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Chamber NewsFebruary 2016

2016 AmbassadorsBack row (left to right): Shari O’Neill, Cassrock Holdings, Claudette Guimond, Shapour’s Tailoring & Alterations, Katrina Shelast, Hair We Are Beauty Boutique, Chief Ambassador, Maureen Seguin, Realtor Century 21 In Town, Mehran Aazami, Envision FinancialMiddle row (left to right): Anna Teglasi, ATA Plumbing, Gabriella Harvey, Jazz� y Video Productions, Shelley Linn, Westminster SavingsFront row (left to right): PJ Juneja, Maple Leaf Self Storage, John Wolff, Investors Group, Paul MacDonald, Ethical Waste ServicesMissing: Barrie Seaton, Royal LePage West RES, Judith Castillo, Tri-Cities Cleaning Services, Reena Venkatesh, Seasonal Leaf Designs and Trish Mandewo, Vancouver Tumblebus

2016 Board of DirectorsBack row (left to right): Treasurer - Cecilia de Roca Chan, Kemp Harvey Kok de Roca-Chan, Rick Duff, Hard Rock Casino Vancouver, Randy Webster, Medray Imaging, Tom Lewis, Pro� t Mastery, Daniel Richardson, BTM Lawyers, Shannon Balla, Tri-City News, Parv Bal, Progressive Waste Solutions, Lisa Landry, snapd Tri-CitiesFront row (left to right): Mary Vellani, TD Canada Trust, Vice Chair – Carlo Zarrillo, snapd Tri-Cities, Chair -Gillian Kirk, Avia Employment Services, Vice Chair – Tereza McDermid, Crossroads Hospice Society, Catherine Ackerman, Express Employment ProfessionalsMissing: Past Chair – Rick Pasin, My Education Room

Who We AreThe Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-pro� t organization that works to connect, educate and advocate for local businesses. The

Chamber is comprised of businesses, professionals and other community groups working together to ensure a healthy economy and community. As the voice of business in the Tri-Cities, we represent businesses in Port Moody, Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam spanning a variety of industries, specialties and interests. We are moving forward with fresh ideas and a genuine excitement for where we are going as an organization. The Chamber strives to have a focus on policy that supports local businesses, be a visible and approachable

presence in the community and ensure that the value of membership is the best investment businesses can make. For 2016, our goal is to ensure that our membership is the best served in all of BC. The wheels were set in motion in 2015 as we introduced a

new event series, Brown Bag Lunch n Learns. These lunchtime seminars are presented by experts within our membership to Chamber members and provide valuable networking opportunities with relevant businesses. As well, we hosted the inaugural International Women’s Day event and Economic Summit. With the growth of these events and development of new event segments, we are able to better support and connect our membership. The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce would not be as successful as we are without the support of the local community. The Chamber is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, elected by the membership at the Annual General Meeting. The Board employs a CEO and staff whose responsibility is to ful� ll the policies and programs set by the Board. The Chamber receives additional support from the Ambassador Team, a group of 15 individuals who volunteer their time to help run events, welcome new members and promote the Chamber.

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JAMES M. FITZPATRICK, CPA, CGAWith more than 30 years of experience as an accountant, Jim Fitzpatrick’s rootsrun deep in the Tri-Ci�es.

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February 2016 Chamber News

Upcoming Events

Welcome to our NEW MEMBERS

Find out more about upcoming events and register online at www.tricitieschamber.com. Please register at least two days prior to all events.

Feb 18 | 12@12 – Trades (invite only)

Feb 23 | KICKSTART @ McDonalds

Feb 25 | Master Your Business Cycle

March 2 | Evaluation 101: What Every Board Member Should Know

Wednesdays | Toastmasters

Stay tuned for more information on upcoming events including International Women’s Day, the Economic Summit, Annual Golf Tournament and much more!

West World PaperShawn Leachwww.westworldpaper.com604.942.1722, Port Coquitlam

Andersen Barker and CompanyAngela Anderson, 604.910.4406

Reviving 5000 Years of CivilizationSue Zhangwww. shenyun.com/van604.401.2797, Port MoodyRon McKinnon – MP Coquitlam-Port CoquitlamRon McKinnon, Port Coquitlam

Lois Callander Professional Counselling ServicesLois Callanderwww.tricitiescounselling.ca, 778.960.8508

Veer Business AdvisorsRobert Lawerencewww.veeradvisors.com 604.444.0322, Coquitlam

Unique Get Together SocietyDebra Abraham www.uniquegettogethersociety.com604.725.2483, Tri-Cities

Par-T-PerfectRobin LeBlevecwww.par-t-perfect-vancouver.com604.628.7828, Langley

Jenn Pearce, Advisor – Forest Lawn and Ocean View Funeral Home and CemeteriesJenn Pearcewww.dignitymemorial.ca/ocean-view-funeral-home604.727.9497, Burnaby

Sasha’s Independent Living SocietyErina Jamile604.512.6416, Port Coquitlam

Jill Couture DLC CMEJill Couturewww.GetTheFinancing.com604.809.0590, Coquitlam

2015 was host to a number of new ventures at the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce. We presented over 90 events including two inaugural events; International Women’s Day and the Economic Summit. Check out the photos from some of our favourite events of 2015.

