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Outlook Business/Tourism newsletter: Issue 7. This issue 10-03-05.
Content by Destination Osoyoos Staff, html by Keith Calder.
Business
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Sonora Community Centre has the 'heart?'
Through the hard work and sweat equity of the pioneers of Osoyoos, a community centre was born on the shores of Osoyoos Lake many years ago. The end of that old community centre near Gyro Park left a considerable void in this |
community for a number of years. However, the end of the old community centre eventually brought about the birth of a new one when the old Elementary School was saved from the wrecking ball and began its transformation.
Strong efforts are underway by the Town’s Recreation Commission and its dedicated staff to make this new centre, aptly named Sonora Centre, a critical and central part of this community. New programs have been established, and significant physical improvements have been completed and more are planned.
To become the heart of this community, the Sonora Centre needs our help to breathe life into those halls that still echo with the sounds of children. One of the challenges the new centre has faced is financial, but over time, new amenities will be added to make it a fully functional and useful space for us all, just as the old centre was.
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Small Business Workshops 2005/2006
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following are some informative workshops in the Okanagan valley over the next few months. All workshops will be at the Community Futures Development Corporation, 102-3115 Skaha Lake Rd Penticton, B.C. V2A 6G5 Unless otherwise noted. For more information, contact Jennifer Parton at (250) 493-2566 or jennifer@cfdcokanagan.com.
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Public Speaking |
Crystal Flaman |
Wed. October 26, 2005 |
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
2 |
Marketing on a Shoestring |
Crystal Flaman |
Thurs. November 3, 2005 |
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
3 |
Professionalism in Business |
Crystal Flaman |
Wed. February 15, 2006 |
6 p.m. – 9 p.m. |
4 |
Networking, A Key to Success |
Crystal Flaman |
Wed October 19, 2005 |
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
5 |
The Energy of Synergy |
Crystal Flaman & Paul de Burger |
Tues. January 31 2006 |
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
6 |
CRA – SBIS Taxation |
Gord Starchuck & Jean Huish-Decker |
Tues. October 25 2005 |
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
7 |
CRA – SBIS Taxation |
Gord Starchuck & Jean Huish-Decker |
Tues, February 2 2006 |
9 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
8 |
Taking the “Temperature” of Your Business |
John Singleton |
Tues. November 8 2005 |
6 p.m. – 9 p.m. |
9 |
Merchandising and Display |
John Singleton |
Wed. November 23, 2005 |
5 p.m. – 9 p.m. |
10 |
HR basics… hiring, screening, discipline, terminations etc. |
John Singleton |
Wed. January 18 2006 |
5 p.m. – 9 p.m. |
11 |
Introduction to Basic Bookkeeping |
Laura Olson |
Thurs. October 27 2005 |
6 p.m. – 9 p.m. |
12 |
Introduction to Basic Bookkeeping |
Laura Olson |
Thurs. February 2 2006 |
6 p.m. – 9 p.m. |
13 |
Sales and Personal Selling |
Lois Marsden |
Wed. November 30, 2005 |
6 p.m. – 9 p.m. |
14 |
Understanding Financial Statements |
Lois Marsden |
Tues. February 28, 2006 |
6 p.m. – 9 p.m. |
15 |
Presentation Skills |
Lois Marsden |
Thurs. January 26, 2006 |
6 p.m. – 9 p.m. |
16 |
Understanding & Maintaining Good Credit |
Lois Marsden |
Tues. October 18, 2005 |
6 p.m. – 9 p.m. |
17 |
Goal Setting & Motivation (Empowerment – Get Motivated, Stay Motivated) |
Marc Bowles |
Tues. November 22, 2005 |
6 p.m. – 9 p.m. |
18 |
Internet Business Strategies – Penticton |
Neil Soutar |
Wed. November 9, 2005 |
6 p.m. – 9 p.m. |
19 |
Website Optimization – How to Rank High On Search Engines – Princeton |
Neil Soutar |
Mon. January 23, 2006 |
6 p.m. – 9 p.m. |
20 |
Website Optimization – How to Rank High On Search Engines – Penticton |
Neil Soutar |
Tues. February 7, 2006 |
6 p.m. – 9 p.m. |
21 |
E-Business Basics – Princeton |
Neil Soutar |
Wed. October 19, 2005 |
6 p.m. – 9 p.m. |
22 |
Dealing With Difficult Clients |
Paul de Burger |
Wed. November 10, 2005 |
6 p.m. – 9 p.m. |
23 |
Delivering the WOW factor – customer service excellence |
Paul de Burger |
Tues. November 1, 2005 |
6 p.m. – 9 p.m. |
24 |
Business Meetings That Work |
Paul de Burger |
Thurs. February 9 2006 |
6 p.m. – 9 p.m. |
25 |
Export Seminar and Individual Interviews – Small Business BC |
Sandra Nicolas CBSC – Vancouver |
Wed. November 2, 2005 |
Seminar & one on one’s |
26 |
Banker’s Breakfast & Forum – WED, BDC, CFDC, Bank & Credit Union |
Day’s Inn – Riverside Conference Ctr. |
October 20 2005 |
7:30 a.m. – till approx 10:30 a.m. |
27 |
Banker’s Breakfast & Forum – WED, BDC, CFDC |
Location: Osoyoos Golf & Country Club |
October 18 2005 |
Lunch, 12:00 p.m. -1:30 p.m. |
28 |
Banker’s Breakfast & Forum – WED, BDC, CFDC |
Location: TBA – Princeton |
October 21 2005 |
Lunch |
 Community Watch
Banker's Forum - October 18, 2005 As listed in the table above, Destination Osoyoos will be partnering with Community Futures Development Corporation in hosting a Bankers Forum Luncheon during Small Business Week. The event will take place on October 18, 2005 at the Osoyoos Golf & Country Club from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm.
