20 The Mission Record Thursday, October 10, 2013 connect • influence • prosper M ission Chamber of Commerce www.missionchamber.bc.ca Small Business – It’s the Economy! t i f l M i ss i on Ch am b er o f C ommerc e BusinessTRACK Small business is business in Mission. It is our local economy. SEAN MELIA, MISSION CHAMBER PRESIDENT O ctober celebrates small business across Canada and statistics are flying fast and furi- ous on the impact small business has in the economy. 98.1% of all businesses in Canada have less than 100 employees and was responsible for 53.9 of all jobs created from 2001-2011. 615,599 (54.9%) of those businesses have less than 4 employees. In BC, 385,100 small businesses account for 98% of all businesses in the province and 82% of these have less than five em- ployees. Over one million people are employed in BC, accounting for 56% of private sector employment; that is 32% of all wages paid to workers in BC. In Mission the numbers are even higher as 83% of all business licenses in Mission have less than 5 employ- ees. This accounts for more than 90% of private sector employment in Mission businesses. Most susceptible to shifts in the economy, small business needs to be flexible, current, and resilient. Entrepreneurial in nature, Mission businesses that have survived the 2008 downturn reflect this spirit with in- novation. Chamber member and local small business, Nutek Sign Creations, exemplifies these traits as it was able to secure national contract work. Its first connection with large marketing companies based in Ontario was through their listing in the Chamber business directory. “We were told that our listing in the directory was the sole reason for being contacted.” noted Dave Sawatzky, owner, Nutek Sign Creations. “Local work has led to work in Coquitlam, Langley and Surrey. It created con- nections with other large firms in Toronto and Montreal which has grown our business substantially.” Winner of the Mission Business Excellence Power of Small Award, Nutek Signs continues to innovate and diversify to create value for its clients and sustainable employment in Mission. Showing market flexibility, Business Excellence Intra- preneurial Excellence Award winner, Mission Springs Brewing Company, has expanded to serve the Korean market. With less than 100 employees, the Springs has an outlet in Seoul, Korea and ship their craft beer every two weeks to feed the thirsty overseas market. They join 5,077 other BC small businesses that ship over $16 bil- lion globally. This innovative entrepreneurial energy in the com- munity also meets local needs. The Mission City Busi- ness Centre was the brain child of Ann Harper, CA, who operated as a home based business. Ann looked to enter the store front market but needed to have critical mass to grow. By developing a business centre where other service providers can hub, Ann has been able to grow her own practice while providing offices and vir- tual offices for several small businesses. “I wanted to eliminate the fear of unknown costs and ability to drive business for those looking to grow from their home based business roots.” comments Ann Harper. Supporting these made in Mission opportunities, the Mission Chamber of Commerce continues to advocate for the reduction of red tape that inhibits the growth of small business such as the regional mobile business license for the Fraser Valley and BizPal. At a recent Chamber breakfast MLA Marc Dalton (Mission/Maple Ridge) noted that more than 15,000 impediments have been removed for small business in the last 10 years by government and that Chambers of Commerce in BC played a vital role. The Mission Chamber commends the local busi- ness community’s resiliency and supports it through programs such as Pay it Forward…Shop Local and the Mission Handbook for Major Projects. This translated to $3million for Mission’s small businesses in the first year of BC Hydro’s Ruskin Dam Upgrade. “Small business is business in Mission.” states Mis- sion Chamber President Sean Melia. “It is our local economy.” Help celebrate small business month by using local business, pledging to shop local and remembering who drives our economy and jobs. Swing Optical...3 Distinctive Businesses in One Great Location • Fashion Eyewear • Contact Lenses • Sunglasses • Fully Licensed Opticians • Sight Testing Dr. Lyndon Balisky, Optometrist FASHION EYEWEAR Book Your Eye Health Examination Today 604-820-1112 On location Wednesdays FREE Hearing Test. 604-557-9972 604.820.1112 Kristoffer Goos Registered Hearing Instrument Practitioner. www.mainlandhearing.com Located inside Swing Optical Monday - Friday 9:30 am to 6:00 pm • Saturday 9:30 am to 5:30 pm #2 - 33231 First Avenue • Downtown Mission • 604-820-1112 www.swingoptical.com • Laser consultation • Contact lens fitting Proudly serving Mission for over 25 years. EYE EXAM HEARING AIDS
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c o n n e c t • i n f l u e n c e • p r o s p e r
M i s s i o n C h a m b e r o f C o m m e r c e
www.m i s s i o n c h amb e r. b c . c a
Small Business – It’s the Economy!
