WHITEHORSE
CHAMBER of COMMERCE

Newsletter May 2006May 2006

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In this issue...
In The News....
Corrections Consultation Final Report

Correctional reform is moving forward today with the tabling of the Corrections Consultation Final Report and the Implementation Framework in the Legislative Assembly, both recently endorsed by the Yukon government and the Council of Yukon First Nations at the Yukon Forum...
What Has The Chamber Been Doing?
The Whitehorse Chamber has been very busy being involved with many local issues that affect business owners:

WCB Issues

The Whitehorse Chamber has been acting on behalf of the Large Employers Group attending public meetings concerning the WCB Act Review to ensure the business perspective is included in the decision making process...
Planter Box Program

The popular Planter Box Program is back for the 2006 season!

The Whitehorse Chamber of Commerce is pleased to provide this beautification project to its members with the help of Challenge Community Vocational Alternatives and the City of Whitehorse...

Franklin Covey Workshop
Achieving Your Highest Priorities Workshop

Date: Tuesday, May 9th   sold out!

Second Date Added:  Thursday, May 25th

Location: Westmark Whitehorse

Time: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Cost:   $445 for the first participant

          $420 for 2–4 participants

          $399 for 5 or more participants

 

This workshop is the anchor of the Franklin Covey Focus Solution...

Alaska-Canada Rail Link Update

Project Manager’s Update

April 21, 2006 (Whitehorse) – Consultants working on the Stage One Market and Technical Feasibility work met with Project Manager Kells Boland on April 4th and 5th in Vancouver for a two-day progress review session...

Thoughts of The Month....

“The more we give of anything, the more we shall get back...

Did You Know?
Until the construction of the Alaska Highway in 1942, the Yukon had no road connection to the rest of Canada...
Welcome to our new members! Philippe's Bicycle Repair Yukon Conservation Society
For information about these members and all our members, please visit the Member Directory section of the website!

Already a member and have a listing?  Find out how to create a listing that will make an impression!  Contact the Whitehorse Chamber at 667-7545 or business@whitehorsechamber...