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BusinessTRACKc o n n e c t • i n f l u e n c e • p r o s p e r
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How many initia-tives can you think of that will
inject millions of dollars into the Mission econ-omy while at the same time providing an unpar-alleled quality of life for local residents?
Cedar Valley Manor, a project of the Mission Association for Seniors Housing (MASH) is a $10-million investment that will soon be home to an innovative community for those 55 and over, a community that will be a first in Canada.
MASH and Cedar Val-ley Manor are working with Kate Mancer of Terra Lumina Life Lease to develop the project. Mancer is Canada’s fore-most authority on life lease housing and the author of a book entitled The Future of Seniors Housing: Planning, Building and Operating Successful Seniors’ Hous-ing Projects.
“Life lease is the per-fect mechanism for har-nessing the energy and commitment of the non-profit sector to develop and operate housing for seniors that provides a very high quality of life for its residents,” notes Mancer.
Cedar Valley Manor is not unique given the hundreds of life lease projects throughout Canada. One of the big-gest in the country is located in Surrey (Elim Village). They are popu-
lar because they work so well. Put simply, it is a cross between owning and renting. A non-profit sponsor owns the build-ings, which is paid for by the people moving in. When they move out, they get 95 per cent of their money back. In the meantime, the building is managed by the non-profit organization. In a recent research publica-
tion, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corpora-tion reported that every single life lease resident involved in the study was “extremely happy with their choice of housing.”
What makes Cedar Val-ley Manor unique is that it will also be a “virtual retirement community,” a phenomenon that has grown quickly in the U.S. over the last decade.
Virtual retirement com-munities aren’t places — they are organizations that exist to provide ser-vices to their members. Services can range from advice on navigating the health system to finding appropriate volunteer opportunities to trans-portation. Cedar Valley Manor Connect will en-able almost everyone to live there happily for the
remainder of their lives.Recent census stats
indicate there are 10,093 people over the age of 55 now living in Mission. In 2036, it is estimated that there will be 19,913. With limited housing opportunities for this de-mographic; Mission will need to shift to meet this growing need.
Over 70 per cent of the 55-plus population in
Mission lives in a single family house — in Ab-botsford, that number declines to 40 per cent. Abbotsford has success-fully developed 55-plus housing for more than a decade; in fact, there are two life leases from which to choose.
Maple Ridge also has two life lease projects, although waiting lists in both communities are long, up to 12 years in some cases.
Here, options are limit-ed for those 55-plus look-ing to downsize, making Cedar Valley Manor a viable project.
The economic impact of the building will also be significant. The last multi-storey residential project to open was The Mews in 2007. Cedar Val-ley Manor will provide 42 units and an esti-mated $67,000 in annual municipal tax revenue. Moreover, the contrac-tor is interested in using local trades and suppli-ers. On average, every $1 of construction equals $2 of economic impact in a community, so Cedar Valley Manor will be of greater benefit to all in Mission.
With a few more pre-sales, construction on this innovative housing project will begin giving Mission’s 55-plus popula-tion an alternate choice for their housing need.
Submitted by Kate Mancer, Terra Lumina
Life Lease
Alternate seniors' housing offered here
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Cedar Valley Manor will be built on Janzen Avenue, just off Cedar Street.
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The Fraser Valley Cham-bers of Commerce Busi-ness Showcase is back
for a sixth year April 10 from 2 to 7 p.m. at Tradex in Ab-botsford.
As the largest Fraser Valley Chamber networking event of the year, the show has gained exponential growth since in-ception. Event organizers ex-pect more than 1,000 people to attend the tradeshow and about 200 businesses to ex-hibit.
The show is a joint event put on by Fraser Valley Cham-bers of Commerce with a total membership exceeding 4,500 businesses. It is a great oppor-tunity for businesses to pro-mote themselves to a targeted audience of business leaders and decision makers.
Previous participants herald this as the most cost effective and productive trade show they attend:
“This was a beautiful, well-organized event that was very well attended. It was afford-able and a great place to make fabulous connections. The food was amazing. I will definitely participate again next year.”
“Being a new member, the
Business Showcase was our first event attended. It is an ex-cellent forum to connect with potential clients as well meet-ing other local businesses that we can support in the future.”
“This event is a great way to reconnect with existing clients and also meet potential pros-pects. The catering service was outstanding. Two thumbs up!”
With exhibit space starting
at only $199 for a 10 x 10 spot, it is an incredible chance for organizations of all sizes to get involved.
Participating chambers in-clude Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Cloverdale, Langley, Mission, Maple Ridge and Pitt Mead-ows, Surrey and South Surrey and White Rock.
For more information and registration, as well as com-plimentary event tickets, visit missionchamber.bc.ca.
