– Christie Ray is the CEO of the Prince George Chamber of Commerce. She can be reached at christie.ray@pgchamber.bc.ca.
PRINCE GEORGE – If you value the connections created by meeting people face-to-face at community events, you will love the fall in Prince George! We are entering what is commonly known as the busiest social season in our city.
Between September 1 and January 1 there are dozens of large-scale events held in Prince George. But there is no business event larger and more significant than the Business Excellence Awards (BEAs) happening on October 22 at the Prince George Civic Centre.
Recognized as a high quality celebration of business excellence, what isn’t always apparent to those who have never been to a Business Excellence Awards Gala is the sheer amount of fun our guests have at this particular event. Forget dry and stuffy. The Business Excellence Awards Gala is a multi-media professional extravaganza filled with laughter, passion, and entertainment
This year is no different. The fun begins with our theme, which will be revealed at this year’s BEA Nominees Luncheon on September 15th. The music, the emcee, the décor, and even the food, can become part of the theme. But the one thing that stays the same is our commitment to delivering the highest quality experience and celebration possible.
The BEAs are our community’s chance to recognize the best in business; to profile the entrepreneurs, innovators, organizations, and difference-makers who work diligently all year long. The BEAs are also an opportunity to shine a light on some dedicated and generous sponsors. It has been said before that ‘we couldn’t do it without our sponsors’ which is completely true in our case as well. The cost of putting on a unique event, which takes more than 10 months to produce, far exceeds the total revenue brought in by ticket sales.
Our tremendous sponsors make it possible to host an event of this caliber, which makes recognizing business excellence possible for Prince George. Although nominations are now complete for the 10 traditional award categories and also the Hell Yeah Prince George online category, you can still join the energy at our BEA Nominees Luncheon on September 15 at the Coast Inn of the North as we reveal the top four finalists in each award category. Tickets are on sale now and can be reserved by calling the Prince George Chamber of Commerce at (250) 562.2454 or online by visiting www.pgchamber.bc.ca.
