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Mayor and Council have had no time to sit back and enjoy the sunshine this summer as they made local business a priority, undertaking one of their core objectives, to gain a stronger understanding of the local business environment and the associated opportunities and challenges they are facing.
Through a series of business tours organized by the Economic Development Office and joined by members of the Economic Development Select Committee (an advisory body to council made up of local business owners and managers), the Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce and Community Futures North Fraser, council have been hitting the streets for one-on-one time with a variety of businesses, to gain further insight on the diverse range of goods and services available within our community.
With a focus on locally owned, independent manufacturers and small businesses, the tours saw the group out for half day sessions in July and
August meeting a cross section of over twenty companies including V.I.P Soap Products, Grab-A-Java Roastery, Justin Bond & Sons, and Hill’n Dale Animal Hospital and Technaflora Plant Products. Those in attendance gained first-hand experience of production processes, labor force requirements, exports and sales; and delved into some of the day to day issues these organizations are currently facing.
This makes it sound like all work, but sampling home grown wines and local roasted coffee have seen the team enjoying the warm hospitality of the companies as they tour the facilities. Councillor Alexis commented “It has been an incredible opportunity for council to see and experience what is going on in the business community. At the same time we are learning what more we can do, or what we can change to make Mission a great place to do business.”
Companies were welcomed to discuss concerns and challenges they are facing, and where the municipality could be of assistance. Already
the municipality has risen to the challenge offering letters of support, exploring internet connectivity options and infrastructure
requirements, to name but a few; and so far the feedback has all been good. Ray Cyr, President of Fraser Valley Building Supplies
Mission Rona noted “It was a great opportunity to meet many of the key folks down at city hall and have them showing a genuine interest in our locally owned business. Within only a couple of days of the tour action plans were initiated to address some of our concerns and opportunities, it’s nice to see such a quick response”
It has also created a buzz as the companies and District share the visits on their social media channels, highlighting the value of these companies to our local economy. Louise Tran, Marketing Communications Manager for InterWrap shared tweets and said “It was a pleasure having the City of Mission accompanied by Mayor Randy Hawes visit our InterWrap Mission location during the #InvestMission visits! The tour was a great opportunity for InterWrap to showcase what we do at our plant on a daily operational basis. We are honored to contribute to the growth and development of the Mission community; this is a great chance to bring
the people together with local businesses. As we are adding production lines to our InterWrap Mission location, we are excited to be connecting and supporting Mission City.”
The tours are set to continue into September including a half a day walking tour through the downtown with the Downtown Business Association and a trip to the Mission Raceway. By the time the tours are complete a tangible representation of Mission’s business environment will have been reached, giving a stronger understanding of needs, requirements and opportunities for sustainability and improved relationships. Councillor Hinds added “It has been an eye opener to see the scope and variety of businesses in Mission, along with the positive outlook for growth.”
So what else is on the horizon for the Economic Development Office and council? Well, the end of August also saw the continuation of another of council’s goals and objectives with the Future of Tourism in Mission.
Mission Mayor and Council committed to supporting local business
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Cal CrawfordVICE PRESIDENT
Dave SawatzkyDIRECTOR
Heather SchularDIRECTOR
Carlo BillingerMDBA LIAISON
Allan MainLIAISON, C.F.N.F.
Randy HawesDOM
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Andrea WalkerDIRECTOR
Tony Luck DIRECTOR
Alana MartensDIRECTOR
Ilona KlimczakDIRECTOR
Doug EliasDIRECTOR
Dustin HughesDIRECTOR
When you know the local real estate market like I do, sales happen faster.
Looking? Listing? CALL TODAY!
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Cal Crawford Over 30 years experienceA Move Ahead
Sean MeliaTREASURER
PAST PRESIDENT
September 2015 President's Report
I sincerely hope that everyone had a great summer! Even though it is summer the Chamber still has been extremely busy. I was invited by the District of Mission to participate in tours of Mission businesses. On these tours we learn about the great businesses here in Mission plus what has been successful for them and in what areas the District and/or the Chamber can assist them.
On August 31st the Chamber participated in a Tourism Forum with
the District of Mission and tourism related businesses to discuss the future of Tourism in Mission. Many great ideas were put forward.
The staff have been busy organizing the Annual Golf Tournament which will be held on September 17th and the Federal All Candidates Meeting on October 5th. Also coming soon is a Community Business App which will be announced shortly. Please look for some new exciting events coming this Fall!
Ann Harper PRESIDENT
The Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce is pleased to be able to provide the community with an opportunity to meet their Federal candidates, listen to their platforms, and their answers to questions relating to issues facing Mission's business community.
As one of the oldest non-partisan organizations and the voice of business in Mission, we invite you to join us for this informative evening offering you the opportunity to meet all the candidates face to face, ask questions and hear their vision for our community.
Do not miss your chance to meet those who seek to represent you and know before you vote.
Format of the evening is:October 5th – All Candidates EventLocation – Clarke TheatreDoors open 6:30pm6:30 pm - 7:00 pm - Open Forum where candidates will be available to speak individually to members of the public in the Clarke Theatre foyer.
7:00 pm - All candidates event begins in theatre
8:00 pm – 8:30 pm - Open Forum in Foyer. Bought to you by the Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce,
in conjunction with the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board. For more information contact the Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce 604.826.6914
KNOW BEFORE YOU
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More than groceries: Mission City Farmers Market brings people together to build community
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The Mission City Farmers Market works to bring people and organizations to-gether to forge a stronger community. And because of this work, they were recently chosen to receive the Com-munity Builder Award of Excellence from the Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce.
At the centre is the Heart of the Mar-ket, where you � nd story time, music, kids’ crafts, and other entertainment. “The Heart of the Market is also the place for community groups, busi-nesses and non-pro� t agencies to con-nect and share their information with market-goers,” says market manager Donna Gibson. “All we expect in ex-change is that they become members of the market and provide materials for the kids’ craft and activities area.”
The Mission City Farmers Market has been operating at the library parking lot in downtown Mission since 2007, but has been helping locals sell their wares since 1996. Next year sees the market celebrate its 20th anniversary.
Over the years, the number of vendors and products has grown to include a wider and richer variety of quality fresh produce, prepared and preserved foods and locally produced non-food items.
Total vendor sales totals have in-creased more than 30% over the past three years, according to Gibson. “The Market has seen roughly 7,800 patrons this year,” she says, “And while that’s not a large increase in attendance over last year, the numbers show us that those who do attend are � nding more things to buy and are spending more
money.”
“The market has been an incubator of sorts for small, local businesses,” Gib-son explains. “Several of our vendors started by selling their goods at the market and have grown their respec-tive businesses so much that they’ve had to establish themselves in either brick-and-mortar storefronts or be-hind-the-scenes production facilities.”
The market runs Saturdays from 9:00 – 1:00 PM, now until Oct. 10, followed by three indoor markets at the Clarke The-atre (Oct. 31, Nov. 28 and Feb. 6) and winding up with the popular indoor Seedy Saturday.
For more information about the Mis-sion City Farmers Market vendors, activities or contests visit MissionCity-FarmersMarket.ca or go to facebook.com/MissionCityFarmersMarket.
Mission City Farmers Market celebrates its Business Excellence Award: Community Builder. PHOTO: MISSION CITY FARMERS MARKET
September 17thWE ARE MIXING BUSINESS
WITH PLEASURE FOR OUR NEXT CHAMBER LUNCHEON.
Join us for an evening at the golf course during our Annual MRCC Golf Tournament. No need to
golf to join in the fun.Place: Cedar Ridge Golf Course
Time: 4:30 pmPrice: $25 per person
Open to the publicRegister online at missionchamber.bc.ca
or call Allison at 604-826-6914
September 17th“TEE UP FOR BUSINESS”
Annual Mission Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament presented by Browns Social House
Place: Cedar Ridge Golf CourseTime: 1:00 pm Shotgun start
Price: $75Open to the PUBLIC
Only limited space left so call today!Register online at missionchamber.bc.ca
or call Allison at 604-826-6914
October 5th“ALL CANDIDATES MEETING”
Come out and meet your local Federal candidates and learn about their views on
various business related topics.Place: Clarke Foundation Theatre
Time: Doors open at 6:30 pmOpen to the public
October 8th BUSINESS AFTER BUSINESS
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personalized service in four lower mainland communities since 1999. Offeringr 24-7
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supplies and more!Location: 33433 North Railway Avenue
Time: 5-7pm Price: FREE to members
October 15th“CHAMBER SHOWCASE
LUNCHEON”Celebrate Small Business month at our
monthly luncheon turned tradeshow. Various businesses will be on display.
Place: Rockwells Chapel RoomTime: 11:30-1pm
Cost: $20 members $25 non-members
Tables are $50 and space is limitedCall Allison to book at 604-826-6914 or
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Hancock House Publishers Surrey, BC 604-538-1114
Awesome Chiropractic34033 Lougheed HighwayMission, BC V2V 5X8604-226-7201
Lloyd’s Cleaners 33259 1st Avenue Mission, BC V2V 1G7604-614-0945
Young Living Essential OilsMission, B.C778-808-8008
Lake Errock B&B43765 Ryall RoadLake Errock, B.C604-826-9395
Canary WellnessAbbotsford, BC 778-255-0604
Independent Building ConsultingMission, B.C 604-820-8519
Canadian Auto Cores IncAbbotsford, BC604-859-2878
Elfunfactory Distribution LtdRichmond, BC 604-278-7997
Emelle’s CateringVancouver, BC604-875-6551
RJS Plumbing & Heating IncBurnaby, BC 778-288-7085
Angela & Gabriela’s Flowers IncVancouver, BC604-669-05050
RDK RenovationsAbbotsford, BC 604-855-1271
Izzy’s Gas WorksBurnaby, BC778-838-0468
Priority Posture Systems LtdBurnaby, BC604-434-3445
Excel LimousineVancouver, BC604-433-3550
Century Twenty One Gas & Heating Co LtdSurrey, BC604-716-7604
New Invention ElectricSurrey, BC778-878-1093
Philcraft Construction & Renovation LtdRichmond, BC604-728-2670
East West Plumbing 2007 LtdVancouver, BC604-220-1100
Innovative Sleep SolutionsSurrey, BC604-613-4815
Cool It Hiway ServiceSurrey, BC778-394-2665
Flaranova Enterprises IncVancouver, BC604-351-0824
Beyond ElectricRichmond, BC604-788-1121
Blackwater Environmental SolutionsDelta, BC778-434-3135
4W’s Demo LtdRichmond, BC604-723-9155
Panther ProjectsDelta, BC604-585-0355
Marble Art Canada LtdBurnaby, BC604-436-0322
ML Construction LtdVancouver, BC604-825-4308
SSC Countertops LtdVancouver, BC604-294-4071
JSL Plumbing & Heating LtdVancouver, BC604-841-9119
Can Hong Construction Burnaby, BC778-251-9288
Yan’s ConstructionRichmond, BC604-207-2499
AJ Glass & WindowsSurrey, BC778-688-4812
BC Fireplace Service incNew Westminster, BC604-710-3148
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Did you know that in October the Mission Chamber of Commerce will be launching a Community App?
Join thousands of local businesses in one online directory. Get listed, support your community and attract local shoppers. Hop on the Chamber of Commerce Community App! For only $50 the first YEAR you can get your business listed in a professionally developed app (Apple + Android), host contests, post deals and engage with local consumers.
Contact Allison at 604-826-6914 or [email protected] for details!
Premium ListingChamber Members $50.00 for the first year, following year $100Non Members: $100.00 for the first year
Includes: • Complete Business Description • Logo or photograph • GPS Directions • Up to three incentive reward/special promotion listings • Link to the business website
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As an element of their strategic focus in 2014, the Economic Development Select Committee (EDC) commissioned a graphic and digital design firm to produce 3D digital images of both the waterfront and downtown Mission. The intent was to develop a future vision of these two areas that would help create a stronger sense of direction and purpose while also conveying to the community and investors the redevelopment potential.
This work was just recently completed. The imagery is compelling as it demonstrates the redevelopment potential of these priority areas of interest in our community. Because it is a digital framework, all design elements (building facades, sidewalks, and people)
can be easily changed to accommodate community input, which will be important as we update our Official Community Plan in 2015.
These recently completed images are based on the Downtown Action Plan and Incentive Package and, for the waterfront, the
images are based on the market feasibility study conducted in 2010, which takes into consideration the appropriate density, market absorption rates and scale determined to be marketable and profitable for development. In other words, they are visual aids based on what is believed
to be realistically achievable and not just a creative vision.
This is a very interesting and exciting time for Mission. The landscape is literally changing and current investment interest associated with commercial, industrial, recreational and residential investment in our community is growing.
A significant reason for this activity is that Mission is forecast to double in population and jobs over the next 30 years. The growth that is visibly moving west to east is obvious and keeping pace with this is the need for places to live, work and play. While this presents obvious challenges, it also presents significant opportunity.
In total, six development areas will undergo this imaging exercise. In addition to downtown and the waterfront already completed, specific commercial, industrial, residential and recreational lands will receive the same treatment and will be used as a complete package for future marketing and communications exercises associated with sharing our vision for the community.
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