The team at Maple Ridge Economic Development wishes you the best of the Season, and a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year. If you're thinking of investing in expansion of your existing business, or starting a new one, we're here to help. Our online resource is available to you 24/7 at http://www.investmapleridge.ca/
Here's some information about the services our team provides and what we'll be working on next year. We look forward to hearing from you!
Profile: Maple Ridge Economic Development provides information and resources to help you start or grow your business. We market the investment opportunities in Maple Ridge to our strategic priority sectors – Advanced Technology, Education and Tourism. Our goal is to attract industrial and commercial investment to diversify the tax base and create high value local jobs.
We also offer a “one-stop” Film Production Liaison service to assist in location scouting & permits.
We use a collaborative, relationship-based approach to marketing. By working together with our partners and building on our collective strengths, we significantly increase the likelihood of achieving our goals of strengthening our competitiveness, and creating an increasingly more vibrant community. These partnerships include national, regional and local agencies such as – EDAC, EDABC / LinxBC, Metro Vancouver Commerce; and agencies such as Tourism BC, Tourism Vancouver Coast and Mountains, School District 42 and Fraser Health.
2010 Workplan Summary: The 2010 Economic Development workplan was developed in consultation with the Economic Advisory Commission (EAC) and with insight from the Maple Ridge Economic Summit – Building Connected Communities. This day-long event that brought together leaders from industry, associations, and education as well as senior levels of government significantly raised the profile of Maple Ridge as an ideal location to invest.
Our participation in Metro Vancouver Commerce (MVC) – a group of member municipalities from across the Metro Vancouver region whose focus is on investment attraction is a key focus for 2010 as we participate in ‘The MVC Olympic Business Leveraging Initiative’, designed to leave an outstanding business legacy in Metro Vancouver. This program brings key decision makers who intend to invest here to the Olympic Games in February; and will be an important focus for the MVC team until the end of 2011 as we followup on leads.
Developing a long range, sustainable regional Tourism Strategy that includes product development, marketing and visitor services is an important deliverable.
The Film Industry is big business in BC. Due in part to Provincial incentives for the industry, BC continues to enjoy a healthy film production climate, and Maple Ridge sees more than our fair share of productions. Our office works closely with the BC Film Commission to ensure that Maple Ridge is well represented and that we continue to attract productions.
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Are you in the know?
For the latest news from the District of Maple Ridge, you can now subscribe to a weekly online newsletter. If you'd like to recieve this informative weekly recap, simply visit the link below to subscribe.
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Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Sneak peek at new investment attraction ad
We're pretty excited about our latest investment attraction ad 'this is what opportunity looks like' - so wanted you to be among the first to see it! Watch for it in the following publications:
This is what opportunity looks like.
Maple Ridge is primed and ready for investment. With 266 square kilometres of the most affordable land in the region and $1 billion of new infrastructure connections to Metro Vancouver, it was ranked 'the #2 investment town in BC' by the Real Estate Investment Network (REIN) in 2009. Affordable, accessible Maple Ridge. Come here - go far.
Now's the time to invest in Maple Ridge. www.investmapleridge.ca
- Business Fraser Valley monthly - goes to 13,000 Fraser Valley businesses each month
- Chamber of Commerce 100 Year Commemorative book;
- Business in Vancouver 'Invest in British Columbia' magazine - 20,000 copies + online
This is what opportunity looks like.
Maple Ridge is primed and ready for investment. With 266 square kilometres of the most affordable land in the region and $1 billion of new infrastructure connections to Metro Vancouver, it was ranked 'the #2 investment town in BC' by the Real Estate Investment Network (REIN) in 2009. Affordable, accessible Maple Ridge. Come here - go far.
Now's the time to invest in Maple Ridge. www.investmapleridge.ca
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Golden Ears Montage print
The Maple Ridge Economic Development Office has a limited supply of numbered photo prints of the Golden Ears Bridge / Golden Ears Mountains montage (shown above) available for sale $35 + tax
And we've arranged a special price with Photo Express for you to have them framed - two options $51.50 + tax for 'laminart'; or $145 + tax for framed print.
