There is news to report about the Chamber’s Experience China trip running from April 7-17, 2018. Executive director Linda Machniak reported at the chamber board’s Nov. 21 meeting that the trip is “basically sold out.”
“This will mean a significant infusion of cash for us,” said Machniak. There are 47 people going on the trip who are attached to the Battlefords Chamber, amounting to a quarter of the total. The trip has been marketed by the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce in association with the province’s local Chambers who have been marketing it locally.
In other highlights from the Nov. 21 meeting, it’s been confirmed the Battlefords Chamber has no plans to host an all-candidates forum for the federal by-election this year. The Chamber currently has a number of other events on the go at the moment.
Planned for Nov. 23 was Chamber on Tap at the Blend, with accountant Dallan Oberg providing a presentation on the federal government’s proposed tax changes.
The chamber is also hosting a special event for women in business on Dec. 5. It is called “Holly and Heels - A Celebration of Women in Business” at the Chapel Gallery, Don Ross Centre, North Battleford, from 11:45 to 1:30 pm. The guest speaker is fashion designer Melissa Squire.
Tickets for that event are available through www.battlefordschamber.ca, by calling the office 306-445-6626, or by email at b.chamber@sasktel.net. The cost is $50 plus GST; a corporate table runs for $375 plus GST.
