In this issue:

• January 30 business networking luncheon final sign up
• Chamber and Tsawwassen First Nation jointly promote Delta for Olympic Torch journey
• Chamber Cafe #2 on Community/Business Partnership generates knowledge and synergy 
• Metro Vancouver Sustainability Dialogue Series on Waste Management,  January 30 invitation
• Chamber Week February 18 to 22: member promotional opportunity
• BCIT workshop series cancelled

January 30 business networking luncheon final sign up
Rear Admiral Tyrone Pile, Commander, Maritime Forces Pacific, speaks tomorrow, January 30, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm, on security of Canada’s shipping, ports and transportation infrastructure. >>more information and to register>>

Chamber and Tsawwassen First Nation jointly promote Delta for Olympic Torch journey
The Delta Chamber has submitted a letter to the BC Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games Secretariat that requests Delta to be considered as part of the journey of the Olympic torch in the final stages leading up to the official opening of the 2010 Olympic Games. >>click here to view letter>>

Chamber Cafe #2 on Community/Business Partnership generates knowledge and synergy
Facilitated by Anne Melnyk, of Redpath Coaching, and hosted by Doug Sabourin, Executive Director of Deltassist Family and Community Services, this Chamber Café attracted 21 participants who engaged in a collaborative conversation on the ways community/ business partnerships enrich the community and possibilities for enhancing both social and financial business results. >>more information and photos>> 

Metro Vancouver Sustainability Dialogue Series on Waste Management,  January 30 invitation
Our Economy’s Booming, Our Population’s Growing and so is our Waste. How do we minimize generation of solid waste in the region, maximize reuse, recycling and energy recovery from solid waste and manage residuals? Your invitation to attend the latest in the Metro Vancouver's series of dialogue sessions: Waste Management, January 30, 2008, 11:30 am to 2:00 pm at Eaglequest Coyote Creek Golf Club 7778 152nd Street, Surrey. >>for more information>> OR >>to register>>

Chamber Week February 18 to 22: member promotional opportunity
We are getting ready to celebrate Chamber Week February 18 to 22, 2008. As part of this occasion the South Delta Leader newspaper is offering Chamber members an opportunity to book advertising in support of Chamber Week and business in Delta. This special feature will present the Chamber’s plans and achievements. Advertising to support the feature offers members special rates.

The special feature rate of $235 will cover a ¼ page, and $130 will cover 1/8 page, both full colour advertisements which will include a head shot and description of your business. All advertisements will be formatted and designed the same to show unity. A promotional sheet with further information can be sent to you directly. The publication date of this special feature is Wednesday, February 22nd. To reserve space within this feature, "the heartbeat of business," please contact Chrissie Bowker, Publisher, South Delta Leader, telephone 604-948-3640 Ext 123 or email: publisher@southdeltaleader.com.

BCIT workshop series cancelled
The Delta Chamber and BCIT have agreed to cancel the seven-part workshop series recently offered to the Delta business community. Those who have registered for the sessions have been notified. Thank you to the BCIT business