To purchase, come by the Economic Development Office 8 - 4 Monday - Friday. For additional information contact invest@mapleridge.ca or call 604-467-7320
What's new at City Hall?
Maple Ridge Council meets every Monday to discuss issues and hear presentations on local and regional topics and projects.
It’s now even easier to stay up to date with what’s happening at City Hall - by subscribing to Council this Week a weekly online update available on http://www.mapleridge.ca/
Every Wednesday morning the latest edition of Council this Week will provide you with the highlights including presentations and reports.
It’s now even easier to stay up to date with what’s happening at City Hall - by subscribing to Council this Week a weekly online update available on http://www.mapleridge.ca/
Every Wednesday morning the latest edition of Council this Week will provide you with the highlights including presentations and reports.
Christmas Night Market huge success
The First Annual Christmas Market that was held December 5 drew an estimated 1,500 visitors who enjoyed Christmas music while they ate, shopped and visited!
Paul and Eileen Dwilles, Managers of the Haney Farmer’s Market wish to thank all of the vendors, volunteers and customers for making this their most successful event all year!
www.haneyfarmersmarket.org
Paul and Eileen Dwilles, Managers of the Haney Farmer’s Market wish to thank all of the vendors, volunteers and customers for making this their most successful event all year!
www.haneyfarmersmarket.org
Shop local for your chance to win in the 3/50 Challenge
Come check out Downtown Maple Ridge and win!
Shop at any store in Downtown Maple Ridge. The idea is to support local stores rather than have those dollars leave the community. You might be pleasantly surprised by their selection and competitive prices. Simply buy a total of $50 worth of goods or services in three downtown Maple Ridge businesses and enter the contest. Prizes include three $50-gift certificates; and a grand prize of $250 will be awarded at the end of the contest.
Visit www.downtownmapleridge.ca for full details.
Shop at any store in Downtown Maple Ridge. The idea is to support local stores rather than have those dollars leave the community. You might be pleasantly surprised by their selection and competitive prices. Simply buy a total of $50 worth of goods or services in three downtown Maple Ridge businesses and enter the contest. Prizes include three $50-gift certificates; and a grand prize of $250 will be awarded at the end of the contest.
Visit www.downtownmapleridge.ca for full details.
Wondering how to get to Vancouver during the Olympics?
The countdown to the Olympics is on!
As you make your plans to join in the celebrations, getting there is something you’ll definitely want to plan ahead. Translink has created a special website to help make getting around during the Olympics as easy as possible.
Of particular interest to those in the Valley, there will be additional West Coast Express Train and Train Bus departures including late night eastbound times to give you lots of time to enjoy post-event activities.
http://tripplanning.translink.ca/hiwire?.a=iScheduleLookupSearch&LineName=997&LineAbbr=997
As you make your plans to join in the celebrations, getting there is something you’ll definitely want to plan ahead. Translink has created a special website to help make getting around during the Olympics as easy as possible.
Of particular interest to those in the Valley, there will be additional West Coast Express Train and Train Bus departures including late night eastbound times to give you lots of time to enjoy post-event activities.
http://tripplanning.translink.ca/hiwire?.a=iScheduleLookupSearch&LineName=997&LineAbbr=997
Chamber celebrates 100 Years
Congratulations to the Maple Ridge Pitt Meadows Chamber of Commerce who are celebrating their 100th Anniversary in 2010. “Wednesday December 30, 2010 marks the 100 year anniversary of the Chamber of Commerce, formally known as the Port Haney Progressive Association in 1908." Executive Director Dean Barbour noted "Over these years, the Chamber has been an integral part of our community and continues to be proactive organization supporting economic, community and business development for our region.”
www.ridgemeadowschamber.com
www.ridgemeadowschamber.com
2009 Reflections and Thanks:
On behalf of Mayor Daykin & Council, the Economic Advisory Commission to Council, all of us here at the District of Maple Ridge - and especially Darrell, Erin, Marg and me at the Economic Development office – I’d like to thank you for your interest in Maple Ridge; and wish you the very best for 2010.
