Tuesday, August 28, 2007

Things you can do with google

So I was trolling around the web today and guess what I found.
I found that I can set up a Custom Search Engine for Google and set it up on my web page.

Ok, ok, so it's more junk for you web page you say.
Not so say I.

How would you like to have all your web visitors to search from your website to sites that you can control; your suppliers website for instance.

Here's the link

http://www.google.com/coop/cse/

Wednesday, June 27, 2007

Last weeks minutes

Elliot Carter
Has the letter of support that was sent to the Eco Society on the placement of the market. Related the article that Joyce Jackson placed into the Express last week He is busy with his construction and is now going on his own with the lease and mortgage company.

Phoenix
Scott states was quite and then the past week was very busy

Lonnie's
Joyce has had a busy month so far. The bra fitting has been a great success

Gold Yogi
Theo states that the business has been booming with many people wanting sessions with the Dream Workers and other persons within her business confines

Kootenay Co-op
Dedri is just back from a conference about her business in the USA. The smog was very thick so she appreciated returning to Nelson. The co-op will be supporting the Canada day celebrations with allot of great healthy snacks
etc.

Money Concepts
Duane has been very busy with his office allowing many to grasp his new concept towards money management

John Alton
John was in attendance as the guest speaker and is very appreciative of the support of the NBA. He was able to speak to some of the issues that they are currently working on. Washrooms did come out as a priority.

Other news

Gerry MacKinnon spoke about the proto type of washroom that Al Dawson from the regional district has now started working on. This unit is a flush type with washing facilities much different than the porta potties. He also reported that the Regional district was in talks with the Highways about a pedestrian bridge across at the old Taghum bridge site. Also in conversation with the school board about IA Collinson. Suggestions for a community centre and day care. Also there has been cooperate inquiries about the use of the building.

Wednesday, June 20, 2007

This weeks agenda

Open Forum. Come down and discuss the reusable bag program, our charitable organization status, Roxanne, summer hours and what's going on now that kids are out of school and the tourists descend on Nelson....

Last weeks minutes

BC Capital and Kootenay Contracting
Elliot Carter reported that there is some ground being made regarding the Josphine Market. As of July 1st there will be a $25.00 membership cost to be a member of the NBA. Invited Guests to the Breakfasts of course do not need to be a member to attend along with those that come for the first time. Craig will be updating the email list.

Culinary Conspiracy
Chris reports that on the 30th of June is thier first birthday, look for the celebration info in the paper. The bags will cost $1.99 and there is a drive to bring the NBA into non profit status.

Nelson Daily News
Jay while on holidays states that while in Invermere found that that area of the country is wall to wall Albertan's.

David Tocher has come from Owen Sound, Ontario He is new into the Nelson area and is looking for work or setting to buying an existing business. He can be contacted via email at tacher@myexcel.ca

Mountain Baby
Craig reported that Thomas the Tank Engine was a great success and alot of youngsters were there to see thier hero.

Investors
Karen states that the Canada Day celebration activities are booking up well. There is a need for a face painter, as well as people to work the NBA booth.

Walsh Photography
Mellissa is still working on the Hockey Day in Canada book. This should be out soon. She is also booking several weddings

Hazeldean Gallery
Prue MacAllister is the owner and has opened at 105-402 Baker Street. This is in the Nelson Trading Centre. Here telephone is 352-0660


Other news

Elliot suggested a letter of support for the Eco Centre towards the market staying where it is. Three other agencies have now come to the NBA for letters. The Italian Society is working with others to put in a 500 seat convetion style building.
Roxanne will be doing a screening at the Capital in September. There is still money for advertizing with KBS.
Chris advised that the washrooms at the Nelson Trading post will soon be shut down to the public. The building owner is tired of the city not comming to the table in regards to washrooms in the downtown Baker street area. This is a very big sore point when the are locations and the types of washrooms that are out there would allow for way signs to also be posted on them. Suggested that a petition be started to force the issue.

Rodger Higgens from the Kootenay Lake Hospital society was the guest speaker.
The society has been intrumental in redoing the Maturnity Ward, now has "Keyhole" surgery equipment in the OR that is top of the line. There are huge projects ongoing including redoing the first floor. The society raises over $300,000 per year. The trust fund is now over 1.5 million. There are over 130 companies now part of the society. On the 19th of august there will bee the Legacy Gold course.

