Kitimat, What's the future?

The Summer students are back the the Tourism and Visitor Centre!

Devin sits down with Daniel Chimko from MECA, the primary organization that is putting the Bull-o-Rama event together.

In this episode of "Kitimat, What's the Future?", Devin sits down with Louise Avery, the Executive Director of the Kitimat Museum and Archives, to discuss the museum's latest exhibit, "Haisla Artists." Louise shares the inspiration behind this extensive showcase of artistry within the Haisla Nation, highlighting the involvement of 26 artists and the range of 2D and 3D piece...

Laurel is exhausted but happy with the turnout for the Minerals North conference in Kitimat. She and Devin discuss some of the highlights of the event.

Devin and Laurel talk about the recent flag-raising at Heritage Park.

Laurel and Devin look back on the 2024 AGM and look forward to the Minerals North Conference.

Devin attends the first annual volunteer fair at the Luso Hall in Kitimat and speaks with the organizations in attendance.

In this episode of "Kitimat, What's the Future," Devin sits down with Crystal Smith, the Elected Chief Councillor for the Haisla Nation. They chat about Crystal's love for basketball, how she got into politics, and what keeps her going in the political world. Crystal shares some of her big wins and tough moments, she also gives us a peek into what's next for the Haisla Nation.

In this episode of "Kitimat, What's the Future?" we chat about different things going on in Kitimat. We start by talking about the upcoming Kitimat Volunteer Opportunities Fair on April 13th. It's a chance for non-profit groups to show the kinds of volunteering they need. We also talk about the chamber AGM and how you can apply to be on the board. Plus, we mention the Flag Raising...

In this podcast episode of "Kitimat: What's the Future?", hosts Devin and Laurel chat about everything from new local businesses to the importance of lending a helping hand in the community. They share stories about trying out the latest spot in town and how it evolves over time, comparing it to the way we fine-tune things in life, like careers and relationships. They also dive into th...

In this episode, the Chamber president, Ashley interviews Tracey Ross for International Women's Day.

Laurel and Devin discuss some of the upcoming events that the Chamber is planning, such as International Women's Day and the Volunteer Fair.

In this solo episode of Kitimat, What’s the Future, host Devin Wall shares his entrepreneurial journey of transitioning into full-time entrepreneurship with Spruce Tree Media, a full-service marketing firm. Reflecting on the challenges and rewards of running a business without formal business training, Devin discusses the crucial lessons learned over the past three years. From the importance of se...

Maya from PNGI joins Devin to discuss the organization's work in supporting adults with disabilities. They cover the services offered by PNGI, how to access those services, community outreach and goal planning, funding for the services, and Maya's personal connection to the work. Maya also shares information on how to find more information about PNGI. The conversation highlights the import...

In this episode, Laurel and Devin discuss the role and benefits of the Chamber of Commerce. They highlight how chambers serve the entire community, not just businesses, and provide various resources and networking opportunities. They also emphasize the importance of advocacy and policy-making in chambers. The conversation then shifts to the topic of security and fraud prevention, with Laurel shari...

In this episode of "Kitimat, What's the Future?" host Devin Wall engages with Shannon Warren, the founder and CEO of Matrix HR. Shannon shares his personal journey from a small town in Rexton, New Brunswick, to the construction industry and eventually establishing Matrix HR. The podcast explores the origins of Matrix HR, its growth from a modest beginning to a $26 million revenue enter...

In this episode of Kitimat: What's the Future?, hosts Devon Wall and Laurel DeAndrea discuss the unexpected weather changes in Kitimat, contemplating renaming Winterfest to RainFest due to the lack of snow. Despite the weather challenges, they highlight the exciting events planned for Winterfest at the Hirsch Creek Golf and Winter Club, including curling sessions, a kid zone, snow cones, road...

In this episode of "Kitimat: What's the Future," hosts Devin Wall and Laurel D'Andrea discuss the Chamber's adoption of the Membership Works program to modernize invoicing. They also share details about the upcoming Minerals North Conference in Kitimat, emphasizing its theme of "Kitimat: Exploring Opportunities" and the planned activities. The hosts highlight a business...

In this episode of "Kitimat, What's the Future," host Devin Wall discusses the Road Safety at Work program with Trace Akers, its program director. They emphasize the importance of protecting roadside workers in various sectors, highlighting the need for drivers to slow down and move over for flashing lights from emergency vehicles. The program's objective is to reduce injuries and...

In this episode of Kitimat, What's the Future, join host Devin as he engages in a captivating conversation with Lee and Phil from the Business Launch Network. Discover the intriguing story of how Lee and Phil came to live in and develop a deep affection for Kitimat, while also exploring their business in the transformative potential of AI tools in business expansion and process automation. Dev...

In this episode of "Kitimat, What's the Future," host Devin interviews summer students Michaela and Devon from the tourism department at the Kitimat Chamber of Commerce. They discuss their studies in the arts, their involvement in the night market, and their favorite tourism activities in Kitimat. The students share information about the chamber's summer offerings, including kayak,...

Join us for an exciting episode as Laurel shares the latest developments from the Kitimat Chamber of Commerce. Discover the fresh and captivating logo that now represents the Chamber's identity, and hear about the remarkable flag raising event. Additionally, Laurel enlightens us about the highly anticipated Business Bootcamp, a fruitful collaboration between the Chamber of Commerce and the Dis...

Laurel D'andrea from the Chamber and Walsham Tenshak from the District of Kitimat come on to talk about the ongoing business boot camp.

Devin has a chat with Andrea from Boston Pizza about the company looking for a franchisee in Kitimat to open up a restaurant.

In this episode, Devin sits down with Cameron Orr from the District of Kitimat who talks about the different festivities that happened during the 70th birthday celebration of the District of Kitimat.