Cliff Prang presents DAD BODY of WORK: a hilarious & self-deprecating journey through marriage, parenting, self-employment and a body that just keeps quitting. This stand up comedy show uses mature themes, but not mature language, but we still don't want you to bring your kids. Cliff is leaving his at home. This show will be filmed by Cassiar MediaWorks Special Guest Comedians: Ed Hill & Jenny Toews Host: Chris Coburn from Country 107.1 Tickets available at www.dadbody.eventbrite.ca or at Refinery House

This is the 5th annual fundraising golf tournament and dinner benefiting the Center for Epilepsy & Seizure Education for BC.

SOLD OUT!  Call 604-859-9651 to be put on the waiting list in case of cancellations.  Thank you!

Come out for a great day of golf and networking fun!

The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce's 30th Annual Golf Tournament is a fantastic opportunity for your business to be a part of Abbotsford's premier golf tournament. This tournament is a terrific way to meet the men and women of our business community.

Registration includes 18 holes of golf, shared power carts, burger lunch sponsored by Abbotsford Hospice Society, BBQ steak dinner, on-course contests, activities and awards.
 

• Texas Scramble
• KP and LD Contests
• Silent Auction
• Raffle Prizes
• $5,000 Hole In One from Gaudet Tougas Wealth Management-Raymond James Ltd.
• $1,000 Cloesest to the Pin from Abbotsford ChryslerTClicC

Interested in showcasing your business on the course?  We have a variety of sponsorship opportunities for the golf tournament that will allow you to connect with our golfers. Contact the Chamber office at (604) 859-9651 or events@abbotsfordchamber.com.

Thank you to our prize contributors!

Harrison Hot Springs Resort & Spa   BC Hop Co.   Sevenoaks Shopping Centre   The Co-operators   Abbotsford International Airshow   Innovative Fitness   Manning Elliott LLP   Campbell's Gold Honey Farm Meadery   Clearbrook Grain & Milling   Tourism Abbotsford   Aldergrove Credit Union   Ricardo's Pizza   MD Cosmetic & Laser Clinic   Esposito Group   Memento Mori Studios   European Day Spa   MNP LLP   Best Western Plus Regency Inn & Conference Centre   Sandman Hotel & Suites   Quality Hotel & Conference Centre   KPMG Enterprise   Greek Islands Restaurants   The Wild Orange Spa   Tanglebank Gardens & Brambles Bistro   Hallmark Assisted Living   Dignity Memorial Funeral Homes   Fraser Valley Health Care Foundation   Highstreet Shopping Centre   Replay Boardshop   Brookside Inn Boutique Hotel   Ravens Brewing   What's On! Abbotsford   Field House Brewing Co.   Ledgeview Golf & Country Club Red Wing Shoes All of Oils New Leaf Massage & Wellness Abbotsford Centre

Twilight in the Garden is a Cultivating the Art of Raising Funds Tastefully event presented by Cap-it International Inc - Hank & Elaine Funk. It is a joyous summer celebration in a magical, lush garden setting with breezy patio lounges, socializing pebble lane dining nooks and a beautiful bistro. Expect elegant artistic foods, a Limoncello stand, an Artist’s Paint-off on the garden patio, vibrant summertime music by Quieros and violinist Callie Gross - even dancers; a caricaturist portrait artist and lively lawn games. And yes, there will be works of art and a suite of tasteful living silent auction packages to bid on.

Presentation by Collette Tours on group departure with Transat Travel. Departure is May 20, 2018

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Topic: Planning for Growth and Compensation:  Proposed tax legislation private companies need to be aware of.  
 
The government wants your comments!
 
Description:
 This  timely one hour lunch and learn will be an illustration of common business structures and compensation strategies for private companies.  The impact the proposed July 18^th legislation may have on those structures and compensation plans will be a highlight of the discussion.   But, sprinkled through this case study format, we’ll also talk about balancing compensation planning with the businesses need to fund growth.
 
The Department of Finance is looking for comments on their proposals until October 2, 2017.  Come, learn in easy to understand language and clear examples how the proposals may affect your businesses so you can make an informed choice about whether or not you’d like to have a say about these changes.   
 
Presenter: Erin Swint, CPA, CA

Erin co-owns Squire and Company and heads Squire and Company’s income tax 

 

 

Donate Blood in Support of your community emergency responders! First responders are helping save even more lives by donating blood and raising awareness about the ongoing need for donors as a part of the Sirens for Life partnership. Finding a clinic location and booking an appointment has never been easier for donors on the go with the new GiveBlood app and the blood.ca website.

