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Hon. Mike Morris

Connect. Engage. Achieve. 

Chamber eNews  ‐  September 9/16 

    

Follow us on Facebook

    @DuncanCowichan 

Cowichan Exhibition SEP 9 ‐ 11              One World Festival Sept. 16/17

 Vancouver Island Motorsport Gathering Sept. 18

Savour Cowichan: Barge On In SEP 30 & Octoberfest OCT 1      

Community Events Calendar

Good to Know

Yes ‐ the Cowichan RegionalVisitor Ctr.  has Firewood

Cutting Permits ‐ thisweekend only. 

BC Chamber News

  BC Chamber Advocacy 

 BC Chamber Latest News 

BC Chamber Newsletters

Selected Newsletters

Small Business BC Latest

Small Business BC OnlineResources/Articles

Destination BC AugustEnews

Tourism Victoria 

TIABC Newsletters

BBB News & Events

BC Jobs Plan Newsletters

ALL BC Gov't Newsletters

Chamber News & Events

Breakfast with Hon. Mike Morris ‐ Sept. 20Minister of Public Safety & Solicitor General ‐  RSVP Deadline Sept. 12

The Honorable Mike Morris, Minister of Public Safety andSolicitor General of BC presents on crime prevention forbusiness. Community safety is good for business, and haspositive impacts on economic development. Find out howsafety protects your bottom line, and preserves ourcommunity.

See the Minister's bio here.Recent Ministry of Public Safety News Online here.

Breakfast with the Hon. Mike Morris

Tues. Sept. 20, 7:30 ‐ 9 am7:30 am ‐ Check in & Networking 8 am ‐ Presentation & Breakfast

9 am ‐ WrapRamada Duncan, 140 Trans Canada Hwy.

$20 Members & Non‐Members, Tax Incl.

Register online on the Chamber's websiteor in person at: 

   ‐ Community Policing, 149 Canada Ave‐ Downtown Duncan Business Improvement Assoc (DBIA) Ste. 203, 111 Station St.

Registration deadline is Midnight Sept. 12/16 

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Local News

Chemainus Valley Courier

Cowichan Valley Citizen

Cowichan Valley Voice

Duncan Free Press

Duncan Road Conditions 

Van. Isl. Rd Conditions

My Cowichan Valley Now

TasteCowichan

Shaw Go! S. Van. Isl.

South Cowichan Echo

Subscribe to select CVRDNews, Minutes, Alerts etc.

Benefit Providers

BC Chamber MemberBenefits

Chambers of CommerceGroup Insurance Plan

Contact Glen NaylorFinancial Group for details

on Canada's premiereBenefits Plan for small

business

Business Resources

Business Works for Youth

Small Business BC Webinars

BC FoodWorks Program

BC Canada Jobs Grant

Google Guide for Sm. Bus.

New Wage Subsidies withWork Connections

 Get Youth Working Subsidy 

SubsidyLNG Buy BC: Register YourBusiness for LNG Sector &

International Opportunities 

Cowichan's CommunityProfiles

Tourism CowichanStakeholder Information

BizPal: 1 Stop BusinessPermitting

The Chamber is pleased to partner with Community Policing for this event.

 

Chamber Mailing AddressWe still receive cheques and snail mail redirected from our old address. We won't berenewing the forwarding service this time around, so please be sure that all thedepartments in your organization know where we are :)

Duncan Cowichan Chamber of Commerce2896 Drinkwater Rd., Duncan BC  V9L 6C2

Is the Chamber on Your Media List? We love to receive your news ‐ please [email protected] to your media and emailblast lists.

Business Showcase ‐ Oct. 21Small Business week is Oct. 16 ‐ 22. The Chamber's 4th Annual Business Showcase isFri. Oct. 21 at the Duncan Ramada. This year we welcome Island Savings as ourpresenting sponsor. There will be two morning seminars, followed by a Chamberluncheon with John Hankins of Nanaimo Economic Development presenting. We'veswitched up the setup this year: the exhibit tables will be located around theperimeter walls of the full ballroom, with the seminars and luncheon being held inthe same room.  The Showcase will be open during the 1130 ‐ noon networking, andwill open again right after lunch...and we close the day with the After Party in theexhibit area. Exhibitor tables, including 1 luncheon ticket and attendance at bothseminars is $125 plus GST. We'll open registration in early September. Save the datefor now, and we'll update as planning progresses.

