Enderby & District Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 1000, 700 Railway Street, Enderby, BC V0E 1V0
Telephone: 250-838-6727 | Fax 250-838-0123
www.enderbychamber.com |
NEWSLETTER – May 28, 2009
Table of Contents
Welcome to Our Newest Members 1
Business News 1
Chamber Events, Opportunities and Achievements 2
Member-To-Member Discounts 5
Chamber Event Horizon 6
Mark Your Calendar 7
Political Radar 8
Contact Us 8
Welcome to Our Newest Members
We would like to thank the following businesses and organizations who recently joined the Chamber of Commerce as a 2009 member.
Our newest members: Howard Johnson Inn, Marketplace IGA, North Valley Frameworks.
Business News
If you have some news about your business that you would like to share, please send us a notification by email. It could be about an upcoming event, a new product line, the commencement of a partnership with another local business, a change in location, or an award that your business has won. Send your announcements to .
Local Restaurants Win Big in Okanagan Life Awards
Congratulations to our local restaurants for winning big in the Okanagan Life Best Restaurants Readers’ Choice Awards!
· The Cliffs Cafe for Best Place to Dine Alone.
· The Clubhouse at Mabel Lake Golf & Country Club for Best View.
· Fisherman Direct Seafoods for Best Seafood and Best Fish & Chips.
· Hungry Jack’s for Best of the Best, Best Breakfast, Best Dessert, Best Family Restaurant, Best Caterer, Best Service, Best Meal for the Money, Best Burger, Best Veggie Burger, Best Wrap, Best Sandwich, Best Coffee House, and Best Casual Restaurant/Bistro.
· Lorenzo’s Cafe for Best Undiscovered Restaurant and Best Place to Eat & Hear Live Music.
· Mainstreet Pizza & Pasta for Best Pizza.
The culinary excellence displayed by our amazing local restaurants makes Enderby and the surrounding area one of the best places to eat!
Lorenzo's Cafe Announces Upcoming Performers
Lorenzo's Cafe has announced a busy schedule of high quality musicians and bands for the summer months.
· May 27 – Jimmy Bowskill (blues guitar)
· May 28 – The Perpetrators (blues/garage rock)
· May 29-30 – The Salmon Armenians (rhythm-and-blues)
· June 4 – David L'Hirondelle Band (acoustic pop/rock)
· June 5 – The Harpoonists & The Axe Murderer (roots blues)
· June 6 – Cathy-Ann Wells (Phat Betty) and Her Kick-Ass Band
· June 12-13 – Jack Semple (blues)
· June 19-20 – The Cats & The Fiddle (folk/celtic)
· June 26 – The James Gang (blues/country/swing)
· June 27 – Ray "The Hat Man" Everton (parodies/impressions)
Wine & Cheese Tasting Events at Larch Hills Winery
Larch Hills Winery and Say Cheese will be hosting six wine and cheese tasting events this summer. The events will take place on June 12th and 26th and July 3rd & 17th. Each tasting event will be open to the public from 12pm to 5pm.
Summer Tournaments at Birchdale Golf
Kim and Randy Tubb of Birchdale Golf Course would like to invite local businesses and community centres to show their appreciation for staff, directors, or customers by holding a company golf tournament. Birchdale Golf Course, located in Grindrod, offers a fun, relaxed atmosphere, reasonable prices, catering, and a beautiful, challenging course. Feel free to drop by their clubhouse to check out the course or call 250-838-7740 to book your tournament today!
The Cliffs Bistro Cafe Announces Its Re-Opening
Congratulations to Adam and Christine of The Cliffs Bistro Cafe, which will be re-opening in its new location (the former Riverhouse Bistro at 409 Cliff Avenue) on June 1.
Extended Hours at the Museum!
The Enderby & District Museum will be extending its hours for the summer months beginning June 9. The Museum will be open from Tuesday through Saturday from 10am to 4pm. The extended hours will continue until September 5.
Chamber Events, Opportunities and Achievements
Jeff Kinney is Enderby’s First Iron Chef
Chef Jeff Kinney of the Mabel Lake Golf and Country Club is Enderby's first Iron Chef!
In a heated battle at Kitchen Stadium Enderby on May 24, four of Enderby's most talented chefs faced off. With mango as the secret ingredient, each chef used the sweet and spicy versatility of the fruit to create a three-course meal for four judges within one hour.
Kinney reveals that, despite keeping his cool in front of the camera, the competition held high-pressure challenges. "For the record, it wasn't easy; to be under the gun like that and in front of the cameras with the clock running is not anything like I do on a daily basis. It was stressful. It was a unique experience for me and I had fun doing it."
