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Pemberton Men's Night - December 10, 2009

2009-10-29T23:58:35Z

Pemberton Rotary Club Centennial presents...

1st Annual Men's Night

Thursday December 10th at 6:30 p.m.
At Cedar View Estate on Collins Rd
(Formerly the BAC Lodge)
Come out and have a great night of PPV Canucks vs. Thrashers Hockey,
Play pool, darts and cards, enjoy beverages and munchies with your buddies
And then…..

A “Gifts for Her” Silent Auction
With on site Gift Wrapping of course
This year you won’t need to leave Pemberton to get your Christmas shopping done!
Tickets $25 available at the Pemberton Legion

Ladies, email us at quiltsforafrica2@gmail.com to let us know what you want for Christmas (strictly confidential).

Download a Men's Night info sheet in PDF format for further details.

2010 Winter Games Transportation Policy

2009-10-29T21:22:09Z

How 2010 Winter Games Transportation Policy Effects Pemberton?

Transportation during the 2010 Winter Olympics and Paralympics is of significant interest for Sea to Sky Corridor businesses and residents. Learn more about what is planned.

Please download the following PDF files for details on 2010 Winter Games transportation policies and logistics.

H1N1 Flu Shots in Pemberton

2009-10-29T21:02:17Z

Public Service Announcement

The schedule for H1N1 vaccine clinics coming to the Sea to Sky Corridor including Pemberton is shown below and available to download in PDF format. Flu shots are free of charge.

Despite what may appear to be panic and paranoia, you get the vaccine, you don't have to worry about it.

2010 Winter Games Homestay Program Deadline

2009-09-09T23:44:31Z

Just a short note to let you know that registration for the 2010 Winter Games Homestay Program will end on Wednesday, September 30. Up to this date, people registering will qualify for Olympic event tickets. We were hoping you could inform your members about this opportunity to be involved in the Games and this deadline.

The 2010 Winter Games Homestay Program is looking for people in Squamish, Whistler and Pemberton who have an extra bedroom(s) available over the 2010 Winter Games period and are willing to host a volunteer from outside the area. Accepted Hosts will receive tickets to Olympic events at The Whistler Sliding Centre and Whistler Olympic Park in recognition of their contribution to the Games.

The deadline for ticket eligibility is September 30, 2009

Program details, including ticket information and a Host application are available at vancouver2010.com/homestay

A Local Volunteer Opportunity

The Homestay Program is looking for additional volunteer Team Leaders. The position is based in Whistler or Pemberton, has flexible hours, and involves getting out in the local community. This is a regular pre-Games volunteer position with potential to continue through the Winter Games period.

Thank You,
Gord Addison
Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games

Pemberton & District Small Business Owner & Entrepreneur 'Support' Group

2009-09-09T23:12:53Z

Join your small business and entrepreneur peers for networking, discussion, mentoring, help — whatever you need!

Days: Mondays
Time: 10 to 11 a.m.
Location: Pemberton & District Public Library

Starting September 14 2009, the group will meet, informally to talk about the unique needs and business of being the owner of a small business/entrepreneur.

While being a small business person can be a bit lonely, there’s no need to do it alone. Bring to the table what you can for resources or questions!

Questions?
Phone: 604.894.6916
Visit Us Online: Pemberton & District Public Library

Get Informed About the Proposed HST

2009-09-06T23:14:07Z

The Pemberton & District Chamber of Commerce encourages you to get informed about the proposed H.S.T. (Harmonized Sales Tax).

Should the B.C. Liberals pass the proposed tax, beginning July 1, 2010, would see the federal government act as the sole sales tax collector for B.C.

The B.C. Chamber of Commerce and the British Columbia Construction Association (BCCA) have come out in favour of the H.S.T.

For more info...

Read news details about the B.C. Chamber of Commerce's reaction to the H.S.T.
Download a letter outlining the BCCA's position regarding the H.S.T.

