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Connect. Engage. Achieve. Jan. 16, 2015
Duncan Cowichan Chamber of CommerceeNews ‐ Jan. 16/15
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Island Savings is Presenting Sponsor & Award Sponsor for Black Tie 2015Island Savings is participating in the Black Tie Awards at two sponsorship levels for2015. They are the Presenting Sponsor, and Island Savings returns as the AwardSponsor for the Business Achievement 1 ‐ 10 Employees. See the press release here.
Black Tie Awards Call for Nominator CallersEvery year the Chamber receives about 120 Black Tie nominations. Volunteers calleach nominator, to vet the nominations and gather a little more information. Callers always tell us how much they enjoy connecting with nominators ‐ peopleare positive and upbeat about their nominations, with good news anecdotes toshare. Calls take from 10 minutes (most of the time) ‐ 20 minutes (rarely) and wehave an straight forward process to follow.Calls have already started and we are looking for more volunteers. We organizethe calls into packages of 10 nominations. Volunteer callers are invited toparticipate in the Round Table Panel that selects the Finalists in each category.If you are of a gregarious nature, and you look good news stories, this is for you!Contact Elizabeth Croft for details: [email protected] | 250.748.1111
Botanical Bliss Test, Try & Learn ‐ Wed. JAN. 21Come enjoy this test and try session with Robin Round of Botanical Bliss.Participants will enjoy an information session regarding cosmetic ingredients, howto select face products best for you, and more. Plus ‐ everyone gets a free mini‐facial! And you can try Robin's famous rose hip cream!
Botanical Bliss ‐ Test, Try & LearnWed. Jan. 21, Noon ‐ 1 pm
Cowichan Regional Visitor Centre, Trans Canada & Bell McKinnon Rd.RSVP [email protected] | 250.748.1111
Lunch 'n Learns are casual, bring‐your‐own‐lunch sessions.
Mayor Phil Kent Presents at Chamber Luncheon ‐ Thurs. Jan. 22Mayor Phil Kent was first elected to the City of Duncan Council in1999, and as Mayor in 2005 ‐ an office he has held ever since.Mayor Kent will address Chamber members and guests regardingcurrent projects and priorities in the City of Duncan.
Mayor Phil Kent Presents at Chamber LuncheonThurs. JAN 22
Members $26.25 | Non‐members $37.25Member pricing available to all staff for Chamber members.
Travelodge Silver Bridge Inn, 140 Trans Canada Hwy.11:30 ‐ Noon Check in & Networking | Noon ‐ 1 pm Buffet & Presentation
Please follow this link to RSVP & prepay.Mayor Kent's biography is available here.
Genesis Pure ‐ Superfoods & More to Cleanse & Balance Wed. JAN. 28Presented by Rob & Janice West of Genesis Pure. Genesis Pure offers a greatvariety of Cleanse, Balance and Build products. Two of the most popular are Milachia seeds, and the liquid GoYin ‐ a blend of traditional Asian superfruits. You'lllearn about the nutritional benefits of superfruits, herbs, seeds and more.
Superfoods & More to Cleanse & BalanceWith Rob & Janice West of Genesis Pure
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Wed. Jan. 28, Noon ‐ 1 pmCowichan Regional Visitor Centre, Trans Canada & Bell McKinnon Rd.
RSVP [email protected] | 250.748.1111Lunch 'n Learns are casual, bring‐your‐own‐lunch sessions.
Digital Marketing Lunch 'n Learn Series ‐ from Inter‐Actions Digital MarketingBryan Rempel of Inter‐Actions Digital Marketing Services presents this series of 4Thursday Lunch 'n Learns:
Feb. 5: The Money is in the List ‐ Email MarketingFeb. 12: You Have 5 Seconds or Less ‐ Trends in Website Design
Feb. 26: Social Media Paid Marketing ‐ You Pay with Time or MoneyMar. 5: The Power is in Your Pocket ‐ Video Marketing
FREE to Chamber members | $5 Non‐membersContact the Chamber to register [email protected] | 250.748.1111
Mayor Jon Lefebure Presents at Chamber Luncheon Feb.19/15North Cowichan Mayor Jon Lefebure will cover the priorities andprospects for the municipality.
Mayor Jon Lefebure Presents at Chamber LuncheonThurs. FEB 19
Members $26.25 | Non‐members $37.25Member pricing available to all staff for Chamber members.
The Quamichan Inn, 1479 Maple Bay Rd.11:30 ‐ Noon Check in & Networking | Noon ‐ 1 pm Buffet & Presentation
Please follow this link to register & prepay.
Save the Date for these Spring Events:
Gary Herman, CEO of the Industry Trades Authority Presents Mar. 5 at VIU
Brian Carruthers, CAO of Cowichan Valley Regional District Presents atChamber Luncheon ‐ Mar. 26
Chamber Luncheon at the Clements Centre ‐ April 23
Chamber Week is Feb. 16 ‐ 20
This Just In ... News & Events Recently Received
Registration Open for the 2015 Cowichan Job Fair Wed. Mar. 25Global Vocational Services invites employers to register for the 2015 Cowichan Job Fair. The event runs on Wed. Mar.
