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MP Alistair MacGregor Presents at May 26 Chamber LuncheonMr. Alistair MacGregor, MP for Cowichan‐Malahat‐Langford, presents at the May 26Chamber Luncheon. Mr. MacGregor will provide an overview of federal issues thatmatter to Cowichan, and Climate Change and the Economy.
MP Alistair MacGregorPresents at Chamber Luncheon
Thur. May 26, 11: 30 amTravelodge Silver Bridge Inn, 140 Trans Canada Hwy.
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Mixer at Shibui Gallery & Sculpture Garden ‐ May 5Celebrate spring with this mixer a at Shibui Gallery andSculpture Garden in Maple Bay. Shibui is a Japaneseword describing a certain aesthetic of finding complexitywithin simplicity. Through ever‐changing gallery content,
exhibits and events, Shibui brings you something unique each season. Guests willenjoy the works of Jock Hildebrand and guest artist Jennifer Hedge. Wine pouringfrom Cherry Point Wines.Mixer at Shibui Gallery & Sculpture
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Mixer at Time to Heal ‐ May 18The Team at Time to Heal invites Chamber members to a mixer on May 18. You'llhave the opportunity to tour the facilities: steam sauna, infrared sauna (Hmmm,how many Chamber members fit in an infrared sauna?), massage facilities,classrooms and more. Erin and the team are offering "try‐it" massages, and you'rewelcome to bring a swim suit to enjoy the steam sauna too. A perfect way to windup the work day!
Mixer at Time to HealWed. May 18, 5:30511 Canada Ave.
FREE to Members & Their GuestsRSVP to: [email protected] | 250.748.1111
Save the DateChamber Luncheon with Vancouver Island Motorsport Circuit ‐ Thurs. Sept. 29
Exclusive Discount for Chamber Members to Social Media Camp MAY 5 ‐ 7 It's a week away! If you want to join 800 delegatesfrom across Canada in social media exploration,learning, teaching and networking, now you can andsave $100 off your ticket. You can register here and
use PROMO CODE: Cowichan.Unable to attend in person? Social Media Camp is pleased to offer a price of $99.45for a digital ticket to the event. If you'd like to participate, here's how:
1. REGISTER: Visit the event registration page and click on the link to purchasea digital ticket. Enter the coupon code smc‐camp to claim your discount.
2. ACCESS YOUR STREAM: A confirmation of your purchase will be sent to you,along with details for how to join us digitally! Then you will simply tune inon May 5th and 6th, 8:30am to 4:30pm PST to access the livestream feed ofall the Salon B keynote speakers and activities.
Unbeatable Inclusive Pricing for the Chamber'sChina Tour! Info Session May 26The Chamber is going to China Oct. 4 ‐ 11. Just$2299 for members, the price includes flights, 5‐star accommodations, meals, tour guides, tours
and ground transport. You'll visit the Temple of Heaven, the Great Wall, LingeringGardens, Lingyn Temple and more. Or add an optional tour to the Terracotta
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warriors. Attend the information session on May 26 for all the details.China Tour Information Session
Thurs. May 26, 5:30 pmCowichan Regional Visitor Centre, Trans Canada Hwy & Bell McKinnon Rd.
RSVP to: [email protected]| 250.748.1111For more information email Sonja Nagel today.
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Even Bigger Savings for Chamber Members from PayworksCanadian‐owned Payworks provides comprehensive, innovative, and integratedonline Payroll, HR, and Employee Time Management solutions. If you are a newPayworks customer, you can access their Chamber of Commerce Affinity Program.Combine member savings with their Go Green option, and you can save more than$4 off the base rate. See More Chamber Member Savings Here
BC Chamber of Commerce Affinity ProgramContact: Angela Peskett | 1.877.499.8130
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2016 Cowichan Vacation Guide Available at Visitor CentreHave you picked up a supply of the 2016 Cowichan Vacation Guide? Let us know ‐we may be in your area and able to drop some off. Otherwise, contact theCowichan Regional Visitor Centre to pick up a supply for your business...so you areprepared for the busy summer season. 50 guides per box.
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Visitor Centre looking for summer volunteers We are gearing up for a busy summer, as we expect the trend to continue with an increase in American visitors,
Canadians doing staycations, and International visitors. We rely heavily on volunteers to support the visitor servicesteam and provide the outstanding customer service we are well known for in the visitor info network. Please reach
out to friends, family, and colleagues who might wish to volunteer in the Visitor Centre ‐ 4 hours a week. We providelots of training and we have a ton of fun! Contact Kirsty if you know someone that might be a good fit for our team.