t i f l
M i s s i o n C h a m b e r o f C o m m e r c e
BusinessTRACK
Small business is business in Mission. It is our local economy.
SEAN MELIA, MISSION CHAMBER PRESIDENT
October celebrates small business across
Canada and statistics are flying fast and furi-
ous on the impact small business has in the
economy. 98.1% of all businesses in Canada have less
than 100 employees and was responsible for 53.9 of all
jobs created from 2001-2011. 615,599 (54.9%) of those
businesses have less than 4 employees. In BC, 385,100
small businesses account for 98% of all businesses in
the province and 82% of these have less than five em-
ployees. Over one million people are employed in BC,
accounting for 56% of private sector employment; that
is 32% of all wages paid to workers in BC.
In Mission the numbers are even higher as 83% of all
business licenses in Mission have less than 5 employ-
ees. This accounts for more than 90% of private sector
employment in Mission businesses.
Most susceptible to shifts in the economy, small
business needs to be flexible, current, and resilient.
Entrepreneurial in nature, Mission businesses that have
survived the 2008 downturn reflect this spirit with in-
novation.
Chamber member and local small business, Nutek
Sign Creations, exemplifies these traits as it was able
to secure national contract work. Its first connection
with large marketing companies based in Ontario was
through their listing in the Chamber business directory.
“We were told that our listing in the directory was the
sole reason for being contacted.” noted Dave Sawatzky,
owner, Nutek Sign Creations. “Local work has led to
work in Coquitlam, Langley and Surrey. It created con-
nections with other large firms in Toronto and Montreal
which has grown our business substantially.”
Winner of the Mission Business Excellence Power of
Small Award, Nutek Signs continues to innovate and
diversify to create value for its clients and sustainable
employment in Mission.
Showing market flexibility, Business Excellence Intra-
preneurial Excellence Award winner, Mission Springs
Brewing Company, has expanded to serve the Korean
market. With less than 100 employees, the Springs has
an outlet in Seoul, Korea and ship their craft beer every
two weeks to feed the thirsty overseas market. They join
5,077 other BC small businesses that ship over $16 bil-
lion globally.
This innovative entrepreneurial energy in the com-
munity also meets local needs. The Mission City Busi-
ness Centre was the brain child of Ann Harper, CA,
who operated as a home based business. Ann looked to
enter the store front market but needed to have critical
mass to grow. By developing a business centre where
other service providers can hub, Ann has been able to
grow her own practice while providing offices and vir-
tual offices for several small businesses.
“I wanted to eliminate the fear of unknown costs
and ability to drive business for those looking to grow
from their home based business roots.” comments Ann
Harper.
Supporting these made in Mission opportunities, the
Mission Chamber of Commerce continues to advocate
for the reduction of red tape that inhibits the growth
of small business such as the regional mobile business
license for the Fraser Valley and BizPal. At a recent
Chamber breakfast MLA Marc Dalton (Mission/Maple
Ridge) noted that more than 15,000 impediments have
been removed for small business in the last 10 years by
government and that Chambers of Commerce in BC
played a vital role.
The Mission Chamber commends the local busi-
ness community’s resiliency and supports it through
programs such as Pay it Forward…Shop Local and the
Mission Handbook for Major Projects. This translated to
$3million for Mission’s small businesses in the first year
of BC Hydro’s Ruskin Dam Upgrade.
“Small business is business in Mission.” states Mis-
sion Chamber President Sean Melia. “It is our local
economy.”
