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Connect. Engage. Achieve. Feb. 21/2014
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Welcome Black Tie Awards Sponsors for 2014 ...
Art in Business Still Avail. Sponsorship Opportunities start at just $175
Contact Elizabeth Croft for details: [email protected] 250.748.1111
BC Chamber News
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Required Anti-Bullying Workplace Training Available Online - Special Member
Pricing
BC Chamber Latest Public
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BC Jobs Update Newsletter
Tourism Vancouver Island
Lush Eco Lawns Feb
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Cowichan Valley Citizen
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Community Events
Benefit Providers
Funding for Business
Listing of Wage, Training
& Other HR Funding
Global Vocational Wage
Subsidy Program
Western Diversification
The BC Chamber has partnered with the
Respect Group Inc. to offer a 1.5 hour
online training program for all employees of chambers and their members. This
program will assist so they are in compliance with the new workplace
discrimination, bullying and harassment provincial law (Bill 14, which came into
force Nov. 1, 2013). RGI meets the training requirements as outlined in the
WorkSafeBC legislation/toolkit. Fast, effective, accredited and economical, the
course is $32 for members (regularly $40). Contact the office to get your access
code and have the required training done by the end of the day.
Bill 14 Training Requirement Available Online - Special Member Pricing
Contact: [email protected] T: 250.748.1111
FAQ - What Business Needs to Know
Chamber News & Events
Employer Forum: Retention & Attraction Thurs. Feb. 27
Employee turnover is one of the most expensive costs to any business and good
people are a critical resource. Attend this session and you will understand the
benefits of attracting and retaining top talent, best practices in retention and
attraction used by Canada's best employers and more.
Employer Forum Monthly Series
from Global Vocational, Dynamic HR Solutions & the Chamber
Forum 2: Retention & Attraction
Thurs. Feb. 27, 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Dynamic HR Solutions, 203, 64 Station St.
Free to Members, $5 Non-members
Thank you to Global Vocational Services and Dynamic HR Solutions for partnering
with the Chamber to bring these sessions to our members.
Five Leading Trends in Online Marketing for Local Businesses in 2014
Bryan Rempel from Inter-Actions.ca will be presenting the current state of effective
online marketing as it relates to local businesses. Included in this overview will be
some of the most effective tools available for social media marketing, video
marketing, SEO, website design and mobile marketing. If your business is ready for
massive growth with the latest technologies, this Lunch-n-Learn will be invaluable.
Five Leading Trends in Online Marketing for Local Businesses in 2014
Lunch 'n Learn Wed. Feb. 26, Noon - 1:00 pm
Thrifty's Community Room, 2755 Beverly St.
Free for Members, $5 Non-members
RSVP to: [email protected] T: 250.748.1111
As an added bonus, attendees will receive special access to the video of a preview
to online marketing Bryan presented at the Camosun College as an introduction to
the course "Roadmap to Success in Online Marketing" which he will be teaching
starting in Mid-March at the Camosun College Business School.
Visit http://www.inter-actions.ca for more preview information.
Mixer at Pratz Bookkeeping and Tax
Corrine Pratz of Pratz Bookkeeping & Tax is hosting a Chamber Mixer on May 15
(at the close of tax season) Come see Corrine and her colleagues at their new
Funding
Resources for Small
Business
New BC Requirements for
Anti-Harassment at Work
Sm. Bus. to Workplace
Harassment & Bullying
BDC FREE Website
Analysis Tool
Mobile Business Licence for
Vancouver Island Now Avail.
Official Trade & Investment
Site for BC
Mentorship BC
Women's Enterprise Centre -
Free Resources
W.E.P. Funding for Non-
Profit Organizations
Province of BC - Business
Management Tools
Small Business BC - Business
Education 0nline
Opportunities
CVRD Tenders & RFP's
Provincial Bid
Opportunities on BC Bid
Government of Canada
tender notices
downtown location at 166 Station St. Good company, good food and good
networking.
Pratz Bookkeeping & Tax Hosts Chamber Mixer
Thurs. May 15/14, 5:30 pm
166 Station St.
RSVP to: [email protected] T: 250.748.1111
Black Tie Awards and Auction - April 5
Brentwood College School - New Venue for Black Tie Awards & Auction 2014
The Black Tie Committee is excited to announce that the Awards and Auction will
be held at Brentwood College School in Crooks Hall. Guests will love the waterfront
location and soaring ceilings. Tickets go on sale Feb. 24. $85 ea.
Accepting Items for Fundraising Auction for the Black Tie
Awards
Fundraising Team Planning Auction of the Season at the Black Tie Awards
Visitor Centre Coordinator Kirsty Grant and Chamber Director Janet Martinez have
teamed up to put on the Auction of the season. Would you like your business to be
represented at this event? Would you like to support the Awards? Please consider
making a donation to the Silent or Live Auctions.