Pre Paid Legal Services and Identity Theft education and prevention

Gerry MacKinnon has room for 10 positions. The bases is homebased business and this does not cost the person to become involved if they are a single parent or are over 55 years of age. The company;s stock just hit $65.oo per share and is now in its 15th year of increased sales growth. Give him a call at 250-505-3925. The new version for company owners on Identity Theft protection is now out, so at a zero cost allow Gerry to partner up with your company to beat back Identity Theft. Companies lost 19 billion dollars last year to identity theives in Canada. --Could this bankrupt your company??

Monday, June 11, 2007

Canada Day ideas

We need input for Canada Day Events, and volenteers to man the tent. We would like to have face painting, a clown and or goodies to hand out
Your ideas are important.
Bring them to the meeting this Thursday
See you there.

Wednesday, May 30, 2007

Important Update

This email is from Jan Wright, Executive Director of Kootenay Career Development Society. If you are an employer and facing challenges recruiting, training and retaining staff, then you can help develop a local action plan.

Hello: If you have employees, we need you! Kootenay Career Development Society (KCDS) is coordinating the Nelson Area Human Resource Strategy. This project is developing a local, proactive strategy to respond to the shortage of workers, skilled and unskilled, in our local labour market. The strategy depends on input from employers like you about the challenges you face.
You can help by completing a survey or attending a focus group meeting to tell us what your needs are -- where the gaps are, and what resources you need to address the shortages.
Be part of the solution -- take a few minutes to fill out the survey at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?A=194837458E1699 or contact me to attend a focus group meeting. The more employers who participate, the better the action plan/strategy will be. This will benefit you and everyone in the community! The survey can also be done on paper -- by phone or in person. You can win a prize for completing the survey . For more information please visit www.kcds.ca.
KCDS is partnering with Insight Electronics, Selkirk College, and the Nelson and Area Economic Development Partnership on this project. A steering committee of 12 local employers is guiding the work. Funding for the project comes from the Government of Canada.
Please contact me if you have any questions or would like more information. Regards, Jan Wright Executive Director Kootenay Career Development Society (KCDS) T: 250.352.6200 x223 F: 250.352.6203 E: jan.wright@kcds.ca W: www.kcds.ca

Last weeks minutes

Your Friends in Business
BC Capital
Elliot reports that radio advertisement for the NBA has gone forward with a large number of positive reviews. Chamber of Commerce is now allowing the NBA to be covered under the Chambers insurance when there are any activities being done by the NBA. Elliot reports that his new business has gone nuts for his company.

Money Concepts
Duane reports that he is out helping people build the money.

Tait Photography
Erica is doing the LVR Graduation Fashion Shaw and just completed the Best Western Fashion show. She took a NBA group photo for the website.

Under Pressure (Kootenay Pressure Washing)
Ira Achsen and Grant Davidson have opened up a pressure washing specializing in Commercial and Residential. They came to the NBA breakfast for the networking and after Ira spoke I think they will be booked until the end of the year. They are also working to align themselves with the Anti Tagging team from the Rotary Morning Side group. They can be reached at 250-551-1257

Nelson Daily News
Jay reports that the new Strip Mall in Casltegar is ongoing.

Culinary Conspiracy
Chris reports that they had a sold out food show last night. Selkirk is having it's annual Wood Working show this weekend in their building.

Mountain Baby
Craig states that on June the 9th their Grand Opening will take place Thomas the Tank Engine will be one of the cleb's in attendance.

Phoenix Computers
Scott went onto state that his new business in Castlegar has been put off until the first of July/ Maryann Keeler from his staff has brought back great reports about the need of a business like Phoenix the second (lol) His business had some large orders this month

Kootnenay Canines
Sherry reports that they will be away and the Second Chance will be closes down from the 1st of June to the 12th. Happy holiday Sherry

Lonnie's for Her and Him
Joyce reports the Youth Employment Resources Centre has lots of persons for hire. www.yerk.ca is the web site to go to. Your company can do job postings on this site.

