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Savour Cowichan Festival, Sept. 26 - Oct 5 Festivals Cowichan
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Chamber Events
George Hanson of Vancouver Isl. Eco. Alliance Speaks at Chamber LuncheonGeorge Hanson, President of the VancouverIsland Economic Alliance (VIEA) is our guest speaker atthe Sept. 18 Chamber Luncheon. VIEA is a collaborativepartnership spearheading regional economic developmentfor the Vancouver Island region. Theorganization manages multiple programs that leverage thepower of economic cooperation and consultation. Mr.Hanson will provide an overview of recent VIEA activitiesand preview the Vancouver Island Economic Summit inNanaimo Oct. 29 & 30. Topics at the Summit include: Crowd Funding,Agriculture, Aquaculture, Aerospace, First Nations,Success Stories and more!
Chamber Luncheon - Thurs. Sept. 18George Hanson, Pres. Vancouver Island Economic Alliance
The Quamichan Inn, 1478 Maple Bay Road.Members $26.25 | Non-members $37.25
Click here to register online orRSVP to E: [email protected] | T: 250.748.1111
Municipality of NorthCowichan - Candidate Info.
CVRD Candidate Info.
City of Duncan CandidateInfo
SD79 School TrusteeCandidate Info
Conferences
Tourism Vancouver Island AGM & Conf. Sept. 9 - 11
Vancouver Island EconomicSummit Oct. 29 - 30
Vanc. Isl. Aerospace &Global Market at VIEA -
Panelists
In the News
Economic Dev in BC
EDC Aug. Newsletter
Tourism Cowichan
BC Economic Dev Assoc News
BDC In Business Newsletter
BBB News & Events
Tourism Victoria Sept.Newsletter
TAVI Marketing Update &Stakeholder opportunities
Latest Infoline BC Stats
Local News On-line
89.7 SunFM
Cowichan Valley Citizen
Cowichan News Leader
TasteCowichan
Cowichan Valley Voice
Shaw go!Island South Van. Isl
Benefit Providers
Preferred Merchant ServicesRates for Chamber
Members from First Data
Please note that prepayment is now required for Chamber Luncheons.
Mixer at Cowichan Canine - Sept. 25Cowichan Canine Behaviour & Training is hosting a mixer at their new location onChaster Rd. Expect to be amazed by one of Cowichan Canine's star students!Chamber Director Brenda Burch and her Corgi Reba will run the agility course, andwe'll welcome a (relatively) untrained dog to work with owner & trainer LisbethPlant. You'll see Cowichan Canine's, dog-centric, positive reinforcement trainingin action. Delicious tapas from Power Lunch.
Thurs. Sept. 25, 5:30 pm#106 - 5301 Chaster Rd.
Free to Members and their GuestsRSVP to: E: [email protected] | 250.748.1111
Cowichan Canine offers Group Classes, Private or Semi-privateIn-home Training and in-home Behaviour Consultations,
Seminars and Workshops. Thank you to Cowichan Canine forhosting the Chamber's first Mixer for dog lovers J
Video Marketing - Lunch 'n Learn with Matteus Clement, Mazo Media, Oct. 1Join Matteus Clement for insights on best practices for creating and using videofor website and social media marketing.
Video Marketing Lunch 'n Learnwith Matteus Clement of Mazo Media
Wed. Oct. 1, Noon - 1:00 pmRSVP to E: [email protected] | T: 250.748.1111
Save 35% on Voice, Data, Long Distance & All Telecom Services - Wed. Oct. 8Stephan Lapierre of Schooley Mitchell will discuss how you can save as much as35% on telecommunication services. Do you have multiple devices that requiredata and cell service? Would you like to be sure you have the best and mosteconomical service array when it comes to cell, long distance, data, conferencecalls and more? Then this Lunch 'n Learn is for you.Stephan Lapierre of Schooley Mitchell will demonstrate how to control telecomcosts for home and business.
