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TO OURWelcome NEW MEMBERSRedpath RelocationsTim Redpathwww.redpathrelocations.com (604) 945-9910Coquitlam
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Gillian Kirk, ChairTri-Cities Chamber
Celebrating Small Business MonthSmall businesses play a huge role in the Canadian economy. Powerful contributors to innovation, jobs and GDP, more than 75% of businesses in Canada have fewer than 10 employees [Innovation, Science + Economic Development Canada statistics, June 2016].
The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce membership accurately re�ects our local business community, with almost 80% of our members falling into the category of fewer than 10 employees. That’s a good reason for us to support, encourage and celebrate small businesses! This month, we are joining Chambers and Boards of Trade across Canada to commemorate Small Business Month. Our
Chamber is launching an exciting new program and hosting a unique event that will help boost business for the majority of our members.
Our #ShopChamber program is an initiative that has been developed to stimulate business for our members by our members. With over 150 exclusive o�ers on products and services, this program encourages our members to support each other and to look to our local membership �rst for all their purchases.
The unique event we are hosting is our �rst ever Business Showcase on October 18th from 3pm – 8pm at the Executive Plaza Hotel Coquitlam. This event, open to the public, is a twist on the standard “old-school” style of tradeshow. With drinks, appies and even a DJ to keep the vibe going, we are proud to showcase the goods and services of over 50 Chamber member businesses. More than 300 attendees are anticipated to join us in the launch of this inaugural Chamber event, with a ticket price designed to encourage all to join ($15, available online at www.tricitiescham-ber.com).
I invite everyone in our community to join us in supporting and celebrating our own local small businesses. This month, make a point of shopping locally. Check out our online directory at www.tricitieschamber.com to source goods and services from our own community.
Associated Labels and PackagingJay Ashworthwww.associated-labels.com(604) 525-4764Coquitlam
Andrea Johnstone DesignsSamantha Brezdenwww.andreajohnstonedesigns.com(778) 823-5040Langley
Summit Print - Labels & PackingGerald Changwww.summitprint.ca(604) 552-3410Port Coquitlam
Galactic EntertainmentTanya Robichaudwww.galactic.ca(604) 341-4647Port Coquitlam
Westcan ImmigrationJC Choiwww.westcanimm.com(604) 461-0100Coquitlam
Kang Ho Martial Arts AcademyDiane Leewww.canadahapkido.net(604) 552-1325Coquitlam
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EXPERT ARTICLEEXPERT ARTICLEFEATURE MEMBERFEATURE MEMBERUnique Get Together Society
Who: Unique Get Together SocietyWhat: A community for children with special abilitiesWhere: www.uniquegettogethersociety.com
After spending a summer working with a young boy with Autism, Debra Abraham was so rewarded that she began working with a small group of children to provide childcare, education and entertainment. When Debra stumbled upon the extreme lack of social recreation available for children with autism, she founded Unique Get Together Society, a place that focuses on children’s needs and abilities with special programming and day-to-day activities.
Unique Get Together Society o�ers a variety of services including behavioural intervention, respite care, mentorship programs and even a snoezelen room, a therapeutic and recreational room used to help children with developmental disabilities.
Throughout the year, they also host a number of recreational programs including, after school programs, hiking for parents and caregivers, spring and summer camps, summer nights and parents day o�.
Debra [email protected] (604) 725-2483
Tips for Creating Remarkable Website ContentI could write dozens of suggestions for creating killer website content that will get you noticed. For now, here are four tips to consider.
1. Don’t treat customers like �sh you’re baiting – aim to help them instead! If you’re only trying to sell, sell, sell, eventually people who were paying attention will tune you out. Clients want to feel valued and that no problem is too small. Create content for your website (such as tips, worksheets, and videos) that helps address some of their smaller problems and they’ll look to you for help solving their larger problems.
2. Ask the experts. Interviewing an expert, or having a guest blog post, on your website shows the customer a few favourable things about you. a. You’re looking out for what’s best for them by learning more. Customers love business owners who stay current and at the top of their game. b. You’re humble enough to approach others about their related expertise; this makes you more human and approachable to potential customers. c. You’re more interested in helping your customers than just making a sale (vs. refusing to acknowledge the existence of other experts who could ‘steal’ clients away).
3. Be bold and stand out. Being unique, and sometimes even controversial, gets you noticed. Bringing a fresh perspective to a topic can score you points with your clients and they’ll enjoy seeing the ‘real you’ shine through. Plus, people love to share their opinions; chances are you’ll get a lot of tra�c as they share your blog with their friends, too. Show you’re an in�uencer and expert in your �eld.
4. Get testimonials! You can write about your products and services until the cows come home but what usually sells you to other people are glowing reports from happy customers.
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Find out more about upcoming events and register online at
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October 4 | [Lunch & Learn] Engaging on Social Media
October 8 | [Lunch & Learn] 10 Steps of E�ective Sales Funnels October 18 | Business Showcase
October 25 | KICKSTART
October 27 | Nominees Luncheon