The winning meal, as prepared by Iron Chef Kinney, began with an appetizer of mango and green chilli lobster medallions. Following this, Kinney's entree featured mango and cilantro stuffed breast of chicken roasted in a cumin crust and served over a mango-coconut risotto and broiled local asparagus. For dessert, Kinney tantalized the judges with a mango and macadamia nut ice cream with brulee of mango, which was served with a spicy red chilli-raspberry coulis and a mini mango phyllo turnover.
Kinney also has high praise for his competitors. "Congratulations to all of the other competitors. Everyone kept it together and managed to complete all their dishes. That, to me, was very impressive. Congratulations as well to the four student assistants who were also in front of the cameras and working with unfamiliar chefs. I am sure they had friends and family in the crowd and were very nervous."
Also competing in the inaugural Iron Chef Enderby were Chef Tundra Baird of Lorenzo's Cafe; Chef Adam Potts of The Cliffs Bistro Pub; and Chef Cyndi Anker of the Paddlewheeler Pub.
The event was broadcast live into the A.L. Fortune Secondary School auditorium in Enderby. Admission was by donation at the door, with all proceeds going towards a scholarship for an A.L. Fortune graduate who is intending to pursue a career in the culinary arts. The value of the scholarship is $675.
"Funny," Kinney quips, "I never thought this before, but I am looking forward to getting back to work so I can relax a little."
For more information, visit the Enderby Iron Chef page on www.enderbychamber.com.
We would like to extend a huge thank you to all of those who were involved in making this event a success, including the participating restaurants, sous-chefs, volunteers, sponsors, and our gracious hosts, A.L. Fortune Secondary School.
Business Awards Gala Celebrates Enderby’s Best!
The Enderby & District Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2009 Business Awards Gala on May 2. The Gala celebrated the excellence of Enderby and Area F businesses.
The evening began with a cocktail hour and sushi from Kaze Japanese Restaurant. William Brookfield provided live music while David Adams filled in as DJ during breaks. A four course dinner was served by Hungry Jack’s, Leah’s Place, and Lulu’s Bar & Grill.
Congratulations to the 2009 Business Awards winners!
· Shear Joy, Home-Based Business Award
· Wild Flight Farms, Agricultural Award
· Jaime Seward, Artist of the Year
· Germaine Smith of Enderby Jewellers, Employee of the Year
· Sperlich Log Homes, Forestry/Value-Added Wood Award
· Judy Dangel of Enderby Jewellers, Boss of the Year
· The Enderby & District Credit Union, Corporate Citizen Award
· Tony’s Tire, Service Excellence
· Little City Boutique, Image Award
· Curves Enderby & the Cliffs Cafe, Partners of the Year
· Mimi’s Tea House, Best New Business
· Wild Flight Farms, Area F Business of the Year
We would also like to recognize all of our nominees and award sponsors:
· Best New Business (sponsored by RE/MAX Enderby): Bang-On Foods, Bombshells Tanning & Esthetics, Chuckwagon Pastry Pies, Denzel’s Gourmet Foods, Eternal Stone Works, Foods Alive, Interior Fitness, Kaze Japanese Restaurant, Mimi’s Tea House, Paws & Claws Pet Store, Special Touch Esthetics, Studio 1015, and Vetterbuilt Homes.
· Agricultural Award (sponsored by The North Valley Echo): OK Fertilizer, Sure Crop Feeds, and Wild Flight Farms.
· Employee of the Year (sponsored by Birchdale Golf Course): Becky Shuert (North Valley Echo), Germaine Smith (Enderby Jewellers), Ruth Ginther (North Valley Echo), Sonia Heckford (RE/MAX Enderby), and Tina Hawkins (Enderby & District Credit Union).
· Boss of the Year (sponsored by BMO Bank of Montreal): Bear Lutz (Eternal Stone Works), Brad Marsh (RE/MAX Enderby), Christine Ashton (The Cliffs Cafe), Craig & Amy Bell (Hungry Jack’s), Geoff Vetter (Vetterbuilt Homes), Judy Dangel (Enderby Jewellers), Maureen Walker (The North Valley Echo), and Ted Morrison (Enderby & District Credit Union).
· Corporate Citizen (sponsored by the City of Enderby): Birchdale Golf, Curves Enderby, Earl Shipmaker, Enderby & District Credit Union, Hungry Jack’s, and The North Valley Echo.
· Image (sponsored by Mayor Dee Wejr): Bob the Barber, The Cliffs Cafe, Cobwebs Antiques and Gifts, Curves Enderby, Enderby & District Credit Union, Enderby Jewellers, Little City Boutique, Lookers Salon, Mimi’s Tea House, and Partners In Planning.
