B4 - The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, October 20, 2004_ perimeters, in accordance to ils. national ‘and provincial chairier. ~ climate by making recommendations. and lobbying f ~ interests of the-overall business community. i in. mind,: « JOHN TAYLOR Terrace & District’. Chamber Of Commerce _ Manager. ‘business friendly. Simply put, lhe chamber. Role of the Chamber of Commerce ~The role of the Terrace ‘ond Distr Chamber of Commerce | is to ‘advocate and ‘promote the’ voice-of business... This mandate’ is: defined. only within. these ~The Mission Statement for the Terrace and District Chamber of Commerce | is oe LS be: the recognized voice - ‘Qf. ‘business, committed.“to. the development and. | enhancement of:the economic well. ‘being -of the. Terrace. area,” At-times, this |” role: climate creates consumer ‘cand business confidence; which .in.tum: creates a : bai economy, wtih then creates employment arid. healthy communities. oe Group Insurance ln: le nc dent . + picsdoniiiaices Guide - extended health ‘* » Exclusive advertising sperui * Discounts wilh Visa cid MASTERCARD. '» Business seminars: 7.0": © Advocacy: ‘« Mailing lists and labels” “Access to all the Chamber’ 5 informatio nd... Trade show exhibitions: ; services: “oe: @ Training programs |e “¢ Euncheons ‘with’ paliicaal; economic. and: ~# Long Distance Share Group P| . . business leddérers as guest speakers ». -. Business Alter Hours: oe Newsletler ens wn os Faxcblosts ‘in Terrace and, was incorporated :on September 27, 1927 under the Board of Trade ‘Act of the- - Federal Government, The Chamber believes that a strong business community is the key to economic brosperity for al Canadians andi is essenticl for the protection and growth ¢ of local businesses. -A511 Keith Avenue, Terrace, B.C. V8G 1K1 Canada Phone: (250) 635-2063 © Fax: (250) 635-2573 Email: chamber@ navigata.net * Website: www.terracechamber.ca Don't expect the usual solions * At BDC, we recognize that each and every ‘one of our clients has a unique growth curve ahead of them, and: _ Ulique strategies to get there. Our tailor-made solutions ate supported by a proactive approach and a view to the. {ong term.. But more importantly, they are based onthe, entrepreneur and his or her project's potential Flexible financial solutions © t Flexible term financing. for a variety of busines projects, ‘noluding: ce * purchase of commercial real estate. purchase of axistingt bisinesses. aa /-* plant expansion / improvement pre} jects i acquisition of ‘equipment 7 Innovative consulting solutions ay “e180 9000: ‘2000 © ISG. 14000. “ ° HACCP” aaah 615-5319 oe -hiome taste, © 2. ‘Customer Service Officer a pp : The Terrace & Distt Chamber f Coumieréa' is the “acknowledged. ond once voice of, business leo At: the Bear Country! Inn we are committed to. quality; That’ ‘means ‘our ‘|. restaurant specializes j in having fresh, in house products.” We serve hearty. ‘home- “style: portions served. up ‘ata fair- ‘price. “Our kitchen: experiments’ with seasonings | cand. spices. ‘to give, every. recipe, a. “down Relax in one of our: spotlesily dléant rooms, : cuddle up in one of our comfy posturepedic “beds, Ask about our. “Jacuzzi Treat Suite. ” “At the Bear Country ] Inn we're like: one big “family. Come‘ andj join us, you! re going. to ” feel at home here, ° oy "Where good food brings booking for something. a tle different for that -Special‘person or occasion - try.a specialty gift basket or création fram The Basket Case... - ws Silvana Rigsby has-been: providing. unique,:- -from:her: successful: home- based business. Wh sets Silvana's basket®'apart fromothers is:hei of locally supplied: products’ and the ability to’. "| really strive to-be different; tailoring each: - from specialty suppliers that | have sourced from-arcund North America.” * The Basket Case caters toa varied-clientele.= from:people: looking for. birthday surprises - 1 ta employee recagnition. “While corporate clients have-provided mé with huge. support, *. _many friends-and acquaintances have: utilized r my business as well, ! think word: -of- -mouth -has.been my best promotion.” °~ Silvana also believes. in helping the community dovatng her wares to a variety of. -|. organizations around town! 2": 0. be Whatever the occasion, Christmas, Valentine's, Secretary's Day...ive Silvana: a call! Phone 638-1716 or Cell 61 39702 “creative gift baskets with a flair for over four. years. - SOUrCE: food and.gift items from: specialty supplies. | basket uniquely. Many. of the products in my ‘baskets are either locally Supplied. or come one * ‘lpia Coping “studied. vith the 2 cagely Holistic School. of Massage before returning here to work with Catherine at the clinic, | Cathering and. Laura’ are: committed to: helping clients.overcome the pain caused {rom-overuse er injury. “l's dif ~any. activity When you are in constant pain. We -use'a.combination of Thai ‘and Swedish: techniques to help increase. circulation .and - “joint mobility, Itis our goal to ge you back to doing wht you love." ; ; | 3231 Kalum Street, Terrace ° Catherine Hart & Laura ean 638- 8355 sh had its. own. surfacing _ equipment to make. lenses, on site ° 7 “Customers. ‘can ‘get s same: @ doy. _ Service. or one- hour service in “an emergency,” ~explains | ~ Carolyn Benson. “We're the - only. ‘onés ‘in’ ‘the Northwest that: can make’. bi- focal & progressive lenses'on site.” “Berson Optical has. installed computerized: vision: ‘testing: _ equipment, - -again the: ‘only: | such equipment in. the t region: = that will test-and update-a-- patient's prescription. ‘That's a service “for their. customers ~ between 19-and:65- years of : “Sage who: have had an eye: Benson Optical has been on the’ health check by cn. optometrist | cutting edge ‘of. the vision: business. within the last five: years. for more than.23 years in Terrace.’ Three licensed opticians work: The family. business of Brad. and” ‘for the -business;. giving the Caralyn Benson = “both opticians = “team: several decodes of started ‘out as a wholesale. optical - experience. | lab. in 1987 before they. opened a’ Their. : “knowledge: ena retail eyewear store, in: Terrace i in--innovation.-has : cemented 1994, oo te oo Benson. Optical’s reputation as” For -more: ‘than a dozen ‘years. leaders - ‘in the » northwest, Benson Optical Laboratory ltd. has, optical industry.» ma 4611 LAKELSE AVENUE, TERRACE 638-0341 © 1-800-367-6322 + aa Doug Barrett t purchased, the Coast Inn of |. to:-hotel operation having. managed ‘this. oS hospitality industry. for twenty-five: years — on “the customer comes first” If you’ve | to have a look: at the. renovations, Doug. invites you to. come down to’ enjoy: the . atmosphere and. find: out how his staff puts. people first! Pe og Mo The Coast Inn of the West is Terrace’s finest, with a location that is second to none. All our recently renovated guest tooms are deluxe and air-conditioned. We offer business traveller services and more facilities than any. other: -hotel: in: town; Fanny's. Lounge, elevator, six ‘meeting rooms, large banquet rooms, Cold Beer and Wine Store, and the Hist: goes ‘on! 7 4620 Lakelse Avenue | Terrace, BC __ 638-8141 “the Family together! . be : cull to: enjoy. Gee ‘The West in April 2004. He’s no stranger | | hotel for eleven years. Doug's been in.the. ate _ and. his’ core: believe in the way he | | operates the. hotel is based completely’ oo ‘never enjoyed the restaurant or been by oy