“A collaborative solution for local economic viability”

What is PRSS?

Powell River Sustainability Stakeholders is a membership program sponsored by Immanence Magazine for people and businesses upholding these basic ideals:

1. A viable economic future for Powell River must include the support of local business wherever possible, coupled with fostering forward-thinking sustainable economic development.

2.The promotion, practice, and support of permanently sustainable local agriculture (permaculture) is KEY to securing a reliable supply of clean, healthy food for Powell River.

3. The open discussion of ideas and sharing of knowledge is vital to the successful development of replacements for out-dated systems.

How Does it Work?

Membership is available to individuals or businesses pledging to uphold the 3 ideals listed above.
Memberships are valid for a 1–year period beginning on October 1 and ending on September 30 of the following year.

Business members offer discounts or perks to reward other card-holding members for upholding the 3 ideals.
(eg., 10% off select items; buy 1 and get another at 50% off--whatever fits your business model.)
CLICK HERE to Download Membership Application Form

Individual members are encouraged to shop locally and will enjoy perks and discounts at member businesses and Immanence Special Events.
Complete list of participating businesses at bottom of page

How Do You Become Involved?

Individual Membership Card   $20 Only $15 after Earth Day (April 22)
• Enjoy the perks at member businesses.
• Place 3 LINES FREE in the PRSS Message Board in Immanence (anything goes—have fun with it!).
• Enjoy discounts on Immanence special events.

Business Membership Card    $50  (Agricultural Businesses only $40)
• One card issued per business; extra cards for employees at $15 each.
• Benefit from discounts at other member businesses.
• Place 3 LINES FREE in the classified section of Immanence (anything goes—make it work for you).
• Get unlimited $50 business card–sized ads (regular $80). Buy 4 BC–sized ads to create a half page ad for only $200 (regular $260)

How Does Your Business Benefit?

• Attract more shoppers with perks and discounts.
• Make shopping at your business a habit for members.
• Promote new products and services
• Foster trade relations between fellow local business owners
• Reward your employees with a PRSS membership
• A window placard advertising your participation in the discount program draws traffic and shows people that you're serious about local sustainability.
• Free listing on the PRSS page in Immanence Magazine published quarterly in print and online indicating your card-holder discount offering(s).
• Immanence Magazine offers THREE LINES FREE in the classified section of each issue to any member in good standing,

List of Participating Businesses and discounts

Check back often as the list expands with every new businesses that signs up.

FOOD AND DRINK

• Chopping Block (4741 Marine Ave, 485-4838)-20% discount on free-range chicken

• Golden Gate Variety Store (4606 Marine Ave) 10% off $100 purchase of food & merchandise (excluding dividers and blinds).

• Kat's Meow (6762 Cranberry Street)-OPENING IN MARCH

• La Casita (4578 Marine Ave, 485-2040) FREE dessert with large meal, 10% discount on 2 dinner meals

• Limelight Lunch and Juice Bar (4555 Marine Ave., 485-9521)-free coffee (brewed) with the purchase of any baked good, or $1.00-off any espresso drink.

• Little Hut Curry (4623 Marine Ave.) FREE chai with any meal, FREE nests (4pcs) with any 2 meals, 10% discount on 3 or more meals.

• Manzanita (Courthouse Inn, Townsite, 485-2228) -FREE organic bodum coffee w/ 1 entree, FREE soup, salad, or dessert w/ 2 entrees, members can barter for 50% of their food tab (up to $100—some conditions may apply).

• Open Air Market(Saturdays 10:30—noon, Sundays noon—2:30pm, Paradise Valley Exhibition Grounds)-One free coffee per market visit

ENTERTAINMENT

• Footprint Nature Explorations -15% off guided kayaking Tours and lessons

• Heritage Liquor Store -10% off all non-alcohol items, 1 free shooter with $10 purchase, double your stamp

• Patricia Theatre -Cheap night ticket pricing 7 days a week plus free bag of popcorn. Excludes special events and premier screenings.

• Skylight Art Studio and Supplies -10% off store supplies and classes.

SHOPPING

• Centsible -15% off clothing over $10, 2 for 1 records and books, double customer stamps

• Ecossentials -10% off all bulk food and snack items

• Healing Pathways (6405 Hillcrest Ave., 483-2297)-10% off 1 litre Neem shampoo, 20% off 1 litre Hemp Oil, choice of free 7.5ml cream.

• Golden Gate Variety Store (4606 Marine Ave) 10% off $100 purchase of food & merchandise (excluding dividers and blinds).

• Kelly's Specialty Shop (4730 Willingdon Ave, 485-5550)-First 5 minutes of Oxygen Bar FREE

• Kingfisher Books -25% off books (except books on consignment)

• Kissing Fish Studio -10% off flat prints & cards

• Last Chance General Store-OPENING SOON

• Reboutique (4618A Willingdon Ave., 485-7622)-10% off purchases of $5 or more.

• Slinky’s (4477 Marine Ave -below Decibels Music)15% off second–hand purchase over $10, 10% off new purchase over $25.

• Stone Owl Earthworks -10$ off custom jewelry, 10% off clear quartz crystals

• Trendzessence (485-7000)-5% off clothing (except consignment items)

• Wind Spirit Gallery -10% off framing and Supernatural Essentials products

SERVICES

• CMG Printing -15% off all business cards, first 1/2 hour of design work FREE with all print jobs over $200

• Delta Lightworker (414-0670) 10%–off any session over 1 hr (Therapeutic massage, Tarot readings, Palmistry)

• Educare Learning Clinic -10% off unlimited cognition therapy hours

• Healing Pathways (6405 Hillcrest Avenue, 483-2297) -10% off 1 litre Neem shampoo, 20% off 1 litre Hemp Oil, choice of free 7.5ml cream.

• Hi-Note Music Repair (201A-4690 Marine, 485-2225) Call for details.

Immanence Magazine (4691 Marine, 414-4676) All PRSS members get 3 lines free on the PRSS message board (140 characters or approx. 23 words); discounts on advertising; special rates at Immanence events.

• Massive Graphic (485-3091, nancy@massivegraphic.ca) 10% discount on web and graphic design.

• Metal Studio (Marine Ave, jetsonlaurajane@gmailcom) 10% discount on all services (hair, make-up, fashion consulting, photography).

• Mettalaw (483-4940)-Special rates for mediation services, personal injury, civil, administrative or family law.

• North Island Inspection Services (250 338-1947) $25 gift certificate at any PRSS restaurant with all referals

• The Pack Press-20% discount on editorial services

• Patricia MacPherson (registered Acupuncturist)-Dinner and dessert from Powell River Frozen Feasts when you have had 6 treatments within 6 month period.

• Roscomm (414-3890) Free site survey for cell phone booster or satellite internet, 15% off installation of extra outlet for telephone, network or TV

• Savary Massage (Craig Road (604) 414-9379) $30 off a 1 1/2 hour rebalancing session.

• Shambhala of the Rainbow Heart (intuitive healer, 485-6227) —Call for discpunt details.

• Spirit Wind Healing (Vitality #5 4603 Marine, 485-6161) $10–off any Reiki, A.R.C. Bodywork or Angel Therapy session, 10%–off any workshop.

• TMS Moving and Storage (414-0441) 10%–off all services

• Urban Roots (C-9398 Highway 101, 487-4000) 5% off all services over $20.

• Wellness Energy Services (4722A Marine, 483-6759) $10–off first relaxation soft tissue service, $20–off raindrop technique, Barter-friendly! 50–100%