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Battlefords Chamber of Commerce

Programs

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Battlefords Immigration Resource Centre

The Battlefords Immigration Resource Centre is located at 10020 - 12th Avenue.  Immigration Programming started in early 2005 at the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce in response to the needs of member employers recruiting employees from other countries.  The organizing committee received provincial funding and established the Centre in 2007.

Employers and Newcomers receive:
  • assistance with provincial and federal immigration programs
  • updated housing and accommodation information
  • a furniture program
  • resources for employment
  • listing of doctors and dentists accepting new patients

The  Centre provides:

  • support and assistance through various programs for adults such as conversational English and a summer recreation program
  • activities such as participation in parades, Canada Day at Battlefords Provincial Park and the "Taste of Culture" (a cultural event featuring ethnic foods and entertainment)
  • a handbook of community information translated into: French, Spanish, German, Serbian, Ruthenian, Korean, Mandarin, Ukrainian and Russian.
  • recruitment of volunteer ESL (English as Second Language) tutors and mentors
  • complimentary computer use for newcomers to access internet and email (computers provided by SaskTel Pioneers, Internet service provided by Access Communications)

The Battlefords Immigration Resource Centre creates awareness about the various cultures represented in the community.  Countries represented in the Battlefords are: China, Columbia, El Salvador, Great Britain, Germany, India, Iraq, Phillipines, Romania, Serbia, South Koea, Ukraine, and more.

The Battlefords Immigration Resource Centre helps create a welcoming environment for all newcomers from other countries.  We welcome people from around the world who now make the Battlefords their new home.

Interested volunteers may contact Marieta Miedema at (306) 446-0622 or email immigration@accesscomm.ca. 

 Please note: The Battlefords Immigration Resource Centre requires all prospective volunteers to complete a volunteer application form as well as provide a criminal record check.

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Action Plan:

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BBEX Awards:

The Battlefords Business Excellence Awards Committee for 2010 is pleased to announce the recipients of this year's awards:

Heritage - Glanville's Mens Wear

Melynn Bru (daughter of Bob Glanville) receives the Heritage Award from David Stillar, Branch Manager for SGI Salvage North Battleford

New Business Venture - Mr. Ribs

 Kelsey and Doug Ferguson - Owners of Mr. Ribs receive their award from Grant Ring, President and CEO for NorthPoint Energy, a SaskPower subsidiary

Customer Service - Blue Rentals

Kathy Adams and Sharon Mohagen, Owners of Blue Rentals - receive the 2010 Customer Service award from Dwayne Onofriechuck, Account Manager - Financial Services - RBC Royal Bank

Marketing - Anderson Pump House Ltd.

Pictured - Brian Savas (left), finalist, Doug Laing with Anderson Pump House Ltd (award recipient), receiving their award from Trent Cousins, Business Manager, SaskEnergy Inc.

Export Achievement - Battlefords Airspray

Owners Pat ande Fran Dekock receive their award from Tim Sletten, Exec. Vice President, Strategic Solutions - Innovation Credit Union

Community Contribution - Innovation Credit Union

Barry Verhoeven (right) receives the 2010 award from Rory Gulka, Dist. Vice President, Saskatchewan-Manitoba North - ScotiaBank

Business of the Year - Table Mountain Regional Park

Lawrence Blouin, Park Manager - receives the Business of the Year award for 2010 from Dan Nesdoly, Director of Customer Service, North Battleford District - SaskTel

A sincere thank you to Doug Collie of The Battlefords Daily News for providing the pictures of this year's gala evening.  Congratulations and thank you to the Award winners and the sponsors for 2010.

We look forward to another successful event in 2011.

Community Contribution
Marketing
New Business Venture
Customer Service
Export Achievement
Business of the Year
Heritage

 

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Star Quality Service:

Tell us who went that ‘extra mile’ and should be recognized.

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Small Business Loans:

The Small Business loans Association Program encourages diversification of the Saskatchewan economy and supports community economic development.

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Workforce Development

The single biggest issue facing businesses or organizations in the Battlefords today is Workforce Development. The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce continues to work on initiatives in this area.

    

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Shop the Battlefords:

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