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Congratulations to the 2015 Black Tie Finalists!The Round Table Panel met on Monday night to select the Finalists in each of the 8Black Tie Awards category. Click here to see the 2015 Black Tie Finalists. TheAward winners will be announce the night of the Black Tie Awards & Auction onApril 11, 2015 at Brentwood College School.
Well‐received ITA presentation last night at VIU What a great turn out with 65 participants representing
employers, employees, high school students, careercounsellors, SD 79, VIU trades instructors and staff. CEO of ITA delivered an excellent overview of the
recent changes to the Industry Training Authority andthe demand for skilled trades in the province. We hopeto get a copy of Mr. Herman's presentation to share withyou. In the meantime, here are a couple of great links:
Industry Training Authority BCWhat Are You Made Of ‐ for Youth to discover a trade suited to them
Apprenticeship Job Match ‐ "Eharmony" for trades employers andapprentices
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.
Chamber Luncheon with Brian Carruthers of the CVRD Presenting
Thurs. Mar. 26Cowichan Golf & Country Club, 4955 Trans Canada Hwy
11:30 Check‐in & Networking | Noon Buffet &Presentation
Members $26.25 | Non‐members $37.25 Register online or call the Chamber 250.748.1111Please note, registration and prepayment now required for Chamber luncheons.
April Luncheon at the Clements Centre ‐ Thurs. Apr. 23 The Clements Centre Society hosts the Chamber luncheon this April at their "Lunchon Clements" restaurant. This will be a chance to feed you stomachs with greatfood and feed your brains with a chance to learn about the Employment 1st Model.Members loved the Clements Centre luncheon in the fall of 2013!
Chamber Luncheon at the Clements CentreThurs. Apr. 23
Lunch on Clements, 5856 Clements St.11:30 ‐ Check in & Networking | Noon ‐ Buffet & Presentation
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Members $26.25 | Non‐members $37.25Register Now or contact the Chamber: 250.748.1111
Please note, registration & payment are now required for Chamber Luncheons.
Lunch 'n Learn Tues. Mar. 24, Noon Come to this Lunch 'n Learn to try a selection of delicious Genesis products, plushome baking made with Genesis ingredients ‐ like Mila Chia seed muffins! Or giveyourself a lift over the lunch hour with energy drinks. You'll also enjoy:
Natural Fruit Energy drink alternativeCoffee energy drink Mila bites snack Delicious super fruit drink ‐ aka marriage counsellor in a bottle
You'll learn about the nutritional benefits of super fruits, herbs, seeds andmore. Come sample some of our best selling natural products and learn about whatGenesis PURE has to offer. This hour will be filled with a short product overview,samples and an opportunity for Q and A.
Lunch 'n Learn with Genesis PureTues. Mar. 24, Noon ‐ 1 pm
Cowichan Regional Visitor Centre, Trans Canada Hwy & Bell McKinnon Rd.Free to Members | $5 Non‐members
RSVP to: [email protected] | 250.748.1111Don't miss this tasty, energizing Lunch 'n Learn!
Wednesday Wine Down ‐ Wed. Mar. 25 at Hudson's On FirstWe're excited about this month's Wednesday Wine Down ‐ it's at Hudson's On First in their beautifully refurbishedheritage home. Andrea and Daniel are creating a special menu of appetizers and light fair just for Chamber members.Don't miss the Chamber's most popular event ‐ in the beautiful Hudson's on First.
Wednesday Wine Down at Hudson's On FirstWed. Mar. 25. 5:30 pm
163 First St.RSVP to: [email protected] | 250.748.1111
This is a non‐hosted event. Menu pricing applies.
Black Tie Awards
Table Sponsorships AvailableThis is our most popular sponsorship offering at only $175. Your business card is attached to a take‐away gift at eightplace‐settings on a table. Your company is listed in the program and included in an appreciation ad in the localpapers. Table Sponsors are tweeted as they come on board, and posted to Facebook. Table sponsorships make anelegant client gift to open doors and solidify relationships.
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Or contact the office 250‐748‐1111 | [email protected]
Request for Silent Auction ItemsOur silent auction was a highlight at last year's event and we anticipate the samepositive response this year. We are anticipating 280 guests will be in attendanceand this is your opportunity to put your product or service in front of them. We areare reaching out to businesses for donations to the silent auction. Please considersupporting this event by donating a product or service. Items of all values arewelcome.