25 at the Quw'utzun' Cultural & Conference Centre. Registration is FREE. Contact Global Vocational Services fordetails or to register.
2015 Cowichan Job FairWed. Mar. 25, 10 am ‐ 3 pm
Quw'utzun' Cultural & Conference Centre200 Cowichan Way
FREE ‐ Register by Feb. 20Online registration available here.
Or contact Global Vocational Services: [email protected] | T: 250.748.9880 | F: 250.746.8986
A Special Valentines Event for Chamber Members & Guests ‐ Feb. 12The Cowichan Symphony is hosting a special members‐only reception at He Sings, She Sighs ‐ A Romantic Comedy on Feb. 12. The concert featuresCirque du Soleil singer Nadya Blanchette! Ms. Blanchette performs withCowichan's own Ken Lavigne and the Vancouver Symphony. Members save $15on the ticket price for the show, and that includes a hosted reception beforethe show, complete with wine, beverages and appetizers.About the the Concert:The Vancouver Symphony, under the direction of Pierre Simard, presents a loveaffair Valentine's Special featuring sorpano Nadya Blanchette of Cirque du Soleil and Cowichan tenor Ken Lavigne inthis musical romantic comedy. Their charm, complicity and passion will conquer your senses in a dazzlingperformance featuring beloved love songs and duets. Seductive, powerful and breathtaking, these fabulous singinglovebirds will make you fall in love all over again.
Member Only Pricing and Hosted Reception ‐ Feb. 12He Sings, She Sighs ‐ A Romantic Comedy
Cowichan Performing Arts Centre (formerly Cowichan Theatre), 2687 James St.Chamber Members $25 (Regularly $40)
Includes Hosted Reception Before the Performance for Chamber Members & GuestsReception at 6:45 pm | Performance at 7:30 pm
Call or drop by the Box Office and state you are buying tickets for the Chamber of Commerce Event to receivemember pricing
Box Office: 250.748.7529Thank you to the Cowichan Symphony Society for providing this elegant evening out for our members!
Chamber Member Lady Rose Marine Services ‐ Special Pricing on Day Trips to Bamfield From January 15th to February 28th 2015 all DAY TRIP sailings to Bamfield will be $25 per person for all passengers.This special does get busy, so please call to make a reservation.For more information or to make a reservation call 250‐723‐8313
Lady Rose Marine Services
Special Offer from Social Media is Simple ‐ 20% Savings Until Feb. 15Here's a special offer from Social Media Is Simple. When you are operating a Facebook Page it's a tough task if youaren't up to date with the latest features and rules. Many customers prefer a one‐on‐one session to a classroomenvironment. So....... from January 15th to February 15th only, instead of my usual $100.00 for 1.5 hour one on onesession, the rate is $80.00! You'll walk away right up to date on the latest on Facebook with a completely current setof instructions to refer to after the session. Hurry. A great deal for 2015 and only so many sessions can be booked.
Legal Services Society ‐ Free Community Workshop ‐ Feb. 19/20The Legal Services Society (LSS) if providing a free Community workshop on family and child protection law,Aboriginal services and civil law issues. This event is at the Quw'utsun' Cultural and Conference Centre on Feb. 19/20.
Legal Services Society ‐ Free Community Workshop Feb. 19/20. 8 s, ‐ 4 pm both days
Contact Baljinder Gill of LSS for detail or to register: [email protected] | 604.601.6015
Cowichan Theatre is Now Cowichan Performing Arts CentreAs of January 14, the Cowichan Theatre rebranded as theCowichan Performing Arts Centre. The change of name is takingplace to better reflect the broad range of diverse performing artsproductions which the Cowichan Theatre has become known forhosting since opening its doors in 1978. The new name andlogo take effect immediately. The rebranding includes a new
website and URL: www.cowichanpac.ca. The Arts Centre continues the tradition of bringing a fabulous selection ofexciting, varied performances and events to Cowichan. See the season's line up online here.
Cowichan Valley Arts Council ‐ Call for Entries ‐ 45th Annual Cowichan Valley Fine Arts ShowThe Cowichan Valley Arts Council presents the 45th Annual Cowichan Valley Arts Show on April 28 ‐ May 3. The Callfor Entries is now open. Contact CVAC to participate in Cowichan largest open Arts Exhibition & Sale. In houseregistration is April 8 ‐ 11. The Show takes place at Portals & Cowichan Suites in the Island Savings Centre.
Call for Entries ‐ 45th Annual Cowichan Valley Fine Arts ShowArts Exhibition & Sale Apr. 28 ‐ May 3, In house Registration Apr. 8 ‐ 11
PORTALS & Cowichan Suites in the Island Savings CentreSee the website for details.
Member News
Networking for Non‐Profit Launches & Donor Cultivation Workshops ‐ Wed. Jan. 21Volunteer Cowichan is offering a workshop on Networking for Non‐Profits, on Wed. Jan. 21. The session will befollowed by a workshop on Donor Cultivation with Rick Juliusson of FreeRange Consulting.
