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Skilled Trades Presentation ‐ Gary Herman, CEO IndustryTraining Authority Presents Thurs. Mar, 5, 4:30 pm Gary Herman, CEO of the Industry Training Authority (ITA)Presents in Cowichan on Thurs. Mar. 5. Mr. Herman willprovide the latest on training, careers and opportunities in theburgeoning Trade Sector. This presentation is of interest toeducators, career counsellors, employers and anyoneconsidering a career in Trades. The Industry TrainingAuthority issues credentials, manages apprenticeships, setsprogram standards and works to increase opportunities in theTrades in BC.
Skilled Trades Presentation with Gary Herman, ITA
Thurs. Mar. 5, 4:30 pmVancouver Island University, Lecture Theatre
2011 University Way Registration is required for this FREE event. [email protected] | 250.748.1111
Presented by the Duncan Cowichan Chamber Commerce & Vancouver IslandUniversity.
Video Marketing: The Power is in Your Pocket with Inter‐Actions DigitalMarketing ‐ Thurs. Mar. 5The smartphone in your pocket has more video capacity than many of the bulky,over‐the‐shoulder video cameras of just a few years ago. Now you can instantlypublish video to your website, YouTube and dozens of other video sharing sites inHD quality, inexpensively and effectively, and virtually for free, if you doeverything yourself. This session will give you a handful of tips and tricks to takeyour video marketing to the next level. Notably, this session will be videorecorded.
Lunch 'n Learn: The Power is in Your Pocket ‐ Video Marketingwith Inter‐Actions Digital Marketing
Thurs. Mar. 5, Noon ‐ 1:00 pmSands Funeral Chapel, 187 Trunk Rd. | Curb Parking
FREE to Chamber members | $5 Non‐membersContact the Chamber to register [email protected] | 250.748.1111
Thank you to Sands for hosting the Digital Marketing Series!
Chamber Luncheon: Brian Carruthers, CAO of the CVRD Mar. 26 Brian Carruthers, Chief Administrative Office of theCVRD presents an overview of the services andfunctions of the District, and what's on the horizon forone of the most beautiful places on VancouverIsland. See Mr. Carruthers' bio here.
Cowichan Golf & Country Club4955 Trans Canada Hwy ‐ Access via Bench Rd. Then
north on Golfers Dr.Thurs. Mar. 26/15
11:30 Check in & Networking | Noon Buffet &Presentation
Cost: Members $26.25 | Non‐members $37.25
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Cardino Shoes Sponsors Customer Service Award ‐ 3 Consecutive YearsCardino Shoes is sponsoring the Customer Servicecategory for Black Tie 2015. Customer Service isthe most popular category with 36% of all thenominations over 8 categories. Thank you toCardino's for this continuing support!
Jean Cardno of Cardino Shoes with 2014 winner JeffDownie of The Old Firehouse Wine & Cocktail Bar &Chamber Past President George Gates.
Table Sponsorships AvailableThis is our most popular sponsorship offering at only $175. Yourbusiness card is attached to a take‐way gift at eight place‐settings on a table. Your company is listed in the program andincluded in an appreciation ad in the local papers. TableSponsors are tweeted as they come on board, and posted toFacebook. Table sponsorships make an elegant client gift toopen doors and solidify relationships.
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Request for Silent Auction ItemsOur silent auction was a highlight at last year'sevent and we anticipate the same positiveresponse this year. We are anticipating 250guests will be in attendance and this is youropportunity to put your product or service infront of them. We we are reaching out, again,to businesses for donations to the silentauction. Please consider supporting this eventby donating a product or service. Items of all
values are welcome. Silent Auction Donation Request
Contact: Kirsty GrantSilent Auction & Visitor Services Coordinator
E: [email protected] T: 250.746.4636
2015 Black Tie Nominees ReleasedThe Chamber is excited to release the names of the 2015 Black Tie Award nominees. We received 135 nominationsacross eight categories. Approximately 36% of the nominations were in the Customer Service category ‐ the originalcategory upon which the Awards were founded 18 years ago.
