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Thank you for you continued support of the Yukon Chamber of Commerce
Here is 3rd Edition of the monthly newsletter…
Mark your calendars! The Yukon Chamber of Commerce has announced the date of our AGM: Friday October 19-21 2007 in the sign post town of Watson Lake.
Invitations were sent out to all members via email on August 29th, 2007.
Hope to see you there!!!
The winners have been notified!! The awards will be presented at the Chamber’s AGM “Gala Awards Banquet” in Watson Lake on October 22, 2007.
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 our business members and the Yukon Community Chambers for another year.
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
We are sad to announce that Jerry Jones-Soltani is leaving the Business Service Centre after three (3) years of dedicated service. We wish her luck in her new endeavors at
Dana Naye Ventures.
She will truly be missed!!
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
Silver Trail Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Association
Mayo Anne Leckie reported:
The STCC fall meeting was held September 30, 2007 where they had a “field trip” to the M.V.LOON project, which is coming along nicely. They reported on the Stewart Crossing booth, which was staffed again, thanks to the Department of Tourism. The road and signage issues were raised again; in particular concern was expressed regarding the South McQuesten Road (and bridge) and the McQuesten Lake Road.
There is general understanding that the budget for road maintenance is limited, and that many of these roads need more than “just maintenance” work, however, as we shared with you in August and has been stated in various Joint Council and YCC letters to the Dept. of Tourism, these roads are getting increased use not only through tourism traffic, but also from the number of exploration and mining camps that are in the area. Safety for everyone remains a major concern.
The Silver Trail Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Association remains committed to providing a collective voice for the Communities of Stewart Crossing, Mayo, Keno and points in between on the subject of joint business and tourism related concerns and look forward to continuing to work with all levels of government to enhance our region in these regards.
Yukon Chamber of Commerce AGM: October 19-21, 2007 in Watson Lake
Small Business Week: October 15-19, 2007
GEO Science Forum: November 25-28 Convention Centre, Whitehorse
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