· Service Excellence (sponsored by Murray Rossworn Inc.): Baron Insurance, Belvedere Services, Century Stone Work, The Cliffs Cafe, Cobwebs Antiques & Gifts, Enderby & District Credit Union, Enderby Jewellers, Eternal Stone Works, Mainstreet Pizza, Marketplace IGA, Mountain View Electric, Mountain View Plumbing and Heating, Rod’s Towing, SuperSave Gas, Tony’s Tire Service, and Vetterbuilt Homes.
· Artist of the Year (sponsored by Mabel Lake Golf & Country Club): Blythe Heywood, Century Stone Work, and Jaime Seward.
· Forestry/Value-Added Wood Award (sponsored by Enderby Lions Club): North Valley Frameworks and Sperlich Log Construction.
· Home-Based Business (sponsored by Enderby Women in Business): Century Stone Work, Chuckwagon Pastry Pies, Eternal Stone Works, Foods Alive, Shear Joy, Studio 1015, and Vetterbuilt Homes.
· Area F Business of the Year (sponsored by Area F Director Herman Halvorson): Birchdale Golf, Lorenzo’s Cafe, Mabel Lake Golf & Country Club, North Enderby Timber, Rivershore Holdings, and Wild Flight Farms.
· Partners of the Year (sponsored by the Enderby & District Credit Union): Brad Marsh & Bryon Brandle, Curves Enderby & The Cliffs Cafe, Dankoe Insulation & Vetterbuilt Homes, and Visions Overhead Doors & Eternal Stone Works.
Thanks go out to all of the volunteers, sponsors, and supporters who helped to make this night special for our business community.
Candidates Discuss Local Issues at Forum
Prior to the Provincial Election on May 12, the Chamber hosted an All-Candidates Forum at the Enderby Senior’s Complex. The Forum, attended by all five parties, was very well attended. 100 community members joined in the forum to listen to party platforms, ask questions, and get to know the candidates of the Shuswap riding. Candidates discussed important local and regional issues such as transportation, health care, and housing.
We would like to thank Beryl Ludwig of the Conservative Party, Michel Saab of the Green Party, George Abbott of the Liberals, Chris Emery of the Marijuana Party, and Steve Gunner of the NDP for their participation in the forum. Thanks also go out to our volunteers and the Enderby Senior’s Complex for use of their facilities.
Exploring Enderby Guides Available Now
The 2009 edition of Exploring Enderby has arrived at the Enderby & District Chamber of Commerce. The guide is an excellent resource for tourists and locals alike and features updated information, a new design, and 2009 events. Drop by to pick up your copy today! Any business in town is welcome to drop by the Chamber and pick up as many copies of the guide as needed. The guide is also available to view/download at our website. With thanks to The North Valley Echo for doing such a fantastic job on it this year!
New Maps Available Now
The new maps are out! This is a very popular item with local businesses as it helps to improve your customer service and promote efficiency when assisting tourists, new residents, and others in need of directions. Please feel free to drop by the Chamber and pick up a supply of maps for your business. The maps are free and are available in two different styles (folded and padded) depending on the needs of your business.
Member-To-Member Discounts
Start networking and encouraging business today by offering a business-to-business discount. Contact for more information.
Antiques
Cobwebs Antiques & Gifts is now offering a 10% discount off of all regularly priced merchandise to 2009 Chamber member business owners and employees! Check out their ongoing 30% off sale on selected merchandise!
Crystals
Chamber members are invited to enjoy a 10% discount off of their retail crystal purchases on designated open warehouse days. Keep reading our newsletter for information on the next scheduled open warehouse day!
Flower Arrangements
Port Royal Gifts is pleased to offer a 10% discount on all flower arrangements from Port Royal Gifts. Drop by today to see the amazing selection of fresh cut flowers available in a variety of beautiful arrangements.
Furniture and Appliances
Ashley Furniture Home Store is excited to announce that they will be offering a discount to owners of businesses and organizations who are 2009 Chamber members! The discount offered will be 20% off of furniture and contractors’ pricing on appliances.
Gym Membership
Get a discount on getting in shape! Interior Fitness offers all local business owners 10% off of the purchase of a gym membership. Just drop by the Chamber of Commerce and ask for a letter confirming your Chamber membership. Bring that letter to Interior Fitness when you are ready to purchase your membership and get 10% knocked off the price.
Personal Training
Penny Lochhead is pleased to offer a 10% discount on her personal training services. For more information or to book your appointment call 250-838-0425.
Tanning and Beauty
Bombshells Tanning & Esthetics is now offering special discounts to Chamber members. Receive $5.00 off of any tanning package or $5 off of gel fingernails and toenails.
Chamber Event Horizon
Chamber Golf Tournament
The annual Chamber Golf Tournament will be held on June 14 at Mabel Lake Golf Course. The cost is $40 for golf and a three-course dinner featuring a roast beef entree. Everybody is welcome! Contact to reserve your spot.