Events for February 2017

Gallery 7 Theatre proudly presents
HALO
A quirky comedy-drama by Josh MacDonald

When the image of Jesus Christ suddenly appears on the wall of a Tim Horton’s restaurant, a Nova Scotian town is thrown in to euphoric chaos. Hilarious, moving and challenging, the play explores matters of faith, life and love.

Gallery 7 Theatre proudly presents
HALO
A quirky comedy-drama by Josh MacDonald

When the image of Jesus Christ suddenly appears on the wall of a Tim Horton’s restaurant, a Nova Scotian town is thrown in to euphoric chaos. Hilarious, moving and challenging, the play explores matters of faith, life and love.

On Feb 3, the UFV School of Business is hosting a Research Seminar presented by Dave Harder. Dave will be discussing his new book, Mind, Money & Markets. For more information see: http://blogs.ufv.ca/business/2017/01/10/ufv-school-of-business-research-seminar-series-dave-harder/ The UFV School of Business would like to extend an invitation to the Chamber members to join. The seminar is free. However, RSVP is required to bizevents@ufv.ca by Friday, January 27, 2017.

Gallery 7 Theatre proudly presents
HALO
A quirky comedy-drama by Josh MacDonald

When the image of Jesus Christ suddenly appears on the wall of a Tim Horton’s restaurant, a Nova Scotian town is thrown in to euphoric chaos. Hilarious, moving and challenging, the play explores matters of faith, life and love.

Gallery 7 Theatre proudly presents
HALO
A quirky comedy-drama by Josh MacDonald

When the image of Jesus Christ suddenly appears on the wall of a Tim Horton’s restaurant, a Nova Scotian town is thrown in to euphoric chaos. Hilarious, moving and challenging, the play explores matters of faith, life and love.

This Family Day we would love to take your picture! We’ve got a professional photographer, a simple backdrop and seating for the whole family – all compliments of Highstreet! More information available at HighstreetFV.com.

The Business After Business mixer is the best way to make connections within the Abbotsford business community. Bring your business cards and be ready to network with your fellow members!

* Socialize over non-alcoholic drinks & appetizers provided by Delish Catering!

* A chance to win a Date Night Movie Package for Two donated by Best Western Plus Regency & Conference Centre!

* Make business connections!

About Our Hosts:

Whether you are an employer looking to fill a position or a job seeker looking to find employment AbbotsfordWORKS provides a wide range of resources and services to meet the varied requirements and specific situations of both parties.

AbbotsfordWORKS is built upon a strong foundation of five well established and respected employment service organizations who collaborated to form a strong alliance delivering a full spectrum of high quality services to both job seekers and employers.

With three convenient locations AbbotsfordWORKS looks forward to working with the community to build lasting partnerships between job seekers and employers.

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Views 4 Business Presents:
Managing your Google my Business listing
Ensure your business is accurately represented online!
 
Join Jody Wall, award winning Google Trusted Photographer and Google My Business specialist, as he demonstrates how to take control and manage your business listing on Google Search, Google+ and Google Maps. 
In this 3 hour workshop, you will learn how to optimize your Google listing to dramatically increase your businesses exposure on Google. 
 
and website
http://views4business.com/site/workshops/abbotsford.html

Pull out your skates and get ready for some February family fun. Join Prospera Credit Union for a free family fun day and meet a Harlem Globetrotters star. The date is February 19, and the place to be is Abbotsford Centre (33800 King Road). The entire community is invited to share in an exciting afternoon of free entertainment and an opportunity for families, friends and neighbours to come together. The family fun day runs from noon to 4:00 pm. All festivities are free and they include; ice skating (please bring your own skates), a keepsake photo booth picture, colouring, yoga, games, popcorn and hot chocolate. Harlem Globetrotter, Anthony “Buckets” Blake will be joining us from 1-3:30pm for games, pictures and autographs. The Harlem Globetrotters team is coming to Abbotsford for shows on February 24 & 26. Prospera Credit Union’s community partner for the Family Fun Day is the Abbotsford Food Bank and they will be on hand with their truck to receive donations. Every donation is appreciated as together we can give hope to everyone in our community. Bring a donation for the food bank and be entered in to win a VIP Experience Pak to see the Harlem Globetrotters.