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Elyssa Lockhart PRESIDENT
Sean MeliaVICE PRESIDENT
Trevor GirardDIRECTOR 2012
Satti GrewalDIRECTOR 2012
Attila DavalovskyDIRECTOR 2011
Cal CrawfordPAST PRESIDENT
Pam AlexisDIRECTOR 2012
Vicki GouldDIRECTOR 2012
Ann HarperTREASURER
Fraser Valley Chambers event celebrating sixth anniversary
I would like to thank those who nominated me, and I would like to thank our mayor and council for naming me, the District of Mission’s Citizen of the Year. This is an incredible distinction, that I am sur-
prised and flattered by.Having grown up in Mission and having chosen to return in order to
continue my father’s law practice, I have watched so many others donate their time and effort to the development and benefit of our commu-nity. I could not have imagined that one day I would be acknowledged in this way, as a member of this esteemed league of community build-ers. This is truly an honour and I thank you so much!
The Citizen of the Year award has been granted to me in recognition of the work I have done in celebrating, promoting and badgering all three levels of government about the incredible value of the Fraser River to both our community and our region. As President of the Chamber, I was proud to stand at the BC Chamber AGM and speak to the policy we de-veloped that will see the Fraser brought back to its use as a sustainable transportation route.
Following much collaboration and education, we are beginning to see both our federal and provincial governments actively work together to resolve short-term barriers and to develop longer-term programs for our river’s maintenance.
As I round out my presidency, I see the value in how this role allowed me to do the work for which I am being recognized. For supporting the community work we are able to achieve at the Chamber, I thank you!
Allan MainLIAISON, C.F.N.F.
MayorTed Adlem
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President's message
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THANK YOUMISSION Christmas Bureau
32646 Logan Ave.604.814.3333
...for your generous support of the 2012 Christmas Bureau Campaign…
With the overwhelming support of the community, we were able to raise over
$106,000to ensure that no one in our community
went without this Christmas season.
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By Kathleen RakeClick Media Works
In 2000, Michelle and Mike Norman opened Wine Kitz in Mission’s Junction
Shopping Centre, with an eye to build a business that could include the whole family.
Fast forward to 2005 and you find their family business bursting at the seams and ready to make a move to new facilities on London Avenue.
Daughter Robyn Norman recently joined the team and today you find Michelle and
Robyn responsible for looking after all aspects of the business.
“People come to us from all over the Fraser Valley,” said Michelle. “They are mostly from Mission, but some come from as far away as Chilliwack to work with us. They become our friends.”
Customers at Wine Kitz can choose from five levels of wine-making kits: Ultra Premium, Premium, Value, Specialty and Limited Re-lease. Less common varietal wines such as Petit Verdot and Brunello are offered on
a limited basis and varietal wines considered the sig-nature of a region — Pinot Noir from New Zealand, and Shiraz from Australia, for ex-ample — are available more often. Many red, white or rosé varietal and blended-wine kits are available all year.
“Our customers like the range of products they can make here. We have kits that take four, five or eight weeks,” shared Robyn. “We help our customers select the kind of wine and length of aging that will suit them and the wine
best. Everyone’s different.”In addition to the grape
wine you can make every day, specialty seasonal wines, fruit wines and products like port- and sherry-style wine kits are available. If you need advice about aging, decanting, etc., you get that, too.
Wine Kitz is located at #1-33111 London Ave. It is open Tuesday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Call 604-826-9529 or visit WineKitz.com for more infor-mation.
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Our constituency office is here to assist you with:•GOVERNMENT RELATED ISSUES •INFORMATION ON GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS
•CERTIFYING YOUR COPIES •ARRANGING CONGRATULATORY MESSAGES
Randy HAWES, MLA Abbotsford - MissionMarc DALTON, MLA Maple Ridge - Mission
Marc DaltonMLA
Maple Ridge - Mission
Randy HawesMLA
Abbotsford - Mission
33058 First Avenue Mission, B.C. V2V 1G3 PHONE: 604-820-6203 TOLL FREE:1-866-370-6203 FAX: 604-820-6211
EMAIL: [email protected] www.randyhawesmla.bc.caEMAIL: [email protected] www.marcdaltonmla.bc.ca
CHAMBER COM
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Chamber LuncheonSpeaker: Steve Araki,
Return to PSTPlace: Ball Room,
Rockwell's Bar and Grill, 32281 Lougheed Hwy.
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
March 1Abbotsford Heat
Chamber NightLast Loonie Toonie night.
Place: Abbotsford Entertainment and Sport
CentreTime: 6-9 p.m.
