SE e-OUhTU Count on chamber to boost business STEADY growth and an cye to local needs bas made the Terrace and District Chamber of Com- merce the largest and most influential body of its kind in the northwest. Chamber membership bas ballooned from 140 a decade ago to more than 350 today. Along with that size increase has come a more proactive stance on many issues important to busi- ness. Chamber vice-president Sharatyn Palagian said thal helps everyone. “The more businesses that prosper the better it is for everybody,’’ she said, Palagian says the chamber aims to stay on top of ‘all important issues affecting the economic well- being of the area, , Those issues range from WCB to government is- sues, forestry, fisheries, towrism and education — and many more, Palagiau said they do that by involving many lo- cal people from all sectors of the economy on the chamber board. We want representation from all (hose areas so when issues in those areas come up we've got somebody with expertise on the board who can deal with them,” she said. Chainber manager Bobbie Phillips said it’s been over the last five years that the chamber has be- come more actively involved in provincial issues ~~ rather than simply local matters. Chamber director Gerry Martin, for example, sits on the provincial chamber of commerce board. He’s also been heavily involved in a province wide advisory body concerned with the complicated matter of land claims, Foner president Sharon Taylor, and current director of the chamber, has also sat on provincial bodies promoting chamber-related issues. “Over the last four years we've had the largest delegation to the B.C, chamber annual general mecting — which shows some measure of our Bobbie Phillips . commitment to the B.C, chamber in supporting them provincially,”’ Phillips said. They'll have at least four represcniatives al the provincial chamber’s meeting this year in Pentic- ton, she said. Phillips said other chamber involvement in the community includes assistance to local businesses, promotions aimed at encouraging people to shop locally, and awards recognizing excellence in local business. Tourisin is also a key economic factor involving the chamber as it operates a tourist information centre from ils quarters on Hwy16 cach summer. Those quarters were recently renovated, bringing ‘a modern and efficient touch to the chamber’s tourist information, business information and busi- ness office capabilities. Perhaps the best testament to the success of the chamber here is the dramatically growing Terrace business community. The chamber’s annual Terrace Trade Show each spring — this year il’s April 25-27 — is perhaps the group’s best annual showcase. All 80 spaccs were sold out by the end of January — the fastest ever. This year’s theme coucentrates on Terrace’s position as ihe hub city for the northwest. Pacific Cotton Candy Back Yord Birthday Parties Events Fairs Sporting Events Fund Raisers Community Events (private/public) ~. . Contact: Jeff Town .. 3675 Walnut Dr. Terrace za Communication ‘Sense’ March 3 - 19 Monday & Wednesdays 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your career.lo improve your writing skills, minimizing the possibility of misunderstanding, and efficiently trarismit thoughts on paper. > CALL SANDY 4 Terrace Pragress Edition 1997, February 26, 1997 — Page 11 |Spectalizing In: | © Fast Cash ° fax Preparation ¢ Electronic Filing © Bookkeeping Open: Monday - Saturd 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 oy on A) rt o, On O A818 Hwy. 16UnitB Next door to Home Hardware hone Depots in “Houston —-Kitwanga- 845-7977 849-5868 r® Payroll Services e Resumes © Data Entry » Word Processing *Small Business Services With A Personal Touch Ph: (250) 635-3259 Fox: (250) 635-0186 The world has changed. 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Aap gam Meriter at es ees ae The Back Eddy Pub has a wonderful menu, Sea with daily lunch, dinner and 7d A ul drink specials. The Terrace Regional Health Care Society and The Dr. R.E.M. Lee Hospital Foundation jas would like to thank the many Service Clubs, Organizations, Employee groups and “In Memoriam” donors for their generous contribution over the past year. The following equipment has been purchased for Mills Memorial Hospital. — Oe # Ultrasound Machine eaneasesesteatoreineevesererees OO, 17 1.62 letsteeneecteerreensd 42,04 3 Sleeper Chairs .....cscscsssccssesrseserecnessees X-Ray Viewing Screen vacenneeerneeee Oy LPO9F Tympanic Thermometer for Pediatrics......:....ccsesssseesseeree 622,09 Birthing Bed..........ceceeseseeeseeeses sasradenetesrnsaeeses LOO9G 4D Walker...cccscssesssssssssvssssesssssssecseseeesessseecsedieersigesesavessse 20 9D Crash Cart for Emergency.........s:ssssssrnesnesseseneiseeser Ly Pode | | Computer & Software for Diabetic Teaching Clinic ......0...5,176.97 Lymphapress Unit for Rehab. Medicine ....ussssessessceeee 7906.45 Mi, Bedside Cabinet......ssssssssessuesernecrsseseeses secersetscrsecreceasee | 649,90 - | Mammogram Viewing Box essacseteserecensesecnatecteseeees 040,74 | Procedure Light for Labour/Delivery ROOMS.........s6ss2/ 310.94 Bili/Blanket for Nursery...........2+++ seveeseesacenseneenseeaeeceeees 3 240.70 Calibrator/ Analyzer for use by Bio-Medical Engineering 11,667.21 Lymphapress Users’ Chair...........sscsssessssesnvestsatesseseassresss 09040 Laboratory CO2 Incubator,......ccccssernecsseseses essere B02 | Heart MOnitOr ....cesscsesccssscsesesseeceeteeetrececneon serene S40 LIQ TOTAL v.sescssscssonsssrssessecreasecosenssseraesessessesssnssarenesseens 9 158,614.65 BA) The Board of Directors of the Dr, R.E.M. Lee Hospital Foundation, the - ) Board of Trustees of Terrace Regional Health Care Society, and the Medical Staff and staff of Mills Memorial Hospital extend their sin- cere thanks to the many members of our community who so gen- erovily donated to the Foundation and/or volunteered their time to a service club. Your continuing support would be greatly appreciated.