Houston & District Chamber of Commerce
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The Houston & District Chamber of Commerce would like to wish a Happy Anniversary to our member: Brewstir’s Café Brewstir’s became a member of the Houston & District Chamber of Commerce in 2012. Dana Miller bought Brewstir’s Café April 15th 2007 and has been busy ever since and has gotten to know many Houston locals. In fact, says Dana, it is the people who live here that make doing business in Houston a joy. Everyone is friendly, Dana says, and it’s easy to get to know y...our neighbours. It gives Houston a real community feel and also makes it a safer, more secure place to live, knowing that your neighbours are looking out for you. Brewstir’s Café is a warm, trendy café with fun loving friendly staff where one can always enjoy a great cup of coffee, breakfast or lunch. Brewstir’s Cafe has been serving up home-cooked gourmet breakfasts and lunches in Houston for nearly 15 years. Guests are invited to sample Brewstir’s delicious, original dishes that include baked-from-scratch breads and desserts, original-recipe home-style soups, wraps, sandwiches, fresh salads. Brewstir’s menu also includes gluten-free items, and chefs can tailor dishes to accommodate guests with food allergies and other special dietary needs. Brewstir’s Café also offers catering service. Brewstir’s Café also has a wide selection of speciality coffee, espresso, tea and smoothies. Making it a great location for friends to get together morning or afternoon visit. Brewstir’s Café business Hours are: Monday Friday 7:00pm 6:00 pm Saturday 8:00am 4:00pm Brewstir’s Café is a member of Small Town Love check out their website as http://lovehoustonbc.com//food-b/businesses/brewstirs-cafe Brewstir’s also participates in Midnight Madness & Plaid Friday, and the Houston Merchant Gift Certificate Program. They also hold a Homebased Business fair in December. Brewstir’s Café also supports many local groups such as; Houston 4H, Breast Cancer Society of Canada, Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, and the Topley Ladies. Brewstir’s Café Location: 121-3429 10th Street Houston, B.C. Phone: 250-845-2022

A message from our member: District of Houston

A message from our member: Regional District of Bulkley Nechako

With celebrating 60 years in the community, we have much to share! Did you know. During the final weeks of 1969, the Houston & District Chamber of Commerce made plans to obtain an ambulance for use in the greater Houston area, and a committee was appointed to take charge of this amazing project. The Houston & District Chamber of Commerce's Ambulance Drive committee was chaired by Gerry Hamming and comprised of chamber members: Al Muir, Dennis Dick, Gerry Dodd, Charles Sullivan, and Dave Cowley. To kick off the Ambulance drive, the Houston & District Chamber of Commerce president Jack Kempf presented the committee with a cheque for $1000.00. The Chamber committee raised $7125.00 to purchase the ambulance for the Houston area by March 1970. #houstonbccoc #houstonbc #chambermember #60yearsinbusiness #backintime #backintheday

A message from our member: Royal Canadian Legion Pleasant Valley Branch 249

Check out our Member's website! Houston Snowmobile Club

A message from our member: Leisure Services - District of Houston

Join our Ugly Sweater Contest an online event Wednesday December 16th starting at 8:00am! Thank you, to Reitsma's Home Hardware for partnering with us to bring you the Ugly Sweater Contest. Wear your Ugly Sweater on December 16th, 2020 and go to our Houston & District Facebook page and post a photo in the discussion section of our Ugly Sweater Contest event page. By posting your photo your name will be entered for a chance to win a $50.00 Reitsma's Home Hardware Gift Cert...ificate or a $50.00 Houston Merchant Gift Certificate. We can't wait to see your Ugly Sweaters! https://www.facebook.com/houstondistrictcoc/events/ See more

Get out there and enjoy the season! Our local merchants can help you suit up for the season! Pharmasave Houston Countrywide Printing & Stationery Pawesome Adventure