Canada 150 Garden Party 2408 Montvue Ave. Thursday, Sept. 14 from 4:30-6:30pm the Garden Project at Abbotsford Community Services is hosting an 'Open Garden' event to celebrate our Canada 150 Green Roof in Downtown Abbotsford. All are Welcome!! more info at Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/red-white-and-green-canada-150-green-roof-event-tickets-37661973978

Discover India Trip Information session.  Come prepared to ask any questions you may have about exploring India through Indus Travel and the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce.  Trip Departure is March 20th, 2018

The Canadian Professional Counsellors Association is holding its second annual Conference at the Sandman in Abbotsford. The CPCA is celebrating its 27th year as a competency based Counselling Association. Each province is now required to hold an annual conference. Last year was a great success for BC and we decided to hold it again at the Sandman in Abbotsford. The conference provides the counsellors with their 12 hours of professional development credits which is required to be in good standing with our Association. Anyone interested in counselling/psychology whether in practice or in school is welcome to attend.

Come celebrate Farm Community Day at the Abbotsford Farm & Country Market, on Montrose Ave, north of George Ferguson Way, in downtown historic Abbotsford. Play Carrol Jenga, check out our photo display of farm history, learn more about our local farmers and see a farrier in action. Our visiting farrier makes therapeutic horseshoes, plus she is also a blacksmith! Free admission. Family event.

Do you have documents to be shredded? Drop off your documents for shredding at The BEST Shredding mobile truck in the Clearbrook Library east parking lot (adjacent to Trethewey St). Cash donation of $5 minimum per box or bag. Staple/paper clip removal not required. This is a fundraiser hosted by the Friends of the Abbotsford Libraries.

Kick it roadside and get into the spirit of the harvest season at the Fraser Valley’s most “a-mazing” autumn attraction during the second annual ROADSIDE – A Harvest Social every weekend from September 16 to October 15th in Abbotsford. From the organizers of the popular Abbotsford Tulip Festival and situated on the same 10-acre farm, ROADSIDE is the ultimate outdoor Fall experience. Enjoy a day in the country under the big Abby sky at this one-of-a-kind harvest themed event that offers three different corn mazes, including the Rookie Maze, All Star Maze and the popular Sampler Maze, plus autumn eats from BB Food on the Go, a Bevi Zone, tulip planting, and activities for the whole family – even the dogs! ROADSIDE Sampler Maze admission includes four tastings throughout a three-kilometre maze from a selection of rotating partners including Field House Brewing, Ravens Brewing, Hathi Brewing, Trading Post, Old Yale Brewing, Maan Farms, Ripples Winery, Mt. Lehman Winery, Singletree Winery and Seaside Pearl Winery. All successful participants in the All Star Maze will also receive a reward upon completion. The Bevi Zone will feature ROADSIDE partners with all proceeds going to select charities. No minors are permitted into the Sampler Maze or Bevi Zone. Advance ticket sales begin on September 5. Visit www.abbyroadside.com for more information and to purchase tickets. TICKETS: Starting September 5, purchase discounted advance tickets online at www.abbyroadside.com. Full price tickets available at the gate. WEB: www.abbyroadside.com

Surrey’s newest landmark Civic Hotel, Autograph Collection and accompanying restaurant, Dominion Bar + Kitchen, will be hosting a hiring fair on September 19, looking to fill 165 new positions ahead of its opening in November 2017. The boutique 144-room hotel, and accompanying restaurant, are located at the heart of Surrey’s new City Centre, just a 30-minute SkyTrain ride from downtown Vancouver and with both the Surrey Central Exchange and SkyTrain stop on its doorstop, it couldn’t be more convenient. The growing Civic team is looking to add professional and motivated team members of all levels of experience to provide stand out, personalized experiences for guests and the local community. Positions to be filled include: Servers and Bartenders, Bussers, Hosts, Sous Chefs, Chef de Partie, Cooks and Dishwashers, Housekeeping Supervisors, Room Attendants, Laundry Attendants, Housekeepers, Front Desk Agents, Bell Staff, Concierge, Switchboard and Reservations, Security Supervisors and Officers and Shift Engineers. Date: Tuesday, September 19 Time: 4pm to 7pm Where: Surrey City Hall Atrium, 13450 104 Ave, Surrey, BC V3T 1V8 What to bring: Resume, Cover Letter, References and a Smile! As a member of Marriott International’s prestigious Autograph Collection, Civic Hotel offers the signature independent spirit, bold originality and rich character that is renowned world-wide. Civic Hotel’s landmark design rises 21 stories above Civic Plaza and is Surrey’s first new high-rise hotel in two decades. Once completed it will boast 144 guest rooms and suites, a “stylishly untamed” restaurant, a conference floor with two ballrooms, over 8,000 square feet of multi-purpose meeting space and a rooftop deck with breathtaking panoramic views of the Fraser Valley. There are a number of perks you can expect when joining the Civic Hotel team including: • Fun and vibrant environment that is at the heart of the rapidly transforming Surrey City Centre. • Competitive wages. • Commitment to employees’ professional development, Civic Hotel and Dominion Bar + Kitchen offer training and mentoring to help their employees get to where they need to! • Access to unrivaled perks and discounts! For more information about the hiring fair, including the full list of available positions and their descriptions please visit: https://civichotel.ca/careers/

Arts Rising is a four day festival dedicated solely to the arts and takes place in the walkable area of downtown Penticton. There will be plenty of different venues throughout the festival and all will be packed with amazing entertainment such as live music, art exhibitions, mural paintings, theatre plays, improv, fashion shows and much more!

