Several local business events are planned for British Columbia’s Chamber of Commerce Week, which runs Feb. 18-22.
South Cariboo Chamber of Commerce (SCCC) manager Angela Cole says some of the local events are informative and others are fun, but all will be worthwhile taking in.
There is a free event open to everyone in the business community to attend at the curling rink on Feb. 20 – a drop-in business social takes place from 5 to 9 p.m. with appetizers and a cash bar.
The drop-in offers business socializing as well as an opportunity to learn about advertising opportunities on the curling rink sign boards, and non-members can gain details about Chamber of Commerce
membership.
Cole says it is not necessary to arrive early, and she encourages all business people interested to stop by at some point during the evening.
During the lunch hour on Feb. 21 at SCBC, the Cariboo Family Enrichment Centre and Horton Ventures are hosting a free lunch at noon for chamber members only, and providing a presentation on human resources.
HR Best Practices will explore trends for employee satisfaction, including what business owners can do to help their employees create a work/life balance, how to encourage staff to remain loyal while working for the bottom line, and health and wellness in the workplace, Cole explains.
Finally, Andre’s Electronic Experts will give a presentation on Smartphones for chamber members only at its store on 99 Mile Hill on Feb. 22, at 12:15 p.m.
It will cover what changes have come about with the Smartphones, how people can use them for business benefits, how to resolve any apprehensions folks may have about them and some applications to assist them in possibly improving their businesses.
A webinar will follow later in the year, so business folks may want to check in with Cole at the SCCC office (250-395-6124) to find out what else is happening in upcoming months, and what benefits are available through its membership.
