Enderby & District Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 1000, 700 Railway Street, Enderby, BC V0E 1V0
Telephone: 250-838-6727 | Fax 250-838-0123
www.enderbychamber.com | info@enderbychamber.com
NEWSLETTER – July 23, 2009
Table of Contents
Welcome to Our Newest Members ...........................................................1
The Local Economy and the National Recovery .......................................1
Business News .........................................................................................2
Chamber Action........................................................................................3
City Council Message to Businesses ........................................................4
Member-To-Member Discounts ................................................................5
Mark Your Calendar .................................................................................6
Political Radar ..........................................................................................7
Contact Us ...............................................................................................7
WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST MEMBERS
We would like to thank the following businesses and organizations who recently joined the
Chamber of Commerce as a 2009 member.
Enderby Tube Taxi, Garden Gate Bed & Breakfast, and On-Site Cleaning Services.
THE LOCAL ECONOMY AND THE NATIONAL RECOVERY
Businesses in Enderby and Area F are already feeling the economic recovery in action. So how
do things stack up against the national reports? This section will cover different segments of the
local economy with attention paid to the progress of the economic recovery, as well as report on
the recovery itself.
MP Colin Mayes Visits Enderby Businesses
On July 8, Tate Bengtson and Ted Morrison of the Enderby & District Chamber of Commerce
were joined by Members of Parliament Colin Mayes and Bev Shipley, Mayor of Enderby Dee
Wejr, and several local and regional media representatives, on a tour of five local industries.
The following businesses were toured: North Valley Frameworks, Sperlich Log Construction,
Okanagan Fertilizer, Fink Machines, and Delta C Technologies.
The purpose of the tour was to showcase the diversity of the local economy and to discuss how
local business owners were using innovation and marketing in order to position themselves for
growth in the economic recovery.
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Bank of Canada Announces the End of the Recession
On July 23, the Bank of Canada announced that the recession is essentially over and projected
growth beginning in the third quarter of 2009. This announcement revised previous projections,
which anticipated a sustained economic contraction lasting until the end of the fourth quarter of
2009. However, the Bank of Canada cautioned that the slower recovery and more fragile
financial systems of the United States and Europe may hinder Canada's economic rebound. It
also noted that the pace of recovery in Canada, while faster than the United States and Europe,
would be relatively slow by historical standards.
The Bank of Canada anticipates that Canadian exporters, particularly in the automobile and
wood sectors, are poised to enjoy a disproportionate benefit once U.S. recovery begins to
recover in early 2010.
Canada's rebound is attributed to the stability of our financial sector, the relatively low average
debt load of Canadian households, an uptick in commodity prices, and increasing confidence
among Canadian consumers translating into the purchase of big-ticket items such as houses
and cars.
Source: http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/capress/090723/national/boc_economy
BUSINESS NEWS
If you have some news about your business that you would like to share, please send us a
notification by email. It could be about an upcoming event, a new product line, the
commencement of a partnership with another local business, a change in location, or an award
that your business has won. Send your announcements to news@enderbychamber.com.
Larch Hills Wine Wins Awards
The Larch Hills Winery, owned by Jack and Hazel Manser, brought home six awards from the
2009 North West Wine Summit in Oregon. The North West Wine Summit, a prestigious
international event that features hundreds of wines from BC, Washington, and Oregon, presents
their awards to only the best wines.
Hazel and Jack, who continue the tradition of making crisp whites and smooth reds, were
thrilled to receive gold for their Marachal Foch (red), silver for their Lemberger (red),
Gewurztraminer (red), and Steggerebe (white), and bronze for their Madeleine Angevine (white)
and Ortega (white).
The winery is open for tours and tastings. Visit www.larchhillswinery.com or phone 250-8320155 for more information.
Tube Taxi Up and Running
The Enderby Tube Taxi is open for business. Located in the parking lot behind Belvidere Park,
the Tube Taxi offers choices ranging from a two-hour ride to a full-day adventure. They also
offer pick-up services at Tuey Park and Eby’s Hand Launch.
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The rates for a full day are $20 for adults and $15 for children and the rates for a half day are
$13 for adults and $10 for children. This price includes tube rental, shuttle service, and life
jacket. Taxes are included. Full-day admission allows for multiple runs. The hours of operation
are 10am to 4pm seven days per week, weather permitting. Phone 250-540-3048, email
tubetaxi@gmail.com, or visit www.enderbytubetaxi.com for more information.
Mabel Lake Resort BBQs
Starting on July 8, Mabel Lake Resort will be hosting its popular Wednesday Night BBQs. The
event features great food, live music, and lots of fun. Tickets are available at the Mabel Lake
Store. Gates open at 6pm.
Hatha Yoga
Yoga sessions are now offered at the Mabel Lake Golf & Country Club. Relax your body and
mind, help your balance, and improve your golf game! Sessions are Monday to Friday from
10am to 11:15 am. $12 per session, mats provided.