Save up to 35% on Telecom ServicesSchooley Mitchell
Wed. Oct. 8, Noon - 1:00 pmLocation TBA
RSVP to E: [email protected] | T: 250.748.1111
Business Showcase - Oct. 24, Register TODAY & Attend Seminar for FreeCelebrate Small Business Week at the Chamber's 2nd Annual Business Showcase.We start the day with the seminar Realize the Synergy of Newsletters and Social
BC Chamber Benefits
Overview
Funding for Business
Listing of Wage, Training &Other HR Funding
Global Vocational WageSubsidy Program
Western DiversificationFunding
Business Resources
How to Update Your MemberProfile
15% off Sm.Bus Training -Register by Sept. 19
CVRD Meetings
Small Business BC - Webinars& More
Download theTourism Survey Poster
Tourism Vancouver IslandStrategic Plan 2015/17
BDC FREE Website Analysis Tool
Official Trade & InvestmentSite for BC
Mentorship BC
Province of BC - BusinessManagement Tools
Opportunities
Chamber Job Board
Global Vocational Job Board
CVRD Tenders & RFP's
Media with Constant Contact's Robyn Quinn. BC Chamber President & CEO JohnWinter is our guest speaker at the luncheon. And 30 businesses show and selltheir products and services at the Showcase. Don't miss the After Party from 4:30- 6 pm. Register by TODAY Sept. 12, and we'll include seminar registration for 1.
2nd Annual Business ShowcaseFri. Oct. 24
Duncan Travelodge, 160 Trans Canada Hwy. Click here for details and Registration Download
11 tables remaining - 6 with power
Thank You to Our Showcase Sponsors!
Realize the Synergy of Business Showcase Newsletters & Social Media Afternoon Refreshments
After Party Co-Sponsors
John Winter, Pres. BC Chamber Speaks at Oct 24 LuncheonJohn Winter, President of the BC Chamber is our guest speakerthe Oct. 24 Chamber luncheon at the Duncan Travelodge.Come for the luncheon, and then stay for the BusinessShowcase in the same location. Join John Winter , President and CEO of the BC Chamber ofCommerce for a provincial perspective on key issues facingBritish Columbia businesses and specifically how these issuesaffect the Chamber network. With over 15 years as CEO Johnhas a keen understanding of the key roles chambers can play in the growth anddevelopment of business in our province, and in the communities themselves. Asthe largest and most broadly based business organization in the province, andwith a proven track record of achieving advocacy results for its members, theChamber network is B.C.'s most influential business organization. Come hearmore about the role the Chamber will play in communities across theprovince. See Mr. Winter's bio here.
Chamber Luncheon - Oct. 24John Winter, President BC ChamberDuncan Travelodge, Driftwood Room
Register online here. Or contact E: [email protected] | T: 250.748.1111Please note, prepayment is now required for Chamber luncheons.
This Weekend & Coming Soon ...
Cowichan United Way Campaign Kick-Off - Sat. Sept. 13 - downtown DuncanThe Cowichan United Way campaign kick-off is just weeks away. This year, inresponse to suggestions from our many supporters, we've moved the Kick-Offevent to downtown Duncan -Charles Hoey Park. It's on Sat. Sept. 13, 9 am -
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noon. You'll enjoy a pancake & sausage breakfast, liveentertainment, and a whole cadre of other excitingthings. Invite your friends and networks to join you as wecelebrate the things that make Cowichan special - it's peopleand our shared bond of kindness. The funds raised from thebreakfast will go directly to supporting people andcommunities in the Cowichan region. We would like to thankThirfty Foods in Mill Bay and Duncan, along with our goodfriends at the Rotary Club of Duncan for generously donatingthe makings of the breakfast and for cooking up a storm.
Cowichan United Way Campaign Kick Off - Pancake BreakfastSat. Sept. 13, 9 am - Noon
Charles Hoey Park, Downtown DuncanEveryone welcome!
An Evening with Jose - in Support of Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock - Wed. Sept. 10Support Tour de Rock rider Elizabeth Avis by enjoying an exclusive evening of wine and tapas at The Old FirehouseWine Bar in downtown Duncan from 6 -9 pm. Taste the only Island Grown Tempranillo created by winemaker MarkHolford of Rocky Creek Winery. This wine is made in memory of José Rodrigo and sales will be donated to theCanadian Cancer Society Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock for the life of the wine. Only 200 bottles are made eachvintage! Come and learn what Tour De Rock means to our area and enjoy some fabulous tapas and wine in theambience of a great wine bar. And, we be end the night with the winemaker having his head shaved! An eveningyou won't want to miss. Tickets are $95 and available at Rocky Creek Winery or online.