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This Weekend and Coming Soon
Scotiabank Financial Planning Days ‐ On NOW thru Sat. Apr. 30Financial Planning Days at Scotiabank
Brentwood 46th Annual Regatta ‐ TODAY thru SundayBrentwood College School is pleased to announce that, the 46thAnnual International High School Rowing Regatta runs from Friday,Apr. 29 until Sun. May 1. This regatta is an unforgettableexperience for all who attend, not just rowers. The MillBay community and the entire school participate. The regattastage offers live entertainment with bands of all genres includingBrentwood student and alumni bands. There is a food court run bythe School's entrepreneur class offering tasty treats for athletesand guests alike. On Sat. at 2pm, visual artists will delight youwith a show themed "Circus" in the Centre for Visual Arts andHumanities. Something for everyone and everyone invited. KirstyGrant will be on‐site with the Cowichan Regional VisitorCentre mobile info booth ‐ directing visitors, guests, athletesto explore all that the Cowichan has to offer.
Brentwood 46th Annual RegattaFri. Apr. 29 ‐ Sun. May 1
Racing runs from Fri. Apr. 29, 2 pm ‐ Dusk | Sat. Apr. 30, 7 am Dusk | Sun. May 1, 7 am ‐ NoonStreamed Live Online!
Emandare Vineyard Grand Opening & Open House April 30 and May 1 Join newest member Emandare Vineyard for their long awaited opening of Emandare Vineyard's winery and tastingroom. Saturday April 30 (11 a.m. ‐ 6 p.m.) and Sunday May 1 (1230 p.m. ‐ 4:30 p.m.), 6798 Norcross Road
Check out the details here
Cowichan Valley Fine Arts Show ‐ Apr. 27 ‐ May 1The Cowichan Valley Fine Arts Show & Open Art Exhibition & Sale opens next Wed. Apr. 27 at Portals in the IslandSavings Centre.
Cowichan Valley Fine Arts ShowWed. Apr. 27 ‐ Sun. May 1
Portals & Cowichan Suite, Island Savings Centre2687 James St.
Admission $5 | 12 yr. & under Free250.746.1633 | [email protected]
Rhododendron Bloom at VIU's Milner Gardens & Woodland Apr. 21 ‐ May 8 Milner Gardens, Qualicum, will be open daily 10am to 5pm, last entry 4:30pm, starting April 21. The Rhododendronsat Milner Gardens are one of the garden's most significant collections. If you are curious when the best time to seethem is, this would be it. Enjoy your walk through the woodland garden while the Rhododendrons put on their bestdisplay, then relax in the Tea Room, open 12pm, last seating 4pm. Admission adults $11, youth $6.50, free for
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children 12 and under accompanied by adult, Milner Gardens members and current VIU students with card. Milner Gardens
Be Census Ready ‐ for the 2016 Canada Census ‐ Starting May 2The census collects demographic information on every person living in Canada so that programs and services incommunities can be improved. Census information used by local, provincial and federal governments, businesses and social service and ethno‐cultural organizations for planning. Everything from pensions, healthcare and employmentprograms to new schools, public transit, hospitals and daycare centres are all influenced by the information sharedduring the census. See the links for a complete rundown. Expect information to arrive in your mailbox soon.
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BC‐Canada Jobs Grant ‐ Now Until Sept. 30The governments of Canada and British Columbia announced today that a total of $7 millionwill be available under the Canada‐BC Job Grant to help businesses provide their current ornew employees with skills training. The Canada‐B.C. Job Grant is an employer‐driven, cost‐sharing partnership between the federal and provincial governments as well as employers. Government provides two‐thirds of the total training cost for an employee up to $10,000 per person to offset the cost of training, with theemployer contributing one‐third of the cost of training. This is targeted funding for priority sectors, under‐representedpopulations and refugees.
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Mother's Day Brunch at the Travelodge ‐ Sun. May 8Treat Mom to a wonderful family brunch at the Travelodge. The buffet includes carving and omeletstations, and Moms are eligible for draw prizes. Mom's & Seniors who paid in advance save 20%!
Mother's Day BrunchSun. May 8, Seatings at 10 am, 19:30 am, 12:30 pm & 1 pm
The Old Fork at Travelodge, 140 Tans Canada Hwy$25 Adults
10% off for Mom's & Seniors + 10% Off when paid in advance ‐ Total Savings 20%!Reservations Recommended: 250.748.4311
Celebrate Mothers Day at Genoa Bay CafeMother's Day at Genoa Cafe
Averill Creek Winery ‐ Open House ‐ May 15It's time for Averill Creek's 11th annual Open House on Sun. May 15. Guest will enjoy:
Complimentary wine tastingsWinery toursDelicious Local Cuisine offered by Thistles CateringLive music on the patio
Taste all Averill Creek wines, including brand new releases!Averill Creek Winery ‐ Open House
Sun. May 15, 11 am ‐ 5 pm6552 North Road
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Can't make the Open House? Book your tour or event at Averill Creek.
Social Enterprise Catalyst ‐ Day of Learning ‐ VIU MAY 17 Register for seCatalyst and Day of Learning, and be part of the growing network of social enterprises, socialinnovators, and changemakers for a socially sustainable island. seCatalyst Day of Learning is relevant learning forsocial enterprises, non‐profit organizations, social ventures, businesses, academia, and government.