March 21Chamber AGM
Speaker: John Winter, B.C. Chamber
Shared ProsperityPlace: Chapel Room,
Rockwell's Bar and Grill, 32281 Lougheed Hwy.
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Interested in volunteering at the Visitor Centre this
summer?E-mail Chani Webster
Scan this QR code with your
smart phone to see
details on our website
Business built around familyMichelle Norman (left) and Robyn team up at Wine Kitz in Mission to help their customers select the right wine.
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Chamber Snapshots: A close-up look at members that keep Mission humming
33179 2nd Avenue Mission, BC V2V 1J9604.826.3634
THANK YOUMISSION Christmas Bureau
32646 Logan Ave.604.814.3333
...for your generous support of the 2012 Christmas Bureau Campaign…
With the overwhelming support of the community, we were able to raise over
$106,000to ensure that no one in our community
went without this Christmas season.
Helping People Building CommunityChanging Liveswww.miss ioncommunityserv ices.com
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The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) is accepting applications for
the 2013 edition of the BDC Young Entrepreneur Award.
To win the $100,000 grand prize, entrepreneurs aged 18 to 35 are invited to present a turning point their company has reached and the solution they propose to take their business to the next level.
A second prize, consisting of $25,000 in consulting services, will be awarded to the runner-up. The deadline for submitting ap-plications is April 2, 2013, at noon, eastern time.
The contest is open to all Cana-dian entrepreneurs aged 18 to 35 as of Dec. 31, 2012. Entrants must be Canadian citizens or perma-nent residents responsible for the daily management of a Canada-based business for at least two years as of Dec. 31, 2012, and must hold at least 20 per cent of the company’s capital stock.
Applicants are asked to create a short video describing a turning point their business has reached and the solution that will help them achieve future growth.
This video — which need not be professionally produced — should clearly explain the solution, have good image and sound quality and be memorable. All entries have to describe a project that has yet to be implemented.
Applications must be filled out and submitted at bdcyoungentre-preneuraward.ca. More informa-tion about the eligibility criteria, application process, rules and regulations, and the format of the video submissions is available on the contest’s microsite.
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Chris Stenerson B.A., LL.B• Divorce/Family Law Litigation• Separation Agreements• Marriage Contracts • Personal Injury (ICBC claims)• Wills/Estate Planning• General Litigation• Collections • Foreclosures
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An initiative of
Funded by the Governments of Canada and British Columbia through the Targeted Initiative for Older Workers
Targeted Initiative for Older Workers
EMPLOYERS! Get up to 50% wage subsidy
while employing an experienced worker!
Experience Works is an innovative employment program for mature workers. If you are
willing to offer work experience, please call 604-287-1207 or
email [email protected]
An initiative of
Funded by the Governments of Canada and British Columbia through the Targeted Initiative for Older Workers
Targeted Initiative for Older Workers
EMPLOYERS! Get up to 50% wage subsidy
while employing an experienced worker!
Experience Works is an innovative employment program for mature workers. If you are
willing to offer work experience, please call 604-287-1207 or
email [email protected]
An initiative of
Funded by the Governments of Canada and British Columbia through the Targeted Initiative for Older Workers
TARGETED INITIATIVE FOR OLDER WORKERS
EMPLOYERS!Get up to 50% wage subsidy while employing an experienced worker!
Experience Works is an innovative
employment program for mature
workers. If you are willing to offer
work experience, please call
604-287-1207 or email
In celebration of the Mission Regional Chamber of Commerce 120th year, a part of the Chamber’s story will be told on this
page each month. We hope to capture how in-novation, entrepreneurship and resiliency have shaped our district.You could say it all began with the “Great Sale of Mission City” back in 1891. Early land de-velopers, Mr. F.S. Timberlake, Mr. L.H Mershon and Mr. J.W. Horne (street names we are all familiar with today) saw Mission’s potential and staged the event; attracting around 1,000
people who travelled by rail and two chartered steamboats, with the intention of purchasing property. Mission was dubbed as the “New York” of the west coast, with train terminus, docks and steamboat passage.Two years later, in 1893, the Mission Board of Trade was incorporated, following on the heels of Mission City’s incorporation. The fourth board of trade in B.C. to be given Queen’s As-sent by the Canadian government; Mr. Harry Brown French was elected as its first president.
One of its first roles was to create an enticing package of incentives for business, which in-cluded free land, water, power and tax exemp-tions. As if all this wasn’t enough, they also of-fered to construct the factories, mills and com-mercial buildings for those that took them up on the offer. As a result, many new businesses moved to Mission, including the still present Mission City News (now known as The Mission Record).This was the beginning of the Chamber’s role in economic development of the region.
Free land, tax exemptions
and we’ll build your
factory