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Friday, September 13, 2019 A17
September 2019
Marketing, coMMunications strategy earns coMMunity Futures north Fraser top honours By rick rake Click Media Works
Regional Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards marketing and communications award recipient. “If you shopped in Mission in the last week, chances are you shopped at a business supported by Community Futures North Fraser (CFNF),” said Main, adding that it is a federally-funded non-profit launched in Mission in 1996. Framed photographs of some of the businesses considered CFNF success stories, including Blackberry Kitchen, Wenting’s Cycle Shop, Grab-A-Java coffee shop and Corona’s Mexican restaurant, adorn the walls of the NFCF conference room. Main said 10 loans annually, up to $900,000 a year are provided to business from a CFNF loan fund of $3 million. (PHOTO CAPTION) : Debbie Cave, Michelle Blackwell, Allan Main and Gwen Atkinson (left to right) of Community Futures North Fraser, recipient of 2018 Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Marketing and Communications Award sponsored by Mission Record.
After creating one administration, marketing and communications position in its office three years ago, Community Futures North Fraser in Mission substantially elevated its presence in the community. When the public sees a compelling Facebook or Instagram post or observes the non-profit organization at special events, it is clear its outreach strategy is paying off. Gwen Atkinson was hired to make the difference, and executive director Allan Main said she is not only responsible for the Community Futures North Fraser marketing budget, social media and strategic placement of newspaper advertising, she is also working one-on-one with clients to help them get their marketing efforts on track. Based on the amount of client traffic driven to North Fraser’s office and the increased activity and awareness, the organization is now the 2018 Mission
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“Services to our entrepreneurs, at any stage of their development, are free,” said Main whether they are starting a business, buying one, expanding or trying to manage change. CFNF also now offers clients training in Abbotsford and Mission for its Self-Employment Program. “This is the best first place to come,” said Main. Core services include small business loans, business advice, training, economic development (Mission to Kent to Harrison Hot Springs), and a program for entrepreneurs with disabilities. Also working at the Mission office are Michelle Blackwell (loans officer) and Debbie Cave (accounts administrator). Main said StatsCan data shows businesses securing community futures support are typically more successful than those that don’t, hiring more, bringing in more revenue and getting past the critical five-year milestone.
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President’s Report Raj Patara
Ellen Nguyen
Sean Melia
Andrea Walker
Manny Deol
Tom Osterberg
What a summer it’s been beautiful weather and all that time with your kiddos. Well, the Chamber has also been busy, just a few highlights, a tour of the Xaytem lodge, and enjoying our time at the summer market. While we pounded the pavement to speak to our members at events we also had an opportunity to get the help of our summer intern, Harleen Sohi. Thank you for your support Harleen, the team couldn’t do all this work without you. We would also like everyone to know that on October 9th the all-candidates debate will be going on at the Clarke Theatre.
Customers go out of their way to enjoy great service provided by Heritage Park Pharmacy By RICK RAKE Click Media Works
Jay Matte
Angel Elias
Celine Dauphney Denise Fowle
Smiles and terrific service are always part of the experience when customers walk into Heritage Park Pharmacy, recipient of the Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Customer First Award. “My customers are my patients and regularly turn into my friends,” said pharmacist and owner Jonathan Hwang, who with his wife, pharmacist Sun Hee Kim and a staff of three, share similar passions about treating customers well whether it is in the pharmacy or in its new post office which opened in April. Testimonials for the business, which opened in January 2014 at B150 – 7871 Stave Lake Street, speak for themselves.
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Ethel Lariviere director
“I cannot recommend Jonathan and Heritage Park Pharmacy enough. Caring service, lightning fast, and always willing to go a step above to provide great service. If you are looking for a great pharmacy, your search stops here!,” said client Erin. “It’s great to find a pharmacist who takes the time to get to know you,” said client Catherine.
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(PHOTO CAPTION) : Heritage Park Pharmacy owner/pharmacist Jonathan Hwang with exceptional team that is recipient of 2018 Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Customer First Award sponsored by Chances Mission.
Jonathan and his wife both were born in Korea and grew up in New Zealand. They arrived in Canada in 2013 and soon opened the business in Mission, a place Jonathan described as “a tight, natural and growing community that is very supportive of small business and has good air quality and less traffic.”
In addition to prescription dispensary services, Heritage Park offers flu shots, travel vaccines, free blister packaging, medication reviews, vitamins and supplements, and free delivery and pickup. Jonathan said he feels fortunate in Mission and thanks customers for their support. “They go out of their way to come here,” he said.
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He is proud to provide a consistent level of customer service and to “build lasting relationships with our patients. Patient care has always come before commerce and will continue to do so,” he said. Jonathan said he enjoys his connections with the Mission Chamber, attending Chamber dinners and luncheons where he networks with new people and often sees his patients, too. To connect with the pharmacy, call 604-289-2447, email heritageparkpharmacy@gmail.com or click on web site: www.heritageparkpharmacy.com heritageparkpharmacy.com.
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All Candidates Meeting Thursday, October 9, 2019 Place: The Clarke Theatre Foundation 33700 Prentis Ave, Mission, BC Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm Price: This is a FREE community event
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