Silent Auction Donation RequestContact: Kirsty Grant
Silent Auction & Visitor Services Coordinator E: [email protected] T: 250.746.4636
2015 Black Tie Nominees Released and Finalists are announced The 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 met earlier this week to select the 3 Finalists in each category. Many Finalists havealready started announcing by social media. We are pleased to provide a list of finalists with the exception of 2finalists with whom we have not been able to connect.
Victoria Guest Services Network Tourism Showcase 2015
Cowichan Tourism Providers invited to 19th Annual Victoria Guest Services Network Tourism ShowcaseThe Showcase will take place at the Victoria Conference Centre, Tuesday, April 28. It is the largest tradeshow of itskind on Vancouver Island, exposing exhibitors to over 200 hospitality employers from the region. Registering for anexhibitor table will give you the exclusive opportunity to connect with and educate the very people whom will berecommending your business to Victoria's visitors in 2015.
2015 Showcase DetailsWhen: Tuesday, April 28th 2015 from 1:00pm to 5:30pm ‐ Set‐up starts at NoonWhere: Victoria Conference Centre, Salon A, 720 Douglas St.Cost: $150.00 entrance fee + one door prizeAvailability: 50 Tables are available on a first come, first served basis.Deadline: March 31st 2015, for Entrance Fee and Registration
Please click this registration form for full details, and for other opportunities to network with VGSN members.
This Weekend & Coming Soon
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 attend
FREE 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
First Wine Education Dinner at Unsworth Vineyards ‐ This Wed. Mar. 11Unsworth Vineyards presents three Wine Education Dinners starting this Wed. Mar. 11 when Head Winemaker, DanielCosman, explores the variations and unique possibilities the Pinot family has to offer. Unsworth Restaurant Chef,Steve Elskins, will complement the wines with an exceptional dinner menu crafted from local fare. The not‐yet‐bottled 2014 Unsworth Pinot Noir Rose and Pinot Gris are rumoured to make an appearance along with other excellentwines. Classes include wine, education, and dinner.
Wed. Mar. 11 ‐ Introduction to PinotWed. Apr. 22 ‐ Prosecco vs. ChampagneWed. May 13 ‐ The Power of Oak
Unsworth Vineyards2915 Cameron‐Taggart Rd.
Wed. Mar. 11, Wed. Mar. 22 & Wed. May 13, 7 pm ‐ 9 pm$40 per evening, or $110 for all three. Includes wine, education & dinner!Reservations Required: [email protected] | 250‐929‐2292
Dynamic HR Solutions: Lunch & Learn Skills Builder Series ‐ Overtime 101 ‐ Thurs. Mar. 12Bring 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. This week's session is Overtime 101with Alan McEwen, HRIS/Payroll Consultant & Writer.
Dynamic HR Solutions: Lunch & Learn Skills Builder Series Overtime 101 ‐ Thurs. Mar. 12, Noon ‐ 1:00 pm
$25.00 (plus tax) | Includes: Handouts & Coffee/Tea/Water Dynamic HR Solutions, 204, 64 Station St.
Preregistration required Online or Contact us | 250‐597‐1901
NEXT Mar.19: Leading Productive Meetings with Ginger Brunner & Jassica Dhillon‐Bhullar, Dynamic HR Solutions
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
Integral Connections facilitates Workshop ‐ Recruiting and Hiring Great Employees, MAR 13, VIUAre you looking to create a team of people that are accountable, engaged and take ownership in theirwork? How can you measure whether or not a candidate is the "right fit" for your company? In thisworkshop, you will learn and practice new skills for developing engaging and meaningful interviewquestions and walk away with effective strategies that enable you to hire the right people and tap intothe power of your team. $95+ GST
For more information and Registration
Chemainus Theatre Festival ‐ The Mousetrap Apr. 24 ‐ May 30Who will escape Monkswell Manor? A snow storm traps curious guests, a police detective and a killer in a series ofbetrayals and murders. No one escapes suspicion...no one is safe...until the final moments of mystery! Tickets forThe Mousetrap are available on‐line or call 1‐800‐565‐7738.
Chemainus Theatre Festival ‐ 2015 Season9737 Chemainus Road
Chemainus, BCT: 1‐800‐565‐7738 | E: [email protected]
This Just In ...
