transplant from Ontario and has worked in five different provinces representing resource development interests, and has called Western Canada home for the last decade.

Kathleen Connolly hosts Wine O'clock - a evening of networking for women in the region
2019-09-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Boston Pizza, 1525 Alaska Ave, V1G 1Z8, Dawson Creek, BC, British Columbia, V1G 1Z8, Canada
Kathleen Connolly will be hosting a informal networking event on Thursday, September 26th in the lounge at Boston Pizza Dawson Creek from 7 pm to 9 pm. There is no agenda to this event – simply an opportunity to catch up with old friends and meet new ones.
This is a free event with a cash bar and appies generously provided by Trans Canada.
Please come…and invite all your fierce…and fierce in training friends!

Special thanks to Chris MacLean and his team for hosting us!
See you there!

Kathleen

Volunteer Information for 2020 BC Winter Games happening in our backyard! 2,000 volunteers are needed for this event.
2019-09-24 12:00 - 13:00 | BC
Shared Rotary Club/Dawson Creek Chamber luncheon
Fort St John is hosting the 2020 BC Winter Games February 20th to 23rd. It will take the whole region to host the province’s biggest multi-sport event! 2,000 volunteers will be needed to host the over 1,800 participants from across the province and 15 sports.
Come on September 24th from noon to 1pm at the George Dawson Inn to hear about how the community of Dawson Creek is getting participating and how you can get involved.

Lunch with Michael Losier, author and teacher of his book, Law of Attraction
2019-09-19 12:00 - 13:30 | George Dawson Inn Conference Room, 11705 8th St, Dawson Creek, British Columbia, V1G 4N9, Canada
Michael is a world-class trainer who has traveled the world teaching Law of Attraction in 17 countries. He has sold over 3 million copies in 37 languages. He has certified 475 trainers with his Certified Law of Attraction Facilitator program in 14 countries.
He caught the attention of Oprah Winfrey, who interviewed him four times on her Soul Series™ radio show on Sirius/XM satellite radio. He then went on to enjoy a year-long run hosting his own radio show on Oprah & Friends™ radio.
Michael Losier, known as the how-to-guy for teaching Law of Attraction, is a best-selling author of the three books: Law of Attraction, Law of Connection, and Your Life’s Purpose.
Michael lives on Vancouver Island, BC, on the west coast of Canada.

(30 minute, worksheets – free)
How to Reset Your Vibes — Law of Attraction Style
Attract More of What You Want and Less of What You Don’t.
Have you caught yourself using words like coincidence, synchronicity, fate, karma, it-was-meant-to-be, or everything-fell-into-place? If you, then you are already experiencing Law of Attraction. They expressions are used to describe evidence of Law of Attraction.
Do you, or someone you know, keep attracting negative things to your life — at home, at work and in your relationships? Yes, that is because of Law of Attraction too!
Join Michael for this training and you will learn:

How Law of Attraction works
Why you (may be) attracting negative things, over and over
What you need to do, say and think to RESET your vibe
A daily habit that keeps your vibes positive so you can attract what you want

You will also bring home strategies for maintaining good language, positive thoughts, and a 30-day assignment to help integrate the message of Law of Attraction in your business.

Thursday, September 19th
noon to 130 pm
George Dawson Inn
Tickets $30 and $35

2019 DC Chamber AGM - financials, presidents report and election of new board. Join us on the patio at the Dawson Creek Golf & Country Club
2019-06-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Dawson Creek Golf & Country Club, 2121 alaska highway, dawson creek, bc, Canada
our first AGM was called for May 30th – we did not have a quroum and were unable to do the work required. We require a minimum of 17 chamber members to attend an AGM in order to meet our bylaw requirements.
According to our bylaws, we are required to call a second AGM
Agenda:
Welcome and sign in
Confirmation of quroum
Accept minutes: 2018 AGM
financials presented by Dale Rose
Presidents report
election of officers
standing for election:
Patricia Adamson, Century 21
Rob Brown, the Mirror
Caghan Bonnough, Telus
Pam Eales, Industry Training Authority
Sue Kenney, Peace Liard Community Futures
Michael Kurjata, SKK Chartered Professional Accountants
Chris Richards, Roseneau Transport
Matthew Rivard, Starbuds
Wanda Maundrell, Century 21

Encana updates on 2019 development details including capital budget, operational efficiencies and other information
2019-06-04 11:00 - 12:00 | George Dawson Inn Conference Room, 11705 8th St, Dawson Creek, British Columbia, V1G 4N9, Canada
Join us to learn about Encana’s 2019 development details including capital budget, operational efficiencies including water management, and Courtesy matters mitigations to address stakeholders impacts.

