BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Dawson Creek & District Chamber of Commerce - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Dawson Creek & District Chamber of Commerce X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://dawsoncreekchamber.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Dawson Creek & District Chamber of Commerce REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Dawson_Creek BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20170101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20190423T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20190423T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134444 CREATED:20190304T213540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190304T213540Z UID:10000015-1556024400-1556024400@dawsoncreekchamber.ca SUMMARY: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. DESCRIPTION: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. \nIBC bio_Aaron_Sutherland_E_May26-17 URL:https://dawsoncreekchamber.ca/event/insurance-bureau-of-canada-ibc-pacific-will-describe-how-canadas-private-insurers-are-eager-to-better-support-the-bc-marketplace-and-how-they-can-help-improve-the-affordability-of-auto-insu/ ORGANIZER;CN="Dawson Creek &%3B District Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:kathleen@dawsoncreekchamber.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20190409T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20190409T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134444 CREATED:20190304T182812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190304T182812Z UID:10000014-1554811200-1554816600@dawsoncreekchamber.ca SUMMARY:Concerned Citizens for Caribou Recovery presentation on Caribou Recovery Programs in the South Peace DESCRIPTION:A joint Rotary Club/Dawson Creek Chamber of Commerce function \nMembers 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. \nQuestion and answer period to follow URL:https://dawsoncreekchamber.ca/event/concerned-citizens-for-caribou-recovery-presentation-on-caribou-recovery-programs-in-the-south-peace/ ORGANIZER;CN="Dawson Creek &%3B District Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:kathleen@dawsoncreekchamber.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20190305T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20190305T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134444 CREATED:20190215T193904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190215T193904Z UID:10000013-1551787200-1551792600@dawsoncreekchamber.ca SUMMARY:Luncheon: Mayor Dale Bumstead discusses the City of Dawson Creek's 2019 Proposed Budget DESCRIPTION:Join Mayor Bumstead as he discusses City of Dawson Creek’s Proposed Budget for 2019. URL:https://dawsoncreekchamber.ca/event/luncheon-mayor-dale-bumstead-discusses-the-city-of-dawson-creeks-2019-proposed-budget/ LOCATION:George Dawson Inn Conference Room\, 11705 8th St\, Dawson Creek\, British Columbia\, V1G 4N9\, Canada ORGANIZER;CN="Dawson Creek &%3B District Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:kathleen@dawsoncreekchamber.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20190302T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20190302T233000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134444 CREATED:20190214T171712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190214T171712Z UID:10000012-1551517200-1551569400@dawsoncreekchamber.ca SUMMARY:South Peace Caribou Closures Town Hall DESCRIPTION:information updates on the provincial and federal governments work on Caribou Recovery Programs in the South Peace. \nGuest panelists include MP Bob Zimmer\, MLA Mike Bernier\, Blair Lekstrom – City of Dawson Creek.  Dan Rose -Peace River Regional District \nConcerned 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 \nquestion and answer period URL:https://dawsoncreekchamber.ca/event/south-peace-caribou-closures-town-hall/ LOCATION:George Dawson Inn Conference Room\, 11705 8th St\, Dawson Creek\, British Columbia\, V1G 4N9\, Canada ORGANIZER;CN="Dawson Creek &%3B District Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:kathleen@dawsoncreekchamber.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20190226T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20190226T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134444 CREATED:20190206T181529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190206T181529Z UID:10000011-1551182400-1551187800@dawsoncreekchamber.ca SUMMARY:Power Lunch - BC Hydro updates on Site C DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. URL:https://dawsoncreekchamber.ca/event/power-lunch-bc-hydro-updates-on-site-c/ LOCATION:George Dawson Inn Conference Room\, 11705 8th St\, Dawson Creek\, British Columbia\, V1G 4N9\, Canada ORGANIZER;CN="Dawson Creek &%3B District Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:kathleen@dawsoncreekchamber.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20181127T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20181127T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134444 CREATED:20181115T154540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181115T154540Z UID:10000010-1543320000-1543323600@dawsoncreekchamber.ca SUMMARY:Luncheon: Kevin Boon\, General Manager BC Cattlemen's Association speaks on the current state of the cattle industry\, wildfires\, processing facilities and more DESCRIPTION: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\nexperience 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\,\nBoon 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. \nKevin will focus on sharing information in these areas: \n\nCurrent 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\nUpdate on where we are at in developing a federally inspected packing plant for BC\nIssues facing producers including wildlife management and regulations URL:https://dawsoncreekchamber.ca/event/luncheon-kevin-boon-general-manager-bc-cattlemens-association-speaks-on-the-current-state-of-the-cattle-industry-wildfires-processing-facilities-and-more/ LOCATION:George Dawson Inn Conference Room\, 11705 8th St\, Dawson Creek\, British Columbia\, V1G 4N9\, Canada ORGANIZER;CN="Dawson Creek &%3B District Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:kathleen@dawsoncreekchamber.