See the list of nominees hereThe Chamber's Round Table Panel convenes next week to select the 3 Finalists in each category. We'll announce theFinalists as soon as they've all been notified.
BC Chamber News
Hon. Andrew Wilkinson, Minister of Education Mar.17Come and talk with Advanced Education Minister Andrew Wilkinson about how the Blueprint is helping provide aseamless plan that takes British Columbians from high school through post‐secondary education and right into theworkforce. Minister Wilkinson will show how post‐secondary institutions are supporting British Columbian students getthe education and skills needed for the growing economy.
Register online hereTerminal City Club
837 West Hastings Street, Vancouver7 am ‐ 7:30 am Registration & Breakfast
7:30 ‐ 9:00 am PresentationMembers: $55.00 | Future Members: $70.00 | Table of 8: $440.00
BC Chamber Policy NewsProvincial Government unveiled its 2015 Budget on February 17th. The BC Chamber was a participant in theprovincial 'lock‐up' in Victoria. This allowed us time to review the Budget in detail and prepare a detailed analysis ofthe measures and its implication for our members. As you know, the Minister of Finance has announced that thesurplus will be higher than previously forecast. This allows more flexibility in terms of spending.Read BC Chamber Newsletter
BC Chamber Public Affairs Update ‐ Prime Minister announces tax reductions for LNG projectsPrime Minister Stephen Harper was in B.C. this week, announcing the federal government's intention to promote LNGprojects in B.C. through changes to the tax system. The BC Chamber and the Canadian Chamber of Commercehighlighted the importance of this tax policy change in a recent letters to the Minister of Finance Joe Oliver. B.C.Premier Christy Clark said the change will make B.C. a more attractive jurisdiction to invest for LNG proponents. Shesaid B.C. is already more competitive than Australia; these incentives will help increase B.C.'s position againstcompetition from the U.S., specifically Washington, California and Oregon. The federal government anticipates themove will reduce corporate tax revenue by 'less than $50‐million' over the next five years. Read more
This Weekend & Coming Soon
Radar Hill Technology Introduction to Google Analytics Wed. Mar.4Google Analytics is a service offered by Google that generates detailed statistics about a website's traffic and trafficsources, and measures conversions and sales. Learn the basics of Google Analytics from our Google‐certified specialistand become familiar with how to make sense of all this for business‐building information.
Google Analytics Basics presented by Radar Hill TechnologyWed. Mar.4, 10 am to 11:30 am
Fee: $79 Click to RegisterDynamic HR Solutions, 204 ‐ 64 Station Street, Duncan
FINAL Week for Speedy Glass Fabulous February Samsung Tablet Giveaway Until Feb. 28Speedy Glass is giving away a Samsung 4 Tablet with 8" screen and 16GB. The contest runs throughoutFebruary and it's easy to enter. No Purchase Necessary. Just drop in, say Hi, and enter to win! (Watchthe eNews to see who wins.)
Speedy Glass2724 Beverly St
Chemainus Theatre Festival ‐ Ring of Fire with Project Johnny CashFrom the rockabilly roots in Arkansas to the hallowed halls of the Grand Old Opry, Ring of Fire: Project Johnny Cashis set to stir your soul and make you smile. On stage at The Chemainus Theatre Festival from February 20 to April 11,the show features over 30 hit songs matched with narrated insights that reveal how Cash went from a life of farmingto one of influential fame. Tickets for the all‐ages musical revue are available now. at 1‐800‐565‐7738 or .
Chemainus Theatre Festival ‐ 2015 Season9737 Chemainus Road
Chemainus, BCT: 1‐800‐565‐7738 | E: [email protected]
Distinguishing Counterfeit Currency ‐ FREE Session Tues. Mar. 3Most counterfeits enter circulation at a retail point of sale. The latest currency hasleading‐edge security features that are easy to check and hard to counterfeit, but theyare effective only if you use them. Community Policing offers both free materials and atraining program to help you distinguish and manage counterfeit money.Register soon ‐ limited seat ing available. This session is designed for businesses and it isFREE!
Counterfeit Currency ‐ Community PolicingTues. Mar. 3, 6 pm149 Canada Ave.