An Evening with Jose in Support of Tour de RockWed. Sept. 10, 6 - 9 pm
Old Firehouse Wine Bar, 60 Ingram St.Tickets $95
Available at Rocky Creek Winery, 1854 Myrhest Rd. or online.
Crofton Art Group ShowTen artists from the Croft Art take over Portals Sept. 9 - 27. The artists are showing water colours, acrylics, oils andother two dimensional works. Portals is open Mon - Fri. 10 am - 5 pm, and Sat. 10 am - 1 pm.
Crofton Art Group Show
at Portals, the CVAC Centre of Arts, Culture & Heritage 2687 James St., inside the Island Savings Ctr.
T: 250-746-1633.Participating artists: Noni Block, Lissie Borring, Sue Bosecker,
Carra Christy, Rosemary Danaher, Michele Heath, Becking Hutchinson, Susan Kelly, Scott McIvor, Levina Roach & Elizabeth Sealey
It's an Origami Meet Up at Portals TOMORROW - Sept. 13Origami experts needed. As part of the Meeting the Master program CVAC is making 600 small, origami birds. If youor someone you know is an experienced origami creator, join us Saturday September 13 at 10 - 1 pm in PORTALS,the CVAC Centre of Arts, Culture and Heritage.
This Just In ...Minister Jason Kenney Participates in Economic Summit - Oct. 29 & 30
Join Jason Kenney, Minister of Employment and Social Development and Minister forMulticulturalism Calgary Southeast (AB) when he addresses the 'State of the Island' EconomicSummit. The Vancouver Island Economic Alliance Economic Summit is the most important businessdevelopment and networking opportunity for anyone with investment and economic developmentinterests on Vancouver Island. Join hundreds of business, government, and community leaders fromacross Vancouver Island and beyond, for the 'State of the Island' Economic Summit, October 29 & 30in Nanaimo.
Cowichan Valley Arts Council - Call for Volunteers The CVAC Centre of Arts, Culture and Heritage is in need of volunteers. Are you a people person? Consider joiningour volunteer team! It is a great way to be a part of your arts community, meet like-minded people, socialize,learn new skills and plump up your resume. We are looking for people to commit to one, 2 hour shift each week. PORTALS supports all of its members. Please consider supporting us by volunteering. For more information callVolunteer Coordinator, Brigette Furlonger at 250 746-1633, or download your applicationform here.
More Member News
Visual Graphic Design FREE Consultation & Member DiscountVisual Edge Graphic Design offers a FREE consultation PLUS a member to member discount on all graphic design services! Need new marketingmaterial for upcoming fall trade shows? ( such as the Business Showcase next month?) LetVisual Edge Graphic design create a brochure, rack card, poster or whatever marketingmaterial you may need. Please contact Evelyn Koops for moredetails [email protected]
or call 250-709-1796"
Nutech I.T. Solutions FREE Consultation & Member DiscountNuTech I.T Solutions offers a FREE consultation PLUS a member to member discount on MobileI.T. Services. Hardware repair and maintenance, wireless and networks, data back up andrecovery and more. NuTech is now located at the new Chemainus Village Computer Centre,105C 3055 Oak Street. Contact George Gates at 250-324-6100 or email [email protected]."
Cowichan Valley Wedding Show October 5, 2014 12pm - 4pmThe Cowichan Valley Wedding Show is Oct. 5 at the Travelodge Silver BridgeInn. If you are interested in being a vendor please contact Sheila or Mary at theTravelodge Silver Bridge Inn.
T: 250-748-4311 | E: [email protected]
Les Miserable Held Over Until Sept. 20 at Chemainus Theatre Festival + $10 OffLes Miserable is held over for two more weeks until Sat. Sept. 20. Don't miss the show that patrons are raving about.and take advantage of our special limited time offer - $10 off premium seats. Click here for details.
BC Tourism & Hospitality Awards Nominations - Deadline Sept. 19The BC Tourism Awards were established in 1999 and since the inaugural event, the Awards program has grownsubstantially. There were eight awards open to competition amongst BC's top tourism industry contributors andinnovators for 2012. This year, the awards will be presented as part of the BC Tourism & Hospitality Summit on theevening of Tuesday November 4th.