We have some volunteer fundraising tasks ... from picking up donations to deliver
to the Visitor Centre, to setting up displays, helping with cash etc. If you'd like to
have some fun and help out, please contact Kirsty at the Visitor Centre.
Fundraising Team: Auction & Silent Auction
Kirsty Grant: [email protected] T: 250.746,4636
Save the Date for these MAY events
Randy Bertsch, COO, Island Savings Guest Speaker at May 1 Luncheon
Randy Bertsch, Chief Operating Officer of Island Savings presents at the Chamber's
May 1 luncheon. Mr. Bertsch will provide an overview of Island Savings' new
partnership with First West. Through First West's partnership model, Island
Savings retains its local brand, leadership, decision-making and Island-centred
community focus. See the media release here, and attend this event to hear the
details and understand how the partnership will benefit our community.
Randy Bertsch, Chief Operating Officer, Island Savings
Guest Speaker at May 1 Chamber Luncheon
Duncan Travelodge, 140 Trans Canada Hwy.
Members $26.25 Non-members $36.75
RSVP: [email protected] T: 250.748.1111
11:30 - Noon Networking & Registration; Noon - 1:00 pm Buffet & Presentation
2014 Cowichan Vacation Guide - supplies available
Cowichan Regional Visitor Centre has supplies available of the new 2014 Cowichan Vacation Guide
Stock up with a supply prior to the busy tourist season. 50 in a box. Pop by the Centre or contact Kirsty Grant to hold
some for your business. 250-746-4636 [email protected]
Once Upon a Day Cowichan - new supply of DVD's now available
Just arrived - a new supply of the longer 45 minute version DVD of Once Upon a Day Cowichan
These are available in the Cowichan Regional Visitor Centre for $7.95 plus tax. Bulk orders (over 20 copies) are
available at $5.00 each. These can be resold in your business for $7.95. Perfect for B&B's, hotels, tourism operators
or retailers. Contact Kirsty Grant for your supply. 250-746-4636 [email protected]
Once Upon a Day... Cowichan - over 110,000 views!
Coming Soon ...
Legal Shield Presentation, Monday, FEB 24, 6:30 p.m.
LegalShield presenters will share how to access the law affordably to protect your families, businesses and employees.
Contact, Michelle Plain, Independent Associate, LegalShield Canada 250-701-1683 [email protected]
Location: H & R Block Small Business services office in Duncan by the Boston Pizza, #3- 5845 Trans Canada Hwy.
Enter to Win Free Passes - Guess the No. of Ball Markers at Arbutus Ridge - Until 10:00 am TODAY
The folks at Arbutus Ridge invite you to enter their Facebook contest to win free golf at all participating golf courses.
Just guest how many ball markers are in the big jar at Arbutus.
See the jar, and enter on their Facebook Page.
Contest closes at 10:00 am today.
This Just In ...
Cowichan Intercultural Society - Cowichan Talks - postponed to spring
The Cowichan Intercultural Society was scheduled to present an evening of presentations and panel discussions at
"Cowichan Talks: Benefitting Business Through Diversity" on FEB 25. This event has been postponed to the spring.
More details to come.
Now Kids Eat Free at Satellite Bar & Grill, Arbutus Ridge
Just in time for March break, the kids can now eat free at the Satellite Bar & Grille at Arbutus Ridge Golf Club. Kids 12
and under can select from 5 kid-centric menu items ... at no charge!
Satellite Bar & Grill at Arbutus Ridge
3515 Telegraph Rd.
Reservations Recommended: 250.743.5100
Meet and Greet with BC Finance Minister, Cowichan Bay, March 11
The BC Liberals Cowichan Bay Riding Association presents An Evening with BC Finance Minister Mike de Jong on Tues.
Mar. 6, 6:00 pm at the Oceanfront Suites at Cowichan Bay. Tickets are available online and include drinks, reception &
dinner.
An Evening with the Finance Minister
Keynote Speaker: Mike de Jong, BC Finance Minister
Tues. Mar. 11 at 6:00 pm
Oceanfront Suites at Cowichan Bay
1681 Cowichan Bay Road, Cowichan Bay, BC
Tickets $150 ~ ($100 eligible for tax receipt)
Tickets available online here
Contact Steve Housser, BC Liberals Cowichan Bay Riding Association for details. E: [email protected]
The Cowichan Aboriginal Film Festival Fundraiser Wed. Feb. 26
Organizers for the Cowichan Aboriginal Film Festival are holding a Fundraiser the evening of Web. Feb. 26 at Eagles
Hall. There will be songs, dancing, food, silent and live auctions, a raffle and door prizes. And there's entertainment
too: The Spirit Drummer, Lila Community Choir, Tafadzwe and the Little Ravens and even more.
