Labrador Straits Chamber of CommerceThe Labrador Straits Chamber of Commerce (LSCC) operates under the direction of an executive team and three directors. The primary objective of the LSCC is to encourage and promote economic growth and prosperity within the Labrador Straits Region. Its goal is to make the Labrador Straits a better place to do business and to promote business growth and development, in turn reducing unemployment in the region.
Business Directory
To obtain a listing of businesses in our region, please contact our office at 931-2073.
Youth Ventures Program
The Labrador Straits Chamber of Commerce is coordinating a Youth Ventures Program again this year. Lanny Barney has been hired as the Program Coordinator which began on May 1st. The purpose of this program is to develop entrepreneurial skills in youth by supporting summer enterprises initiated by youth. We encourage youth to create their own meaningful summer employment and to develop a strong foundation for their future, by setting up and operating a small business with our support and the help of the local community. If you or someone you know, between the ages of 12 - 29 years, are interested in starting their own summer employment and will be returning to school in September, please call Lanny at 931-2073 for assistance.
Business Retention & Expansion Program
The Business Retention & Expansion Program which is being implemented by the Labrador Straits Chamber of Commerce is a very exciting venture for our current businesses. It's focus is on strengthening and expanding existing businesses, this process started on April 26th when Bruce Moores was hired as the Program Coordinator and will continue for 1 year. The program is being sponsored by DITRD and will encompass an interview which is being compiled by PJ Gardiner Institute of Memorial University. Our goal is to interview 50 of our existing businesses which will be randomly selected by PJ Gardiner. We would like to encourage each of the selected businesses to take advantage of this great opportunity as it will help them identify any problem areas they are facing, which a task force will then review and assist where possible. For further information on this program please contact Bruce Moores at 931-2073.
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Contact Information:
Kinza Trimm
Business Support Specialist P.O. Box 179 Forteau, NL A0K 2P0 Phone: 709-931-2073 Fax: 709-931-2073 E-mail: chamber@labradorstraits.net Announcements:
Board of Directors 2004
Gaius Trimm - President
Brad Letto - Vice President Levi Snook - Secretary Lisa Davis - Treasurer Delbert Pike - Director Wilf Payne - Director Alister Roberts - Director (Announcement published on February 23, 2004)
Events:
June 26, 2004:
FAM Tour
The Labrador Straits Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the Corner Brook Board of Trade are planning a FAM Tour. This will encompass business representatives from the Corner Brook area visiting our region and its businesses to determine what business opportunities are available for both areas. Look for additional information coming soon from LSCC
July 8, 2004:
Business Retreat - Tentative Date
This retreat is purposed to bring together our business community to discuss their needs, wants and stumbling blocks with a special focus on the labour market issues. In addition, it will be an information session to inform our business community of the various types of assistance which is available to them through different organizations. Presentations from such groups as: HRDC, ACOA, and NLOWE, the Provincial Dept. of Labour and The College of the North Atlantic. Guaranteed to be a one-stop shop for business information!
Fee: $50/member & $75/non-member September 11, 2004:
2nd Annual Craft & Agriculture Fair
This event will take place at the Labrador Straits Arena in L'Anse au Loup, NL on September 11 & 12, 2004. It's purpose is to stimulate interest in the Craft & Agriculture Sectors.
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