4th Annual Business ShowcaseFri. Oct. 21, All Day

Duncan Ramada, 140 Trans Canada Hwy.Morning Seminars: Best & Latest on Social Media with Social Media is Simple

                                Mobile Marketing with Yellow Pages

Wine Down Wednesday is Back!   Sept 14, Bridgemans Bistro, Mill Bay MarinaOur first Wine Down Wednesday event in our new event season: Wednesday WineDown at Bridgemnas Bistro, Sept 14, 5:30 pm.  Join us on the waterfront in Mill Bayfor drink, food, networking with fellow Chamber members...and welcome newmembers from South Cowichan. Bridgemans Manager, Merle, is putting togethersome specially priced menu selections just for us!

Wine Down Wednesday Wed. Sept. 14, 5:30 pm

Bridgeman's Bistro, 740 HandyWay, Mill Bay

Regular Menu Pricing AppliesRSVP to:

[email protected]  |  250.748.1111

Thank you to Bridgemans for welcoming Chamber members!

2016/17 Event Season

Wednesday Wine Down ‐ Sept. 14

Luncheon ‐ Vancouver Island Motorsport Circuit, 

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Trades in BC Overview fromIndustry Training Authority

Canada‐BC Jobs Grant

CVRD Meetings

Duncan Council Mtgs

North Cowichan Mtgs.

Official Trade & InvestmentSite for BC

Mentorship BC

Province of BC ‐ BusinessManagement Tools

Opportunities

Tourism Soc. Seeks ED

Chamber Job Board

Global Vocational Job Board

CVRD Job Board 

CVRD Tenders & RFP's

North Cowichan Job Board

Doing Business with BC Gov

Prov. Opportunities ‐ BC Bid

Gov't of Canada Tenders

Quick Links

Join the Chamber

Business Directory

Chamber Events

Thurs. Sept. 29

 Lunch 'n Learn Intercultural Fluency with CowichanIntercultural Society ‐ Wed. Oct. 5

 Lunch 'n Learn Get Clients Now! Wed. Oct. 12

Luncheon ‐ John Hankins, CEO Nanaimo Economic Development Fri. Oct. 21

Annual Business Showcase Fri. Oct. 21 at Ramada Duncan

Managing Media for Business Oct. 25 & Nov. 2

Lunch 'n Learn Are You at Risk? Legal Compliance for Human Resources Nov. 9/16

Annual General Meeting ‐ Duncan Cowichan Chamber of Commerce, Tues. Nov. 22

Luncheon ‐ SD79 Supt Rod Allen & Chair Candace Spilsbury, Thurs. Nov. 24 

Luncheon ‐ Destination BC CEO Marsha Walden, Jan. 26/17

Luncheon: Logging to Tourism: The Port Renfrew Transition Feb. 22/17

Lots of Activity on Chamber Facebook PageThank you for liking and sharing on the Chamber's Facebookpage. This week we broke all our records with a 10,000+ reach.We'd like to share your news and photos too. Please alert and tagus, so we know to share your business news.

And be sure to stay connected with the Visitor Centre Facebook page forupdates on what to see and do in Cowichan!

Cowichan Regional Visitor Centre (CRVC)

Firewood Cutting Permits Available This Weekend OnlyWe've been cleared to sell firewood cutting permits this weekend. We are the sole bricks and mortar provider ‐ socome by to get your permit ‐ it's the first step in putting some wood up for cozy fires this winter. 

Firewood Cutting Permits ‐ This Weekend Only at the CRVC

Trans Canada Hwy. & Bell McKinnon Rd.$30 for pick up truck load  |  $60 for pick up truck & trailer

Savour Cowichan Tickets Available at the CRVCThe countdown is on, just 21 days until Savour Cowichan's Barge on In on Sept.30, followed by Octoberfest on Oct. 1. And we have tickets here. Drop by topurchase your tickets to this year's marquee Savour Cowichan events!

Savour Cowichan Tickets Available at the CRVC

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Trans Canada Hwy & Bell McKinnon Rd., Mon ‐ Fri. 9 am ‐ 5 pmBarge on In, Sept. 30, 6 ‐ 9 pm, $59Octoberfest Oct. 1, 6 ‐ 9 pm, $49

Both events at Mill Bay Marina, 740 Handy Rd.

Become A Tourism Society Stakeholder ‐ FREE

This Weekend & Coming Soon

Victoria Small Business Information Expo ‐ Sept. 14In partnership with the Province of British Columbia, Public Services and Procurement Canada presents the VictoriaSmall Business Information Expo, Sept. 14 ‐  10 am ‐ 2 pm at the Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Hotel. This free eventshowcases subject matter experts from government and non‐profit organizations that support small business in BritishColumbia.  In addition to 25+ exhibitors, there are 3 panel sessions:

10 am: Selling to Government 11 am: Access to Financing & Pillars of Start‐up1 pm: From Innovation to Business Success

Victoria Small Business Information ExpoSept. 14, 10 am ‐ 2 pm

FREEDelta Victoria Ocean Pointe Hotel, 100 Harbour Rd., Victoria

Details & Registration Online

Excellent Frameworks ‐ Group Art Show Until Sept. 30The Beasts of Burden Art Show kicks off September 8 with an ArtistsReception from 6 ‐ 8 pm. Everyone welcome!