Date: June 4, 2019
Time: 11 – 12 noon
Location: George Dawson Inn
$22.00 per plate

Annual General Meeting
2019-05-30 12:00 - 13:00 | George Dawson Inn Conference Room, 11705 8th St, Dawson Creek, British Columbia, V1G 4N9, Canada
Free lunch included
Update from the President
2018 financial report
Election of new Board of Directors

Grant Writing Basics - a free workshop
2019-05-02 17:30 - 19:00 | George Dawson Inn Conference Room, 11705 8th St, Dawson Creek, British Columbia, V1G 4N9, Canada
DC Chamber Poster
TOPICS
Getting Started
Common Mistakes
Developing a budget and grant requests
Grants of possible interest
Question and Answer period

Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) Pacific will describe how Canada’s private insurers are eager to better support the BC marketplace and how they can help improve the affordability of auto insurance for BC.
2019-04-23 13:00 | BC
Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) is the national association of Canada’s private home, business, and auto insurers. Unlike here in BC, in most other Canadian provinces auto insurance is provided by private insurers in a competitive marketplace – a model that has proven to deliver more affordable auto insurance with increased customer satisfaction. With BC drivers paying more for their auto insurance than anywhere else in the country, Aaron Sutherland, IBC’s Vice-President, Pacific will describe how Canada’s private insurers are eager to better support the BC marketplace and how they can help improve the affordability of auto insurance for BC.
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Concerned Citizens for Caribou Recovery presentation on Caribou Recovery Programs in the South Peace
2019-04-09 12:00 - 13:30 | BC
A joint Rotary Club/Dawson Creek Chamber of Commerce function
Members of Team CCCR will present information on what is happening with the plan, updates and what the business community can do the engage in the promised community consultations.
Question and answer period to follow

Luncheon: Mayor Dale Bumstead discusses the City of Dawson Creek's 2019 Proposed Budget
2019-03-05 12:00 - 13:30 | George Dawson Inn Conference Room, 11705 8th St, Dawson Creek, British Columbia, V1G 4N9, Canada
Join Mayor Bumstead as he discusses City of Dawson Creek’s Proposed Budget for 2019.

South Peace Caribou Closures Town Hall
2019-03-02 09:00 - 23:30 | George Dawson Inn Conference Room, 11705 8th St, Dawson Creek, British Columbia, V1G 4N9, Canada
information updates on the provincial and federal governments work on Caribou Recovery Programs in the South Peace.
Guest panelists include MP Bob Zimmer, MLA Mike Bernier, Blair Lekstrom – City of Dawson Creek. Dan Rose -Peace River Regional District
Concerned Citizens for Caribou Protection #stoptheclosure will do a 1/2 hour presentation including mapping, socio-economic impacts and what we are hearing from other stakeholders
question and answer period

Power Lunch - BC Hydro updates on Site C
2019-02-26 12:00 - 13:30 | George Dawson Inn Conference Room, 11705 8th St, Dawson Creek, British Columbia, V1G 4N9, Canada
BC Hydro representatives will be providing an update presentation on the Site C Project, a third dam and generating station on the Peace River in northeast B.C. located 7 kilometres from Fort St. John. When completed, the Site C project will provide 1,100 megawatts of capacity and about 5,100 gigawatt hours of energy each year to the province’s integrated electricity system.
The Site C project is now over 3.5 years into construction. The presentation will include information related to Site C Project procurements, business and employment opportunities, employment statistics, and the status of construction activities.