The Pemberton & District Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors welcomes your feedback regarding the H.S.T. Please feel free to contact us with any questions, comments or suggestions.

Reminder - 2009 Pemberton Golf Tourney Fundraiser

2009-09-04T06:29:56Z

A reminder!

Pemberton Rotary Club & Pemberton & District Chamber of Commerce presents...

4th Annual Fundraising Golf Tournament

Date: Thursday, September 24, 2009
Location: Big Sky Golf & Country Club
Time: 11 a.m. Shotgun Start

Seeking Players and Sponsors!

Get more golf tourney info!

A Day in the Life of Pemberton - Question Newspaper Feature

2009-09-02T02:41:55Z

Do you have some great photos that depict a 'DAY IN THE LIFE OF PEMBERTON'?

The Question newspaper has changed the structure of their 2009 "DAY IN THE LIFE SECTION" to showcase the photos of their readers. Please email your photos that best depict life in Pemberton and the Question will print them in their September 17th issue of the Question.

Download the 'DAY IN THE LIFE OF PEMBERTON' information (available in PDF format)

Contact information for the "DAY IN THE LIFE SECTION":

Sue Jensen
THE QUESTION Advertising Sales
#353-4370 Lorimer Road Whistler, BC V0N 1B4
cell: 604 698 6964
office: 604 932 5131
toll free: 1 877 419 8866
fax: 604 932 2862
sjensen@whistlerquestion.com

Be a part of the 2010 Tourism Passport!

2009-08-31T00:01:56Z

Would you like VIP media visiting your community before, during and after the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games? If you said yes then it’s easy. Why not invite media to be VIP to your selected restaurant, hotel, spa, attraction and more. Share the Excitement and participate in the Tourism Passport project. Tourism BC is producing 3,000 Tourism Passports to grant VIP access and discounts to high quality media. Media who obtain a 2010 Tourism Passport must apply and will be qualified by the media team at Tourism BC. Passports will be valid from October 30, 2009 to March 31, 2010.

Imagine free press, and stories written about your product in publications all over the world. It’s so simple. Read the rules which outline the eligibility, and then send contact info, company info, and what you are willing to offer on the Tourism Passport to lisa@vcmbc.com. Passports are expected to go to print at the end of September, so to be included in this opportunity you must register by Tuesday, September 1, 2009.

To be eligible to participate:

Must be open for business from October 31, 2009 to March 31, 2010.

Attractions

Complimentary admission for TWO people (one time use)
If attraction has free admission, they must offer a good "bonus" for media (i.e. tour, gift, food/drink, etc) - value of at least $10 (two people)

Tour Operators

At least 50% off tour cost for TWO people (one time use)

Restaurants

At least 50% off entire FOOD bill (EXCLUDING alcohol, taxes and gratuity) for a minimum of TWO people (one time use per restaurant)

Bars

No cover charge for TWO people before 11pm (one time use)
VIP line for TWO people

Spas

At least 50% off any treatment for ONE person

Olympic Pavilions

No cover charge or line for TWO people (at any time)

Pemberton Internet Marketer Featured on CBC Radio

2009-08-27T21:36:16Z

Long-time Pemberton Valley resident Roy McClean was featured in a news broadcast on CBC Radio One's "The Current".

This national radio show airs daily midweek on CBC radio, CBC.ca website and Sirius Satellite radio.

The show highlighted a segment about the new Internet .ECO top-level-domain that is up for bids.

Three letters at the end of an internet address have sparked a surprisingly high-stakes fight between two environmental champions. The letters in question are "ECO" And they're in play because starting next year, the Internet Corporation of Assigned Names and Numbers -- the body that oversees internet domain names -- plans to begin letting people register web sites that end in dot-eco.

Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore and former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev both think that's a great idea and one that could be a powerful tool for environmental progress. But they have different ideas about what should be done with it.