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20181101T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20181101T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134444 CREATED:20181015T163036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181015T163036Z UID:10000009-1541073600-1541077200@dawsoncreekchamber.ca SUMMARY:Telus - Our changing digital landscape DESCRIPTION: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. \nTogether 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! \nJoin 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! URL:https://dawsoncreekchamber.ca/event/telus-our-changing-digital-landscape/ LOCATION:George Dawson Inn Conference Room\, 11705 8th St\, Dawson Creek\, British Columbia\, V1G 4N9\, Canada ORGANIZER;CN="Dawson Creek &%3B District Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:kathleen@dawsoncreekchamber.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20181011T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20181011T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134444 CREATED:20180717T181241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180717T181241Z UID:10000006-1539250200-1539261000@dawsoncreekchamber.ca SUMMARY:Cannabis at Work - what you need to know. 1/2 day workshop DESCRIPTION: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. \nHalf Day Agenda: \n\nHistory & Regulatory Framework\nPolitics\nScience & Patient Demographics\nImpairment\nAccommodation & Workplace Safety\nCase Law (Medical)\nReasonable Suspicion\nRecreational Use\nDrug & Alcohol Policies\nEmployee Benefits/Insurance\nDrug & Alcohol Testing\n\nCannabis 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. URL:https://dawsoncreekchamber.ca/event/cannabis-at-work-what-you-need-to-know-1-2-day-workshop/ LOCATION:George Dawson Inn Conference Room\, 11705 8th St\, Dawson Creek\, British Columbia\, V1G 4N9\, Canada ORGANIZER;CN="Dawson Creek &%3B District Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:kathleen@dawsoncreekchamber.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20180925T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20180925T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134444 CREATED:20180906T170215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180906T170215Z UID:10000008-1537876800-1537882200@dawsoncreekchamber.ca SUMMARY:Rotary Luncheon: BC Liberal Party Andrew Wilkinson updates on BC Government and referendum concerning Proportional Representation. DESCRIPTION:Rotary Luncheon: \nPlease 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. \n*payment will only be taken on-line\, no other payment options for this event. \nSeptember 25th \nnoon to 130 pm \nGeorge Dawson Inn URL:https://dawsoncreekchamber.ca/event/rotary-luncheon-bc-liberal-party-andrew-wilkinson-updates-on-bc-government-and-referendum-concerning-proportional-representation/ LOCATION:George Dawson Inn Conference Room\, 11705 8th St\, Dawson Creek\, British Columbia\, V1G 4N9\, Canada ORGANIZER;CN="Dawson Creek &%3B District Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:kathleen@dawsoncreekchamber.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20180906T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20180906T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134444 CREATED:20180801T161946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180801T161946Z UID:10000007-1536235200-1536242400@dawsoncreekchamber.ca SUMMARY:Industry Update - Economic Update from sectors in Dawson Creek and area DESCRIPTION:Local Panelists inform guests about challenges and successes in their respective sectors in the last forward and what to expect going forward.  Confirmed panelists: \n  \nRod Hillary – General Manager Dawson Co-op \nKevin Kurijata – Century 21 Energy Realty \nSuzanne Bull – Chief Operations Officer Lake View Credit Union \nShaun Grant – General Manager  South Peace Grain Cleaning Co-op \nClarence Paterson  Owner Paterson Industries \n..we are waiting on confirmation of a guest from the forest industry URL:https://dawsoncreekchamber.ca/event/industry-update-economic-update-from-sectors-in-dawson-creek-and-area/ LOCATION:George Dawson Inn Conference Room\, 11705 8th St\, Dawson Creek\, British Columbia\, V1G 4N9\, Canada ORGANIZER;CN="Dawson Creek &%3B District Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:kathleen@dawsoncreekchamber.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20180529T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20180529T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134444 CREATED:20180522T201147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180522T201147Z UID:10000005-1527595200-1527598800@dawsoncreekchamber.ca SUMMARY:City of Dawson Creek update DESCRIPTION:Duncan Redfern\, CAO for the City of  Dawson Creek will be focusing on current events\, in particular: \n  \n  \n*         The Legalization of Cannabis \n  \no   Realms of Jurisdiction \n  \no   What have we done so far \n  \no   Steps moving forward \n  \n*         Recycling \n  \no   What the Program will look like \n  \no   Who will be participating \n  \no   When will it be implemented \n  \n*         Rotary Lake \n  \no   Update from the May 28th meeting \nMay 28th noon to 1 pm\nSuper 8 Dawson Creek\n$20 per plate\nRSVP:  Kathleen@dawsoncreekchamber.ca URL:https://dawsoncreekchamber.ca/event/city-of-dawson-creek-update/ ORGANIZER;CN="Dawson Creek &%3B District Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:kathleen@dawsoncreekchamber.