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Thank you for you continued support of the Yukon Chamber of Commerce
Here is our NEW monthly newsletter…
We would like to take this opportunity to welcome Mr. J.D. (Dave) Austin to the Yukon Chamber of Commerce as our new President & CEO. Dave accepted the position on June 11, 2007 and we are delighted he did. Congratulations Dave!!
Mark your calendars! The Yukon Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the date of our AGM: Friday October 19-21 2007 in the sign post town of Watson Lake.
2007 Business, Business Person & Yukon Exporter of the year awards
The Chamber will soon be sending out the nomination forms for these prestigious awards. We need you to nominate the businesses and individuals you feel are leaders in our community and deserving of recognition. The awards will be presented at the Chamber’s AGM “Gala Awards Banquet” in Watson Lake on October 22, 2007.
September 18th, 19th & 20th, 2007 – Yellowknife, NWT
Come and see why the Northwest Territories are among Canada’s most exciting places to do business! The Yukon Chamber of Commerce has reserved 12 booths for use by Yukon companies wishing to exhibit at the conference. Please contact us for details, as booth space is limited. Contact: 867-667-2000 or Email: office@yukonchamber.com
It is time to renew your membership with the Yukon Chamber of Commerce. Membership fees for 2007-2008 year remain the same and 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 Yukon Community Chambers for another year.
At work for small business: With the exclusive Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan, you can get the most sought-after group benefits; from extended health to dental and vision care. Get the group insurance you want and you benefit four ways:
Guaranteed Participation, Stable Rates, Unbeatable Service, Wide-Ranging Benefit Options.
The Yukon Agricultural Association has grant money provided by Agriculture Canada for basic agricultural research, feasibility studies, food product development, and seminars/educational events aimed at advancing Yukon’s Agriculture and Agri-Food Industry. Contact Rick Tone at 867-668-6864 for more information and for project proposal forms, or, visit the YAA website at www.yukonag.ca
Created in the Yukon packaging materials are offered here at the Yukon Chamber. Materials are to be used by Yukon craftspeople, retail stores, craft fairs, festivals, wherever Yukon crafts are being sold.
Our Business Information Officer can provide you with information on everything from star-up, incorporation, financing and loan programs to product sourcing, government and private sector programs and services, also to include Import/Export. And if she does not have the answers, she knows where to find them! If you would like more information, please contact the direct line at 867-633-6257 or check out their website at: www.cbsc.org/yukon
The Yukon Chamber of Commerce, Yukon private sector, the Government of Yukon, Yukon College, the Yukon Indian Development Corporation and the Federal Government (National Research Council and Indian Affairs and Northern Development) are committed to developing a “Yukon Cold Climate Innovation cluster” in Whitehorse.
OUR VISION: Is to establish a world-recognized Cluster for construction and infrastructure in Yukon that is focused on the development, commercialization, application and export of sustainable cold climate technologies and related solutions for sub-arctic regions around the world.
OUR MISSION: Is to enable the development and adaptation of systems and products that meet challenges of cold climate environments.
OUR OBJECTIVES: Are to create a higher degree of economic self-sufficiency in Canada’s North and to increase private-sector growth by building capacity through investment and research. Based on the specific expertise that we have in the north, the current initiative has been focused on the following industries:
- Building construction and maintenance.
- Municipal infrastructure (including water, sewage, heat and power, waste, and roads).
- Geotechnical works (construction/infrastructure specialties that may be applied also to mine reclamation; transportation, permafrost and pipelines).
If you would like more information on the Cluster, please contact: Donna Mercier, Communications Manager, Phone: 867-393-6065-E-mail: innovationcluster@yukonchamber.com
Putting you in touch with Yukon Businesses
The Territorial Department of Economic Development, in partnership with the Yukon Chamber of Commerce, has publicly launched the Yukon business directory website www.directoryyukon.com as part of the government’s investment attraction strategy. The new, interactive online business directory will facilitate connections between Yukon businesses and potential investors and employees. Yukon businesses are invited to submit new entries, or to make changes to existing entries by contacting the Yukon Chamber of Commerce. You can learn more about the online business directory by visiting the Yukon Chamber website: www.yukonchamber.com OR Yukon government website: www.gov.yk.ca OR www.investyukon.com
Yukon Chamber of Commerce AGM: October 19-21, 2007 in Watson Lake
Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce AGM: August 28th at the Gold Rush Inn – 11:30-2pm.
Prospects North 2007 Conference and Trade Show: September 18-20,2007 – Yellowknife
US Department of Trade & Commerce: Whitehorse visit – August 27-29
Destination Canada – Job Fair 2007: Employers interested in providing employment for one or more immigrants, next planning session in the Yukon Chamber boardroom on August 24th/07 @ 10:15 am.
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