For details and to nominate visit: www.tourismhospitalitysummit.ca/awards.html
60th Anniversary for Junior Achievement - New Online Community, New Programs & MoreJunior Achievement celebrates 60 years of providing financial literacy to schools in 2014/15. They are also
launching a new Online Community where volunteers can review volunteer opportunities. And a number ofrefreshed and new program are ready for delivery in 2015. Find out more in the latest Junior Achievementnewsletter.
Sip, Savour & Support - Sept. 27 On Sat. Sept. 27, the Sip, Savour & Support event will bring together a network ofcommunity-minded individuals from the Cowichan Valley, Vancouver Island and aroundthe province to the stunning Mill Bay Marina to enjoy the best the Valley has to offer.Food, beer, wine, cider and spirits stations showcasing local fare and vintages will be setup at the marina for up to 400 guests, followed by an exclusive live performance byinternationally acclaimed artists, Wide Mouth Mason and Hayley McLean. All proceedsraised at this year's event will enable Canucks Autism Network to build capacity andprovide programs in the Cowichan Valley region and Vancouver Island.
Sip, Savour & SupportSept 27 at Mill Bay MarinaTickets Available Online
Savour Cowichan Kicks Off Sept 27 during Sip Savour & Support - Runs to Oct. 4A delicious and exciting festival with over 40 artisan food and drink producers hostingmore than 50 epicurean events over 10 days.DRINK Explore and sample wines, ciders, spirits and beer of the region with barreltastings, winery and cider tours and new releases. Participate in exciting behind thescenes experiences, meet master winemakers, cider makers, brew masters andsommeliers.EAT Indulge your taste buds with seasonal fare at a myriad of fine restaurants with
special drink and food pairings, winemakers dinners, chef demonstrations, cooking classes and tasting eventsshowcasing the freshest flavours of the Cowichan Valley, produced by the area's top chefs.ENJOY Bring your camera and capture the breathtaking beauty of this fine region. All of these elements cometogether to create a unique terroir that is best enjoyed with locally grown foods, wines, ciders, spirits, and thefresh, clean air.
Savour CowichanSept. 27 - Oct. 4
See the Schedule of Events here.
Cowichan Valley Outdoor Boat Show hosted by Van Isle Powerboat & Dean's Marine - Sept. 27The second annual Cowichan Valley Outdoor Show is Sat. Sept. 27 at Dean's Marine at 5147 Polkey Road, open from9 am until 3 pm. Junior Members from Maple Bay Yacht Club are running the hot dog stand, and there will be moreexhibitors. If you would like to put your boat in the show, contact Karen at 250.748.0829 or Derek at 250.510.8433
Cowichan Valley Outdoor Boat Show5147 Polkey Rd.Sat. Sept. 27, 9 am - 3 pmHosted Dean's Marine & Van Isle Powerboat
Call if you would like to show your boat in the Cowichan ValleyOutdoor Boat Show:
Karen - 250.748.0829 | Derek 250.510.8433
VIU Community Extension & Contract Services Fall Courses
First Nations Housing Manager - Online Certificate Program - October
Basic Elements of Bookkeeping Level 1 Writing for Children ~ NEW Tue. & Thurs. Sep 16-Oct 2; 6-9pm Wed. Oct. 1 - 22, 6:30 - 9 pm Coast Salish Hul'q'umi'num' A Walk In The Woods With A Medicine Woman Tue. Sep 23-Dec 2; 6-8pm Sat. Sep 27; 9:30am-12pm
Sanskrit: Read & Write Containers For Fall & Winter Sat. Sep 27-Nov 1; 1-3pm Mon, Sep 29; 6:30-9pm Secrets to Great (e)Newsletters ~ New MS Excel in a Day ~ New Sat. Oct. 4, 1 - 4 pm Sat. Oct. 4, 9 - 4 pm
Community Extension & Contract Services Course Calendar, Fall 2014 - Winter 2015
Register in person, online or by phone 250-746-3519
Volunteer Cowichan Offers 2 Workshops on Fri. Sept. 19Volunteer Cowichan offers two workshops on volunteer management on Fri. Sept. 16 at VIU Cowichan. Attend oneor both, for a full day of learning.Vital Volunteer Management - Fri. Sept. 19, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm, with Beth Cougler BlomLearn the basics of the volunteer management cycle for effective management of volunteers. This workshop willintroduce you to the various stages of the volunteer management cycle, covering everything from planning,recruitment, selection and orientation/training, to supervision, evaluation and recognition of volunteers. Thisworkshop is an ideal introduction to volunteer management theory for new managers/coordinators of volunteers,those with no formal background in volunteer management training, or staff working with volunteers.