New Menu at Fortune's Landing
Fortune’s Landing Pub & Restaurant is excited to announce the release of its new menu. The
menu includes pizza and pastas, steak, ribs, burgers, salads, sandwiches, and appetizers. The
new menu features a selection of Chef Cyndi’s specialities. Be sure to go in and try Fortune’s
Cobb Salad, a mix of fresh greens, eggs, bacon, Roquefort Cheese, avocado, and chicken
breast, the First Mate’s Burger made with a beef patty smothered in shrimp, kamaboko crab,
and swiss cheese, a ribeye steak, the perfectly baked spaghetti, or the Shepard’s Pie.
For more information visit www.enderbybc.com or drop by and grab a fresh meal on the patio.
CHAMBER ACTION
Chamber seeking Feedback on Business License Bylaw
The City of Enderby has invited the Enderby & District Chamber of Commerce to solicit
comments from the local business community on its current business license bylaw, including
the mobile business license portion. Comments received through this process will be reviewed
by the City Administrator and City Council.
"We are pleased that Enderby City Council has proven to be eager to engage with the business
community on its business license bylaw," notes Chamber Executive Director Tate Bengtson.
"By soliciting feedback from the businesses community, which is directly affected by this bylaw,
it will ensure that the legal framework at the municipal level promotes a healthy and fair
environment for private enterprise."
The Enderby business license bylaw is located at:
http://enderby.civicweb.net/FileStorage/EB1AF4A57672403BB9FD279FCC7D94F8-1408%20%20Business%20Licence%20and%20Regulation.pdf
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Comments are welcome from anybody who owns a business in Enderby. All comments will be
compiled and submitted to the City of Enderby, along with an overview of the recommendations.
All comments must be submitted in writing to the Enderby & District Chamber of Commerce,
P.O. Box 1000, Enderby, BC V0E 1V0. All comments must be received by 5pm on Wednesday,
August 26.
Invitation for Public Consult on Next Federal Budget
Colin Mayes' constituency office has personally invited the Enderby & District Chamber of
Commerce to seek out feedback from the local business community on Budget 2010.
All Chamber member businesses may submit comments to the Enderby & District Chamber of
Commerce. These comments will be compiled at submitted to the Parliament of Canada's
Standing Committee on Finance on your behalf. The submission will contain a covering letter
and summary of recommendations by the Enderby & District Chamber of Commerce, which will
lend additional weight to your feedback. Moreover, a copy of the submission package will be
sent to the BC Chamber of Commerce so that they are also aware of our needs, interests, and
expectations. All comments must be in writing and emailed to tate@enderbychamber.com by
5pm on Wednesday, August 12.
Business owners who are not Chamber members may submit directly to the Parliament of
Canada's Standing Committee on Finance at fina@parl.gc.ca by August 15.
New Service: Certificates of Origin
The Enderby & District Chamber of Commerce is pleased to offer certificate of origin services
for local businesses. If your business exports items which require a Chamber of Commerce seal
attesting to the origin of goods, please contact tate@enderbychamber.com for more information.
CITY COUNCIL MESSAGE TO BUSINESSES
Summer’s Looking Great!
A message from Enderby City Councillor Brad Case:
The City of Enderby has a busy summer schedule on the books. One of the
most visible projects is the upgrades to Stanley Avenue and Cliffview Drive over
to Old Salmon Arm Drive. The Stanley Avenue portion of the project is nearing
completion and the Cliffview Drive part of the project being completed later in the
summer.
The recent meltdown of the global financial community does not seem to have
slowed down our area. Many projects are planned including subdivisions,
businesses expansions, infrastructure upgrades, and possibly some
improvements to the portion of Highway 97 which runs through Enderby.
Something that not all of us are aware of is that early this spring, Enderby and
Area F took back the day-to-day control and management of our recreation,
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cemetery, and dog control services. These functions include arenas, the
Riverside Ballpark, and Grindrod Park. With this change, our community can
develop and manage these functions from a local perspective.
With the summer season off to a great start, let’s hope it continues, and we all
have a healthy and prosperous season.
Thank you for the update, Brad!
MEMBER-TO-MEMBER DISCOUNTS
Start networking and encouraging business today by offering a business-to-business discount.
Contact tourism@enderbychamber.com for more information.
Antiques
Cobwebs Antiques & Gifts is offering a 10% discount off of all regularly priced merchandise to
2009 Chamber member business owners and employees! Check out their ongoing 30% off sale
on selected merchandise!
Crystals
Chamber members are invited to enjoy a 10% discount off of their retail crystal purchases on
designated open warehouse days. Keep reading this newsletter for information on the next open
warehouse day.
Flower Arrangements
Port Royal Gifts is pleased to offer a 10% discount on all flower arrangements from Port Royal
Gifts. Drop by today to see the amazing selection of fresh cut flowers available in a variety of
beautiful arrangements.
