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Discover Thailand and Hong Kong with the Abbotsford Chamber After two successful trips to China, the Abbotsford Chamber has selected the exotic destinations of Thailand and Hong Kong for its next discovery adventure. Departing March 12, 2016, this 9 day trip will visit Bangkok’s Golden Palace, relax on Coral Island’s beaches, enjoy the Peak views in Hong Kong and so much more! “The response from our travelers on previous trips was so enthusiastic to join us again that we searched to find a different location to discover,” said Chamber
Executive Director Allan Asaph. “We want to maintain the same high standard of experiences, accommodation, food, safety and service that our travelers enjoyed in the past.” After arriving in Bangkok the tour starts with an excursion to the Golden Palace, Emerald Buddha Temple and the Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall before leaving for the seaside area of Pattaya. The next day will feature the beautiful beaches of Coral Island and Nong Nooch, site of the largest botanical garden in Southeast Asia.
The afternoon will include an elephant ride and a visit to the Pattaya Four Regions Floating Market to learn about the Thai way of life. It’s back to Bangkok the next day for some shopping and additional sightseeing including a day at Ayuthaya, a ruined city built in 1350AD that was once the capital of Siam. A dinner cruise is available as an optional adventure. After that comes Hong Kong with the incredible views of the city and Victoria Harbour from the Peak, accessed by
the Peak Tram started in 1888. The itinerary will also include Ngong Ping 360 adventure park, Repulse Bay beach, the fishing village of Stanley and free time to explore. The trip includes roundtrip international airfare, 4 & 5 star hotel accommodation, 3 meals per day, deluxe bus transportation, english speaking guides and admissions to tours and attractions. The Chamber is also providing return bus transportation from Abbotsford to the Vancouver Airport. In addition, Chamber
staff will be on the tour. The total price of the 9 day trip for Chamber members is just $2,999, including all fees and taxes. The trip is available to non-Chamber members as well for an additional $150 per person. “About half our travelers are non-members and it is a great opportunity to travel with people from the same community,” said Asaph. “There is a single supplement available for those who wish to travel alone or we will pair you with suitable room-mate.” The Chamber will be hosting
an information session from 6:00 - 7:30pm on Tuesday, September 29, 2015 in the Sevenoaks Boardroom, 2nd Floor, Sevenoaks Shopping Centre. Deadline for booking is November 20, 2015. More information, a detailed itinerary and registration details are available on the Chamber website at www. abbotsfordchamber.com or call Allan at the Chamber office at (604) 859-9651 ext. 302 or email allan@ abbotsfordchamber.com.
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Joshua Bach PRESIDENT
Duncan D’Mello; @ACOC on Twitter
Get Found Locally on Our Chamber’s Website:
Kenda Allen
Brandon Kelley
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OUR ONLINE MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY GETS OVER 100,000 PAGE VIEWS A YEAR! Members can update their profile page, post Hot Deals, job openings, share company news & events, and communicate with our community at large through their business profile page – all included with your Chamber Membership!
Cost-Effective LOCAL Advertising Discounts:
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Hilary Beard
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Access exclusive, Members-Only deals on local advertising at our media partners: The Abbotsford News, Country 107.1 FM and The Patrika Newspaper. Each deal offers you a significant savings (UP-TO 48% OFF) and includes a web advertising component to get your ads displayed on my smartphone! We also have many great offers for your employees like gas discounts at Esso, Shell & Petro-Canada, specially priced Vancouver Whitecaps FC tickets, 30% OFF office supplies at Staples and many, many more! You can see all our benefit
partners on the Chamber website under Membership>Benefits & Discount Programs.
Host a Chamber Business-After-Business Event: You spend a substantial part of your day chasing down sales leads. Hosting a Chamber networking event is an excellent way to attract large groups of potential sales leads right to your front door! Hosts of networking events typically get event promotion, advertising signage, logos displayed on our registration website and an opportunity to address attendees directly and share some information about their company. We’ll handle all the admin; your business scores the customers, credit & publicity!
Meet Interesting People & Expand Your Network: Business is all about relationships; which means FACE-TO-FACE Contact! The Abbotsford Chamber gives you 35+ great LOCAL events each year where you can meet great NEW contacts & sharpen your PR skills in a relaxed, SUPER-FUN atmosphere!
NEW BUSINESSES: Sara Lawson
Parm Sidhu
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The Abbotsford Chamber would like to welcome the following businesses: Becoming a member of the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce provides substantial benefits to generate more business and reach the heart of your community.
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Dave Miller
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• 4 Cats Abbotsford ..................................................604-850-1103 • AJ Construction......................................................604-864-2740 • Comfort Keepers’ ...................................................604-689-8609 • Michael J Nice Inc...................................................604-853-6423 • MSK Steel Ltd. .........................................................604-302-1478
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We are proudly the Largest Business Association in the Fraser Valley! To join our Chamber please contact Duncan D’Mello, Membership Development Rep at: 604-859-9651 Ext. 350 | duncan@abbotsfordchamber.com or register online at: www.abbotsfordchamber.com
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Our Members stay connected via our website, events, social media feeds, e-Newsletters & weekly email updates! Got a great product/service you would like to pitch to over 700 businesses & 3,500 employees here in Abbotsford? We’d love to share your story...but you’ve got to be a Member of our Chamber!
• Shelter Bay Financial Corp. ..................................604-832-2029
28TH ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT DATE: Friday, September 11 LOCATION: Ledgeview Golf & Country Club TIME: 11:00am – 9:00pm Allan Asaph
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Come out for a great day of golf and networking fun! The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce’s 28th Annual Golf Tournament is a fantastic opportunity for your business to be a part of Abbotsford’s premier golf tournament. This year’s tournament will take place on Friday, September 11th at Ledgeview Golf & Country Club and is a terrific way to meet the men and women of our business community. Registration includes 18 holes of golf, shared power carts, BBQ lunch sponsored by Abbotsford Hospice Society, buffet dinner, oncourse contests, activities, prizes and awards. • Texas Scramble • KP and LD Contests • Silent Auction • Raffle Prizes • Hole In One Prizes including a car from Abbotsford Chrysler and $5,000 from Gaudet Tougas Wealth ManagementRaymond James Ltd.
Interested in showcasing your business on the course? We have a variety of sponsorship opportunities for the golf tournament that will allow you to connect with our golfers. Contact the Chamber office at (604) 859-9651 or events@abbotsfordchamber.com for more information.
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