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PORT ALBERNI – The Alberni Valley Chamber of Commerce continues to see excellent growth with its membership and perhaps more importantly with the many programs it is currently working on. Of particular note was the recent Monthly Dinner Meeting held at Drinkwaters Public House where some 60 people showed up enjoy the agenda.
First up was the Chamber’s introduction of our three top winners from the December “Try Home First” Shop Local program that resulted in $6000.00 of $100.00 gift certificates being won by our local shoppers. Our three winners were all ‘caught in the act’ of shopping locally and from hundreds of similar folk their names were randomly drawn for our grand prizes. We introduced our $2500.00 winner as well as the next two who won $1500.00 and $1000.00 respectively. The Chamber also gave out 10 other prizes worth $100.00 each.
It should be noted that our program was supported by almost 60 local business each of whom provided us with a $100.00 Gift Certificate and the Chamber of Commerce also purchased $1500.00 worth of Gift Certificates ($25.00 for each $100.00 gift certificate collected) which in turn were given out during our surprise shops during the month of December.
Next on the agenda that evening was a presentation by Mr. Doug Podetz of Industry Canada who was followed by three of Alberni District Secondary School teachers who enlightened us with the wonderful programs now available through their initiatives.
The evening wrapped up with a most welcome presentation from Randy and Brenda Hanna – owners of Pacific Seaplanes who that very day commenced with regular float plane service to the Alberni Valley. The Chamber of Commerce expresses its thanks to Randy and Brenda as well as the strong efforts of the Port Alberni Port Authority and City of Port Alberni in getting this most welcome addition to our community.
– Bill Collette is Executive Director of the Alberni Valley Chamber of Commerce. He can be reached at 250-724-6535.