Networking for Non‐Profit Launches & Donor CultivationWed, Jan. 21, 10 am ‐Noon with 9:45 am Coffee & Networking
$5.00Sands Reception Room on Trunk St, Duncan Free parking curbside
Click here to RSVP
Rotary Annual Shredder Day is Jan. 25, VIU Parking LotThe Rotary Club of Duncan Daybreak is holding their annual Shredder Day. Bring all your out of dateprint materials, to be professionally and securely shredded. Paper clips and stables are ok ‐ no needto pull them. Just $10 per Bankers Box. It all happens in the Parking Lot at Vancouver IslandUniversity, Cowicham Campus.
Annual Shredder Day with the Rotary Club of Duncan DaybreakSat. Jan. 24, 9 am ‐ 2 pm
VIU Parking Lot, Cowichan Campus2011 University Way
Begin the Year Safely ‐ with St. John Ambulance Accredited TrainingCowichan's St. John Ambulance provides a complete selection of accredited training for the workplace, pre‐hospital &healthcare, Emergency & First Aid, Specialized Industry and more. You'll also find courses for you and your family ‐including Children & Youth and Personal Interest. Course selection and registration is available online, or contact theSt. John Ambulance office. Whether you are taking your first course, refreshing or upgrading your skills, or would liketo study to become an instructor ‐ St. John Ambulance has something for you.
St. John Ambulance Accredited Training
250.746.4058 | [email protected] | 205‐169 Craig Street
Art & Science of Successful Collaborations ‐ Feb. 13 & 27This two‐part, hands‐on series on Successful Collaboration will equip leaders with new perspectives and tacticalapproaches to use collaboration to mold positive organizational Change. This is a two day series, with time betweensessions for participants to apply new techniques and bring that experience back to the second session. Take awaysinclude enhanced collaborative skills and a personal action plan to address organization roadblocks. The first session isFri. Feb. 13, followed by the second session on Fri. Feb. 27 ‐ both in the boardroom at Community Futures.
Art & Science of Successful CollaborationsFri. Feb. 13 & Fri. Feb. 27
$175Community Futures Boardroom, 135 Third St.
Contact Leadership Victoria for details: 250.386.2269 | [email protected] online here.
Brought to you by Leadership Vancouver Island, Leadership Victoria and Community Futures.
QMS Gala 2015 ‐ Feb. 21Join us for our annual Gala located this year at Arbutus Ridge Golf Course. We are raising funds for the both the QMSArchives and Equestrian Centre. The evening includes a Champagne Reception, Dinner and Live and Silent Auctions. Tickets are $125.00 each and can be purchased via email at [email protected]
Lush Eco Lawns is HiringLush Eco Lawns, a rapidly growing property maintenance company, is looking for a full‐time, permanent HeadGardener with several years of garden maintenance experience! Plant knowledge is essential, as is an efficient andstrong work ethic. Must be able to work independently. In short, we need someone who can take an overgrown yardand make it into a picture.
We are also looking for 2 full‐time permanent lawn maintenance specialists to join ourexisting crews. Several years experience with commercial mowers, line‐trimmers and hedgetrimmers is essential, as is a strong back and friendly attitude.
See the complete listing on the Chamber's Job Board.Email resume, cover letter and up‐to‐date references to: [email protected]
Featured News
Live Edge Design featured on Shaw Go Island with the One Tree project
One Tree on Shaw TV
Cowichan Theatre featured on Shaw Go Island
"go! Island" visits the Cowichan Theatre on Shaw TV
Chamber News
BC Chamber of Commerce ‐ Network Link for Chamber staff I am pleased to share the BC Chamber's January Network Link. Although it is directed to Chamber Managers and Staff,there are lots of tidbits worth sharing with our members. Sonja Nagel, Executive Director, [email protected]
BC Chamber of Commerce JAN Network Link
BC Chamber of Commerce ‐ New Benefits Flyer
BC Chamber of Commerce new Benefits Flyer
2015 Small Business Information Expo ‐ Vancouver ‐ FEB 3
2015 Small Business Information Expo
Immigrant Employment Council of BC ‐ Free Webinar: Hiring Skilled Immigrant through Express Entry
As of January 2015, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has a new electronic system called Express Entry tomanage applications for permanent residence under certain economic immigration streams.Join us on February 5 for a free 90‐minute webinar on Hiring Skilled Immigrants through Express Entry ‐ WhatEmployers Need to Know to hear from experts on how you can tap into overseas talent through the new economicimmigration system.
Webinar details
Have you Nominated for Black Tie Yet?The deadline will be here before you know it ‐ Jan. 31/15 at midnight. Do you know someone special who goes thatextra mile in business or as a volunteer? Do you frequent a fabulous business? Put a lift in their day, celebrateexcellence, and nominate for Black Tie! Here's the Black Tie Nomination link right here, so you can place yournomination. Or download a printable nomination form to submit via hard copy (contact information is on the form),
Celebrate Excellence in Business & Volunteerism in Cowichan ‐ Nominate for Black Tie 2015!Nomination Deadline: Midnight Jan. 31/15
The Black Tie Awards & Auction take place on April 11, 2015 at Brentwood College School.
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