Help celebrate small business month by using local
business, pledging to shop local and remembering who
drives our economy and jobs.
Swing Optical...3 Distinctive Businesses in One Great Location
• Fashion Eyewear • Contact Lenses
• Sunglasses • Fully Licensed
Opticians • Sight Testing
Dr. Lyndon Balisky, Optometrist
FASHION EYEWEAR
Book Your Eye Health Examination Today 604-820-1112
www.mainlandhearing.com Located inside Swing Optical
Monday - Friday 9:30 am to 6:00 pm • Saturday 9:30 am to 5:30 pm
#2 - 33231 First Avenue • Downtown Mission • 604-820-1112www.swingoptical.com
• Laser consultation • Contact lens fi tting
Proudly serving Mission for over 25 years.
EYE EXAM HEARING AIDS
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Sean Melia PRESIDENT
Ann HarperVICE PRESIDENT
Pam AlexisDIRECTOR
Cal CrawfordDIRECTOR
Corey JongDIRECTOR
Christopher RobertsonDIRECTOR
Dave SawatzkyDIRECTOR
Elyssa LockhartPAST PRESIDENT
Tricia TownsendDIRECTOR
Carol HamiltonDIRECTOR
Trevor GirardTREASURER
Satti GrewalDIRECTOR
Are you a limpy or a knuckle breaker?
Well actually we all do and the reason is that in British Columbia +85% of all business falls into the category of small business and specifically in Mission the percentage is about the same. Small business employs almost 60% of the workforce provincially and locally. Whether it’s you, your significant other, a family member, friend or neighbour the impact and benefit of small business touches us all.
There are more small businesses in British Columbia than any other province in the country which only highlights the value they bring from the entrepreneurial spirit which is the lifeblood of the province. Small business generates opportunity in addition to contributing about 30% of the Gross Domestic Product in the province.
In this month which celebrates small business please make it a point to patronize a local contributor and keep the spirit of local business alive. Shop local, spend local, eat local, enjoy local!
The Chamber is hosting a series of workshops designed to target areas that will help build and support business. They are setup to allow participation without taking you away from the important aspect of running your business. Please check out the web site www.missionchamber.bc.ca for more information or call the Chamber at 604-826-6914. The programs will run from October 21 to 25.
Allan MainLIAISON, C.F.N.F.
MayorTed Adlem
DOM LIAISON
President's message:Small business….who needs it?
Business is based on making con-nections. The soft skills we use to con-nect with others play an integral role in the success of business. How many times has a handshake predetermined how much you wanted to talk to someone, or even trust them? A recent study has shown that eye contact is actually a deterrent to making a con-nection with another person. Does it make you feel intimidated?
To celebrate Small Business Week (Oct 21-25), the Mission Chamber wants to help you hone those soft skills that are so vital. Business Eti-quette Boot camp will give you real time practice in a safe environment to learn, develop or refresh those con-nection soft skills.
Consisting of five early morning seminars lasting 45 minutes each, it will focus on providing basic yet es-sential business skills to students, em-ployers and employees. These skills,
when used in real world settings (business meetings, networking events etc.) will aide in providing confidence for social interactions as well as in business relationships.
Each day a different area will be focused on. From first impressions to telephone manners, to even what to do when the connection is not working. Facilitated by the expert connectors, the Chamber team, you will laugh, learn and connect in intense boot camp style. Only $20 for all five sessions and with limited seating, enroll early at www.MIssionChamber.bc.ca
Business Etiquette Boot camp will give you real time practice in a safe environment to learn, develop or refresh those connection soft skills.
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Advice is just one of the business-building pieces avail-able at Community Futures. “Besides help with business planning, market research and other processes essential to success, we offer business loans,” said Michele Blackwell, who is the business analyst.
“We support our loans with business advice, but you don’t have to be a loan client to use our advisory services” said Allan Main, executive director at Community Futures North Fraser. “When you come in to talk to us about your new or existing business, we guide and help you, but you do the work. And that helps you be successful.”
