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Gone into a local business recently and had exceptional service? Know of a business

that goes above and beyond to help local community groups? Know of a community organization that does great work behind the scenes and should be acknowledged? Nominate them all for the upcoming Business Excellence Awards.

“Nominate the trailblazers of our business community,” encourages Chamber President Elyssa Lockhart. “They deserve acknowledgment for their dedications, innovations and contributions to the local, regional, and international business community. Award recipients represent the top executives, business leaders, thinkers, and strategists in our community. Their superior efforts encourage the sense that Mission supports, engages, and produces world class talent, innovative products, dynamic companies, and high quality opportunities for employment.”

Businesses can be nominated in the following categories:

Business of the Year (15+ employees)Nominate a business that best

exhibits excellence. The business will have a strong history in the community, continued growth and innovative strategies, as well as market leadership in its sector.

Business of the Year (1-15 employees)Nominate an organization that best

exhibits excellence in small business.

The business will have contributed to the growth of the community through their products, services, and customer service. Nominations will be judged on the benefi t brought to the community from this business.

Business Leader of the YearHonour an individual business

person that has been a leader in moving Mission forward and has been responsible for improvements to the community; someone who demonstrates entrepreneurial spirit, quality workmanship, professional mannerism and exemplary customer service to the fellow business members and to the community.Customer Experience Award

Celebrate the best in customer

service, customer retention, and customer relationship management. The award will go to the company that can demonstrate that it is truly “customer-focused.”

Home Based Business AwardHonour a licensed, home-operated

business where the proprietor has achieved consistent success and conducts their business with professionalism, integrity and a strong focus on customer services.

Entrepreneurial Excellence AwardRecognize a business that shows

achievement in some or all of the following: new or innovative products or service, or manufacturing technique, job creation, growth

potential and / or market served.

Non-Profi t of the Year AwardNominate an organization making

a signifi cant difference in our local community. An organization that collaborates with other community organizations and strategies to implement creative solutions to community challenges.

Retail Excellence Award (new for 2012)

Nominate a business that has demonstrated outstanding achievement in the retail sector. The recipient is a Mission retail leader with evidence of sustainable growth, commercial success and community involvement.

Nominations will be accepted until Aug. 15 and there is no limit to how many businesses you can nominate. Chamber membership is not required. An impartial judging committee of peers will review the submissions and interview each nominee to determine those that stand above in each category.

To nominate a business, visit www.missionchamber.bc.ca and click on the Nominate button. Fill out the form indicating the business and relevant award, providing a short synopsis of why you consider them worthy of the award. Or drop by the Visitor Centre and pick up a form today.

The centre is located at 34033 Lougheed Hwy.

Nominate an excellent Mission business for award

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There are many policy areas that the Mission Chamber is continuing to advance on

behalf of members. Beyond the recent acceptance of the Fraser River Policy Resolutions at the B.C. Chamber AGM, the Mission Chamber also supported new resolutions that advocate for curbing of the Property Transfer Tax, the providing process for better accountability and transparency for Local Government, a registration of buildings used for marijuana grow operations and online provincial and municipal voting.

More than 30 new policy resolutions were adopted at this year’s BC Chamber of Commerce AGM and the Chamber will leverage these resolutions to the benefi t of the membership.

Additionally, the Chamber continues

to work with local governments for the adaptation of a Fraser Valley mobile business licensing program. Communities from Surrey and Pitt Meadows to Hope are looking to develop a program that would allow businesses to work in this accepted economic region.

For service business, such as contractors, home care and caterers, this could reduce red tape and costs by as much as $2,000 annually.

On a local level, the Chamber has offered its support to the District of Mission development of a sustainable long-term

plan for the downtown core.

The Chamber believes in order to draw investment to downtown there is a need for a clear vision and plan that highlights the opportunities and strengths over the long-term. In the continued quest to cut red tape, the Chamber also lent its voice to the core services review development forum. Chamber Manager Michelle Favero spoke to the barriers and challenges in the development process and offered possible solutions that would streamline process.

Many more policy initiatives are continuing to be driven by the Chamber Government Affairs Committee. Members are encouraged to participate in the committee, surveys and roundtables. For more information contact Michelle Favero at manager@missionchamber.bc.ca.

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Helping people Changing Lives Building Community

Celebrate with Chai Time: a chance to meet other diversity leaders in Mission, share insights, and learn together.THEME IS: Respect for All Sexual Orientations—with reference to hiring and inter-personal communications in the workplace. Please RSVP kusum.soni@missioncommunityservices.com. Location - MCS Main Offi ce: Time 2 – 4pm: Free to att end– 4pm: Free to att endd

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Elyssa Lockhart PRESIDENT

Todd BuggeDIRECTOR 2011

Sean MeliaVICE PRESIDENT

Trevor GirardDIRECTOR 2012

Satti GrewalDIRECTOR 2012

Attila DavalovskyDIRECTOR 2011

Cal CrawfordPAST PRESIDENT

Pam AlexisDIRECTOR 2012

Tony LaPointeTREASURER

Vicki GouldDIRECTOR 2012

Ann HarperDIRECTOR 2011

President's message

Chamber driving policy initiatives

On May 25-26, I had the pleasure of enjoying the BC Chamber of Commerce AGM in Penticton. Wine tours aside, the AGM was a focused conference of policy debate, engaging speakers and valuable workshops.