Cowichan Aboriginal Film Festival Fundraiser
Wed. Feb. 26, 6:30 - 9:30 pm
Eagles Hall, 2965 Boys Road, Duncan
More News & Events
Wellness Workshop from Wendy Bowen of Start Line Health & Wellness Mar. 3
Are you a busy, entrepreneurial woman, who finds that there are not enough hours in the day? Are you skipping meals,
exercise, and maybe even the occasional bathroom break, just to get it all done? Are you feeling sleep deprived? Are
you tired of always being exhausted? Join Wendy Bowen, successful business owner, entrepreneur, health and wellness
advocate, physiotherapist and athlete as she reviews common lifestyle habits of the busy professional woman and how
these often lead to adrenal exhaustion. In this workshop you will be introduced to several strategies that when
implemented are effective for reducing the negative effects of a busy lifestyle. You will learn how to be successful
without exhausting yourself.
3 Key Strategies for the Busy Woman To Be Productive Without the Exhaustion
with Wendy Bowen of Start Line Health & Wellness
Mon. Mar. 3, 6:30 - 7:30 pm
$25
Start Line Health & Wellness Group, #202 - 2640 Beverly St.
Register online or call 250.746.7463
Click here to see more sessions in Wendy's Workshop Series
UCBM Special Committee on BC Ferries - Members Requested to Participate in Online Survey
British Columbia local governments have formed a Special Committee to examine the economic significance of BC
Ferries cutbacks and fare increases. The Special Committee has been jointly established by the Association of
Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities and the Union of B.C. Municipalities, along with the Ferry Advisory
Committee Chairs and Coastal Regional District Chairs. The Special Committee will oversee the work of a consultant
who will conduct an analysis to estimate the economic significance of the proposed BC Ferries service reductions on
communities. The first report is expected later this month. The Committee is also interested in your input. Please
follow the link and submit your opinions regarding the ferry system.
UCBC Forms Special Committee on BC Ferries
See the media release here.
Submit your input via the online survey.
Pratz Bookkeeping & Tax - Extended Hours for Tax Season - Chamber Member Discount
Pratz Bookkeeping and Tax is running extended hours for tax season to make it easier for you to get in and get those
taxes done! The extended hours run from March 1 - April 30:
Monday to Friday: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturdays: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Chamber Members receive $5 off a personal return and $25 off a business return.
Pratz Bookkeeping & Tax
166 Station St.
Duncan 250-597-2114
Call and make an appointment to see us in our new location on Station St.
Spring & Summer Courses at VIU - Spring Summer Calendar Now Available
ART:
Drawing and Painting Botanicals with Rebecca Hazel, Sat. Mar. 1, 9:30 am -3:30 pm
Native Drum MakingSaturday April 5, 1-4pm
Spring Splendor in Watercolour with Bryony Wynne-Jones, Saturday April 26, 9-4
Writing/Acting:
Write Me, Bite Me, Wed. Mar. 19 - May 7, 6:30-9:30 pm
The Craft of Acting, Tues. Mar. 25 - May 13, 7-9 pm
Words to Dine On: Introduction to Food Writing, Sat. Apr. 5 & 12, 10:00 am - 4:30
Community Extension Spring & Summer Courses
Call us to register today! 250-746-3519 ~ 1-888-747-3519 or
Avoid disappointment and Register Online today.
Community Extension & Contract Services
Vancouver Island University, Cowichan Campus
Tourism Pro D Days - Sidney Mar.26 & Tofino Mar. 28 Just $79
Tourism Pro-D Days are back again this March with events in Tofino and Sidney. This year's Pro-D days will be held on
Wednesday, March 26th at the Mary Winspear Centre in Sidney, and Friday, March 28th in Tofino at the Best Western
Tin Wis. The event is $79 +GST/participant and includes all workshops, lunch, refreshments, networking activities and
door prizes. Speakers include Jenn Houtby-Ferguson, Destination Development Officer for Tourism Nanaimo speaking
to customer purchasing decisions and understanding customer needs and Dr. Nicole Vaugeois of Vancouver Island
University on positioning Vancouver Island for prosperity through tourism. Other sessions include Energy Optimization
with FortisBC, a hands on EQ workshop, Marketing to 50+ and regional tourism industry update from President & CEO
Dave Petryk.
Tourism Pro D Days March 2014
Registration Workshops
Sponsorship Testimonials
Amazing Video
Most Amazing Video ... EVER
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sabsEbK8Kn0
Meanwhile, all is calm in the broadcast booth:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNVS0wgXm3s
Duncan Cowichan Chamber of Commerce
New address:
2896 Drinkwater Road
Duncan, BC V9L2C6
E: [email protected] | T: 250.748.1111 | F: 250.746.8222
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