Sport Tourism Network
Destination Osoyoos has been working with Tourism BC and 2010 Legacies Now on organizing and hosting a workshop
in Osoyoos to assist participants in understanding how the sport and tourism industries can work together to ensure that sporting events are a success for the entire community.
Tourist Survey
A tourist survey was sent out to all accommodators including hotel/motel, B&B and campgrounds/RV parks requesting feedback on the facilities and occupancy rates over the past year. The survey is due by September 30th, at which time we will be compiling the results
Media/Fam Tours
Sept 27th - Group of 8 tour operators from various parts of the UK participated in a Fam Tour of BC and spent an afternoon in Osoyoos.
This October 9th, a group of 10 tour operators from Australia will be participating in a Fam Tour of BC and are planning to spend the day in Osoyoos.
Tourism Activities
In September we saw a significant increase in our number over 2004 from locals visiting the Center. This is not only contributed by the Greyhound services we offer, but it is very noticeable locals are using the CAP computers and many are inquiring about activities to do in the area for themselves as well as on behalf of friends.
We're getting a lot of visitors from Australia as well as Europeans, particularly Dutch, are spending time in our area. Also lots of interest in golfing, wine touring and many inquiries about RV parks for now and during the winter.
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Tourism
Salmon Bake 2005
Another successful sold-out event with over 200 people in attendance, packing the Clubhouse at Nk'Mip RV Resort. The evening kicked off at 5pm with a Happy Hour followed by a excellent dinner, the salmon cooked in the traditional native way accompanied by a variety of salads and accompaniments. This followed with some high energy native entertainment from both the Nk'Mip Band as well as 8 magnificent dances/drummers from the Singing Loon Productions from the Shuswap Band which captured the crowds attention. The silent auction kept many on their toes as bidding was very hot. The eventful evening was finished off with a great assortment of desserts followed by music from Mat Duffus and the Pro Bono's who got the crowd dancing to the wee hours of the evening.
An event like this is only successful with the support of our community - a special thanks to the Nk'Mip Band for their hard work and contribution, as well as the local restaurants, caterers, stores and B&B's supplying the food. Also our major evening sponsors being Palcor Developments and Lintell Group. Last but not least thanks to all who contributed to the very successful Silent Auction.
THANK YOU
SO VERY MUCH!
On behalf of Destination Osoyoos, we would like to thank the following businesses and individuals who made our 4th Annual Salmon Bake Festival Visitor Info Centre fundraiser such a success.
2006 Dry Grads
Kamloops Wild Life Park
85th & Main Hair Design
Kobau Lanes Bowling Alley
Ambrosia
Lavender Farm
Angel’s Pastry
Linttell Group Ltd.
Anne Polischuk
M & E Ventures Ltd.
Apex Mtn. Resort
Mascot Mines
Athena’s Day Spa
Mise en Place
Bayview Lakeside B&B
Moreira’s Fruit Stand
Best Western Sunrise Inn
Mt. Baldy Ski Resort
Big Banana
Nk’Mip Cellars
Big White Ski Resort
Nk’Mip RV Resort & Campground
Bill Robertson (Fraser Real Estate)
Observatory B&B
Burrowing Owl Winery
On the Lake Guest House
Buy Low Foods
Osoyoos Desert Centre
Campo Marina Restaurant
Osoyoos Duty Free Shop
Carol Nesdoly
Osoyoos Golf & Country Club
Carriage House Wines
Osoyoos Home Hardware
Casa del Mia Oro
Osoyoos Storm Junior ‘B’
Chalet Helvetia
Osoyoos Travel
Chef Jeff Miller & Sonya Konig
Palcor Developments Ltd.
Claudia Lajeunesse (Royal Lepage)
Pam Jensen
Darlene Fillion
Performa Strategic Wealth Management
Dept. of Leisure Services
Ramada Plaza – Abbotsford
Desert Connections
Revelstoke Lodge & Golf
Desert Country Wine Tour
Silver Sage Winery
Desert Hearts B&B
Smitty’s Family Restaurant
Diamond Steak & Seafood
Sonora Dunes Golf Course
Eileen Noske
South Okanagan Concrete
Fairview Mtn. Golf Course
Spirit Ridge Resort & Spa
Fairway Golf Cars
St. Andrews Golf Course
Gehinger Brother’s Winery
Starlite Marina
Happy View Restaurant
Stedman’s V&S
Haynes Point B & B
Sun Peaks Resort
Hester Creek Winery
Super Valu #36
Hiltop Body Shop Ltd.
The Owl Pub
Holiday Inn Express – Vernon
The Ridge Brew Pub
Honu Chiropractic Life Centre
The Sage Pub
Husky Restaurant
Vengeance Fitness Centre
Inniskillin Winery
Westminster Party Rentals
Jim Whiteside
Westridge Adventure Resort
Joyce Cronmiller
Woodcrafts by Cliff Shirriff
Joyce Specialty Jams
Yasmin Dhanani
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