In May 2009, Canada and the EU announced the launch of negotiations toward a comprehensive economic and trade agreement (CETA). The first formal round of negotiations took place in October of that year and since then, the formal negotiating rounds have taken place quarterly. Canadian and EU officials are only a few weeks away from signing […]
It was a star-studded affair at Westwood Plateau Golf & Country Club on June 11, 2014 as all the “swing” stars from the Tri-Cities came out to play at the Chamber of Commerce annual golf tournament. The Chamber finally delayed the tournament, which is usually a May event, by 3 weeks thus allowing us to enjoy […]
I spent Wednesday morning with Seth Godin at The Art of Marketing conference which was held at Vancouver’s The Center. This one-day conference is built on the success of their sold-out national tour and featured six internationally best selling authors and thought leaders, who shared an exciting blend of cutting edge thinking, best case practices and real experience on today’s […]
Working in the events industry, I am privileged to enjoy many different types of evenings from the social and business dinners to charity and fundraising functions or musical and theatrical performances, educational seminars and sports tournaments. Everyone has their favourite event but mine is attending our community Gala events. These evenings are always social occasions with […]
The Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce partnered with the Ugly Sweater Guys at its annual Christmas luncheon to raise funds for the Children’s Wish Foundation. Held at the Westwood Plateau Golf and Country Club on Dec. 5, the event was once again lively and entertaining. Guests wore their “best” Christmas sweaters and the full house had […]