Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce E-Bulletin March 20, 2015

March 20th 2015

Whitehorse Chamber E-Bulletin “The Voice Of Business”

Whitehorse Business Connect Keynote Speaker Naheed Nenshi

In This Week’s Edition for March 20th 2015.....

1. Whitehorse Chamber Spearheads ‘Vision 2025: Whitehorse Business Connect 2. Vision 2025, ‘Whitehorse Business Connect’ 3. Business After Hours!

4. TIA Spring Conference 5. 2015 VIC Staff Training 6. Yukon Chamber of Commerce - Annual Premier’s Lunch 7. Spring Job and Volunteer Fair 8. Frozen Globe Awards 9. City Of Whitehorse Update 10.Pathways To Wellness

TO REGISTER CLICK HERE

Print the registration form here

Business After Hours!!

WEDNESDAY, March 25th 5-7pm at the Coast High Country Inn Convention

Centre

A flight with Air North among other prizes will be given away at the upcoming Business A6er Hours during our Business Connect Conference!

This BAH will also feature a special announcement from our Minister of Tourism Elaine Taylor!

There will of course be some great food from the Coast High Country including bacon wrapped scallops, mini beef sliders, california rolls, vegetarian spring rolls and other goodies!

If you are not registered as a conference delegate and would like to aCend the BAH, please RSVP by emailing business@whitehorsechamber.ca or calling 667-­‐7545.

The Yukon Tourism Awards of Excellence will be presented at our Spring Conference in Dawson April 16-18. To leaner more about these wards, or submit a nomination, please visit the TIA website: http://tiayukon.com/Events/2015SpringConferenceAGM/ YukonTourismAwardsofExcellence.aspx.

Nominations close next week! Notably, TIA will nominate all recipients of the 2015 Tourism Awards of Excellence for the national Tourism Awards of Excellence, presented

by TIAC in Ottawa each year. The 2015 categories are: • • • • • • •

Marketing Innovation Award Sustainable Tourism Award Event of the Year Award Tourism Employee Award Innovator of the Year Award Traveller Experience Award Cultural Tourism Award

TIA Yukon is facilitating an industry networking component at the 2015 Visitor Information Centre (VIC) Staff Training. This is a unique opportunity to grow your bottom line by speaking directly with every VIC employee in the territory to raise awareness about your business. See attached document for further details.

We’re hosting a cultural tourism and online tourism marketing workshop in Whitehorse.

The content of this workshop will be duplicated at the TIA Spring Conference (April 16-18 in Dawson), but with more time for questions and discussion. See attached poster for further details.

The agenda for Spring conference has been released, and registration is open! http:// www.tiayukon.com/Events/2015SpringConferenceAGM.aspx. The theme of this year’s conference is storytelling. This year’s lineup of speakers and workshops will inform tourism businesses on how to profit from wild life viewing, online marketing, culinary adventures, and more. Speakers Inga Petri and Dale Jarvis will discuss how to effectively provide a culturally enriching experience experience for visitors to Yukon.

2015 VIC Staff Training - April 28th, Beringia Interpretive Centre

TIA Yukon is working with the Department of Tourism and Culture to organize an afternoon of industry-Visitor Information Centre (VIC) staff networking and information sharing. This event is a component of annual staff training for all VIC employees, and thus employees from all Yukon VICs are expected to be in attendance. This afternoon will include two components: 1. Speed Networking 1:15pm (communities outside of Whitehorse may connect via Skype)

Please pre register for this event. If you have questions about format, or if your organization would like to register, please contact Gina Bethell: 867-668-3331, gina.bethell@tiayukon.com 2. Industry-VIC Staff Reception 4:00pm - 5:30pm After tourism operators and VIC employees have had a chance to become acquainted during the speed networking component, a follow up reception will allow for further networking opportunities. Tables will be provided for those who would like to set up an information booth. Please pre-register if you would like to set up a booth by contacting Gina Bethell: 867-668-3331, gina.bethell@tiayukon.com Food and Beverage Providers are invited to submit a proposal for refreshment breaks, and appetizers for the reception. For more information, please visit www.tiayukon.com, or contact Amy O’Rourke: 867-668-3312, amy.orourke@tiayukon.com

The Yukon Chamber of Commerce hosts its Annual Premier’s Lunch, Tuesday, March 31, 2015.

The Chamber presents The Honourable Darrell Pasloski, Premier of Yukon, speaking on 2015 -2016 Yukon Budget Priorities.

The Lunch will be held at the Westmark Whitehorse Hotel Doors open at 11:30.

The Premier speaks at noon.

$30.00 per person Call the Chamber at 667-2000 or email office@yukonchamber.com to purchase tickets.