Latincouver organizes monthly breakfast event, where our business members & entrepreneurs can meet, share & grow together. Join Latincouver's Latin - Canadian Professional network at our business breakfast event! No entrepreneur survives over the long term without reinventing himself. Sooner or later, all businesses, even the most successful, run out of room to grow. We are pleased to invite you to our next Business Breakfast event in Vancouver. This is a great opportunity to meet people and start a new year creating new connections. Camilo Reyes (PMP, Toastmasters Area Director and Competent Communicator Bronze) will be the guest speaker at the LCPN breakfast on February 22nd. The name of his presentation is "Getting your message across through public speaking, step 1" Best of all, a Delicious Breakfast is provided with your ticket purchase. Register now as seats are limited! Spots will be reserved for only those who register online. Bring your friends and your business cards. Let's Connect! Register here, and check this link for more information

Latincouver organizes monthly breakfast event, where our business members & entrepreneurs can meet, share & grow together. We are pleased to invite you to our next Business Breakfast event in Vancouver. This is a great opportunity to meet people and start a new year creating new connections. Best of all, a Delicious Breakfast is provided with your ticket purchase. Register now as seats are limited! Spots will be reserved for only those who register online. Don't forget to bring a good stock of business cards! "Getting your message across through public speaking, step 1" Guest Speaker: Camilo Reyes (PMP, Toastmasters Area Director and Competent Communicator Bronze)

SOLD OUT! Please join us for our next session.

Chamber Members & those considering joining are invited to an entertaining & engaging 100% FREE Lunch & Learn Workshop geared towards maximizing your Chamber Membership investment. 

Find out how you can grow your business with the Chamber and our network of 700+ local Members.

Potential, New & Existing Members are Welcome, no matter when you joined!

Tickets are limited for this event so don't delay!

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Fraser Valley Stage brings "Broadway's Greatest Musical" Hello, Dolly! to the Abbotsford stage for 8 performances.

Finance Minister Michael de Jong

With a track record of successive balanced budgets, B.C. remains in a fiscal position envied by many jurisdictions around the world. We are forecast to lead Canadian provinces in economic growth this year and are continuing our work to further strengthen our economy, create jobs and make life more affordable for British Columbians".

The Honourable Michael de Jong, QC

Michael de Jong is British Columbia's Minister of Finance and Government House Leader.

In 2013, he was elected for his sixth term, as the MLA for Abbotsford West, an area he has represented since first being elected to the legislative assembly of British Columbia in a 1994 by-election. He was reappointed Minister of Finance and Government House Leader on June 10, 2013.

de Jong previously served as Minister of Health, Attorney General, Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation, Minister of Labour and Citizens' Services, and Minister of Forests.

He is the Chair of government's Treasury Board, and the Legislative Review Cabinet committee. He also serves on Cabinet committees addressing Planning and Priorities, Liquefied Natural Gas, First Nations, Labour and Climate Leadership.

Under de Jong's tenure as finance minister, the Government of British Columbia successfully protected its triple-A credit rating with the major international debt rating agencies and balanced the provincial government budget for three consecutive years, following four years of deficits through the global economic slow-down.

He holds a bachelor of arts degree from Carleton University in Ottawa and a law degree from the University of Alberta. He also holds the rank of Captain in the Canadian Armed Forces Air Force Reserve.

Still an avid hockey player, in his teen years he was a member of the Abbotsford Pilots Junior B hockey team. He attended Mouat Secondary School and still lives on the Matsqui Prairie farm where he grew up.

 

SAMC Faculty + Friends Presents: Seasons of Life and Landscape, a not-to-be-missed evening of choral performances by the TWU Chamber Choir and special guests, the Juno award-winning Canadian Chamber Choir and Vancouver Chamber Choir. Performing either on their own or together, the choirs will present a repertoire that ranges from the works of Brahms to Canadian contemporary composers like Jon Washburn and David Squires, with deep and uplifting pieces that mark or celebrate the passing of time. The Trinity Western University Chamber Choir performs under the direction of award-winning conductor and Director of Choral Activities, Dr. Joel Tranquilla. The evening features Cathrie Yuen-Wong on marimba as well as Vancouver Symphony Orchestra’s Principal Cellist, Ariel Barnes.