Opportunities North

September 30 - October 2, 2008

Opportunities North ’08 promises to be the biggest economic development conference and trade show ever to be hosted in the Yukon, and you can be guaranteed a front row seat! BOOK NOW and take advantage of our spectacular early-bird rates.

The Yukon’s economy has grown steadily since we last hosted this event in 2005. We have seen a dramatic increase in mineral exploration and development, the housing market has gone through the roof, unemployment is at an all time low.

Opportunities North ’08 will feature more than 15,000 sq. ft. of exhibitor space and some of the newest and most well appointed conference rooms anywhere in the north!

For more information or to register visit the website: www.opportunitiesnorth.com or call the Yukon Chamber of Commerce: (867) 667-2000

The 23rd Annual General Meeting and Elections of Officers for the Yukon Chamber of Commerce will take place on Tuesday, September 30, 2008 at 12:00 Noon at the High Country Inn & Conference Centre, 4051-4th Avenue, Whitehorse Yukon.

Resolutions must be submitted to the office of the Yukon Chamber of Commerce by 5:00pm, September 15, 2008 in order to be considered at this AGM. Watch for a Complete Agenda! Contact us for more information.

“The Opportunities North economic development forum is of increasing importance as the North achieves prominence nationally and internationally thanks to sovereignty issues, mega projects like the Alaska Highway Pipeline Project and mineral exploration and development,” Premier Dennis Fentie said. “We are continuing to work closely with the business community to maximize benefit for Yukoners, investors and visitors.”

On a three-year rotation with Alberta and the Northwest Territories, for the second time, Yukon will host its northern partners.

“The Yukon Chamber of Commerce is very pleased with the perfect timing of this event,” conference chair Rob McIntyre said. “The Yukon economy has grown significantly since the 2005 conference and this forum provides an important opportunity for the northwest region to dialogue on current events, projects, challenges and opportunities regarding investment and economic development.”
The three chambers: the Yukon Chamber of Commerce, the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce and the Chamber of Commerce of the Northwest Territories, have agreed to coordinate a triennial rotation for conferences promoting business opportunities in the North.

The Yukon Chamber of Commerce is organizing the conference again this year, along with a committee representing leading Yukon businesses. Financial support has been provided by both the Government of Yukon as well as the private sector. The Yukon government is contributing trade fair booth sponsorships for the event, led by a $50,000 platinum sponsorship from the Department of Economic Development.

Conference speakers will address topics such as a vision for Yukon’s future, the Alaska Pipeline Project, emerging investment opportunities with Yukon First Nations, mining and tourism, and Yukon’s energy future.

Northwest businesses and governments will be setting up displays for the trade show portion of the conference.

Membership Renewals

It is almost time to renew your membership for 2008-2009. Chamber members will soon receive renewal notices in the mail.

We will continue to work on your behalf with important issues that effect Yukoners’. Please keep us informed of any changes to your business contact information so the Chamber can keep its membership database accurate and up-to-date.

The Chamber looks forward to, continue working with our business members and the Yukon Community Chambers for another year.

Just a reminder, that if you are not planning on renewing your membership and you are receiving the Chambers Group Insurance Plan, it may be cancelled.