Have you checked out our Discover Houston BC website? https://discoverhoustonbc.ca/ A great site for all your tourism/recreational information for our Amazing community! From world class Steelhead fishing in the warmer months to pristine snowmobiling trails in the winter, the outdoor exploring in Houston is endless. Our Houston Visitor Guide is also available on Discover Houston BC.... A great resource for all your recreational needs! See more

Tree Decorating Contest - Opens December 1st at 9:00am Closes December 15th 9:00am Thank you, RBC for partnering with us to bring you the Tree Decorating Contest! Starting December 1, 2020, to December 15, 2020, post photos of your tree at our Houston & District Chamber Facebook page under our event Tree Decorating contest. ***Contest Rules*** Must be a resident of Houston... Photos must be posted on this event page before December 15, 2020, at 4:00 pm. Enter your tree under a category Categories and prizes: Kids 12 and Under: 1st place $40.00, 2nd place $20.00, 3rd place $10.00 Traditional, or Theme/Creative: 1st place $65.00, 2nd place $30.00 and 3rd place $20.00 https://www.facebook.com/houstondistrictcoc/events/ See more

Join our Holiday Pets Photo Contest December 1st to December 15th Thank you, Pawesome Adventure for partnering with us to bring you the "Holiday Pets Contest." How to enter the contest? It’s so easy! Starting December 1, 2020, to December 15, 2020, go to our Houston & District Chamber Facebook page and post photos of your pets all ready for the holidays on the Holiday Pets event page and you are automatically entered into a draw for the chance to win a $50.00 Pawesome Adve...nture Gift Certificate or $50.00 Houston Merchant Gift Certificate! We can’t wait to see all your photos of your pets ready for the Holiday season! https://www.facebook.com/houstondistrictcoc/events/ See more

Community Excellence Awards 2020 COVID Edition Nominations Nominations are open until 4:00pm Friday October 30th Please take time to go to our website to place your nomination for Business of the Year! Sponsored by: Bulkley Valley Credit Union... https://houstonchamber.ca/community-excellence-awards-covi/ You can also pick up a nomination form to fill out from our office Monday to Friday 9am 5pm Criteria for Business of the Year will be based on a minimum of two years in business and must have a valid business license in the District of Houston. The business promotes itself using various forms of media and is proactive to changing market trends. The business responded to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic to provide services of products to the community. The business actively promotes and or participates in local community events. This business shall have developed community partnerships and shows community support. Excellent reputation in the community and must demonstrate an overall image of pride as a member of the Houston Business Community

The Houston & District Chamber of Commerce would like to wish a Happy Anniversary to our member: Houston Food Market The Houston Food Market has been a member of the Houston & District Chamber of Commerce since June 13, 2000. The Houston Food Market has a long history in the community the building was originally owned by Jack Goold in 1959. The Business was known as the Cash and Carry, and was operated by Jack Goold and sons Bill, Barry, and Keith. In July 1973 Warner and B...arry Jarvis took over ownership. The Jarvis bothers turned the Cash and Carry into Houston’s First convenience store, opened year round from 9am to 11pm. They renamed the operation the Houston Food Market. The Jarvis brothers had the store for almost 20 years, and sold it in August 1992 to Bob Wheaton, over the years Bob add different enterprises to the store such as Mr. Sub, Las Vegas Discount Store, Gone Hollywood Video, Canadian 2 for 1, extreme Pita, Seattle Best Coffee, and Glacial Goodie Ice Cream Shop. In 2016 Bob Wheaton sold to the new operators, who are also new to the community, Jay Shin and John Bea who have relocated from the lower mainland to Houston. Recently, in December 2019, Dean Kang and Anthony Kim took over the business who have an ambition to re-build the old historical prestige of the Houston Food Market as the friendly and amicable place in Houston. They also plan to expand the current food services by newly introducing the deep-fried chicken with various flavors as well oriental style foods such as beef Bul-go-gi with steamed rice. The Houston Food Market business hours are 7 days a week, Monday to Sunday 8:30am 8:00pm They are a one stop shop, which includes groceries, Dollar Store, and Video rental. They also offer a full-service food court containing Mr. Sub, Canadian 2 for 1, Deep fried chicken, soups, ice cream, slushies, and coffee services. The Houston Food Market is a member of the Houston Merchant Gift Certificate Program. They have been very community oriented with supporting many local events and sponsoring many local groups and organizations. Their Location: 3428 9th Street Phone: 250-845 2413 Fax: 250-2241 Email: [email protected]