With the opening of the Golden Ears and Pitt River Bridges making it even easier to get here, the Economic Development Team has enjoyed a very busy year answering enquiries and helping prospective investors and existing companies discover the world of investment and lifestyle opportunities here. Our office is open 8:00 – 4:00 weekdays to take your phone, email and in person enquiries, and our online resource is available to you 24/7 at www.investmapleridge.ca
With the opening of the Golden Ears and Pitt River Bridges making it even easier to get here, the Economic Development Team has enjoyed a very busy year answering enquiries and helping prospective investors and existing companies discover the world of investment and lifestyle opportunities here. Our office is open 8:00 – 4:00 weekdays to take your phone, email and in person enquiries, and our online resource is available to you 24/7 at www.investmapleridge.ca
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Weekends
For all the latest information about what's happening in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows - weekends - and during the rest of the week too... follow http://www.mapleridgeweekends.com/
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Santa Parade recap by Maple Ridge Times
If you missed the Santa Parade and night market Saturday, no need to pout... simply visit Maple Ridge Times and check it out!
To view an amazing slideshow of the event courtesy of Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows TIMES visit the multimedia section at http://www.mrtimes.com/ Turn your speakers up and enjoy!
"The annual Santa Parade ran this Saturday and got a huge turnout thanks to cold, but clear weather. It was a full day of activities beginning with the Christmas Farmers' Market in the morning, the Santa Parade and a Winter Christmas Market in the afternoon.
For the first year, a Winter Christmas Market was organized to coincide with the the Santa Parade in the covered parkade by the Spirit Square in Memorial Peace Park.
The Downtown Business Improvement Association encouraged business to get into the holiday spirit on Saturday evening by turning their lights off at 5:55 p.m. and turning them back on to coincide with the Santa Parade which will come down 224 at 6 p.m."
Thanks, Maple Ridge Times!
© Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Times 2009
To view an amazing slideshow of the event courtesy of Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows TIMES visit the multimedia section at http://www.mrtimes.com/ Turn your speakers up and enjoy!
"The annual Santa Parade ran this Saturday and got a huge turnout thanks to cold, but clear weather. It was a full day of activities beginning with the Christmas Farmers' Market in the morning, the Santa Parade and a Winter Christmas Market in the afternoon.
For the first year, a Winter Christmas Market was organized to coincide with the the Santa Parade in the covered parkade by the Spirit Square in Memorial Peace Park.
The Downtown Business Improvement Association encouraged business to get into the holiday spirit on Saturday evening by turning their lights off at 5:55 p.m. and turning them back on to coincide with the Santa Parade which will come down 224 at 6 p.m."
Thanks, Maple Ridge Times!
© Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Times 2009
Friday, December 4, 2009
Looking for unique gifts this year? Sale on Maple Ridge logo merchandise
Looking for unique gifts this year?
The Maple Ridge Economic Development sells a variety of items with the Maple Ridge logo. And now til December 24 they are on sale for 15% off. Items include clothing clourful lunch bags, stainless steel water bottles, ball caps, tote bags and blankets! Sale prices range from thermal lunch bags for under $10 to 3/4 zip long sleeved shirts for under $35!
Drop by our office and check off some items on your Christmas list...
Where: Between the Library and Municipal Hall at 11995 Haney Place
Hours: 8 - 4 Monday to Friday
Email: mailto:invest@mapleridge.ca%20r
Phone: 604-467-7320
The Maple Ridge Economic Development sells a variety of items with the Maple Ridge logo. And now til December 24 they are on sale for 15% off. Items include clothing clourful lunch bags, stainless steel water bottles, ball caps, tote bags and blankets! Sale prices range from thermal lunch bags for under $10 to 3/4 zip long sleeved shirts for under $35!
Drop by our office and check off some items on your Christmas list...
Where: Between the Library and Municipal Hall at 11995 Haney Place
Hours: 8 - 4 Monday to Friday
Email: mailto:invest@mapleridge.ca%20r
Phone: 604-467-7320
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Christmas Night Market & Santa Parade this weekend
The Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association (BIA) proudly presents the First Annual Old Fashioned Family Christmas Market.