SECatalyst ‐ Day of LearningTues. May 17, 9:30 am ‐ 6 pm
Vancouver Island University Cowichan Campus, 2011 University Way$50 & Up
Register Online
This was a fantastic event last year and if you're looking to connect andbe inspired by innovators within the Social Enterprise industry join this event!
Board Voice Society of BC: Upcoming event 17 May: Weaving the Threads: Social Innovation and EconomicDevelopmentHear from four social innovation champions as they tell the story of how their organizations are tipping the system toachieve lasting social change (Cowichan Intercultural Society, Cowichan Green Community, Clements Centre Society,Social Planning Cowichan). Join board and executive directors of community benefit organizations, communitymembers, service organizations, local government, businesses and other Cowichan region leaders to share ideas aboutthe challenges/opportunities of social innovation and how to move vision to action.
Cost: $16 Includes dinner (as dinners are pre‐ordered, there will be no registration at the door). New Life Baptist Church 1839 Tzouhalem Road, Duncan, BC
Date: 17 May 2016 5:00 PM Registration
Cowichan's Newest Lifestyle Magazine ‐Seasons from the Cowichan Valley Citizen Ad DEADLINE EXTENDEDBe part of Cowichan's newest, glossy, lifestyle magazine ‐ Seasons from the Cowichan ValleyCitizen. The inaugural May issue features Carrie Underwood on the cover, with articles:
‐ A River Runs Through It: historical look at the mighty Cowichan‐ Our Own Little Secret: Canada's best wineries here on the Island
More 10,000 copies will be distributed through Cowichan to targeted audiences. Find out more fromyour Cowichan Valley Citizen Representative:
Heather Boehmer | Vi Moffat | Darin Lashman | Lauri Meanley | Shirley Skolos
Seasons: Cowichan Valley's Lifestyle Magazine ‐ Details & Rates
Cultural Competence Workshop ‐ May 31Cowichan Women Against Violence presents the "Gain Cultural Competence" workshop on Tues. May 31. Trauma fromviolence is a fact of life for most First Nations peoples. This intensive professional‐ development workshop will helpworkers in non‐profit and government agencies, professionals and community members develop greater culturalcompetency for working with indigenous clients. The workshop will provide attendees with a fresh look at thecomplex context in which the victimization of First Nations people has occurred to better understand the multiplefactors that influence relationships with First Nations people.
Cultural Competence WorkshopTues. May 31, 8:30 am ‐ 4 pm
Best Western Cowichan Valley Inn, Drinkwater Rd. & Trans Canada Hwy.Register Online | For details email Jane Sterk or call 250‐748‐7000
Member News
Calling All Race Fans ‐ The CTRA Ride‐a‐Thon is Out of the Gate The Cowichan Therapeutic Riding Association's annual fundraiser will once again pit therapy horse against therapy horse in a no‐holds‐barred race to raise the most pledges in supportof the program. Participants are grouped into teams supporting their therapy horse. The team that raise most moneywill be declared the victorious champions here at Providence Downs! Join in the action by pledging a rider or your
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favorite therapy horse team today!CTRA Ride‐a‐Thon
June 11 ‐ 17Providence "Downs", 1843 Tzouhalem Rd.Organizing Teams & Pledges Starts NOWPress Release ‐ Updates on Facebook
The money raised by this event will go towards caring for theCTRA therapy horse herd.
Canadian Payroll Association ‐ Vancouver Island WorkshopsImprove your knowledge and stay current with the most up‐to‐date information at the Canadian Payroll Association'sProfessional Development Seminars. With an average evaluation score of 4.5/5 from attendees, you can be sure you'rereceiving quality materials and presentations.
Canadian Payroll Association ‐ Payroll Workshops Employment Standards ‐ Fri. May 6 ‐ Nanaimo
Best Practices of Employee Group Benefits ‐ Wed. Aug. 17 ‐ Victoria
Gov't of Canada ‐ Contract Security Workshop ‐ May 5The Office of Small and Medium Enterprises and the Canadian Industrial Security Directorate offer a SecurityClearance session for businesses interested in bidding on federal government contracts. This Contract SecurityWorkshop covers what businesses need need to know and do when bidding on a government contract with securityrequirements. This is a FREE event
Contract Security WorkshopMay 5, 1 to 4 pm
Nixon Building, Work Point 1367, Gun Room Victoria View RoadDetails & Registration Online
$75 Million BC Rural Dividend Helps Small Communities Applications for the first year of funding under the BC Rural Dividend will be acceptedfrom April 4 to May 31, 2016. As committed during the September 2015 Union of BritishColumbia Municipalities convention and in Balanced Budget 2016, the three‐year $75‐million Rural Dividend will help rural communities with populations under 25,000 diversify and strengthen theireconomies. Read more...
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