Beasts of Burden Group Art Show

On Now & Through to Sept. 30, 6 ‐ 8 pmHome of the EJ Hughes Gallery

Excellent Frameworks , Home of the EJ Hughes Gallery, 28 Station St.

This Just In ... 

Culturally Welcoming Volunteers Workshop ‐ Sept. 20Volunteer Cowichan, the Cowichan Intercultural Society and the Inclusive Leadership Cooperative, have partnered topresent a workshop on cultural competency including creating inclusive and welcoming environment forvolunteers.  This workshop is designed to help organizations navigate and celebrate what it means to live in a diversecommunity and utilize the richness that comes with it.

 Culturally Welcoming Volunteers Workshop

Tues. Sept. 20, 1 ‐ 4 pmChapel, Providence Farm, 1843 Tzouhalem Rd 

$10 or contact Volunteer Cowichan if fee is a barrier.Please call or email to reserve your spot by Fri. Sept. 16 by 4 pm.

Payments accepted at Volunteer Cowichan or at the door.

Business Works for Youth Program Now Available!Ethos Career Management now offers Business Works for Youth. The program is available to individuals 15 ‐ 29 yearswho need entrepreneurial skills training or would like to grow/start a business. The programs runs through all thefacets of business start up along with one‐on‐one business coaching, marketing, branding, budgeting, financing

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assistance, follow up and much, much more. Click here for the details andeligibility requirements.

Business Works for Youth

To find out more, or to apply, call William: 1.877.714.0471, Extension 21 

Funding provided by the Government of Canada through the CanadaBri�sh Columbia Job Fund

Ramada Duncan Grand Opening Party! Sept. 22Sheila, Nick, Mary, Dana and everyone at Ramada Duncan invite Chamber members to celebrate the completion oftheir recent renovations and exciting re‐branding to Ramada! Enjoy appetizers and drinks including tastings by RedArrow Brewing. There will be giveaways, fabulous prizes, entertainment and of course, tours of the new and improvedguestrooms. Enjoy the hospitality of the Ramada Duncan team, and mix, mingle and enjoy! 

Ramada Duncan Hotel & Conference Centre Grand Opening Party

Thurs. Sept. 22, 4 ‐ 8 pm (Drop in)140 Trans Canada Hwy.

Please RSVP online here, or email [email protected]

Better Business Bureau ‐ Surveying Small Business Owners re: Cybersecurity ‐ Deadline Sept. 16The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is working on improving their Cybersecurity Standards forAccredited Businesses. And they want to hear from their members. Survey results will help theBBB to develop benchmarks around cybersecurity for small businesses and assist in thedevelopment of standards for the small business community. The survey takes about 10 minutesand is online here.

Better Business Bureau ‐ Cybersecurity SurveyFor details, contact:  [email protected]

Survey deadline:  Fri. Sept. 16 

Member News

One World Festival ‐ Sept. 16 & 17One World Festival 2016 is a grand celebration of diversity, showcasing vibrant cultures of the Cowichan Valley. TheFestival inspires people to work together to create a more inclusive community.  Be immersed in the interculturalmusic and entertainment including the Eye Opener Films Festival, cultural expo, cultural fashion show, internationalfood vendors and more! The Cowichan Intercultural Society partners with the Walk of the Nations, kicking off theFestival opening ceremony Sat. Sept. 16! See the complete press release here.

One World FestivalSept. 16 & 17

Vendor Space Still Available: festival@cis‐iwc.org  |  250.748.3112

One World Festival Poster to Download & Print

This Year's Festival celebrates the Cowichan Intercultural Society's 35 year history.

Cowichan Valley WILL Ride to Support ALS Cycle of Hope ‐ Sept. 18Be a part of the Cowichan Valley WILL Ride for ALS Research on Sept. 18. Participants have their choice of 3distances: 45 km, 90 km or 160 km. Enjoy the beautiful Cowichan Valley, and support ALS research. Riders gather atCharles Hoey Park in Downtown Duncan starting at 8 am. Just Jakes is catering the BBQ at the end point which isRed Arrow Brewing Company. Routes, registration and all details online here  ‐ or drop by Cycletherapy.