You and your family are invited to join in the fun this weekend. We'll have hot roasted chestnuts, warm apple cider and other yummy treats, a festive Christmas treasure hunt with prizes, balloons, fantastic Christmas gift ideas, music and lots of Christmas Cheer!
Date: Saturday December 5, 2009
Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Place: In the covered parking area on the north side of Memorial Peace Park (behind Rogers Video)
Note: This market coincides with the popular Christmas Festival and Santa Parade
You and your family are invited to join in the fun this weekend. We'll have hot roasted chestnuts, warm apple cider and other yummy treats, a festive Christmas treasure hunt with prizes, balloons, fantastic Christmas gift ideas, music and lots of Christmas Cheer!
Date: Saturday December 5, 2009
Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Place: In the covered parking area on the north side of Memorial Peace Park (behind Rogers Video)
Note: This market coincides with the popular Christmas Festival and Santa Parade
Monday, November 30, 2009
Future car shines at SEMA 2009
The Maple Ridge based Future Vehicle Technologies (FVT) has returned from the SEMA show in Las Vegas feeling more confident than ever with their innovate e-varo future vehicle .
Not only was this one of the best car shows they have attended, it was also the first "summit" for all 43 X-Prize teams. Twelve teams displayed their vehicles at the show so it was their first chance to get a close look at the competition.
Todd Pratt of FVT had this to say about their experience at SEMA "FVT 's multi-prong approach of building the eVaro and dozens of new "under-the-hood" technologies separates us from most EV companies internationally. We just can't bring ourselves to build the car of the future with antiquated parts."
To learn more about FVT contact Todd at mailto:info@futurevehicletechnologies.com
YouTube of e-varo at recent Maple Ridge Economic Summit http://www.youtube.com/user/FVTgroup#p/a/u/0/P2KlZymzmHQ
In other FVT news: Jeremy Cato also wrote a great article about FVT for CTV News.ca . Says Tood Pratt of FVT, "Although he has been around new cars, concept cars, etc. for years, he was genuinely impressed with the eVaro and our accomplishments to date. Thanks to Jeremy for tipping his hat. It is now our job to prove to the world exactly what the eVaro is capable of." http://www.ctvnews.ca/
Not only was this one of the best car shows they have attended, it was also the first "summit" for all 43 X-Prize teams. Twelve teams displayed their vehicles at the show so it was their first chance to get a close look at the competition.
Todd Pratt of FVT had this to say about their experience at SEMA "FVT 's multi-prong approach of building the eVaro and dozens of new "under-the-hood" technologies separates us from most EV companies internationally. We just can't bring ourselves to build the car of the future with antiquated parts."
To learn more about FVT contact Todd at mailto:info@futurevehicletechnologies.com
YouTube of e-varo at recent Maple Ridge Economic Summit http://www.youtube.com/user/FVTgroup#p/a/u/0/P2KlZymzmHQ
In other FVT news: Jeremy Cato also wrote a great article about FVT for CTV News.ca . Says Tood Pratt of FVT, "Although he has been around new cars, concept cars, etc. for years, he was genuinely impressed with the eVaro and our accomplishments to date. Thanks to Jeremy for tipping his hat. It is now our job to prove to the world exactly what the eVaro is capable of." http://www.ctvnews.ca/
Friday, November 27, 2009
WestJet sale - The temperature is dropping and so are the fares.
Hey, did you hear about the great sale WestJet has on right now?
Westjet invites you to save on Canadian travel.
Details: Book by December 1, 2009 for travel Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays until March 31, 2010
Blackout dates: between December 18, 2009 and January 4, 2010.
Save valuable time by choosing the convenience of Abbotsord International Airport for your departure.
http://www.westjet.com/guest/en/travelOffers/seatSale1.shtml?s_cid=DOM_SeatSale_20091127
For directions and other information about Abbotsford International Aiport visit http://www.abbotsfordairport.ca/
Westjet invites you to save on Canadian travel.
Details: Book by December 1, 2009 for travel Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays until March 31, 2010
Blackout dates: between December 18, 2009 and January 4, 2010.