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20180413T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20180413T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134444 CREATED:20180403T154005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180403T154005Z UID:10000004-1523620800-1523626200@dawsoncreekchamber.ca SUMMARY:April 13th Luncheon: MLA Mike Bernier DESCRIPTION:MLA Bernier will do a run through of the budget and other issues that affect the Peace Region as well as take questions from the floor. \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://dawsoncreekchamber.ca/event/april-13th-luncheon-mla-mike-bernier/ LOCATION:George Dawson Inn Conference Room\, 11705 8th St\, Dawson Creek\, British Columbia\, V1G 4N9\, Canada ORGANIZER;CN="Dawson Creek &%3B District Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:kathleen@dawsoncreekchamber.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20180404T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20180404T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134444 CREATED:20180319T181218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180319T181218Z UID:10000003-1522843200-1522846800@dawsoncreekchamber.ca SUMMARY:Encana's team speaks about 2018 outlook in the Montney DESCRIPTION:MLA Bernier will do a run through of the budget and other issues that affect the Peace Region as well as take questions from the floor. \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://dawsoncreekchamber.ca/event/encanas-team-speaks-about-2018-outlook-in-the-montney/ ORGANIZER;CN="Dawson Creek &%3B District Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:kathleen@dawsoncreekchamber.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20180226T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20180226T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134444 CREATED:20180207T194822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180207T194822Z UID:10000002-1519646400-1519651800@dawsoncreekchamber.ca SUMMARY:Economic Outlook 2018 - panel of local experts DESCRIPTION:Jerimy Earl from the Encana Events Centre will moderate a panel of local experts regarding trends and outlooks in their sector. \nguest panelists: \nKevin Kurjata – Realtor\, Century 21\, Energy Realty \nJillian Claus\, General Manager\, Dawson Creek Mall \nDan Mcleod – Owner\, Longhorn Oilfield Service \neach speaker will share information on their sector and will take questions from both the moderator and the audience. URL:https://dawsoncreekchamber.ca/event/economic-outlook-2018-panel-local-experts/ LOCATION:George Dawson Inn Conference Room\, 11705 8th St\, Dawson Creek\, British Columbia\, V1G 4N9\, Canada ORGANIZER;CN="Dawson Creek &%3B District Chamber of Commerce":MAILTO:kathleen@dawsoncreekchamber.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20180119T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Dawson_Creek:20180119T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T134444 CREATED:20180104T212022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180104T212022Z UID:10000001-1516363200-1516366800@dawsoncreekchamber.ca SUMMARY:Luncheon: Guest speaker Matthew Rivard from Compass Cannabis Clinic DESCRIPTION:Matthew Rivard is the Managing Partner for Compass Cannabis Clinic in Dawson Creek British Columbia. The Clinic is committed to supporting individuals as they explore alternative medicinal remedies. The core philosophy is one of advocacy for patients who are looking to learn more about the cannabis industry and the variety in products that it affords. \nMatthew and his Marketing Director will provide information about the clinic as well as take questions from the floor. This is a terrific opportunity to better understand the cannabis industry and the future of clinics such as Compass Cannabis Clinic. \nMatthew was born and raised in a small farming community in Southern Ontario where his family owned and operated a Sawmill. When he was old enough to push a broom\, the family had him involved in the business\, before and after school as well as over the summer holidays. After Graduation from John McGregor Secondary School in Chatham Ontario\, he joined and served six years in the Canadian Armed Forces as a Combat Diver in the Corp of Engineers based out of Edmonton Alberta. Matthew performed multiple supporting roles in his position and one tour of duty in Bosnia Herzegovina. \nAfter his tour\, Matthew returned to Canada and married a local resident of Dawson Creek. Deciding to leave the service and move to his wife’s home town he pursued a career as an electrician and achieved his journeyman certification. \nBefore devoting his work full time to the Clinic\, Matthew was the Union President and Electronics Foreman for School District #59 for over ten years. Matthew is also a volunteer firefighter for the City of Dawson Creek and owns a small diving business where performs underwater maintenance and recovery. \nRegister on EventBrite URL:https://dawsoncreekchamber.ca/event/luncheon-guest-speaker-matthew-rivard-from-compass-cannabis-clinic/ LOCATION:George Dawson Inn Conference Room\, 11705 8th St\, Dawson Creek\, British Columbia\, V1G 4N9\, Canada ORGANIZER;CN="Kathleen Connolly":MAILTO:kathleen@dawsoncreekchamber.ca END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR