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The Langley Times 1
G R E A T E R L A N G L E Y C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E
Chamber VoiceTheN E W S L E T T E R
J A N U A R Y 2 0 1 2I S S U E 4 1
G R E A T E R L A N G L E Y C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E
■ Networking: 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm (Dinner) with presentations to follow ■ RESERVATIONS REQUIRED BEFORE 5PM FRIDAY, JANUARY 13TH!■ Members: $30 +HST ■ Non Members: $45 +HST■ RSVP: 604.530.6656 [email protected] Cancellation Deadline: 24 hours prior. Sorry, “No Shows” will be invoiced.
January General Dinner Meeting
Tuesday, January 17, 2012Cascades Casino, Coast Hotel & Convention Centre ~
20393 Fraser Highway, Langley
What will happen to your business if disaster strikes?
Happy New Year to the Langley Business Com-munity – I truly hope 2012 will present a positive business climate and success for all.
We look forward to working with the Mayors and Councillors of the City and Township of Lan-gley on initiatives to help our businesses grow, to attract new investment and provide employment for our citizens. I believe the future is bright for the Langleys and we will be Councils’ partner in exploring opportunities that I am sure will be presented.
Langley is often referred to as ‘a multi-cultural community of communities’ and this holds very true as well for our business community. One of the goals the Board of Directors is to increase member engagement and reach out to our ethnic business sector. The Membership Development Committee under the leadership of Community Director Michelle Chandra is exploring oppor-tunities for the Chamber to welcome and be inclusive to all cultures that conduct business in our community, celebrate our rich diversity and respect ethnic beliefs.
Another goal of the Board is completion of the Business Resource Centre project. Director Scott Johnston and the Committee are creating an electronic ‘Business Toolkit’ that will provide a ‘one stop’ resource guide for starting and grow-ing a business in Langley. The ‘Kit’ will include a
listing of all members who provide business services complete with contact information and an introduction to the type of services provided. For instance, while the Chamber has in excess of 20 firms that provide legal ser-vices, many of them
do not provide business services. The Committee is also considering how the Chamber can enhance the business infor-mation and resources provided at the Chamber Office. We would like to invite members to assist us in this project and invite anyone interested to join the Business Resource Centre Planning Committee.
The Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the launch of the new website in mid-January. The website will include online calendar of events, registrations and payments, a searchable member list and allow members to update their company information. Please be sure to visit the site to ensure your information is cor-rect!
Denni Bonetti,President
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Join us and learn
STEPHEN GAMBLEFire Chief
Township of Langley
DIANNE ROBINSONCrime Prevention
Program CoordinatorLangley RCMP
RORY THOMPSONFire Chief
City of Langley
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR!Quality Hotel & Suites Langleyis OPEN LATE FOR BUSINESS!
■ Thursday, January 26, 2012
■ 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
■ 6465 201 Street, Langley
Join us for the Chamber’s newest networking event!Hosted on a monthly basis by interesting Chamber member businesses, these events are the perfect opportunity to connect with Langley’s business community in a casual and fun environment.
RSVP … This event is complimentary for guests to attend but an RSVP is appreciated for catering purposes. Please call 604-530-6656 or email [email protected] to RSVP today!
www.qualityhotellangley.com
COMMISSIONAIRES BC
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CONTRACT CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING
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THE GIGGLE DAM DINNER THEATRE
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THE LANGLEY UKULELE ASSOCIATION
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VITA CONSTRUCTION
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VOICE FOR THE HORSE FOUNDATION
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ZONE 51 SALES GROUP INC.
MEMBERPROFILING OUR NEWEST MEMBERS
Join us!■ Miss World, Riza Santos, and contestants to welcome
guests! Let a member of the Ms. World Canada team show you the display rooms. Quality Hotel & Suites Langley are known for their customer service and European boutique style and décor.
■ All guests will receive a 20% discount off of a future room booking!
■ Casino Night! Take your chances at the roulette wheel or the black jack table!
■ Food will be served and enjoy a complimentary glass of wine or a drink from the cash bar.
■ Draws, gifts, surprises and more!
Photo courtesy of Dennis Davidson of Keepsake Portraits.
20273 Fraser Highway
Canadian-made Quality Furniture
& MattressesPROUD CHAMBER MEMBER SINCE 1993
604-534-4611 mclearys.com
KOSTA’S GREEKR E S T A U R A N T
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Proud supporters of the Chamber of Commerce
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S E R V I N G T H E C O M M U N I T I E S O F L A N G L E Y S I N C E 1 9 3 1
WHO’S WHO at the CHAMBER
1ST VICE-PRESIDENTAngie Quaale
Well Seasoned Gourmet Foods Inc.
2ND VICE-PRESIDENTJeremy East
BDO Canada LLP
SECRETARY-TREASURERKristine Simpson
KPMG
PAST PRESIDENTMilt Kruger
OfficeCore Business Solutions
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEPRESIDENT
Denni Bonetti Bonetti Meats (2010) Ltd.
LANGLEY CITYJamie Moi
Dominion Lending Centres –
West Coast MortgagesNORTH LANGLEY
Vivian Barber Facet Advisors Inc.
SOUTH LANGLEY Danielle Nielsen
Aldergrove Credit UnionALDERGROVE
Michelle Chandra Sutton Group
– West Coast Realty
COMMUNITY DIRECTORSBrian Dougherty Horizon Landscape
Contractors
Linda Harkinson Greystone Promotional
Products
Scott T. Johnston Campbell Burton &
McMullan LLP
Sharon Newbery Coffee News
Mary Reeves Big Brothers Big Sisters of Langley
Scott Waddle Precision Auto
Service Ltd.
DIRECTORS AT LARGE
Jaclyn Van Den BergEVENTS AND COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR
Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce. #1 - 5761 Glover Road, Langley, BC V3A 8M8Phone: 604-530-6656 Fax: 604-530-7066 Email: [email protected] Website: www.langleychamber.com
Check out the Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/langleychamber
LYNN WHITEHOUSEGreater Langley Chamber of Commerce Executive [email protected]
JACLYN VAN DEN BERGVoice of Business Newsletter [email protected]
BARB SYTKOThe Langley Times Advertising Sales [email protected]
2011 HD Stafford Good Citizen of the Year
Congratulations to Terry Metcalfe, the 2011 HD Stafford Good Citizen of the Year recipient. Here, Denni Bonetti, Chamber President, presents Mr. Metcalfe with his award at last Tuesday’s Chamber Holiday Dinner Meeting. Photo courtesy of Dennis Davidson of Keepsake Portraits.
NETWORKING… A System That Works!
Wednesday, January 25, 2012Speaker: Tim McKinnon, President of Stride Business Coaching
Join us and learn the prin-ciples and psychology of networking and how to make them work for you.
Plus … learn the 10 Com-mandments of Networking and get better results from your networking efforts!
JANUARY 2012 BUSINESS BREAKFAST CLUB
■ abc Country Restaurant (19219 56th Avenue, Surrey)■ Registration: 6:45 am to 7:00 am■ Introductions and Presentation: 7:00 am to 8:00 am■ Networking to follow.■ Members: $20.00 + HST■ Non-Members: $25.00 + HSTBreakfast Is Included!■ TO REGISTER and PRE-PAY: Please call the Chamber office at 604-530-6656 or email [email protected]■ No tickets at the door and no shows will be invoiced.
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