Furniture and Appliances
Ashley Furniture Home Store is excited to announce that they will be offering a discount to
owners of businesses and organizations who are 2009 Chamber members! The discount
offered will be 20% off of furniture and contractors’ pricing on appliances.
Gym Membership
Get a discount on getting in shape! Interior Fitness offers all local business owners 10% off of
the purchase of a gym membership. Just drop by the Chamber of Commerce and ask for a
letter confirming your Chamber membership. Bring that letter to Interior Fitness when you are
ready to purchase your membership and get 10% knocked off the price.
Personal Training
Penny Lochhead is pleased to offer a 10% discount on her personal training services. For more
information or to book your appointment call 250-838-0425.
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Tanning and Beauty
Bombshells Tanning & Esthetics is now offering special discounts to Chamber members.
Receive $5.00 off of any tanning package or $5 off of gel fingernails and toenails.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Enderby Summer Fun Festival
On July 24, 25, and 26, Enderby and Area F will be hosting the Summer Fun Festival! Check
out the Charity Carnival on Maud Street Friday, July 24 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm for games,
activities, food, and live entertainment.
On Saturday, head out between 8:00am and 11:00am for a pancake breakfast beside the
Legion on Mill Avenue. Then walk over to the Maud Street Parking Lot for the Artisan’s Market &
Entertainment Stage from 9:00am to 4:00pm. The Flower Show will be open to the public from
12:00pm to 3:30pm at the Masonic Hall on Mill Avenue.
Tube competitions and the “Build Your Own Raft & Race It” contest will begin in Belvidere Park
at 1:00pm. Expect lots of action as participants race, decorate, build, and race again.
Then be sure to go to the Jumble Dance held at Kingfisher Hall starting at 9:00pm. Tickets to
the Jumble Dance are $10 each and are available at Tony O’s and Ashton Creek General Store.
Be sure to (cross)dress in your finest!
On Sunday, the day begins with the Mara Heritage Tea and Duck Race at Mara Hall from
12:00pm to 4:00pm. New this year is the Medieval Fair at Belvidere Park from 1:00pm to
5:00pm. There will be live demonstrations of sword fighting, baking, dancing, and more, as well
as various activities and forms of entertainment. Following the Medieval Fair will be Music by
the River featuring the Half a Quorum quartet beginning at 7:00pm.
For more information on the Enderby Summer Fun Festival, call or email Willow at 250-8386727 or tourism@enderbychamber.com.
Live Music on the Patio
Mabel Lake Golf & Country Club is excited to announce they will be featuring The Hot Tamales
on Saturday, July 25 at 8pm. There will be drink and dinner specials with no cover charge. No
reservations are required.
Money Laundering Seminar
Corporal Campbell will be presenting information for businesses and consumers on credit card
fraud, debit card skimming, identity theft, and counterfeit currency on July 30th, 2009 at the
Glad Tidings Church Hall at 2570 Pleasant Valley Road in Armstrong beginning at 7:15am.
There is a small fee to attend this seminar.
For more information or to reserve your space, contact the Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber
of Commerce at 250-546-8155 or Armstrong_chamber@telus.net.
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POLITICAL RADAR
BC to Introduce Harmonized Sales Tax in 2010
You may have heard today that the Province of BC plans to harmonize its PST with the GST as
of July 1, 2010. Below is a press release from the BC Chamber of Commerce.
Vancouver, July 23, 2009 - Chambers of Commerce from across the province
today welcomed the bold and timely announcement from the provincial
government that BC will be harmonizing its sales provincial sales tax with the
federal Goods and Services Tax effective July 1, 2010, an issue member
chambers reaffirmed as a priority for government at its recent Annual Meeting.
“Harmonization of BC’s sales tax with the federal GST is one of the most
important policy directions we can put in place today to position us for a strong
recovery at the end of our current economic difficulties,” explains John Winter,
President and CEO of the BC Chamber of Commerce. “With the commitment to
harmonization and the other measures announced regarding personal, corporate
and small business tax the provincial government must be congratulated for
creating the most competitive taxation regime in North America.”
The new tax will as a true value-added sales tax which would apply to the same
goods and services as the GST while maintaining some existing exemptions
under the current provincial sales tax.
“This measure saves business money and reduces government expenditures
while providing protection for those on low-incomes,” continues Winter. “In
addition to these savings the consumer will also be a winner as business will
pass the savings they make, such as $150 million annually in compliance costs
alone, onto the consumer in the form of lower prices”
“Small business across the province are supportive of because not only is this
good news economically, this is particularly good news for small business,”
states John. “Small businesses are the tax collectors for government so this
measure will remove the need for small business to deal with an unreasonable
and complicated tax this will allow us to focus on growing our businesses and
creating jobs.”
CONTACT US
Would you like more information about how the Chamber can serve you? Please give the
Chamber a call so that we can schedule an appointment.
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