General information
Chris from Juggernauts reported that he walked the beat (must be a cop) during the long weekend. There were about 50% of the businesses open. On the weekend there were allot of the customers that came into Mountain Baby that were from out of town. The Visitor Information Centre reports that they had 668 groups of people through the centre so far in May. Joyce reported that Roxanne is slated for the 24/25th weekend of September. There will be a reunion for the extras that were in the filming of Roxanne. Chris from Culinary and Craig from Mountain Baby have now met with the Regional District and the City. All are on board with the (get rid of plastic bags) campaign. There will be a core group of 5 businesses from the NBA.. Letter of support to the VIC should still be sent in under each businesses letterhead to the attn of Tom at the Chamber. Elliot is moving to have a continuous line of speakers. There will be further discussion on the $25.00 yearly membership. Chris from Culinary suggests that we get letters of support from the city and chamber. The open market is still looking for a home.

Pre Paid Legal Services and Identity Theft

Gerry reports that 60% of new businesses fail within the first year due to legal issues. 65% of sick time taken by employees is due to a legal issue. (Stats Young Lawyers of Canada July 17 2000)

Saturday, May 26, 2007

Last weeks minutes
BC Capital
Elliot reports that radio advertisement for the NBA has gone forward with a large number of positive reviews. Chamber of Commerce is now allowing the NBA to be covered under the Chambers insurance when there are any activities being done by the NBA. Elliot reports that his new business has gone nuts for his company.

Money Concepts
Duane reports that he is out helping people build the money.

Street Cloths Named Desire
Tao reports that it was on and off business this month so far.

Tait Photography
Erica is doing the LVR Graduation Fashion Shaw and just completed the Best Western Fashion show. She took a NBA group photo for the website.

Under Pressure (Kootenay Pressure Washing)
Ira Achsen and Grant Davidson have opened up a pressure washing specializing in Commercial and Residential. They came to the NBA breakfast for the networking and after Ira spoke I think they will be booked until the end of the year. They are also working to align themselves with the Anti Tagging team from the Rotary Morning Side group. They can be reached at 250-551-1257

Nelson Daily News
Jay reports that the new Strip Mall in Casltegar is ongoing.

Culinary Conspiracy
Chris reports that they had a sold out food show last night. Selkirk is having it's annual Wood Working show this weekend in their building.

Mountain Baby
Craig states that on June the 9th their Grand Opening will take place Thomas the Tank will be one of the cleb's in attendance.

Phoenix Computers
Scott went onto state that his new business in Castlegar has been put off until the first of July/ Maryann Keeler from his staff has brought back great reports about the need of a business like Phoenix the second (lol) His business had some large orders this month

Kootnenay Canines
Sherry reports that they will be away and the Second Chance will be closes down from the 1st of June to the 12th. Happy holiday Sherry

Lonnie's for Her and Him
Joyce reports the Youth Employment Resources Centre has lots of persons for hire. www.yerk.ca is the web site to go to. Your company can do job postings on this site.

General information
Tagham Trading is sold and the new persons will be changing the name. Chris from Juggernauts reported that he walked the beat (must be a cop) during the long weekend. There were about 50% of the businesses open. On the weekend there were allot of the customers that came into Mountain Baby that were from out of town. The Visitor Information Centre reports that they had 668 groups of people through the centre so far in May. Joyce reported that Roxanne is slated for the 24/25th weekend of September. There will be a reunion for the extras that were in the filming of Roxanne.
Chris from Culinary and Craig from Mountain Baby have now met with the Regional District and the City. All are onboard with the (get rid of plastic bags) campaign. There will be a core group of 5 businesses from the NBA..
Letter of support to the VIC should still be sent in under each businesses letterhead to the attn of Tom at the Chamber. Elliot is moving to have a continuous line of speakers. There will be further discussion on the $25.00 yearly membership. Chris from Culinary suggests that we get letters of support from the city and chamber. The open market is still looking for a home.

Pre Paid Legal Services and Identity Theft

Gerry reports that 60% of new businesses fail within the first year due to legal issues. 65% of sick time taken by employees is due to a legal issue. (Stats Young Lawyers of Canada July 17 2000)
For this survey and a free Identity Theft Risk assessment for your company please email him at daltmack@shaw.ca


Tom Thomson (in photo) came down to the NBA on the 17th to update us on the progress of the wayfinding sinage.

Tom, the signs look great.

Next time we will let you eat your toast.