Save valuable time by choosing the convenience of Abbotsord International Airport for your departure.
http://www.westjet.com/guest/en/travelOffers/seatSale1.shtml?s_cid=DOM_SeatSale_20091127
For directions and other information about Abbotsford International Aiport visit http://www.abbotsfordairport.ca/
Haney Farmers Market Winter Market
Haney Farmers Market Winter Market is filled with twinkling lights and the sweet smell of freshly cut pine.
Christmas cake, shortbread, butter tarts, mincemeat tarts, pies, preserves, chocolates and homemade bread are all in plentiful supply. Root vegetables will be on hand along with eggs, beef, lamb and seafood. More beautiful crafts and art from which to choose for your Christmas shopping.
The Salvation Army is providing breakfast wraps, beef and tofu dogs along with crispy chips to be enjoyed with music by Nigel Tucker, CJ Zigante and Rory McRury.
Have a silly Santa photo taken and donate to the "children helping children" fund of Odyssey Community School. Tickets for Breakfast with Santa on Dec 12 will be available for $5 which includes a picture with Santa.
When: Saturday, December 5, 2009 from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Where: St. Andrew's Haney United Church ( Dewdney Trunk and 222 Streets) downtown Maple Ridge
Christmas cake, shortbread, butter tarts, mincemeat tarts, pies, preserves, chocolates and homemade bread are all in plentiful supply. Root vegetables will be on hand along with eggs, beef, lamb and seafood. More beautiful crafts and art from which to choose for your Christmas shopping.
The Salvation Army is providing breakfast wraps, beef and tofu dogs along with crispy chips to be enjoyed with music by Nigel Tucker, CJ Zigante and Rory McRury.
Have a silly Santa photo taken and donate to the "children helping children" fund of Odyssey Community School. Tickets for Breakfast with Santa on Dec 12 will be available for $5 which includes a picture with Santa.
When: Saturday, December 5, 2009 from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Where: St. Andrew's Haney United Church ( Dewdney Trunk and 222 Streets) downtown Maple Ridge
Christmas Night Market & Santa Parade
The Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association (BIA) proudly presents the First Annual Old Fashioned Family Christmas Market.
You and your family are invited to join in the fun. We'll have hot roasted chestnuts, warm apple cider and other yummy treats, a festive Christmas treasure hunt with prizes, balloons, fantastic Christmas gift ideas, music and lots of Christmas Cheer!
Date: Saturday December 5, 2009
Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Place: In the covered parking area on the north side of Memorial Peace Park (behind Rogers Video)
Note: This market coincides with the popular Christmas Festival and Santa Parade
You and your family are invited to join in the fun. We'll have hot roasted chestnuts, warm apple cider and other yummy treats, a festive Christmas treasure hunt with prizes, balloons, fantastic Christmas gift ideas, music and lots of Christmas Cheer!
Date: Saturday December 5, 2009
Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Place: In the covered parking area on the north side of Memorial Peace Park (behind Rogers Video)
Note: This market coincides with the popular Christmas Festival and Santa Parade
Get in the Christmas spirit!!!
The Emerald Pig Theatrical Society invites you to join them for Christmas Caroling in the Park.
Come sing with us on Saturday, December 5th before the Santa Claus Parade.
Memorial Peace Park - Maple Ridge.
Call: 604-785-1405 for details
Come sing with us on Saturday, December 5th before the Santa Claus Parade.
Memorial Peace Park - Maple Ridge.
- Costumes provided!!
- Free hot chocolate!!
- Chili and wine at Sharon's afterwards!!
Call: 604-785-1405 for details
2009 - 2010 BIA Board of Directors
Congratulations to the new slate of Directors of the DownTown Maple Ridge Business Improvment Association:
- Anil Bharwani - President
- Tammy Diniz - Vice President and Chair of Beautification and Revitilization
- Deddy Geese - Chair of events and Marketing
- Linda Dodd - Secretary
- Racine Barbour
- Ernie Beaudin - Past President
- Bob Jones - Chair of Safety and Security Committee
- Rob Gagne - Treasurer
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
UBC Loon Lake ideal venue for staff holiday parties!