Limited Seating: RSVP Soon to [email protected]
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Celebrate International Women's Day Mar. 6Celebrate International Women's Day (IWD) on Fri. Mar. 6 over the lunch hour in Duncan City Square ‐ there will bedancing, music, speakers and more. Then bring a dish to the Potluck Dinner at Eagles Hall from 5 ‐ 9 pm, for acommunity dinner with family friendly entertainment. IWD is a global day of recognition and celebration. Women'sorganizations and governments around the world holdevents that honour women's advancement while diligently reminding of the continued vigilance and action required toensure that women's equality is gained and maintained in all aspects of life.
International Women's Day is Fri. Mar 6 Noon ‐ 1 pm: Celebrate in Duncan City Square
5 ‐ 9 pm: Community Potluck Dinner, Eagles Hall, 2967 Jacob St.Check for updates on Facebook
E‐Series hosted by Forum for Women Entrepreneurs Apr. 8‐10Forum for Women Entrepreneurs will host in Vancouver, April 8 ‐10, 2015. E‐Series is one of their signatureprograms ‐ a three‐day comprehensive entrepreneurial education program that immerses women into the topics andconversations needed to grow their business. Topics covered in the program are essential for business growth:marketing & branding; employment law; capital rising and more. They are accepting applications from women acrossCanada, now until March 6.
Forum for Women EntrepreneursSuite 1208‐409 Granville St. Vancouver
Contact: Lisa NiemetscheckT: 604‐682‐8115 | [email protected]
Providence Farm Welcomes Chris Holt as New Executive DirectorChris Holt is the new Executive Director at Providence Farm where he arrives from Victoriawith a long history in human services and the business community. Chris's background includes senior managementpositions in a number of nonprofits including NEED2, Sooke Family Resources Society and the Victoria Cool AidSociety. Read more
Vancouver Island Pacific Coast Community Cultural Roundtables Sun. Mar 15Join your arts, culture, and heritage community colleagues in a province‐wide conversation about the development ofa cultural policy framework for British Columbia.
Cowichan Community Cultural RoundtableCowichan Performing Arts Centre
2687 James St. DuncanSun. Mar 15, 1 pm ‐ 4 p.m.
Hosted By The CVRD Arts & Culture Division and The Cowichan Valley Arts Council
Click to RSVP to the Cowichan Roundtable
Small Business Information Expo ‐ Tues. Mar. 10, VictoriaThe 2015 Victoria Small Business Information Expo is a FREE tradeshow that brings together various governmentdepartments and non‐profit organizations that support small BC business. The Expo also gives you the chance to attendFREE educational panels and to meet face‐to‐face with experts who provide valuable programs and resources to smallbusinesses. Panel Sessions include:
Financing ‐ sourcing capital, gov't loans & grantsPublic Procurement ‐ selling to the public sector
Small Business Information Expo Tues. Mar. 10, 10 am ‐ 2 pm
Hotel Grand Pacific, 463 Belleville St. VictoriaFREE ‐ but Registration Required ‐ Register Online Here
Mentorship Matchmaker on Twitter from MentorshipBC ‐ Mar. 12MentorshipBC is excited to hold a Twitter Mentorship Matchmaker on Thurs. Mar. 12 at 11 am. You can join theTwitter chat by visiting http://twubs.com/mentorshipbc2015 and simply typing in your questions or comments duringthe scheduled event date and time. This session is of interested to anyone who would like a mentor, or would like tobe a mentor, or simply to find out more about the process.