Cowichan Valley WILL Ride ‐ Supporting ALS Cycle of HopeSun. Sept. 18

Ride: 8 am ‐ Noon  |  BBQ: Noon ‐ 4 pmRegistration & Details at Cycletherapy

#102‐360 Duncan St.  |  250‐597‐0097  |  [email protected]

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Town Hall on Electoral Reform with MP Alistair MacGregor  Sept. 24Alistair MacGregor is holding the second of two Town Halls on electoral reform on Sat. Sept. 24in Langford at Belmont Secondary Community Commons. Electoral reform is a critical issue tothe future of our country, and a House of Commons Special Committee is studying potentialschanges. Our electoral system represents the foundation of democracy, and it is crucial that wemake sure it accurately reflects the will of Canadian voters.

Electoral Reform Town Hall with MPs AlistairMacGregor & Randall Garrison

Sat. Sept. 24, 2 ‐ 3:30 pmBelmont Secondary Community Commons, 3041

Langford Lake Rd Click to RSVP for the Langford Town Hall

Cowichan Sportsplex Launches "MyPlex" CampaignMyPlex is an online campaign for individuals who want tojoin and support the Cowichan Sportsplex. It's easy, secureand tax deductible. You can join for as little as 17 cents aday.Cowichan Sportsplex is where sports, fitness andrecreation happen 365 days of the year. As a MyPlexmember, you'll receive news updates and invitations tofree family fun nights. Click below to join or find outmore!

Cowichan Sportsplex Community ‐ MyPlex

Macseis Waterproof, Breathable Shells ‐ Just $99.95 at Harlequin ‐ Includes Screen Print or EmbroideryHarlequin Nature Graphics is offering their Macseis waterproof, breathable shells, with one‐colour screen print orembroidery (up to 7500st) for just $99.95. With its fitted, urban lines, this hooded jacket is suitable for wind, rain or

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cool weather ... and perfect for your business brand or image.  While supplies last. (Digitizing & set up charges stillapply)

$99.95 ‐ Waterproof, breathable, branded Shells from Macseis

Nature Harlequin Graphics250.929‐1181  |  [email protected]

Click for Details

While supplies last

Back to School Webinars from Small Business BC & 15% Off Inspire Event

Road to Food Truck Success: From Licenses to Lessons LearnedPitch Perfect: Craft your Startup Pitch to Success

Human Rights Essentials for EmployersConvenience as Your USP: Why and How.

 7th Annual INSPIRE Celebration of Entrepreneurship. Chamber members get 15% offtickets with the promo code CHAMBER.

More free &/or popular seminars/webinars from Small Business BC

Cowichan Valley Arts Council ‐ Director SearchAre you interested in a dynamic, exciting and challenging volunteer experience? Doyou have not‐for‐profit experience that you'd like to use to help the CowichanValley Arts Council (CVAC)? If so, now is your chance! CVAC has a vacancy for aMember‐at‐Large on the Board of Directors and hopes to appoint someone by Oct.17. This is a position for a working board member, who believes in CVAC and iswilling and able to step up to make it happen!

Board Opening ‐ Cowichan Valley Arts CouncilIf interested, email your contact information, plus 50 ‐ 100 words about what you bring to the CVAC Board

Deadline: Sept. 23More CVAC news in the latest newsletter

seCatalyst Partners Luncheon ‐ Sept. 19Find out more about the process behind seCatalyst at the Partners luncheon on Sept. 19. You'll meet the Partners,discover who the Finalists are, and get a chance at early bird tickets for the Gala on Nov. 24.

seCatalyst Partners Luncheon

Mon. Sept. 19, NoonContact: Sarah Amyot [email protected]

State of the Island Economic Summit ‐ Oct. 26/27: Entrepreneurs in ActionBack by popular demand from last year's Summit, Douglas Magazine's Editor‐in‐Chief, Kerry Slavens, talks with some of the Island's most innovativeentrepreneurs whose companies are changing the way we look at everything fromsocial media to seafood. This inspiring, lively panel will look at risks and rewardsof being an Island business, why being different is no longer optional, and how togrow a business from idea to impact. Panelists include:

Christine Willow, CEO, Chemistry ConsultingJess Taylor & Sean Roberts, Owners, The Wandering Mollusk Oyster Catering CoKarl Swannie, CEO, Echosec Nicole Smith, CEO, Flytographer

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State of the Island Economic SummitOct. 26 & 27

Summit Programming ‐ New Programming Announced WeeklyRegister Online

Tourism Cowichan Society Seeks Executive DirectorTourism Cowichan is the official not‐for‐profit destination marketing organization that works in partnership with morethan 600 business members, 9 regional districts and 4 municipalities in the Cowichan Valley Regional District.Reporting to the Chair of the Board and accountable to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director is responsiblefor providing the necessary leadership and ambition to advance Tourism Cowichan's vision. The Executive Directorwill collaborate with stakeholders and partners to facilitate cooperation and achieve the organization's goals.