The staff at the beautiful Loon Lake facility at the UBC Reserach Forest in Maple Ridge invite you to consider their venue for your special holiday lunch or dinner party. Book today for your group of 12 people or more people. Choose from a traditional roasted turkey dinner with all the fixings to a slow roasted triple A prime rib dinner from $25 per person. Lunch from $17 per person.
Chamber members save 10%. Holiday offer available Monday to Friday, November and December 2009. Additional menus to choose from. Call Andrea Cresdee at 604-463-8149 to book your special holiday event or email your inquiry to loon.lake@ubc.ca
Chamber members save 10%. Holiday offer available Monday to Friday, November and December 2009. Additional menus to choose from. Call Andrea Cresdee at 604-463-8149 to book your special holiday event or email your inquiry to loon.lake@ubc.ca
Monday, November 23, 2009
2010 - 2014 Council Business Planning Schedule
Chief Administrative Officer Jim Rule and senior staff at the District of Maple Ridge invite you to attend the 2010 - 2014 Business Plan presentations to Council.
When: November 30 and December 1, 2009
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Where: Maple Ridge Council Chambers
11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge
Details available online at http://www.mapleridge.ca/
When: November 30 and December 1, 2009
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Where: Maple Ridge Council Chambers
11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge
Details available online at http://www.mapleridge.ca/
Friday, November 13, 2009
Be a DEER. Volunteer!
Operation Red Nose needs drivers, navigators, phone operators and dispatchers. Antlers optional.
Operation Red Nose is a confidential designated driver service. Motorists are driven home safely in their own car. Nights of service: November 27, 28 and December 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19 and 31
Call 604-515-NOSE(6673) or email ridge-meadows@operationrednose.com
Help keep our roadways safe this holiday.
Pacific Sport Fraser Valley host of Operation Red Nose Ridge-Meadows wishes to thank their sponsors THE NEWS, Ridge Meadows RCMP, ICBC, EPR Certified General Accountants and CTV
Operation Red Nose is a confidential designated driver service. Motorists are driven home safely in their own car. Nights of service: November 27, 28 and December 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19 and 31
Call 604-515-NOSE(6673) or email ridge-meadows@operationrednose.com
Help keep our roadways safe this holiday.
Pacific Sport Fraser Valley host of Operation Red Nose Ridge-Meadows wishes to thank their sponsors THE NEWS, Ridge Meadows RCMP, ICBC, EPR Certified General Accountants and CTV
Mayor and Council host BIA
Wednesday, November 18 Mayor Daykin and Council will host the Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association 5 X 5 networking session. Refreshments will be served. Event begins at 5:30 with Jim Rule, Chief Administrative Officer who will be giving a brief presentation about the District, highlighting the Our Spirit. Our Town partnership between the BIA, District and Chamber. Mayor and Council will be on hand to answer questions. Event is free to the public however registration is required by November 17. RSVP 604-467-2420 or rsvp@downtownmapleridge.ca
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Future car steals the show
Team FVT who were on their way to Las Vegas the next day to compete for $10 Million in the X-prize competition delighted delegates who had the chance to get up close and personal with the eVaro. FVT is a “Clean Tech” company who have developed this 3-wheeled plug in series hybrid designed to be the ultimate combination of efficiency, super low emissions, and high performance. “After 3 years, 4 cars and hundreds of revisions we are very excited to compete with the other teams who all have one goal in mind: make cars better” said Todd Pratt who introduced eVaro at the Summit.
With documented efficiency of 165mpge highway and 275mpge city along with sports car performance, we wish Team FVT continued success! For more information and to see Youtube video of the vehicle visit FVT online at http://www.futurevehicletechnologies.com/
View youtube of the e-varo at the Summit http://www.youtube.com/user/FVTgroup#p/a/u/0/P2KlZymzmHQ
Nearly Neal helps show appreciation for Ridge Meadows Hospital staffers
A group of long time Maple Ridge residents and businessmen have joined together to host a very special appreciation evening for all the employees, staff and volunteers at Ridge Meadows Hospital. On Friday, November 13th they have hired Nearly Neil and the Solitary Band, a well know Neil Diamond cover act, for a special show at the ACT theatre.