With all the snow it’s the perfect time to be outside why not build a snowman and enter our Do You Want to Build A Snowman Contest November 27 to December 11 at 7:00pm Check out the event on our Houston & District Facebook page! Thank you, Bulkley Valley Home Centre - Houston for partnering with us to bring you the "Do You Want to Build a Snowman Contest." How to enter the contest? Simply, build your snowman between November 27th and December 11 go to our Houston & Dis...trict Chamber Facebook page and post your photo on our Want to Build a Snowman event page. By posting your photo your will receive an entry into the draw for the chance to win a $50.00 Bulkley Valley Home Centre-Houston Gift Certificate or $50.00 Houston Merchant Gift Certificate https://www.facebook.com/houstondistrictcoc/events/ See more

Community Excellence Awards 2020 COVID Edition Nominations Nominations are open until 4:00pm Friday October 30th Please take time to go to our website to place your nomination for COVID Community Builder: Non-Profit Award! Sponsored by: Houston & District Chamber of Commerce... https://houstonchamber.ca/community-excellence-awards-covi/ You can also pick up a nomination form to fill out from our office Monday to Friday 9am 5pm This award is for a Non-Profit Group or Organization in Houston. This award's criteria are based on a group or organization's exemplary response to the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure its members, customers, and community's well-being. They adapted their operations to meet all regulations to keep their door open for the community. This group or organization strives to build community spirit and creating positive feedback. They must be engaged in the community and encourage positive growth for our community.

The Houston & District Chamber of Commerce would like to wish a Happy Anniversary to our member: Lee’s Garden Restaurant Lee’s Garden Restaurant has been a member of the Houston & District Chamber of Commerce since 1989. Lee’s Garden Restaurant also participates in in the local the Houston Merchant Dollar Program (Houston Merchant Gift Certificates). Lee’s Garden Restaurant has been spicing up the town of Houston for nearly three decades opening their doors on October 25 1...988 with its tantalizing food offerings. Lee’s Garden is a family run business and is a very popular Chinese restaurant in northern BC with only a handful of Szechuan Chinese restaurants in Northern BC the restaurant has a long list of local fans, some of whom have been coming in since the restaurant first opened. Guests can choose from a variety of Chinese and Western dishes, as well as a number of vegetarian and gluten free dishes. Costumers always enjoy fabulous food and exceptional hospitality in a casual and relaxing atmosphere. Lee’s Garden is conveniently located in the Pleasant Valley Plaza, the restaurant offers a licensed premises, air conditioning, catering services, lunch and daily specials and a smorgasbord every Friday and Saturday. Their Business hours are: Tuesday Saturday 11:00am 9:00pm Sunday 11:00am 8:00pm Monday Closed Chau chose Houston as home many years ago for its peace and tranquility. She appreciates the quiet and the abundance of natural beauty. She is also grateful for the friendly people that live in Houston, many of whom she has gotten to know throughout the years as guests in the restaurant. She also notes that Houston is a safe, wonderful place to raise a family. Chau tries to pay the love forward whenever she can and often donates to local schools, clubs and organizations when they have events and fundraisers. Lee’s Garden has won numerous awards, including the Annual Business Excellence Awards: Business of the Year and Customer Service Award Business Their Location: 2350 Butler Ave. Houston BC Phone: 250-845-3400

