E-News January 21, 2008

In this issue:

New Up Close and Personal events launched to high acclaim
BCIT postponement of first two in series
January 30, 2008 luncheon: Sea, Port & Infrastructure Security
Peter Podovinikoff appointed as Vice Chair of new port authority
Community Calendar back in action
Password and website log in
Waste Management, Metro Vancouver Sustainability Dialogue Series invitation

New Up Close and Personal events launched to high acclaim

The first in the Delta Chamber’s brand new series of events, Up Close and Personal, was a highly rated success thanks to our host, F.A.S.T. manufacturer and supplier of customized safety management products and training services. On January 16, 18 people participated in the event at F.A.S.T.’s manufacturing facilities on River Road in the Tilbury area for a networking session, tour, lunch and presentation. F.A.S.T. is the only Canadian manufacturer of Transport Canada approved emergency food and water rations, and one of only five manufacturers worldwide. >>click for more information>>

BCIT postponement of first two in series

Another excellent business workshop series by the Business faculty at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) is in progress through the Delta Chamber of Commerce. Because feedback indicates that the first two sessions have been offered too early in the new year, they are now postponed to March – dates to be confirmed soon. Check out the current series and register now >>click here>>

January 30th – Maximizing the Value of Your Business, with Susan Stuart
February 6th – Enhancing your Talent Pool, with Debbie Cleveland
February 13th – Building a Sucessful E-Business, with Malcolm Ferrier
February 20 – Securing your Company’s Assets, with Orv Nickel
February 27 - Employment Law, with John Stroud-Drinkwater

business workshops now scheduled for March (dates to be announced soon):
• Preparing for change to Mandatory Retirement Legislation, with Carmelo Allevato
• Minimal Dollars/Maximum Results, with Scott Armstrong

January 30, 2008 luncheon: Sea, Port & Infrastructure Security

Rear Admiral Tyrone Pile, Commander, Maritime Forces, Pacific, based in Esquimalt, speaks to the Delta Chamber of Commerce on his responsibility for, and the challenge of maintaining, the security of Canada’s trade routes across the Pacific Ocean and its related inland transportation infrastructure throughout British Columbia, including Delta, January 30, 2008, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm, Delta Town & Country Inn. >> more information and to register>>

Peter Podovinikoff appointed as Vice Chair of new port authority

Congratulations to Delta Chamber board member, Peter Podovinikoff, on his recent appointment as Vice Chair of the new Vancouver Fraser Port Authority which formed on January 1, 2008. The new Authority formed with the merger of the former Vancouver Port Authority, Fraser River Port Authority and the North Fraser Port Authority. Until his latest appointment Mr. Podovinikoff was Chair of the Fraser River Port Authority.

Community Calendar back in action

The Community Calendar which was used regularly to announce community events on the former Delta Chamber website is now back in action as Tsawwassen Wellness Centre announces a series of free seminars >>click here to view Community Calendar page>> Please contact the Delta Chamber office if you wish to post an announcement for the community: 604-946-4232 or admin@deltachamber.com

Password and website log in

Members who have been having difficulty logging into the member section of the new website to change their directory listings or with retrieving of their password if forgotten should now be able to access the members’ area of the site. If the problem continues the system may have locked out the member after a few unsuccessful attempts, for security reasons so please phone the Chamber office at 604-946-4232 or email admin@deltachamber.com. Again, sorry for the inconvenience.

Waste Management, Metro Vancouver Sustainability Dialogue Series 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>>





	E-News News Releases Priorities for 2008 Advocacy & Information Chamber Business Services Frequently Asked Questions In this issue: New Up Close and Personal events launched to high acclaim BCIT postponement of first two in series January 30, 2008 luncheon: Sea, Port & Infrastructure Security Peter Podovinikoff appointed as Vice Chair of new port authority Community Calendar back in action Password and website log in Waste Management, Metro Vancouver Sustainability Dialogue Series invitation New Up Close and Personal events launched to high acclaim The first in the Delta Chamber’s brand new series of events, Up Close and Personal, was a highly rated success thanks to our host, F.A.S.T. manufacturer and supplier of customized safety management products and training services. On January 16, 18 people participated in the event at F.A.S.T.’s manufacturing facilities on River Road in the Tilbury area for a networking session, tour, lunch and presentation. F.A.S.T. is the only Canadian manufacturer of Transport Canada approved emergency food and water rations, and one of only five manufacturers worldwide. >>click for more information>> BCIT postponement of first two in series Another excellent business workshop series by the Business faculty at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) is in progress through the Delta Chamber of Commerce. Because feedback indicates that the first two sessions have been offered too early in the new year, they are now postponed to March – dates to be confirmed soon. Check out the current series and register now >>click here>> January 30th – Maximizing the Value of Your Business, with Susan Stuart February 6th – Enhancing your Talent Pool, with Debbie Cleveland February 13th – Building a Sucessful E-Business, with Malcolm Ferrier February 20 – Securing your Company’s Assets, with Orv Nickel February 27 - Employment Law, with John Stroud-Drinkwater business workshops now scheduled for March (dates to be announced soon): • Preparing for change to Mandatory Retirement Legislation, with Carmelo Allevato • Minimal Dollars/Maximum Results, with Scott Armstrong January 30, 2008 luncheon: Sea, Port & Infrastructure Security Rear Admiral Tyrone Pile, Commander, Maritime Forces, Pacific, based in Esquimalt, speaks to the Delta Chamber of Commerce on his responsibility for, and the challenge of maintaining, the security of Canada’s trade routes across the Pacific Ocean and its related inland transportation infrastructure throughout British Columbia, including Delta, January 30, 2008, 11:30 am to 1:30 pm, Delta Town & Country Inn. >> more information and to register>> Peter Podovinikoff appointed as Vice Chair of new port authority Congratulations to Delta Chamber board member, Peter Podovinikoff, on his recent appointment as Vice Chair of the new Vancouver Fraser Port Authority which formed on January 1, 2008. The new Authority formed with the merger of the former Vancouver Port Authority, Fraser River Port Authority and the North Fraser Port Authority. Until his latest appointment Mr. Podovinikoff was Chair of the Fraser River Port Authority. Community Calendar back in action The Community Calendar which was used regularly to announce community events on the former Delta Chamber website is now back in action as Tsawwassen Wellness Centre announces a series of free seminars >>click here to view Community Calendar page>> Please contact the Delta Chamber office if you wish to post an announcement for the community: 604-946-4232 or admin@deltachamber.com Password and website log in Members who have been having difficulty logging into the member section of the new website to change their directory listings or with retrieving of their password if forgotten should now be able to access the members’ area of the site. If the problem continues the system may have locked out the member after a few unsuccessful attempts, for security reasons so please phone the Chamber office at 604-946-4232 or email admin@deltachamber.com. Again, sorry for the inconvenience. Waste Management, Metro Vancouver Sustainability Dialogue Series 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>>

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