Thursday, May 17, 2007

GOGA & Silken Laumann

Images from Thursday's Meet & Greet and Friday's Gala & Keyntoe Presentation can be viewed here.

Silken & Judy thank all of the GOGA sponsors:

Tuesday, May 15, 2007

Last weeks minutes

Graffiti Removal:
Nelson Daybreak Rotary Club is partnering with the Nelson City Police and the City of Nelson to remove graffiti. On Saturday May 26 there will be a campaign to clean up the city from 10:30 am to 1:30 pm. Teams will be sent throughout the City to paint off graffiti. The business community is invited to have the paint color of their building available, so that once the graffiti has been removed, the business owner or someone else can complete the process.
Anyone wanting to join with us in this endeavor is welcome and asked to contact Jim Reimer at pastorjim@shaw.ca. We will meet at the City Hall square at 10:30 am on May 26, for instructions. From Jim Reimer
KBS Radio
Elliot informed that Nakusp is have an Wellness festival this weekend. There will T chi, mind wellnes and much more this weekend. KBS is in the middle of a >Mid Life Crisis< event there will be over $15, 000.00 worth of prizes. The Garden Festival will be going on this weekend. Elliot informed that the Regional district and City have now put enough funding in place to allow the Visitors Centre to go forward for the year at current time and dates of operation. Informed that Silver City Days are going ahead.

Nelson Daily News
Jay informs that they will be sponsoring in part the ALS walk. This walk is slated for the 3rd of June.. The Rider Cup will be held at Granit Point on the 27th of May. There will be a soccer tournament this weekend with over 400 youth attending our city. Jay has lost a camera while at the NBA

Culinary Conspiracy
Chris advised the Bob and Doug MacKenzie from the Great White North are regrouping. Also there will be a Nascar in Town for the Weekend. Mainly at Maglio's. Stated that Josephine Market has to now move around the cirty versus staying at one spot. This was due to complaints from several businesses. Chris also has set up a webpage and blog for the NBA.

Tate Photography
Eric has been busy and did the weekend for Waldorf School.

Kooteni Moon
Val informed the Steven and Chris furniture line is doing well. This weekend there will be a raffle for a wicker rocker.

Share Nelson
Jim Reimer informed that The Morningside Rotary is spearheading Graffitti removal. May 26 at 10:30 will be the start up and there will be information out to have he general public assist.

Mountian Baby
Judy informed that on June 9th Thomas the Tank Engine will be in town. She is also intrumental in the GOGA stratatgy and will have Silken Laumann in for a book signing this weekend. The session at the Prestige will be at $25.00 per ticket. The Health Co-op is also up and running.

Juggernauts Communications
Nelson Area Human Resources Statagy is ongoing for Chris. The surveys are out now and the participants are able to send this in online.

Kootenay Co-op
Dedri informed that there will be a skills building workshop this weekend. There will be over 40 people attending.

Cotton Wood Kitchens
Linda informs that she has a couple of new varieties of Fudge out.

Investors
Karen related that Save-on Foods and Investors ran a successful Childrens Gold tournament with over 110 participants.

Chris Holland went through the survey and the projects that he is currently working on. There is great potential here, so If there is any company in the Nelson area please direct them to www.kcds.ca then off to the right is the survey.

Friday, May 11, 2007

Bloom Fashion Show

For the NBA retailers who participated in the Bloom Fashion Show. Here are the images. View Images.

Thursday, May 10, 2007

Bring Your Own Bag

A few meetings ago I proposed that we produce our own reusable bag program, to be branded by the NBA.
Pricing received by Craig at Mountain Baby indicate that it will cost approximately $1.25 per bag for 5000 bags with our branding.
We could sell these for 1.99 each and split the profits between the NBA and an environmental group of our choosing.
To make this happen, and so that no one business is shouldering the burden of putting up all the money.
I would like to see 15 businesses to step up to the plate and get involved in this startup.
The benefits to those involved will be, less money spent on your own plastic bags, more media exposure, the knowlege that you are helping to reduce the ammount of bags going into the waste stream, other businesses not involved coming in to learn how to get in on the program, and finally, more exposure for the NBA.
I am in for the initial share.
Who else will step up?