I am proud to announce that for the fi rst time the Mission Chamber forwarded policy resolutions to be vetted through the rigorous policy process. Both the Provincial Fraser River Flood Management and the Federal Fraser River Navigation Management were accepted unanimously by the more than 150 voting delegates from chambers and industry across B.C.

Both policies can be viewed on our website under “Infl uence.”

On June 7, we held our annual golf tournament. The “Swamp Tourney” coined by past president Cal Crawford, was certainly a test of endurance for even me, a seasoned golfer. It was great to see everyone enjoying themselves despite the rain. Congratulations to all our winners and I look forward to a drier day on the links next year.

Picnic in the Park is coming June 21. This is the District of Mission’s annual report to the business community. A long-standing event, this year will feature new CAO Ken Bjorgaard. I encourage you to come out and connect with him as well as the mayor, councillors and senior staff from city hall. Register online at www.missionchamber.bc.ca. I look forward to seeing you there!

Allan MainLIAISON, C.F.N.F.

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Anyone who says sunshine brings happiness has never golfed in

the rain or this year’s Chamber Golf Tournament. Serious and pleasure golfers alike braved monsoon-like conditions June 7 with an eye to network and have fun.

This year’s big winner and the only team to complete all 18 holes were the gang from Downey Transmission: Sean Downey, Stu Dunaway, Ryan McCreery and Rob Dahaiwal. Rob also won closest to the pin and Stu won the chipping contest.

The most challenged team of day went to the Canadian Tire Team of Frank Ehrhardt, Katherine Yanko, Christina Rodgers, and Vicki Gould. Interestingly, Frank won the putting contest and Katherine won the women’s closest to the pin.

A special thank you to Tyler Hoff and Pioneer Chrysler for sponsoring the Hole-in-One again this year. Unfortunately their offer of a one-year lease on a 2011 Jeep Wrangler complete with a year’s insurance provided by Meier Insurance Company was not won this year, though there were some close shots.

Thank you to all our sponsors who made it a terrifi c afternoon despite the rain:

Presenting Sponsor: TD Canada Trust

Golf Cart Sponsor: Landmark Realty

Eagle Sponsor: Nutek Signs, Tyler Dental Artz, Pete’s Pizza, and Best Western

Hole Sponsors:

TD Canada Trust

Abbotsford Heat

Mission City Business Center

Boston Pizza

Carhoun and Sons

Mikes Computer Shop

Swing Optical

Fraser Valley Building Supplies

Raydar Autobody

Manny Ahluwalia RBC Dominion Securities and Paul Gurm RBC Mortgages

Abstract Glass

Scotia Bank

Dennis W. Clarke Risk Management

Goody Too Shoes

Rockwells Bar and Grill

Downey Transmission

Mission Springs

S. Sharpe Timber

We look forward to seeing you all on the greens next year!

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Our constituency office is here to assist you with:•GOVERNMENT RELATED ISSUES •INFORMATION ON GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS

•CERTIFYING YOUR COPIES •ARRANGING CONGRATULATORY MESSAGES

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Picnic in the ParkChamber luncheon

Speaker: Mission CAO Ken Bjorgaard and planning

head Sharon FletcherPlace: Fraser River

HeritagePark

Time: 11:30 am to 1 pm

June 27Business After Hours

Members onlyPlace: Swing Optical

2 - 33231 First Ave. Time: 5 to 7 pm

July 13Member Appreciation Day

and Visitor Centre open house

Place: 34033 Lougheed Hwy.

Time: Noon to 3 p.m.

Aug. 15Business Excellence

AwardsNomination Deadline.

Nominate a star business today

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details on our website

Annual golf tournament a success despite the rain

The Canadian Tire team featured putting contest winner Frank Ehrnhardt and women's closest to the pin winner Katherine Yanko.

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Starting in the September edition of The Business

Track, members will have the opportunity to be highlighted in our Get to Know article.

Penned by professional writer Kathleen Rake of Click Media, the article will focus on the What, Where, and How of each organization highlighted.

“It will be a great way for the community to learn more about the many businesses that operate in Mission,” notes Membership Committee Chair Ann Harper.

“Not only will it focus on their products and services, it will

underscore their values and links

to the community. I am looking

forward to hearing more about

the niches our members fill.”

Rake brings to the Mission

Regional Chamber of Commerce

and Business Track more

than 20 years of professional

experience writing and editing

for media, industry, government,

non-profit and small business.

Members who are interested

in participating in this new

opportunity should contact

Member Services to book their

spot or to learn more about this

opportunity.

For more information on the Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce,

go to www.missionchamber.bc.ca.