Grooming Volunteers for Leadership Roles, Fri. Sept. 19, 12:30 - 4:00 pm, with Lindsay BakerIn this interactive session, we'll explore the life cycle of volunteer and brainstorm ways to retain volunteers by re-engaging them at each stage of their development. Lindsay will share real-life examples of how she has keptvolunteers long term by offering starter positions, creating leadership roles and providing opportunities forvolunteers to take their experience to the next level.
Volunteer Management Workshops - Fri. Sept. 19VIU Cowichan Campus, 2011 University Way, Rm. 20118:30 am - 12:30 pm - Vital Volunteer Management,
$15 at the door, Continental Breakfast included 8:30 - 9:30 am12:30 - 4:00 pm - Grooming Volunteers for Leadership Roles
$15 at the door, Includes light lunch 12:30 - 1:30Please RSVP by Sept 1 via email to: Anne-Maria Koeppen
~~~~Save these dates for workshops in 2015
Jan 28 | Feb 25 | Mar 25 |
CTRA is Excited to Announce their First Round Up! - Sat. Sept. 20This is a dynamic multi-phase fundraiser that will give you, your friends, and your horse achance to get together and raise money for a great cause! The night activities include a BBQdinner and dance event with live music by Thor and the Thundercats, beer garden, silentauction, 50/50 tickets, an agility dog demonstration, a photo booth, and more! Overnightcamping available both people and horses! All proceeds go to the care of our fantastictherapy horses.
Cowichan Therapeutic Riding Association - Round Up!Sat. Sept. 20
Click here for day's agendaAvalon Equestrian Centre, 2442 Herd Rd.
Warm thanks to the Winship family for the use of this wonderful facility.
Chamber & Visitor Centre - News & Opportunities
Visitor Centre - Tshirts, Tanks and Caps - Special BOSS IS AWAY Sale 25 % OFF!We're clearing the summer inventory while the boss is away.
Come on in and grab up the sale merchandise at 25% off! City of Duncan caps are exclusive to the Visitor Centre -ideal gifts for out of down guests, family and friends. The Boss is back next week, come in soon for 25% off!
Fall Membership RenewalsThank you to everyone who has already renewed! September is our busiest month for membership renewals - that'swhen approx 75% of the Chamber's 440 members renew. Renewing members should have received a hard copyinvoice by now. You can renew online, contact the office or drop by the Visitor Centre.
Click here to see the advantages of Chamber membership.Please contact the Chamber Office for any questions/conversation
regarding membership or any Chamber matter.2896 Drinkwater Rd., next door to the BC Forest Discovery Centre
T: 250.748.1111 | E: Sonja Nagel | E: Elizabeth Croft
SALE on Enhanced Listing for Your Online Business Profile!That's right - a Sale to jump-start the Enhanced Listing program on our online Business Directory. For $25 a year,you can upgrade to an Enhanced Listing which gives you an additional 5 photos showcasing your business, a link toyour YouTube video and a 1600 character description about your business. It's an easy click by either Sonja orElizabeth to set up this feature, followed by an invoice which you can pay online. Call or email the office toupgrade.
E: [email protected] | T:250.748.1111
MyChamberApp Upgrade, Just $10Chamber membership includes a mobile listing on MyChamberApp. Featured listings onMyChamberApp are now available for only $10. Ten dollars buys you: Your company goes to thetop of the page in search results, doubles listing size, includes your logo & 3 full screen images,250 character business description, 5 keywords and social share. To activateyour FeaturedListing, contact the Chamber office.
MyChamberApp - Featured Listing - $10To upgrade to a Featured Mobile Listing contact Elizabeth Croft at the Chamber Office
E: [email protected] | T:250.748.1111
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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