“Ideally,” said Main, “clients would come to us before they reach the funding part of start-up or expansion. That way we could help make sure they have in place what they need for their own bank or credit union.”
Community Futures North Fraser is a non-profit organi-
zation that works with small business to help create and maintain jobs in their community. “We finance entre-preneurs or existing businesses when their own financial institutions will not,” explained Blackwell, “and this cre-ates jobs, either by giving a business an opportunity to increase its employee base or helping someone become, or stay, self-employed.”
In addition to direct lending, Community Futures part-ners with other financial institutions to help the client get the financing he or she needs.
They also build community by working closely with or-ganizations such as Mission’s Regional Chamber of Com-merce, Downtown Business Association and Economic Development Office. “And we work with the non-profit sector to help them build social enterprises,” said Black-well.
Community Futures North Fraser, supported by fund-ing from Western Economic Diversification, serves clients from Mission to Harrison Hot Springs, including Agassiz and Kent. As well as one-on-one business support, work-shops and video-conference events are available.
More information: 604-826-6252 or visit online at www.NorthFraser.org.
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Executive director Allan Main (left) and business analyst Michele Blackwell are ready to help business grow.CLICK MEDIA WORKS PHOTO
SEPTEMBER/ OCTOBER
October 17Chamber Luncheon
Speaker: Brian Antonson,2014 BC Games
Place: Chapel Room, Rockwell’s
Time: 11:30am-1pm
October 21-25Small Business Week
Celebrate withBusiness Etiquette Boot Camp
5 Interactive Sessions
Place: Chamber of Commerce
Time: 8am-8:45am
November 5Fraser Valley Chambers Fall
Business Showcase
Place: Cascades Casino Ballroom, Langley
Time: 2:30-6pm
Call to RSVP
December 6Save The Date!
Largest Nighttime Parade in BC
Place: First Ave
Time: 7:30-8:30pm
Enter a Float!
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The 5th Annual Fraser Valley Chambers of Commerce Business Showcase & Mixer will be held at the Cascades Casino Resort Ballroom on November 5th from 2:30 to 6:30pm.
Why should you attend?
• Meet hundreds of people from all over the valley for the opportunity to expand your network!
• Visit 90 exhibitor booths!• Learn of the innovations of other
small businesses.
The Mission Chamber of Commerce will be in booth #11 – come check us out!This is an open invitation for Chamber Members but an RSVP is appreciated for catering purposes.
RSVP through the Chamber website or call the Greater Langley Chamber at 604-530-6656.
Trade Show Training
Interested in testing your feet at the Showcase, Member Services will help educate you on the ins and outs of trade shows and offer you some of the Mission Chamber’s booth space. Raj Saran’s background in trade show marketing and promotion will give you the edge in promoting your business.
Training includes:
• One hour of one-on-one trade show prep
• Setting up an effective booth• How to engage potential
customers• Measuring your success• After show follow-up. Only three spots of individualize training available so email:[email protected] today!
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For a number of years the Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce ran one of the premiere spring events,
drawing in thousands from across the Fraser Valley and beyond.
“Showcase” gave local business, industry, environmental, non-profit and government groups the op-portunity to exhibit their wares and show the community what Mission had to offer. The list included names familiar today such as BC Hydro with their Power Smart initiative and The Mission Raceway, sitting side by side with the school district and the municipality.
Hosted at the old Mission Lei-sure Centre, the three day event highlighted over 150 exhibitors in its prime, pulling in crowds of over 6,500. This was seen as a great achievement during the 90’s uncer-tain economic climate.
A family day out, there were not only business displays, but prize draws, a craft market, face paint-ing and children’s entertainment throughout the weekend. A talent show also gave non –professional entertainers the opportunity to compete for $1000 prize money and perform to the crowds.
This is another example of how the Mission Chamber of Commerce has successfully joined the commu-nity and local business together over the last 120 years.
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1990’s Business Showcase Held at Leisure Centre
Mayor Hawes, MLA Streifel & Chamber President Gord Ruley open the 1991 Mission Showcase. MISSION RECORD PHOTO
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