The evening, which will start with a wine and appetizers reception, is free to everyone from the custodial team through to the Chief of Medical staff.
Organizers of the event, Dave Boyce of Dave Boyce Insurance, chiropractor Dr Bob Masse and Deddy Geese of Hagen's Travel got the idea while discussing some of the difficulties recently faced in health care. "With issues like government cutbacks, nurse shortages and contracting out; we thought it was a good time for the community to step up and show some support." They feel that an evening out away from the stresses of the work place, for some fun and camaraderie, will help to keep moral high at RMH.
"Every employee at the hospital is an important part of the team, and we think their contributions should be recognized. We'd like each employee to know that the comunity appreciates their professional skills, compassion and caring."
The organizers want to thank other local businesses Johnson Meier Insurance, Marv Jones Honda and Lava Room Restaraunt for contributing to the evening.
The evening, which will start with a wine and appetizers reception, is free to everyone from the custodial team through to the Chief of Medical staff.
Organizers of the event, Dave Boyce of Dave Boyce Insurance, chiropractor Dr Bob Masse and Deddy Geese of Hagen's Travel got the idea while discussing some of the difficulties recently faced in health care. "With issues like government cutbacks, nurse shortages and contracting out; we thought it was a good time for the community to step up and show some support." They feel that an evening out away from the stresses of the work place, for some fun and camaraderie, will help to keep moral high at RMH.
"Every employee at the hospital is an important part of the team, and we think their contributions should be recognized. We'd like each employee to know that the comunity appreciates their professional skills, compassion and caring."
The organizers want to thank other local businesses Johnson Meier Insurance, Marv Jones Honda and Lava Room Restaraunt for contributing to the evening.
Christmas comes to Downtown Maple Ridge
Get into the spirit of the season with upcoming Christmas events:
The Festival of Christmas Trees in the Park (Memorial Peace Park) runs November 30 – December 31. Admire the beautiful trees and vote for your favourite.
December 5 join us for the First Annual Christmas Market 4 – 8 PM and stay for the Christmas Festival and Santa Parade in Memorial Peace Park. The parade starts at 6 PM directly following the “Light up the Town” event when all the festive lights will be dimmed at 5:55, followed with the magic of lighting all the lights at 6 PM sharp! Come and join us for hot chocolate, roasted chestnuts, caroling, family fun and all the Christmas Magic in the air!
December 10 & 11 the DMRBIA is “Turning Wheels for Holiday Meals” in Haney Place Mall; where the BC Hydro Power Smart stationary bike will be keeping the Christmas lights glowing. All proceeds go to the Friends in Need Food Bank.
The Festival of Christmas Trees in the Park (Memorial Peace Park) runs November 30 – December 31. Admire the beautiful trees and vote for your favourite.
December 5 join us for the First Annual Christmas Market 4 – 8 PM and stay for the Christmas Festival and Santa Parade in Memorial Peace Park. The parade starts at 6 PM directly following the “Light up the Town” event when all the festive lights will be dimmed at 5:55, followed with the magic of lighting all the lights at 6 PM sharp! Come and join us for hot chocolate, roasted chestnuts, caroling, family fun and all the Christmas Magic in the air!
December 10 & 11 the DMRBIA is “Turning Wheels for Holiday Meals” in Haney Place Mall; where the BC Hydro Power Smart stationary bike will be keeping the Christmas lights glowing. All proceeds go to the Friends in Need Food Bank.
Shop local for your chance to win!
Shop local for your chance to win in the 3/50 Challenge: Come check out Downtown Maple Ridge and win!
Shop at any downtown store, national chain store or micro-boutique in Downtown Maple Ridge. The idea is to support local stores rather than have those dollars leave the community. You might be pleasantly surprised by their selection and competitive prices. Simply buy a total of $50 worth of goods or services in three downtown Maple Ridge businesses and enter the contest. Prizes include three $50-gift certificates; and a grand prize of $250 will be awarded at the end of the contest.
