Vanderhoof Chamber of Commerce
Greetings from the "Voice of Vanderhoof"
Did you know that Vanderhoof’s most successful and reputable
businesses have one thing in common? – they are all members of
the Vanderhoof Chamber of Commerce! 
The Chamber is the central and unified voice of over 150 businesses and represents the business community at the various levels of government.
We invite you to invest in your own business and in the Chamber, by becoming a member today. This investment will be offset each year by the cost-saving benefits and the business-promoting value of Chamber membership.
Should you have any further questions, please contact us, or view our FAQ page to learn more. I look forward to working with you to promote your business.
Sincerely,
Erin Siemens, Office
Manager
WHAT'S NEW? + OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU!
Chamber Point Newsletter
Chamber Point is the monthly voice of the Vanderhoof Chamber of Commerce.
Click here to access the Chamber Point Newsletter, both current and past issues.
Block Party - Cops for Cancer Tour de North
Every fall over a hundred members of law enforcement and emergency services cycle up to two weeks across four areas of British Columbia to support children with cancer and their families.
Integris Credit Union is hosting a Block Party in Vanderhoof, where you can meet the Cops for Cancer riders, hear some speakers, and support the fight for children's cancer.
September 10, 2010
3:00pm to 5:00pm
Church Avenue, beside Integris Credit Union.
Minor Hockey Registration
The Vanderhoof Bears—the 2008-2009 Midget Tier 4 BC Provincial Champions; the
2006-2007 Pee Wee A, Bantam ‘A’, and Midget ‘A’ BC Provincial Champions.
Vanderhoof Minor Hockey is now open for registration for the 2010–2011 season.
Register before September 8 for a discounted fee, and a chance to win FREE registration for your child for the year!!
For registration forms, and fees for the different age groups, please visit our web site.
Or pick up a form at Omineca Sports. A more convenient way to register your kids is at YourSportsPlace.com where you can do everything on-line.
Registration forms and payment can also be mailed to:
VMHA, Box 42, Vanderhoof, BC, V0J 3A0
or you can drop it off at Nechako Trading Co., 1169 Industrial Drive.
If you have any questions regarding Vanderhoof Minor Hockey please contact Rex Millard, President at 250-567-9161 or email at vmha2010@me.com
Get your kids active and join this great sport. See you at the arena.
Farmers' Market
Every Thursday through the season
at Riverside Park
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Riverside Park, Burrard Avenue
Innovative Training Program Funding for Employers
The Ministry of Advanced Education and Labour Market Development has initiated a new program providing up to $5,000 per employer ($1500 per employee) to:
- Improve productivity,
- Help support the introduction of new technology, machinery/equipment or work processes through employee training or retraining,
- Enhance international competitiveness,
- Introduce innovative training and workplace strategies to increase the long term competitiveness of the organization and its workforce.
Applications will be accepted until January 31, 2011, subject to availability of funding.
For more information and an application form, please visit the website of
The Ministry of Advanced Education and Labour Market Development.
Recycling now available in Vanderhoof !!
Cardboard and Mixed paper are now recyclable in Vanderhoof. The bins are located at the south side of the Co-op Mall on Burrard, in between the Co-op and the railroad tracks. The bins are available 24 hours 7 days per week.
The BLUE BIN is for mixed paper including news paper, office paper, shredded paper, all magazines, wrapping paper.
The GREY BIN is for cardboard products including cereal boxes, toilet paper rolls, cardboard boxes etc.
Not accepted in either bin: Waxed cardboard, food contaminated products. The waxed cardboard drink containers(milk cartons, tetra packs, etc.) can be recycled at NVSS Bottle Depot on Nechako Avenue.
See the Keeping Vanderhoof Green page of the Visitor Information site for more recycling details.
PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD! Happy Recycling : )