Wednesday, May 9, 2007

Last weeks minutes

A Nikon 11 camera was left behind at the last meeting, if anyone has any information on it, please let Jay know...
Nelson Business association
Meeting 03 May 2007
Hume Hotel
Nelson BC

KBS
Elliot states that KBS is very busy in sales. Reports also that the NBA now has its own mailing address

Nelson Business Association
Box 134 Nelson BC
V1L 4E0

Association with the Nelson Chamber of Commerce in the form of an associate in now in place. Also the website is up and running. Elliot went onto report that Nelson Chrysler and Finley Irish Bar and Grill are doing face lifts.

Investors
Karen stated that there will be a Golf tournament this weekend sponsored by Investors.

Jim Reimer
Parkade had its best winter ever and puts that to the fact that the Hume Hotel expansion was the biggest driver with that increase. Share Nelson is doing very well and is now supporting the Lunch kitchen. Share now has a moving company associated with them.

Nelson Daily News
Jay stated that the new Weekender is out this weekend. for Castlegar and Nelson area.

Melissa Walsh Photography
Melissa reports that her business has been busy with Family and Climbing photography. Melissa would also like to have the Photos from the display and those taken of the Hockey day in Canada.

High Alpine Air
Robin reports that the company is doing very well in all aspects. A lot of aerial photography being done by various businesses.

Craig Luke of Aspire and Mountain Baby
Silken Laumann will be doing a book signing at Mountain Baby this Friday while she is in Nelson. (call for details 352 1789)

Kootenay Co-op
Freya reports that the Eco Centre seminar that was put on was very well attended by all aspects of the community including Governments from the local to the Feds. Dedri reports that the Co-operative Development workshop will occur at the library and their AGM will be at the Prestige on Saturday.

Lonnie's for Her and Him
Joyce is looking for a part time person 3 days a week. Lonnie's had a record April

Phoenix Computers
Scott reports a great April, the Castlegar store is slated for the first of June opening.

Juggernauts
Chris Holland reports that the Nelson and area Human resources strategy survey is ongoing. There are some exciting prizes being given out.

Kootenia Moon Wicker and Rattan
Val has now become the sole distributor for the Designer Guys furniture. The first arriving this week.

Money Concepts
Duane has been working on the "financial well being" of families. Showing how to structure their financial goals.

Gold Yogi Imports
Thea has had a very successful month of April. A second tent has been rented out. Also Thea stated that there will be a Mountain Waters Retreat for women next week.

Kootenay Co-op Radio
Allison explained that the Radio station is on a membership drive, this is what keeps their doors open.

Cottonwood Kitchens - The fudge lady
Linda's company has had a very good month of April

Kinship Services
Elaine is putting on a Unique Kootenay Experience. Saturday June 2nd from 7 to 9 PM, 20 Men and 20 women who are single will be sharing the Dating Battle Ground (I made that up) This will be held at the Taghum Beach B and B. $20.00 ticket call Elaine at 352-4608 email nelsonsingles@hotmail.com

General information and other business news.

Chris Holland noted that the letter being sent to the City and RDCK should also allow for the companies within these areas to also be able to send a letter. This letter is inregards to the support that is not given by the RDCK for the Visitor Information Centre.
The Cloth bag promotion is proceeding and discussion in regards to which companies name will be on the bag was tabled for further discussion. Freya stated that Rossland will be the first city to be plastic bag free in Canada. Chris from Culinary delight suggested that the bags should be sold and that a split be done with the after costs. 50% to the NBA- 50% to a recycling program. Elliot would like to see the Membership drive go ahead. Yearly is being pegged at $25.00.

Guest Speaker
Blair Weston from Fortis. He attended and spoke about the savings that companies are able to make with their regular and display lighting. Also related that there are rebates of up to 50% when the fluorescents are purchased. Also was able to speak about the different light spectrums where a brighter verses dimmer light is required for display areas. Went onto relate that heat savings in the summer was another point for companies to look at.

Gerry MacKinnon
Identity Theft and scams took 2.5 trillion dollars out of the world economy last year. On an average data breach where a company is hit by identity theft, that company will loose 40% of their client base, due to the trust factor of protecting their clients information. In April 2,200 companies were hit with civil actions after loosing client, employee or others information in data breaches. 89% of the data breaches were a direct result of employee theft or employee mistakes. Call him for your risk assessment of your company regarding Identity Theft/Privacy act compliance. There will not be a cost to the company for this.