There are clearly a lot of people willing to put a significant amount of time and money into controlling certain domain names. Roy McClean, owner of Custom Fit Communications, an internet marketing and development company based in Pemberton, provided his opinion regarding the .ECO domain battle.

Roy McClean, a graduate of UBC's web analytics program, is currently enrolled in the University of California Irvine's web intelligence course. Roy and his company serve clients across North America including Tourism Whistler / whistler.com. He is generally regarded as one of Canada's leading Internet marketing experts. He and his business associates are presently building a new website for Tourism Pemberton and the Pemberton Chamber of Commerce.

Read more about .ECO issue and listen to the broadcast on CBC.ca/thecurrent. (Click on "Part 1").

Pemberton's Schramm Vodka Featued on Global TV News

2009-08-27T21:06:22Z

Schramm Vodka is the first and only ultra premium potato vodka handcrafted from organic Pemberton potatoes in the beautiful Pemberton Valley of British Columbia.

This Pemberton-based business was recently featured on Global BC's TV news.

View the broadcast on Schramm Vodka.

And congratulations to Schramm Vodka on their success!

Pro Mountain Bikers Matt Hunter and Trond Hansen Ride Pemberton, BC

2009-08-17T19:19:25Z

Pro Mountain Bikers Matt Hunter and Trond Hansen Ride Pemberton, BC

Matt and Trond, from Team Specialized, take a break from the 2009 Whistler Crankworx to ride the trails around Pemberton BC Canada. Check out this video for some serious Pemberton mountain bike trails action!

2009 Pemberton Rotary / Chamber Golf Tourney Fundraiser

2009-08-12T00:30:14Z

Pemberton Rotary Club & Pemberton & District Chamber of Commerce presents...

4th Annual Fundraising Golf Tourrnament

Date: Thursday, September 24, 2009
Location: Big Sky Golf & Country Club
Time: 11 a.m. Shotgun Start

Come out and have a ball!

Scramble Format

Includes:

Shared Power Cart
Great Draw Prizes
Dinner
Auction: Live & Silent
Entertainment

$125 Per Person - Golf & Dinner
(taxes included)

$45 Per Person - Dinner Only
(taxes included)

Get more Golf Tourney info...

For registration or more info contact...

Pemberton Chamber at:
Phone: 604 894 6175 or
E-Mail: info@pembertonchamber.com

Thank you to all our sponsors:

Pemberton Home Hardware
Pemberton Scotiabank
Walsh Restorations
Whistler Question

Upload Pemberton Area Photos to LocalsKnow.ca

2009-08-07T19:45:49Z

LocalsKnow.ca is a photo sharing website with a difference. The website is a service of the Canadian Tourism Commission. You may have seen the television ads for this site.

Would you like to share YOUR photos with the world?

Here are the site's "guidelines":

Your spot has to be in Canada
It should be a spot most people have never heard of
Make sure your spot isn't already posted on the site
All spots are reviewed before they are added to the site, so please keep it clean

Let's put Pemberton and District online and let the world know about the special spots that make the most beautiful part of the world so unique! Visit LocalsKnow.ca to learn more and upload your photos today!

Successful Pemberton Fly-In

2009-08-03T19:57:04Z

The Pemberton Flying Club hosted the 3rd annual Fly-In on July 4th. The event has been growing in popularity among BC’s recreational aviation pilots.

The clear blue skies and warm weather welcomed this year’s participants. A total of 21 aircraft took part. Those who flew in came from: Prince George, Springhouse, Qualicum Beach, Victoria, Langley, Boundary Bay, Pitt Meadows, Williams Lake, Abbotsford and Squamish.

The Lions Club set up their tent for the event, which everyone was grateful for in order to get out of the hot sun. Their welcoming smiles and their flair in front of the BBQ, was appreciated by all.

A total of 17 local residents made their way to the festivities. The Pemberton Flying Club hope to see more locals at next year’s event. The date for next year’s Fly In has yet to be determined.