Business Excellence Awards March 12

The Williams Lake & District Chamber of Commerce is the voice of business in Williams Lake and area.We promote the well being of business in Williams Lake and district; and foster a work, stay and play at home atmosphere to all residents.Meet our newest member: Lynn’s Bed Breakfast & Bale and Sona Resources Corporation.Full speed ahead for the gala — the 16th annual Business Excellence Awards to be held at the Elks Hall on March 12.  The awards committee is proud to thank everyone for submitting nominations saying “achievement and recognition is so critical for any community.”   Nominees will be announced and recognized at our general meeting in February. This year’s theme is “a Taste of the Islands.”  The evening, which is known as the “Academy Awards” of Williams Lake will include the presentation of eight awards as well as the Business of the Year award. Your ticket includes a fabulous dinner, entertainment by Todd Butler, and About Face Photography, which will take your photograph while you are dressed in your finest.  We will once again have a live and silent auction with items from all over B.C. True to tradition, the evening is conducted in an “academy style” atmosphere so everyone is kept in suspense until the award winners are announced. Tickets are $65 and are available only at the Chamber of Commerce office.   Did you know that Chamber members get fuel discounts? Some of the discounts are for two cents or three cents per litre off total purchases of fuel, oil, top-up fluids, and washes. Call 250-392-5025 to find out more information on this benefit. For this and a list of our other benefits, check out the Williams Lake & District Chamber of Commerce website at www.williamslakechamber.com.  Our website promotes local and regional events encouraging visitors to come to the area and increase their length of stay. There is no cost to list your events on our website. Call 250-392-5025 or e-mail visitors@telus.net.  How important is pleasing visitors and customers to your business?  Find out everything you and your staff need to know about keeping customers and visitors happy and coming back for more. Our WorldHost trainer can train your staff and provide your business with essential customer-service procedures. Call us at 250-392-5025 for more information and to speak to our WorldHost specialist. We invite everyone to attend our general meeting on Feb. 24, which starts at 11:45 a.m. at Signal Point Restaurant.  Chamber meetings offer businesses the opportunity to meet other business owners and staff and talk about ideas and issues that you have in your workplace.  We ask that you help us and the restaurant by providing your RSVP by Tuesday. Call 250-392-5025 to reserve your seat.  The cost for lunch is $15 for members.  Members are encouraged to enter one of our draws and your business could be profiled in the next Chamber Chatter compliments of the Efteen or the Chamber Chatter on the Rush compliments of The Wolf/The Rush.Business Card Business Profile: Engage Financial.T. Hugh Gage is the owner and operator of Engage Financial Services. Hugh has been dedicated to the service of Williams Lake and 100 Mile House Chamber of Commerce Members for the past 16 years. Hugh is loyal to his clients and is dedicated to do his very best to accommodate their individual needs.Engage Financial Services is the Authorized Agent for the Chamber of Commerce Group Plan. This very unique plan, offering health, dental, disability and critical Illness benefits, is designed to give Chamber of Commerce members/small businesses the opportunity to partake in a benefit package which may otherwise not be an option for small businesses.  As well, it is a licenced broker for life insurance and other financial/investment products.  Located in the Pioneer Complex building, it looks forward to 2011 and continued service to our great community.