The Kamloops Chamber of Commerce begins the call for nominations for the 2008 Business Excellence Awards
Posted May 14, 2008
The Kamloops Chamber of Commerce begins the call for nominations for the 2008 Business Excellence Awards.
“The Business Excellence Awards are underway and we are excited to celebrate the best businesses in Kamloops.”
Kamloops, BC (May 14, 2008) – Kamloops Chamber of Commerce representatives announced the call for nominations has officially begun for the 2008 Business Excellence Awards. Along with the call for nominations, the complete list of award categories were unveiled, highlights were made about the sponsors participating to date – including TD Canada Trust Small Business Banking as the Premier Event Sponsor - and spectators were treated to a glimpse into the much-anticipated theme for the Awards Gala Dinner.
“Staging the Business Excellence Awards is an important role for the Kamloops Chamber of Commerce and we take great pride in providing a superb event where Kamloops’ top businesses can be celebrated,” said Rick Heney, President of the Kamloops Chamber of Commerce. “So far this year we have had tremendous support from the business community and we want to create an event that provides value to all participants involved.”
“Sponsoring the 2008 Business Excellence Awards allows us to partner with an event that has like-minded values,” said Traci Froese, Small Business Advisor with TD Canada Trust Small Business Banking. “We develop programs that assist small business owners to succeed in today’s competitive marketplace. We provide a competitive advantage with longer banking hours and advisors who provide personal service. The Chamber puts on an event that celebrates businesses who have honed their competitive advantage, that’s why this partnership makes sense for us.”
Nominations will be accepted from May 14 to June 23, 2008
Nominations can be made online at www.KamloopsChamber.ca and at the following Kamloops locations:
TD Canada Trust Downtown: 102-301 Victoria St
TD Canada Trust Northills Mall: 29-700 Tranquille Rd
TD Canada Trust Columbia Square: 600-500 Notre Dame Drive
TD Canada Trust Valleyview Square: 8-2121 East Trans Canada Hwy
Anyone can make a nomination.
Any business or business person can be nominated.
The Business Excellence Awards Gala Diner will be held on October 18, 2008. Tickets will go on sale June 23, 2008
Voting will take place between September 18 and October 3, 2008 – Only Chamber members will be eligible to vote and the number of votes each member receives will be based on the number of staff they employ.
Please alphabetize the sponsors when there is a multiple list.
TD Canada Trust Small Business Banking
South Thompson Inn & Conference Centre
CIBC Wood Gundy – Brian Kiloh
CIBC Wood Gundy – Chris Lewis
Edward Jones – Brant Hasanen
Excel Personnel - Business Person of the Year
Community Futures - Business of the Year
First Nations Agricultural Lending Associations - First Nations Business of the Year
(list this at end stating that sponsorship is still open for this award Retailer Award (1-10 staff)
Pacific Coastal Airlines - Retailer Award (11+ staff)
Business Development Bank - Manufacturer Award
RBC - Home Based Business Award
Strauss Herb Company - Technology Innovator Award
(list this at end stating that sponsorship is still open for this award Service Provider Award (1-10 staff)
Coopers Foods - Service Provider Award (11+ staff)
About the Kamloops Chamber of Commerce
Here in Kamloops, the Chamber provides three services:
· information centre
· provider of benefits to our members
· advocate for business to all levels of government.
As an information centre, we provide both business and visitor information to the public. The Chamber office answers over 30,000 requests each year, giving out business information of all kinds. Our top-ranking Visitor Centre serves over 40,000 people per year and we mail out packages to hundreds of people interested in moving or visiting here. We also offer information about every Kamloops businesses on our website.
The Chamber offers many wonderful benefits to our members. Besides the great deals such as Visa/MasterCard discounts and medical/dental plans, we also have a free10-month course that teaches our members how to network, set goals and to market themselves more effectively. Our monthly Socials help individual businesses to meet and network with each other and our educational Breakfasts inform of pertinent issues. Our annual gala Business Excellence Awards Banquet celebrates the best companies and individuals in our business community.
As a member of the BC and Canadian Chambers of Commerce, the Kamloops Chamber enjoys the privilege of being an advocate for business to all levels of government. Kamloops Chamber uniquely holds an annual local policy session with our members to determine what issues we will support over the next three years. These policies are then presented to our municipal government and to the provincial and national Chambers’ policy sessions. After our policies are adopted at these levels, a Policy & Positions Manual is produced and presented to both the provincial and federal governments.
The Kamloops Chamber of Commerce endeavors to foster good working relationships with all business organizations in our city. Working together helps to build a stronger, unified city that encourages business growth and a better lifestyle for all of our citizens.
Rick Heney, President
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