= sy, — leadership in action February 1418, 2000 Strong businesses make for a strong community here By DOUG BARRETT President, Terrace and District Chamber of Commerce At this time I would like to recognize the involvement and support of the cur- rent board of directors. As our economy seems to be running along in neutral with glimmers of hope on the horizon the current board of directors has been able to keep the focus on issues that relate to economic wellbeing. Some times the question is asked, what does the chamber of commerce really do? This is a legitimate question and many people wonder what we are all about, how it works or whal it was actual- ly established for in the first place. There are a lot of misconceptions about the chamber. For example there are those who believe the chamber gathers Statistics, prints nice brochures, visits new businesses, answers enquiries and advertises what a great place the local area is in which to work and live. They are right up to a point. They’re fringe situations of the chamber, the things done as a matter of routine be- cause they need doing, but they alone aren’t why the chamber is there. A better community means better busi- ness conditions, and the chamber works for a better community for everyone. ° There is, in the final analysis, one prime reason for the chamber to exist, to do whatever is necessary to keep the local area’s economic condition at a level where business will risk their re- sources in the localily in the hope of making a profil, In any community, it is from the profit- able operations of business that all other benefits are derived. Only by succeeding in this goal can jobs be provided and praduce the wealth to finance all the governmental, civic, educational, cultural and charitable needs that communities are faced with every day. With the direction and guidance from our membership as a whole we can all make a difference. oe oe KEN VELDMAN of the Terrace Econo- mic Development Authority presents its 2000 Business Plan at a Terrace and Dis- trict Chamber of Commerce luncheon Feb. 17, at the Coast Inn of the West. The luncheon begins at 11:45 a.m. Those attending should contact Claire Irwin at the chamber office at 635-2063. pte TERRACE AND District Chamber sident Doug Barrett leads a strong group. fr deserve THE BEST! WIL SIGURDSON PARAGON INSURANCE AGENCIES LTD, CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS? PRODUCTS & COMPLETED OPS? PERSONAL INJURY? FOREST FIRE FIGHTING EXPENSE? SUB-SURFACE ENDORSEMENT? CO-INSURANCE? BUSINESS INTERRUPTION - PROFITS OR EARNINGS FORM? TENANTS LEGAL LIABILITY? Business insurance can be complicated, you need EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE and the right INSURANCE COMPANY. PARAGON INSURANCE can give you all of this, they represent some of the largest and most stable Insurance companies in the world. 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District Chamber of Commerce first vice president Justin Rigsby, This broad-based attendance not only speaks to the trade show itself, but highlights the position Terrace has as the prime regional shopping and service location for the northwest, he said, The theme this year is “Building Innovative Busines- ses for the New Millennium.” It’s meant to encourage businesses and organizations to be creative in what they market, what they offer and how to use northwestern ‘re- sources, said Rigsby. “We all realize the need to build a value-added sec- - for no matter what we do,” he said. “We’re looking for people who are impacting the community with innova- tive ideas.” Creativity, along with innovation, are becoming more imporiant than ever in laying the groundwork for ‘new economies, Rigsby added. ; The trade show this year takes place April 28-30 at the Terrace arena, Chamber organizers have hired a pro- fessional display company to set up booth space and other amenities for those who attend. 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