February, 2008
Message from the President
Recognizing the accomplishments of the business community...small, medium, large
During the past year as the Chamber has embarked on the Business Retention & Expansion program, we are grateful for the opportunity and privilege to meet with you and talk about your business successes and challenges, our community, and your life.
As a result, we would like to expand the distinguished P.W. Enns Business Award to include two new categories that further honour the example and vision of P.W. Enns:
- P. W. Enns Business Builder Award (10 employees or under)
- P. W. Enns Business Builder Award (over 10 employees)
As a business community, this gives us an opportunity to showcase the entrepreneurial spirit, hard work, and quality of life the City of Winkler can offer.
Could I encourage you to take a minute to read and nominate a business this year?
P. W. Enns Business Achievement Awards
Achievement, Nominate, Celebrate
The Winkler & District Chamber of Commerce desires to offer a full range of business awards to its membership to achieve the outcomes listed below:
- - Raise the profile of the Winkler & District Chamber of Commerce within the community and within the membership.
- Recognize, celebrate and profile the accomplishments of members.
- Motivate members to excel within their respective businesses while also giving back to the community.
- Offer added value to a Winkler & District Chamber of Commerce membership.
- Nomination packages are available to pick up at the Chamber office. Deadline for nominations will be March 15, 2008. All nominations shall be received at the Winkler Chamber office. Upon receipt, these nominations shall be forwarded to the Business Development Committee of the Winkler & District Chamber of Commerce. Results for all nominees along with recommended award recipient for each category will be forwarded to the Winkler & District Chamber of Commerce Executive to be voted on by the Executive.
- All awards will be presented to the recipients at the Chamber Annual Banquet on April 17, 2008.
P. W. Enns Business Excellence Award
Recognizing a successful business that has made an exceptional contribution to Winkler Business and community service.
All award receipts will be evaluated in the following factors:
- Business achievement and growth
- Employment growth
- Contribution to the industry and community
- Overall positive impact on community through spirit, drive and vision
- Volunteer service and leadership
P. W. Enns Business Builder Award (10 employees or under)
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P. W. Enns Business Builder Award (over 10 employees)
Honours a business that demonstrates continual positive business growth, superior customer service and embraces an outstanding commitment to quality.
To nominate a business for a Business Builder Award, simply explain how the company has demonstrated excellence and commitment to quality in as many of the applicable areas listed below:
- A mission statement, vision, or goal for the business
- Exceptional customer service philosophy and practices
- Product service offerings
- Positive business growth
- Overall positive impact on community through spirit, drive and vision
86th Annual General Meeting
The annual general meeting for the Winkler & District Chamber of Commerce will take place on Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 12:00 noon in the Grace Mennonite Church. Sponsors of this event are the accounting firms of City of Winkler – BDO Dunwoody LLP; Dwight Suderman, CA; Gislason Targownik Peters, Certified General Accountants; Jim M. Smith CA; and Jess Leung from PPW Chartered Accountants LLP.
Mayor Martin Harder will address the future goals, objectives, and visions of Winkler in his “State of the City Address”. Lunch will be served for $20.00. To register for this lunch please call the Chamber office at 325-9758 or e-mail your registration to chamber@winkleronline.com. As a member of the Winkler & District Chamber of Commerce, you are encouraged to attend and see how your Chamber is working for you and your business.
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Free Web Page for Chamber Members
In an effort to get the entire business community online, the Winkler & District Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Pixels, and are pleased to offer all Chamber members a free web page on the winkleronline.com website.
What’s included:
- One page
- Information about your company/organization
- Maximum 250 words
- Company logo
- Up to two photos
- Domain name: www.yourbusiness.winkleronline.com
- Link from the Winkler & District Chamber of Commerce website, and the Winkler Online website
- One update per 12-month period including replacing current content with new 250 words write up, twp new photos, and updated logo if applicable.
Thank you to Our Event Sponsors
 Choice Tech Accounting Solutions, Altona – sponsor of juice for Customer Service Workshop, January 31, 2008
 Tim Hortons – sponsor of coffee break for Customer Service Workshops
Welcome Chamber of Commerce New Members
Choice Tech Accounting Solutions – Eva Froese/Owner
PPW Chartrand Accounting – Jess Leung/Ken Greene – Associate Partner
- 775 Main Street
- PH – 325-7297
Wakerobin Bed & Breakfast – Alan & Helen Warkentin/Owner
- South West of Winkler
- PH – 325-8453
Agassiz Power Sports Inc – Jake Fehr & Peter Fehr/Owners – Managers
- Hwy 14, Winkler
- PH – 325 – 5205
Video Conferencing Seminars
Once again, the Heartland Community Futures Development Corporation in co-operation with the other CFDC’s in the Province have set up a network of Video Conferencing Seminars that will be offered. The seminars will be held in the boardroom of the Winkler & District Chamber of Commerce. Below is a list of upcoming business seminars that will be broadcast from the Canada/Manitoba Business Service Centre in February. These sessions are free of charge to the public but they are asking that anybody interested in attending to please register with them prior to the session date. To register contact Ken Reimer at 877-472-7122
February
11 13:00-16:00 Starting a Business and the CRA
12 14:00-16:00 Business Succession Planning
13 15:00-17:00 Survey Design for Customer Research
15 16:00-18:00 Providing Service to Customers with Disabilities
19 10:00-12:00 An Introduction to PST
19 12:30-15:30 GST Information Seminar
20 10:00-13:00 Retail Loss Prevention
21 16:00-18:00 How to Start a Business in Manitoba
22 16:30-18:30 Creating an Inclusive Workforce
25 10:00-12:00 Introduction to Income Statements and Bookkeeping
25 13:00-15:00 Pay Per Click (PPC) Marketing
26 10:00-12:00 Introduction to Balance Sheets and Key Financial Ratios
27 10:00-12:00 Cash Flow and Financial Ratios
27 15:00-17:00 Tax Tips for Small Business
28 10:00-12:00 Introduction to Pricing, Costing, and Break-Even Analysis
28 13:00-17:00 Customer Centric Service
29 10:00-14:00 Advanced Pricing and Cost
Upcoming Event
Annual Banquet & P.W. Enns Business Awards...Thursday, April 17 @ 6:30 pm being held at Winkler Bergthaler Church. We are very pleased & excited to have as our guest speaker Mr. Leo Ledohowski, President and Chair of Canad Inns. Tickets are $40.00 (+ GST) or $320.00 (+GST) for a table of 8. Call the Chamber office to purchase your tickets.
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