Photo 1 – International Women’s Day Keynote Speaker, Barb Stegemann and Special Guest W. Brett Wilson pose with Andrea Howorth and Dana Strong.

Photo 2 – The inaugural Economic Summit featured Keynote Speaker James Moore, a Federal MP panel, a CEO panel and a Technology and Innovation panel. Here CEO of Overwaitea Food Group, Darrell Jones leads the discussion.

Photo 3 – Golfers ready to take the course at our Annual Golf Classic!

Photo 4 – Mayors Greg Moore, Mike Clay and Richard Stewart pose at our Mayors’ BBQ at Inlet Theatre

Photo 5 – A few members of the 2015 Ambassador Team snapped a picture with Santa at our annual Christmas Luncheon

1A Year In Review

Keynote Speaker James Moore, a Federal MP panel, a CEO panel and a Technology and Innovation panel. Here CEO of Overwaitea Food Group, Darrell Jones leads the discussion.

Photo 3take the course at our Annual Golf Classic!

Photo 4Moore, Mike Clay and Richard Stewart pose at our Mayors’ BBQ at Inlet Theatre

Photo 5of the 2015 Ambassador Team snapped a picture with Santa at our annual Christmas Luncheon

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Diamond Spa is a locally owned and operated clinic in Austin Heights that specializes in foot care, hair removal, skin rejuvenation and electrolysis. Since opening, the clinic has seen a tremendous amount of interest and is continuously growing in popularity.

Diamond Spa’s most popular services are skin rejuvenation and electrolysis. Skin rejuvenation lifts years off of the clients’ skin and leaves them feeling younger, healthier and more con� dent. Electrolysis is a tried-and-trued method of permanent hair removal developed in the late 1800s. It is the only permanent hair removal method approved by the FDA today.

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Who: Port Moody Health Integrative Medicine and Cancer CareWhat: Port Moody’s Health Care ClinicWhere: Port Moody, www.portmoodyhealth.com

Port Moody Health is a progressive, multi-disciplinary clinic offering modern healthcare for the whole family. Physicians are trained in a variety of medical and naturopathic modalities, providing current and comprehensive care to address the complete spectrum of needs and health goals of our patients.

Established in 2007, their intent was to revolutionize the practice and experience of health care in BC. Now, in their 10th year of business, they have gained tremendous respect from the allopathic and naturopathic medical communities, and they are one of largest integrative clinics in the province.

Whether you are dealing with cancer, chronic pain, hormone imbalances or need pediatric care, Port Moody Health has an expert physician that is right for you. With their team-based collaborative approach they aim to help you achieve your best health for now and for the future!

Port Moody Health’s progressive cancer treatment programs have gained global attention. The clinic treats cancer patients living locally and abroad, with a range of different types and stages of cancer - offering hope to individuals and their families who are � ghting this challenging disease.

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Does the prospect of change create overwhelming fear and distress for you? Or does it create an exhilarating surge of anticipation?You have a choice. When we choose fear as our response, the consequences are typically self- destructive, unless, of course it is a genuine ‘� ght or � ight’ situation. Living in fear generates a sense of being ‘small’ and out of control. In that state of mind, and emotion, we can become susceptible to the control and manipulation of others. Fear causes stagnation, disappointment, confusion and helplessness - and begets even more fear.Look around. Our present-day reality is that ‘life is change’. We are living in times of profound technological advancement, the capability to connect to people across the globe with only a few clicks, new discoveries in both quantum and neuroscience that have forever changed our perspective towards health and wellbeing, and ongoing political and economic upheaval. And yet - we continue to adapt and respond, because it is in our very nature to do so.From the moment we are born we become responsive to both our internal and external environments. As infants, we respond instinctively to our mothers’ proximity and her voice - we hear it, are comforted by it, and feel safe. We begin our experimentation with the potential bene� ts of open communication immediately when our needs are not being met! Not only do we adapt, we become creative in our efforts to ‘manipulate’ the outcomes.We learn to categorize features and acclimatize to a shifting landscape. The sheer excitement with which we approach the transition from crawling to walking independently, is a joy to watch! We ache to explore what’s

beyond - to touch it, feel it, talk to it, and probe - always pushing, testing the boundaries of our ever-expanding capacities. Everyday life becomes a new adventure, curiosities are satis� ed, and momentous milestones are met and overcome - with increasing self-con� dence! Always asking…”what’s next?”

Our creativity, curiosity, enthusiasm, spontaneity, determination, self-con� dence and sense of fun, are all aspects of an inherent wisdom. When allowed to � ourish, we each have the capacity to live productive, interesting and rewarding lives, respond intuitively to the demands of daily life, and to achieve success.In truth, change is the only way forward, although sometimes, at the outset, it may not appear so. It may present at the ‘wrong’ time, be on a grander scale than you think you can cope with, may result from a surprise or a shock, or, may be expected but unquestionably unwelcome.

Whatever the circumstance, you have a choice in how to respond. Retreating to a place of fear is not the ideal choice - it merely serves to slow your progress. Acceptance of the new reality is a reasonable starting point. A quiet, or even optimistic, curiosity would be preferred. Even better would be a sense of excitement about the potential of forward momentum, accompanied by the kind of creative thinking that will produce only the best potential outcomes.Remember that you have a lifetime of adaptive experience supporting you. So, when change is looming, take the chance - embrace it, and live as the person you were born to be!

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