VIEA invites you to a special Vancouver Island Transportation Forum Victoria MAR 31 Invitation and Registration here
Tourism Vancouver Island's Pro D Day, MAR 27th, Arbutus Ridge Golf Club Information and Registration here
Social Media Camp discount for Chamber membersSocial Media Camp is offering a discount code to Chamber members planning on attending this year's event. You cantake advantage of 50 off the regular registration rate of $399.The 6th Annual Social Media Camp is a three‐day,knowledge‐rich conference that covers all key issues for getting the most out of social media marketing, whetheryou're responsible for driving website traffic, managing the online marketing budget, reputation management,customer service or stewarding your company's online brand.
Enter the promo code DuncanChamber50.Click To Register
May 21‐23 | Victoria Conference Centre
Destination BC takes top honours in GermanyDestination BC took top honours at the 14th Annual International Tourism Film, Print and Multimedia competition atthe ITB Travel Trade Show in Berlin.
Check out the news release here
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 CouncilClick to RSVP to the Cowichan Roundtable
National Volunteer Week Activities and Events Apr. 12 ‐ 18In recognition of that contribution, Volunteer Cowichan and local Cowichan Valley sponsors are once again offeringthe ever popular Volunteer Coffee Break coupon program. How does the program work? Coupons for a free cup ofcoffee are provided to area volunteers in appreciation of their volunteer efforts. (Sponsors may substitute tea orother beverage at their discretion) Coffee Break coupons will be made available to your organization at no charge,for distribution to your volunteers, as a token of thanks for valuable skills, time and energy our volunteers give.
Contact Volunteer Cowichan by Mar. 14 to receive your couponsAnne‐Marie Koeppen | E: anne‐[email protected]
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS ‐ National Volunteer Week: Leaders of Tomorrow AwardsVolunteer Cowichan is seeking nominations for the Leaders of Tomorrow Awards. This is your opportunity tonominate youth (age 6 to 24) that demonstrates leadership through volunteerism. Deadline for nominations is Mar.27. The awards event will be held Apr.17 at the Island Saving Center.
Volunteer CowichanClick for more information | E: anne‐[email protected]
Free Webinars on Professional Volunteering from Charity VillageHow to be a great professional volunteerSkill Level: This session is ideal for those new to the concept of professional volunteering. It may be of particularinterest to new graduates and those with corporate experience looking to break into the nonprofit sector.
Thurs. Mar. 26 10am PST Cost: Free ‐ Space is limited so register early to avoid disappointment
Click for more information
Victoria Symphony at Cowichan Performing Arts Centre ‐ Sat. Mar. 14
Tania Miller conducts the Victoria Symphony with special musical guest Annabelle Stanley on Harp. Click for details.
Member News
Cowichan Collision begins expansionConstruction on the expansion for Cowichan Collision has begun. The additional will include a shop area, lunch roomand office.
Cowichan CollisionKoksilah Industrial Park, near ICBC
5194 Mearns Road, Duncan, BC V9L 6W3T: 250‐746‐7532 | F: 250‐746‐1025 | E: [email protected]
Hours: Mon. ‐ Fri. 8:00 am ‐ 5:00 pm
Spa Sanctuary Eyelash Extensions Offer Ends Mar.31Spa Sanctuary is now offering Eyelash Extensions at the promotional rate of $80 on your first full set of lashes, withyour first fill being 25% off. This promotional offer is only on until March 31st ~ book your appointment today!
T: 250‐588‐2212 | E: [email protected] us on Facebook
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
Duncan Christian School Annual Spring Gala Dinner and Auction Apr. 18The Duncan Christian School will be hosting it's Annual Spring Gala Dinner and Auction. Proceeds will benefit themodernization of the high school library. There will be fabulous door prizes. Tickets are $30 and available from both
school offices.Duncan Christian School Annual Spring Gala Dinner and Auction
Duncan Christian Reformed Church Cost: $30
Doors open at 4:30 pm | Sat. Apr. 18T: 250‐746‐3654 | www.duncanchristianschool.ca
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
Duncan Cowichan Chamber of Commerce2896 Drinkwater Road Duncan, BC V9L 6C2
E: [email protected] | T: 250.748.1111 | F: 250.746.8222____________________________________________________________________________________________________
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