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 drinks & appetizers!
*    A chance to win door prizes!
*    Make business connections!

About Our Hosts:

At Ashton, the focus is on you and your career. Their small class sizes deliver a personalized education designed to help you excel in your chosen field. Their programs and courses are all accredited by or delivered in partnership with Canadian licensing bodies and professional associations, from Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC), to the Forum of International Trade Training (FITT), and the Financial Advisers Association of Canada (Advocis). As your career partner, you can be assured that they can help you on your journey to success.

Visit their website for more information.

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Fraser Health has developed a three year plan to guide us into the future. Their goals are to improve patient outcomes and guide us in making their operations more sustainable, providing concrete actions to help move our health authority into the future.

Guest Speakers:

Michael Marchbank
President & CEO

Michael Marchbank leads the overall management and delivery of health programs and services in one of the largest and fastest-growing health networks in Canada, overseeing acute care hospitals as well as community-based residential care, home health, mental health services, public health services and chronic disease management.
Michael Marchbank joined Fraser Health as President and CEO on January 2, 2015. Prior to that Michael was the President and CEO of Health Employers Association of B.C. He has an extensive breadth of knowledge and experience gained through increasingly senior positions in health care. Michael has held the position of Chief Operating Officer for the Provincial Health Services Authority which he assumed after serving as the Executive Vice-President of Provincial Health Services Authority. Prior to the consolidation and establishment of the six provincial health authorities, Michael held the position of Chief Human Resources Officer, and subsequently served as President and CEO of the Fraser Valley Health Region. From 1992 to 1997, Michael was Vice-President, Corporate Services for Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops.

 

Join us at Townhall Abbotsford for a Burger and Brew in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Fraser Valley. $20/ticket Email leanne.hilderman@bigbrothersbigsisters.ca to reserve your ticket!

How does this affect my business?

In July of this year the Federal Government announced a number of proposed corporate tax policy changes to address what they stated were "loopholes" that the top 1% of income earners were taking advantage of in an unfair manner.  What we now know is that these sweeping changes will have a massive impact on how small businesses operate; specifically, how small businesses pay tax, how they manage capital, and how family members can engage in the business and/or plan for retirement.

It is vital that all incorporated businesses understand the impact of these proposed changes in order that they can make their MP aware of their concerns. The Abbotsford Chamber is hosting a Member Information Forum to review the most significant changes and ask questions of our panelists.   

In addition, you will have an opportunity to provide valuable feedback for your Chamber to communicate to our MPs and the Federal Finance Minister.

 

In celebration of Canada’s 150th, the Abbotsford Arts Council has commissioned the carving of a house post. Citizens are invited to celebrate and learn about the traditional First Nations culture and history. This project is an opportunity to build a sense of national pride by participating in the carving of this house post, joining in the ceremony, or appreciating the house post over the next 150 years. This project is funded by the Abbotsford Foundation and the City of Abbotsford as part of the Canada 150 celebrations. Raphael Silver, Sumas First Nations will be onsite at the Kariton Art Gallery carving the house post throughout the summer months. Silver is also known for other pieces of work in our local community such as the roundabout at McCallum Road depicting the Salmon, the house post arch at the Fraser River Heritage Park, and also has his work at various local schools including Yale Secondary. Local residents are invited to participate in the carving, visit with the artist and learn about the process and history of coastal Salish house post. The general public is invited to our post raising ceremony on Sept 29, 2017 at 11:00 am.

Abbotsford Arts Council invites the public to witness the raising of our commissioned post in front of the Kariton Art Gallery located at Mill Lake.

Health Forum – a full day conference open to all members of the public and FREE to attend. Presentations on Stroke, Cancer, Mental Health, Opioid Crisis, Emergency Medicine and more. FREE coffee, lunch and the opportunity to ask questions to Doctors, Nurses and other Health Care Professionals. This in an opportunity for all members of the community to learn about important medical issues, ask questions and learn more about their Hospital.

A Well Curated Children's Clothing Swap Previously loved items for newborn up to 12 years highlighting 20+ booths K’Pure + Arrow & Lace + Little & Lively + June Isle Clothier + Companion Goods Fall fashion favourites by Highstreet with a Live DJ + Bar + Lounge