What hurts local business?

The survey says鈥�

Greater 91原创 Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the provincial chamber body, spent the past few weeks canvassing 91原创 entrepreneurs, to find out 鈥渨hat鈥檚 helping and hurting business in our community,鈥� said CEO Colleen Clark.

鈥淥ne thing we鈥檝e heard is that鈥� 63 per cent of businesses say it鈥檚 becoming so expensive to live in our region that it will be hard to attract young talent,鈥� she relayed, encouraging other 91原创 companies to participate in the BCMindReader.com survey.

鈥淪hare your feedback,鈥� she said. 鈥淚f your voice hasn鈥檛 been included, what are you waiting for?鈥�

She insisted these results are critical to helping the chamber propose policy and advocate for businesses at regional, provincial, and federal levels.

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Young entrepreneur shares

Speaking of MindReader and chamber, there seems to be some serious synergy happening between these two organization.

I say this, because the chamber鈥檚 next U40 Lunch & Learn session will feature none other than the MindReader marketing and communication manager, Georgiy Sekretaryuk.

This young man has become recognized as an up-and-comer among young entrepreneurs, and he鈥檚 discussing his personal leadership journey, venturing into contract and consulting work, and recommending how other young business professionals can kick start their journey.

The U40 event is held at the chamber office on Tuesday, July 11, from noon to 1:30 p.m. It costs $20 for chamber members, $30 for public. People can call 604-371-1770 to register.

鈥淲e supply lunch and our speakers provide some nuggets of wisdom,鈥� Clark said.

Also in the offing, the chamber is preparing for a women鈥檚 event this fall.

Well, technically, it鈥檚 not fall, but early September, and it鈥檚 not restricted to women, but women are the primary audience being targeted by the Super Women in Business event happening during the day on Thursday, Sept. 5.

From 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., the chamber will host this event, complete with presentations, wine, networking, swag bags, and prizes.

Darci Lang is the guest speaker. She鈥檚 described as an engaging, entertaining, and powerful speaker who message about focusing on the 90 per cent is clear and sobering.

Admission is $75 for the general public, with members only being charged $60. To RSVP, people can call 604-371-3770.

RECENT COLUMN 鈥� WHAT鈥橲 IN STORE: New on the grocery front in 91原创

ANOTHER RECENT COLUMN 鈥� WHAT鈥橲 IN STORE: Caffeine drip, please

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