Visit www.downtownmapleridge.ca for full details.
Shop at any downtown store, national chain store or micro-boutique in Downtown Maple Ridge. The idea is to support local stores rather than have those dollars leave the community. You might be pleasantly surprised by their selection and competitive prices. Simply buy a total of $50 worth of goods or services in three downtown Maple Ridge businesses and enter the contest. Prizes include three $50-gift certificates; and a grand prize of $250 will be awarded at the end of the contest.
Visit www.downtownmapleridge.ca for full details.
Downtown Infrastructure Investment
Downtown Infrastructure Improvements continue: The Federal and Provincial Governments and the District Maple Ridge have approved a joint investment of $6,130,465 through the Building Canada Fund and Infrastructure Stimulus Fund to get shovels in the ground on two projects that will benefit local residents by creating jobs, helping to boost the local the economy, and build longer-lasting local infrastructure. $5,605,465 will be used to repair the aging infrastructure in the downtown core which will be addressed by a road and utility rehabilitation project. Work will be done on sanitary and storm sewer drainage systems, road and sidewalks, water distribution system to increase capacity, and expansion of the fibre optic network into downtown. “Maple Ridge is very fortunate to have an historic downtown,” says Mayor Ernie Daykin “District Councils have long recognized how important the downtown is and have invested significantly in preserving and enhancing this area. This funding will allow us to continue our journey toward making the downtown a vibrant, pedestrian friendly and accessible place.” The project which is expected to take about nine months to complete is slated to commence in January 2010.
Member Metro Vancouver Commerce
Metro Vancouver Commerce launches Olympic business initiative: Maple Ridge is proud to be among the nine Metro Vancouver local governments that have joined together as Metro Vancouver Commerce. At a November 9 press event mayors from participating communities announced ‘an unprecedented joint economic initiative to generate economic development for our communities’. For more information visit www.metrovancouvercommerce.com
Economic Summit highlights competitive strengths
Mayor Ernie Daykin, honourary chair of the 2009 Maple Ridge Economic Summit – Best Practices for Connected Communities welcomed a host of esteemed speakers and delegates to the Maple Ridge ACT Theatre October 29 for a full day of informative presentations and networking with some noted leaders from industry, education, government and the private sector. Sessions included a wide range of speakers and panelists including Michelle Scarborough of the Ottawa Centre for Research and Innovation (OCRI); Pascal Spothelfer, BCTIA; Karen Chown from the Calgary Economic Development WorkShift program; Ralph Wright of Cisco Systems; Tony Geheran of Telus; an academic panel moderated by John McKendry of Kwantlen Polytechnical University and Rochelle Grayson of rochelle.ca who entertained and informed Summit delegates with her insightful industry-insider perspective.
In her summary comments Rochelle noted that “Maple Ridge is in a unique position to create a strong economic and social community that ties together industry, academia and government.” She went on to add “the Economic Summit really showcased how Maple Ridge can compete globally, can offer a culture of life-long learning and can build a balanced ecosystem that can attract, retain and grow key talent to build both a dynamic business and vibrant social environment.”
Organizers would like to thank our generous sponsors WestJet and Abbotsford International Airport. Tradex, Portrait Homes, BIV Media Group, Connex, Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association, Shervin Communications and Mainland Contracting. Presentations and links to Summit sponsors are now available online at www.investmapleridge.ca
In her summary comments Rochelle noted that “Maple Ridge is in a unique position to create a strong economic and social community that ties together industry, academia and government.” She went on to add “the Economic Summit really showcased how Maple Ridge can compete globally, can offer a culture of life-long learning and can build a balanced ecosystem that can attract, retain and grow key talent to build both a dynamic business and vibrant social environment.”
Organizers would like to thank our generous sponsors WestJet and Abbotsford International Airport. Tradex, Portrait Homes, BIV Media Group, Connex, Downtown Maple Ridge Business Improvement Association, Shervin Communications and Mainland Contracting. Presentations and links to Summit sponsors are now available online at www.investmapleridge.ca
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