~ chambers in BC... it. \ Chamber of Commerce Week “am leadership in action ‘ The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, February 14, 2000 - All ‘February 14-18, 2000 THERE’S MORE to the Terrace and District Chamber of Commerce than first meets the eye, Its mission statement “to be the recognized voice of business commit- ted to the. development and enhancement of the economic well-being of the Terrace area” gives it a very public presence. The chamber publishes a monthly newsletter which goes out to its 400- plus members and it hosts monthly luncheons featur- ing local or out-of-town speakers, Each April, the cham- ber hosts a trade show, drawing in people from the northwest. ; And it does lobby local and other governments on key issues affecting the area’s economy. But membership also brings wilh it economic Cham advantages which reduce business expenses, said Claire Irwin, acting cham- _ ber manager. Chamber members can, for instance, buy into ChamberTel which offers discounts on iong distance telecommunications charges, she says. There are also merchant discounts for Visa and MasterCard by being a _ chamber member. | And of particular bene- fit to small businesses, chamber membership opens the door to a bene- fits program for owners and employees. ; This plan covers group life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, dependent life insurance, extended health benefits, shorl term disability, long term disability and dental care, Members also have ac- ber benefits its 400-plus members Claire Irwin cess ta the chamber’s mailing list in order to quickly and thoroughly make contact with the bu- siness community, Irwin adds. “Members can also ad- verlise in the newsletter and a fax blast is a conve-— nient way to get a mes- sage out,” she said, -Personal contact is aided through “Business After Hours” sessions which are hested by mem- bers, The chamber's newslet- ter has been recognized several times by the B.C. Chamber of Commerce for its content. Last year, for instance, the newsletter was judged first in its class throughout the province. Irwin said the chamber receives assistance from its members, one of which is Spring Creek Aggre- gates which clears. the chamber building’s parking lot during the winter. With this week being Chamber of Commerce week, there’s a luncheon Feb. 17 beginning at 11:45 am. at the Coast Inn of the West. The speaker is Ken Veldman from the Terrace Economic Development Authorily, Call the chamber office at 635-2063 to make a re- servation. a Bring On those tourists TOURISM HAS taken on an added dimension through the Terrace Tour- ism Council, an arm of the Terrace and District Chamber of Commerce. 9g on the area as a stop for tourists, That's ana Nelson from the council. They're display- ing promotional T-shirts and stuffed Kermode bears which will soon be on Sale. The council maintains a website, does advertising and makes per- sonal contact with tour organizers and companies. 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