MentorshipBC Twitter Chat ‐ Thurs. Mar. 12, 11 amhttp://twubs.com/mentorshipbc2015
@Mentorship_BC | #mentorshipbc2015
Member News
Arbutus Ridge Golf Club$5 Wine Corkage and $19 Two Course Meal, "Diner's" Night on Fri. Feb. 27 in our Satellite Bar & GrilleView Menu Use golf to reward Staff, Clients, or Yourself with our Flex Pass! Transferable green fee vouchers are a great businessexpense! Click for more info
Arbutus Ridge Golf Club3515 Telegraph Road, Cobble Hill
Winter Hours: Monday ‐ Friday 11am ‐ 8pm | Saturday ‐ Sunday: 9am ‐ 8pmT: 250‐743‐5100
Three Wine Education Dinners at Unsworth VineyardsThe first of three Wine Education Dinners at Unsworth Vineyards! Join us on Wednesday, March 11th as headwinemaker, Daniel Cosman, explores the variations and unique possibilities that the Pinot family has to offer.Unsworth Restaurant Chef, Steve Elskins, will complement the wines with an exceptional dinner menu crafted fromlocal fare. On the list of Vancouver Island and International Pinots to try, the not yet bottled 2014 Unsworth PinotNoir Rose and Pinot Gris are rumoured to make an appearance.
Wednesday, March 11th ‐ An introduction to PinotWednesday, April 22nd ‐ Prosecco vs ChampagneWednesday, May 13th ‐ The Power of Oak
Attend 1 or all three evenings ‐ $40 per evening, or $110 for all three | Classes include wine, education, and dinner.Reservations required
Unsworth Vineyards*All classes start at 7pm and go to 9pm, limited seats available.
RSVP Sarah Cosman T: 250‐929‐2292 | E: [email protected]
Mill Bay Marina and Bridgemans Bistro ‐ Saanich Inlet Salmon Challenge Sat. March 14 Tickets are $40 per rod, includes fishing derby entry, barbecue and moorage at Mill Bay Marina
Check out the Poster Here
TD Merchant Services Offers Mobile POSA simple, fast and secure payment solution, TD Mobile POS allows you to accept credit and debit card paymentsusing an iPhone or Android smartphone via BluetoothTM. It's easy to use for you and your customers. Here's how your business can benefit from the TD Mobile POS:
Mobile payment flexibility for your customers. Works on both Apple and Android devicesAccepts Visa*, MasterCard®, Discover®, InteracTM, EMV Chip & PIN,Magstripe and NFC/ContactlessFast ‐ Transactions are directly deposited in your TD Business Chequing Account the next business day(2 business days for non‐TD customers).Digital receipts sent to your customer's emailReview all your recent Account activity, add other merchants and more through our Merchant portal.
Rob Patten ‐ Regional Account ExecutiveTD Merchant Services ‐ Victoria/Vancouver Island
T: 250 216 3142 | F: 250 995 1669
Dynamic HR Solutions: Lunch & Learn Skills Builder Series Thursdays, Mar. 5 ‐ Apr.9Bring your lunch and join us for 60 minutes of valuable learning, networking & discussion about specific HR‐relatedtopics designed specifically for busy supervisors, managers & business owners. Pre‐registration required. Registeronline at this link bit.ly/1a3MMs4 or by contacting us by phone or email. March 5: What's Behind the Chocolate Cake? ‐ Facilitator: Suzanne Simcox, Rock Solid LeadershipMarch 12: Overtime 101 ‐ Facilitator: Alan McEwen, HRIS/Payroll consultant & freelance writerMarch 19: Leading Productive Meetings ‐ Facilitators: Ginger Brunner & Jassica Dhillon‐Bhullar, Dynami c HR SolutionsInc.March 26: Managing Injury & Illness Absences & Claims‐ Facilitator: Glenn Barned, RGB EnterprisesApril 2: Employee Exit Interviews ‐ Facilitators: Ginger Brunner & Jassica Dhillon‐Bhullar, Dynamic HR Solutions Inc.April 9: Understanding Employee Assistance Programs ‐ Facilitator: Garth Walmsley, Walmsley
Dynamic HR Solutions: Lunch & Learn Skills Builder Series Thursdays, Mar. 5 ‐ Apr. Noon ‐ 1:00pm
Price: Each session $25.00/per person (plus tax) | Includes: Handouts & Coffee/Tea/Water Dynamic HR Solutions, 204, 64 Station St.
Email us for complete schedule and information or call 250‐597‐1901
Duncan Cowichan Chamber of Commerce2896 Drinkwater Road Duncan, BC V9L 6C2
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