Seating is limited!

Local Employers! Not-­‐for-­‐Profits! Register now for the…

Spring Job & Volunteer Fair Thursday April 23rd, 2015 10:30 am -­‐ 4 pm Yukon Conven?on Centre www.yuwin.ca Why You Should Register Your Business/ OrganizaLon • • • • •

Students, Job Seekers & Volunteers want to know more about your company and organiza?on Last year’s event had more than 1,000 aNendees Reduce your ?me, effort and recruitment costs Promote your organiza?on Enjoy the networking opportuni?es & show you’re suppor?ng hiring local!

Costs and EssenLal InformaLon Early-­‐bird Registra?on Fee of $100* (before March 31st) includes the following:

• • • •

Table Two chairs Wireless internet access Extensive marke?ng of your organiza?on, including: radio, newspaper, promo?onal flyers, targeted emails, posters, social media and online.

*There is a 50% discount to all current Volunteer Bénévoles Yukon members-­‐ Does not apply to universi@es, colleges, companies and government departments

** ADer March 31st registra@on is $150 for non-­‐VBY members & $75 for VBY members.

To Register or for more informaLon Visit www.yuwin.ca for registra?on and sponsorships forms, and to see already registered businesses and photos from 2014’s successful event!

Please send the registra?on form to Bruno Bourdache, Volunteer Bénévoles Yukon, by email at execu?vedirector@volunteeryukon.ca or by fax: 456-­‐4302

Sponsorship OpportuniLes are available!

The Job & Volunteer Fair is a partnership of Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce, l’AFY, Volunteer Bénévoles Yukon and YuWIN

March 20, 2015

Whitehorse Safe Snowmobiler Card Snowmobile operators must be at least 16 years old and have a Safe Snowmobiler Card, valid driver’s license, insurance, certificate of registration (attached license plate) and an approved helmet.

To obtain your official City of Whitehorse Safe Snowmobiler Card or to learn more about the rules and regulations, please visit www.whitehorse.ca/sno wmobiles. .

Next City Council Meeting The next Regular Council Meeting is March 23 at 5:30pm in City Hall Council Chambers. View whitehorse.ca/agendas for Council and whitehorse.ca/CASM for CASM meetings.

2014 Volunteer of the Year Awards Nominations are open until March 23. The City of Whitehorse values the importance of volunteers and their contributions to our community. More information as well as online application forms can be found at whitehorse.ca/volunteeroftheyear.

Invitation to Tender 2015 McIntyre Drive/Hamilton Blvd Intersection Improvements.

Tenders will be received at the office of the Manager of Financial Services at City Hall, 2121 Second Avenue, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 1C2 until 4:00 PM local time on April 8, 2015. Please send all inquiries to taylor.eshpeter@whitehorse.ca.

Food Vendors 2015 Request for Applications for mobile food vendor stalls on Downtown public land is available. Please go to City Hall to pick up a copy of the Request for Applications. The deadline is April 10 before 2:00pm. Visit whitehorse.ca/foodvendors.

2015 Whitehorse Kids’ Triathlon 2015 Whitehorse Kids’ Triathlon registration opens April 13 at 8:00am! For more information please visit www.whitehorse.ca/kidstriathlon

Safety Reminder Our Fire Department reminds you to check and change the batteries in smoke & carbon monoxide alarms.

Active Living Guide

whitehorse.ca

Stay happy & healthy in 2015! Try one or more options in this feel good program series www.whitehorse.ca/alg.

Pathways to Wellness e-Tips conversation • connection • commitment

Travel tips for your belly

Contact Info: Contact us at www.yukonwellness.ca/ contactus.php

Our Location It is tough to eat well on business trips. The fat, calories and sodium can add up quickly if you are eating out often. Here are some tips from Dietitians of Canada for staying on the healthy eating track when you are travelling: •

Bring snacks so you don't have to buy food at the airport or on the road.

• Pack your water bottle -- staying hydrated is key to fighting the fatique that travel can cause.

• Schedule a good breakfast into your daily calendar.

Choose whole grain cereals, fruit, yogurt and eggs.

• Ask the concierge about nearby grocery stores and restaurants with healthy choices so you don't have to rely on fast food.

• Manage portion sizes -- ask for half portions, share a large meal with a friend, or pack up part of your meal to take home.

• Ask for extra vegetables and skip the sweet drinks.

And don't forget to get outside for walks to clear your head, stretch your legs and rejuvenate for the next day of meetings!

201 - #1 Hospital Road, Whitehorse, Yukon Mail: Pathways to Wellness, H-1 Health and Social Services Yukon Government Box 2703, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6 E-mail: yukonwellness@gov.yk.ca Jan: 867-667-3674