Today is the Provincial Elections General Voting Day Get out and Vote! Make your Government work for You! Polling Station is at the Houston Community Hall 2302 Butler Ave. Houston, BC... 8:00am to 8:00pm Remember to bring your Valid ID that shows your name and address, and your Where to Vote Card Your vote does make a difference! See more

We would like to say a Warm Welcome to our newest member of the Houston & District Chamber of Commerce and Welcome to our community. Lisa Mueller is the founder and creator of Nation2Nation Forums. She is an aboriginal consultant, community builder and workshop facilitator recognized as a young and upcoming voice and connector in the First Nations Community. The goal of the Nation2Nation Forum is to bring together First Nations, Government, Industry and community leaders to ...continue the conversation about economic development and doing business with First Nations. The Nation2Nation Forums provides First Nations leaders with an opportunity to outline how Industry and Government can help address these priorities while working in partnership on resource development in First Nations territories. How does Nation2Nation work? The Forum comes together over a 1 or 2 day period with keynote and panel speakers from around the Province. Who is their audience: Northwest BC First Nations leaders and community members, Government (BC & Canada) representatives, Industry leaders whose companies are active in NWBC or who have projects planned and Community leaders from throughout the region. What are their topics focused on: Economic Development, Major Projects and Best Practices in Doing Business with First Nations. Experience the conferences wherever you are. Register for online access and tune in live for the keynotes and watch sessions on demand at www.nation2nation Nation2Nation Contact information: Phone: 1-250631-3396 Email: [email protected] Website: www.nation2nation.ca Facebook: Nation2Nation Events

Each October, Small Business Week pays tribute to the entrepreneurs who contribute so much to our communities. They provide well paying, local jobs within our towns and cities, they bring energy, vibrancy and uniqueness to our streets, and they form the backbone of our provincial economy. To celebrate our Local Houston Business lets continue to shop local for all our purchasing and service needs!

General Election Day is this Saturday October 24th Polling station for the General Voting Day is located at the Houston Community Hall 2302 Butler Ave. Houston, BC 8:00am to 8:00pm When you arrive at the location you can expect some changes due to COVID-19 such as: Maintain Social Distancing ... Sanitize hand stations available You are welcome to wear a mask (you will not be asked to remove your mask to vote) Disposable masks are available For more information on what to expect at the polling stations please visit: https://elections.bc.ca/ See more

Community Excellence Awards 2020 COVID Edition- Nominations Nominations are open until 4:00pm Friday October 30th Please take time to go to our website to place your nomination for COVID Community Builder: Business Award! Sponsored by: Houston & District Chamber of Commerce... https://houstonchamber.ca/community-excellence-awards-covi/ You can also pick up a nomination form to fill out from our office Monday to Friday 9am 5pm This award is for a business in Houston with a valid business licence. This award's criteria are based on a business that showed an exemplary response to the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure its employees, customers, and the community's well-being. They adapted their business to meet all regulations to keep their door open for business. This business strives to build community spirit and creating positive feedback. They must be engaged in the community and encourage positive growth for our community.

Please Note: There will be a planned power outage from BC Hydro for Houston on October 23, 2020, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm for a power pole replacement. For more information and locations please visit: https://www.bchydro.com/power-outages/app/outage-list.html

Small Business BC is celebrating Small Business week by helping you get free exposure for your small business BC Marketplace. They believe this is a time for the BC community to come together to support our local small businesses. Open your business up to a new audience by creating your own business profile for free. To get started on your profile go to: https://marketplacebc.ca/register/

Congratulations Granisle and the Babine Elementary School on receiving The Best Buy Best Teacher Contest! All your hard work and dedication has paid off!

Get out and Vote! Your Vote does matter! General Election Day is this Saturday October 24 General Voting Day polling station will be located at the Houston Community Hall 2302 Butler Ave. Houston, BC 8:00am to 8:00pm... Remember to bring your Valid ID that shows your name and address, and your Where to Vote Card For more information please visit: https://elections.bc.ca/ See more