Luncheon: Kevin Boon, General Manager BC Cattlemen's Association speaks on the current state of the cattle industry, wildfires, processing facilities and more
2018-11-27 12:00 - 13:00 | George Dawson Inn Conference Room, 11705 8th St, Dawson Creek, British Columbia, V1G 4N9, Canada
Kevin Boon is the General Manager for the BC Cattlemen’s Association since November 2009. Kevin is proud to be a third generation rancher with over 40 years of
experience in the cattle industry. Graduating from Olds College with a diploma of agriculture, Kevin has been able to bring both practical experience and academic knowledge to the Canadian beef sector. With a passion for beef marketing, Kevin has served as a volunteer on many non-profit Boards. He served as chair of the Beef Information Centre (domestic marketing) and a Director of the Canada Beef Export Federation( international marketing). Kevin was also involved in the National Check-off Agency. Before accepting a position with the BC Cattlemen’s Association,
Boon was serving as Vice-President of the Alberta Beef Producers. Since taking on the role of General Manager with the BC Cattlemen’s Association in 2009, Kevin has assisted the Association in successfully delivering several third-party programs with the BC government. These programs serve to address critical issues facing the BC cattle industry. Drawing on his own personal ranching experience, allows Kevin to truly understand the challenges ranchers face and help establish practical solutions. Kevin sees a strong, vibrant future for the BC beef cattle industry.
Kevin will focus on sharing information in these areas:

Current state of the cattle industry in BC including the effects of the last 2 seasons of wildfires in the province and some of the expected outcomes and changes that we are pushing for
Update on where we are at in developing a federally inspected packing plant for BC
Issues facing producers including wildlife management and regulations

Telus - Our changing digital landscape
2018-11-01 12:00 - 13:00 | George Dawson Inn Conference Room, 11705 8th St, Dawson Creek, British Columbia, V1G 4N9, Canada
Thirty years ago, the fax machine and pager were technological marvels. Today, they’re ancient history – replaced by newer, faster and more efficient innovations. More than ever, technological advancements matched with high-speed fibre optic networks, are transforming the way we do business, learn and communicate.
Together with new demographic realities in Canada, technology is transforming the ‘digital discussion’ small business owners and start-up companies can now enjoy with their clients – targeted real time reach & interactive feedback!
Join the TELUS PureFibre Team for an engaging look at the changes underway, new marketing models for bricks and mortar businesses and some great ideas to help you re-set your technology & customer engagement plans!

Cannabis at Work - what you need to know. 1/2 day workshop
2018-10-11 09:30 - 12:30 | George Dawson Inn Conference Room, 11705 8th St, Dawson Creek, British Columbia, V1G 4N9, Canada
Medical marijuana is a rapidly changing topic and has great implications for workplaces. Managing medical marijuana in the workplace is complex and requires specialized knowledge of medical cannabis, workplace policy and case law. Approaching recreational legalization adds another layer of challenges. The information you hear will ensure you have the tools to mitigate risk in your organization.
Half Day Agenda:

History & Regulatory Framework
Politics
Science & Patient Demographics
Impairment
Accommodation & Workplace Safety
Case Law (Medical)
Reasonable Suspicion
Recreational Use
Drug & Alcohol Policies
Employee Benefits/Insurance
Drug & Alcohol Testing

Cannabis at Work is the leading source in Canada for cannabis jobs, recruitment services, online industry training, and workplace impairment training. We also write about industry trends, offer cannabis policy conferences, and speak at other events.

Rotary Luncheon: BC Liberal Party Andrew Wilkinson updates on BC Government and referendum concerning Proportional Representation.
2018-09-25 12:00 - 13:30 | George Dawson Inn Conference Room, 11705 8th St, Dawson Creek, British Columbia, V1G 4N9, Canada
Rotary Luncheon:
Please join the Official Opposition Leader and Leader of the BC Liberal Party Andrew Wilkinson for an update on BC Government and the upcoming referendum concerning Proportional Representation.
*payment will only be taken on-line, no other payment options for this event.
September 25th
noon to 130 pm
George Dawson Inn
