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Presentation to the NWT Chamber of Commerce AGM April 3 , 2012

Presentation to the NWT Chamber of Commerce AGM April 3 , 2012. Community Chamber Report. Status of the Hay River Chamber Board of Directors Regional and Local Economic Update Challenges, Accomplishments and Issues in 2011 Objectives for 2012. Overview of Presentation.

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Presentation to the NWT Chamber of Commerce AGM April 3 , 2012

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  1. Presentation to the NWT Chamber of Commerce AGM April 3, 2012 Community Chamber Report

  2. Status of the Hay River Chamber • Board of Directors • Regional and Local Economic Update • Challenges, Accomplishments and Issues in 2011 • Objectives for 2012 Overview of Presentation

  3. The Chamber was incorporated in 1977 • General Meetings are held the 4th Wednesday of every month in the Ptarmigan Inn Hotel, please let us know if you’d like to join us • We currently have 112 members Chamber Status

  4. President Janet-Marie Fizer, Monster Recreational Products 1stVice Gail Marshall, Bassett Petroleum 2ndVice George Blandford, HR Health and Social Services Treasurer Kim Crook, Kim’s Ventures Secretary Cindy Romanow, Top of the World Travel Current Board of Directors

  5. Directors: Donna Lee Jungkind, Kingland Ford Steve Anderson, Super A Foods Sandra Lester, AFM Holdings Greg McLaughlin, Royal Bank of Canada Dave MacDonald, MacDonald & Associates Mark Harris, Norland Insurance Jim Peregoodoff, NorthwesTel Brad Mapes, Wesclean Northern Sales Current Board of Directors

  6. Avalon Rare Metals at Thor Lake • Feasibility study completion by end of 2012 and anticipated construction start in mid-2013 • Tamerlane Ventures • Has received a 4 year and 7 month water license for their Pine Point project Regional and Local Economic Update

  7. New Construction Planned for 2012 • Proposals are being considered for the design and construction of a new Health Centre in Hay River • Wood Pellet Manufacturing Plant • Headed by Director Brad Mapes, proposed location in Enterprise Regional and Local Economic Updatecont.

  8. Gala Awards Dinner • Massive success with extremely positive reviews from all attending, set a new bar for the event! • Business, Home & Leisure Show • Planning and booking for 2012 has begun • Chamber Coin • 2nd edition is out and well recieved, with thanks to Buffalo Airways Challenges, Accomplishments and Issues

  9. Revision of By-Laws • Updated to reflect the Chamber’s goals and objectives • Winter Road Coupon Program • Booklets went out to Sahtu region and Winter Road communities, businesses are seeing coupons being used in store • Chamber Street Banner • Received Town approval to begin placement of new LED Chamber banner Challenges, Accomplishments and Issues, cont.

  10. Shop Local Program • Emphasizing the many local services and shopping opportunities for the community • Welcome Program • Encouraging new businesses to take advantage of the benefits of being a Chamber member • Working with Town Council • New monthly meetings are being scheduled with the Town to ensure awareness and co-operation Objectives for 2012/13

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