_ reached,” Chamber of Commerce Strength tn Numbers in 1995 is 300 "This year, we're really going to do it!” says Terrace and District Chamber of Commerce manager Bobbie Phillips. The chamber office had - predicted 1994 to be the year to _. each that elusive 300 figure, but it-didn’t happen. ‘‘We did hit 273 with over 30 new members, ~but ‘the. magic number wasn’t Stated Phillips. “However, this is the year, The office is compiling a list of pros- pects, and scon, 1’Il be out visit- . ing, explaining all the benefits of _ chamber membership.” . Formed in 1927, the chamber has members representing every segment of the arca’s growing ..’, business sector. It is also an orga- _ Rization that goes beyond what many would think of as normal chamber activities, _ The chamber has made numerous representations to vari- _ ous levels of government on is- sues becoming more and more ~ complex: issues like the Kemano Completion Project, land claims, * and: the new ergonomic regula- tions for the Workers’ Compensa- tion Board. _... "There is so much education “required,’’ states chamber presi- dent John Evans, “Forest use is important, partic- ularly in Terrace, and we know ‘that fishing, commercial versus sports, is another big issuc, in ‘light of the depleted fish stocks . On many river systems.’" Yet Evans adds that traditional business “interests must also be maintained in the city, ‘Parking "is still-an issue although the city has.now agreed to look at some options in that regard, Fiscal Management within the city is an- "other issue that the Chamber is happy to see being addressed.’”” .The chamber has a strong exec- ‘ utive again this year, a mixed group of business people who can work together in different ways, all contributing to the success of * the Terrace and District Chamber of Commerce. Member For : Over 17 Years | Proud Chamber, Member For 6 Years THE OFFICIAL tourist season gets its start each year when the chamber of commerce hosts HOWDOYOUDO Day at the infocentre, From the !eft are travel counsellor Erika Cordes, travel counsellor Emily Janas, city freeman Vesta Douglas and Mayor Jack Talstra at 1994's kick off. The infocentre plans a vital role in first welcoming and then giving visitors information on the various recreational and other opportunities in the area. SuperHost Terrace a super city people make The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, February .5, 1995 - 85 Chamber provides info to businesses FOR THE past several ycars, the Terrace and District Chamber of Commerce has had a fee for ser- vice contract with the Minisiry of Smal] Business, Tourism and- Culture to help administer the Business Information Centre (BIC) for the area. The BIC plays a very important part of the Chamber's mandate and mission statement. Within the BIC office, there are a wide variety of business publi- cations, videos and “how to’ manuals of starting or expanding a business. One of the most fascinating fea- tures of the BIC is the electronic mail system known as “‘Chamberlink’’, It connects all of the chambers in the province to one data base to help increase the knowledge base for each office. Each business information officer can access this system daily. The system has a number of dif- ferent components ranging from composing and receiving mes- sages to learning what public tenders are available. Chamberlink and the in-house library are a must to see, Call the office to arrange a time to come in and visit. Steve Cullis Ltd Proud Chamber Member For Member For 6 Years THE TERRACE and District “Chamber of Commerce is pleased to report to the com- munity that SuperHost train- ing has a big part on the Chamber’s local agenda. The SuperHost program was developed by the Ministry of Tourism in 1985 during the preparation and planning for Expo ‘86. It continues as an essential part of our quickly growing tourism industry. Terrace has an excellent trainer in Doug Smith who can teach the course designed to take about 6.5 hours. Since Doug has been. doing SuperHost training, almost 1,000 have become Super- ‘Hosts.i in Terrace - no wonder Terrace has the reputation of being the friendliest city in the northwest. If any business is interested in taking the SuperHost train- ing or having their staff take part, contact the Chamber of- fice and all of the arrange- ments can be made, Upon completion of the seminar, participants will be able ta: * Identify the major sectors of the Tourism Industry and give examples of each * Describe the value of tourism’ to B.C. and their community * Describe the communica- tions process, barriers to com- munication and listening as an effective communication tool -™ Identify the importance of goad customer service’ to employers and to the tourism industry * Use effective techniques to handle customer com- plaints * Identify major services in their community that the ‘visitor may Wish to utilize * Tdentify major attractions ~ and promotional events in their community Afier completing the semi- nar, each business will find that their employees are better prepared to meet the needs of our local public and those of the visitors. If a business is interested in having its staff participate in this service excellence tain- ing, call the Terrace and Dis- .. trict Chamber of Commerce at. 635-2063. Member For 1 Year Northcoast ; Health & ideweillee vee rig id CLOTHES ANC FOOTWEAR Member For 2 Years _ orem roo FORD Worthy people award. LAST YEAR it was Tom Gingles of Skeena Rent-A-Car Tilden. And this year the Terrace and District Chamber of Commerce is again looking for nominations for its business executive of the year The award recognizes a busi- ness person or persons for busi- tions to the city and area. A committee considers a wide variety of matters before making the decision. Nomination forms are available by contacting the chamber office at 635-2063, The winner or winners are feted at the chamber’s annual installa- tion dinner, - Fitness ' Proud Chamber Member For _ Member For Over 17 Years. \ 1 Year sought . w NORTHERN op. # a SCREEN PRINTS f . 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