Complete details here.

Women at Work Series ‐ Fall 2016: Sept. 30, Oct. 21 & Nov. 25The goal of the The Women at Work series is to increase the participation of women as active, equal, and informedparticipants in the local economy by addressing gender‐specific barriers and identifying opportunities for positivechange. There are three sessions, with accomplished content experts, running Sept. through Nov. The topics wereselected in consultation with the community.

Becoming Your Own Champion ‐ Fri. Sept. 30, 9 am ‐ NoonSands Reception Centre, 187 Trunk Rd.

Presenter: Beth Campbell Duke, Campbell Duke Personnel Consulting

 Women Who Bully ‐ Fri. Oct. 21, 9 am ‐ NoonSands Reception Centre, 187 Trunk Rd.

Presenter: Kendra Thomas, Warmland Women's Support Services Society 

Strategies for Women's Work‐life Balance ‐ Fri. Nov. 25, 9 am ‐ NoonSands Reception Centre, 187 Trunk Rd.

Presenter: Beth Campbell Duke, Campbell Duke Personnel Consulting 

Please RSVP to [email protected] donation of $5 to attend. Aat the door, or etransfer to:  

[email protected] But, payment is not required.

From Inkwell, with support from Catalyst for Growth,  Women's Enterprise Centre, Status of Women Canada, Leadership Vancouver Island

Small Business BC Education Day ‐ Victoria, Nov. 9. HALF Price for Chamber members.The MyBizDay Series presented by Small Business BC and TD BankGroup connects entrepreneurs to the province's leading tools andresources. Enjoy a full­day of workshops, presentations, paneldiscussions and exhibits for just $10! Presentations include:

Market Research: Find Data That Works for You ­ SmallBusiness BCFinancing and Start­Up Money ­ TD Bank GroupHow Your Business Can Get Ahead in International Trade ­ UPSCanadaDigital Marketing ­ Yellow PagesProtecting Your Business ­ TruShield InsuranceSmall Business Tools and Resources ­ Small Business BC

MyBizDay in VictoriaNov 9, 8 am Networking & Check In  | 9 am ‐ 3 pm Programming

Victoria Conference Centre, 720 Douglas St.Seating is limited, register in advance to secure your spot!

Tickets only $10 using coupon code CHAMBER (50% savings)Register here

Conference Board of Canada ‐ Western Business Outlook JAN 25, 2017 

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Ziggy MarleyOct. 17

You're invited to the Conference Board of Canada's second Western Business Outlook: Nanaimo at the Coast BastionHotel on January 25, 2017. Get an in depth look at the economic conditions of Canada, B.C. and Vancouver Island,how they interact with the global economy, and where business is headed in 2017. You won't want to miss thisengaging session!  Register today for $249 (with priority code EWBONPA)  For more information about this event orassistance with your registration, please contact [email protected] or 613‐526‐3090

Remarkable Experiences Program for Tourism Providers , Oct. ‐ Dec.The Remarkable Experiences Program is designed to support BC tourism operators in developing and deliveringoutstanding, visitor‐focused experiences while enhancing their digital and social media marketing efforts.If you run a tourism business, manage an attraction or site, or promote your community, then this program is for you.It's also a great way to network with your fellow tourism colleagues. The program runs from October‐December 2016(you can access coaching until the end of March 2017). Introductory price of $350 + GST. Fee includes all programcomponents plus lunches during in‐class modules. Register by August 26 and be entered to win an additional five hoursof coaching, a $375 value.

Remarkable Experiences ProgramOct. ‐ Dec.$350 + GST

For details, contact: Lana Cheong, Tourism Vancouver Island 250‐740‐1213  |  [email protected]

Cowichan Performing Arts Centre Line Up: Ziggy Marley, Natalie McMaster, Terri Clarke & MoreThe folks at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre have an exciting fall season lined up!

Marioni: The Fire in the Frame, Documentary Film, Sat. Sept. 17, 7 pmThe Cheesecake Burlesque Revue, Live, Sat. Sept. 24, 7:30 pmMet Opera Tristan Und Isolde, Broadcast Live, Sat. Oct. 8Ziggy Marley, Live, Mon. Oct. 17, 7:30 pmLes Ballet Jazz de Montreal, Live, Fri. Oct.21, 7:30 pmMet Opera ‐ Don Giovanni, Broadcast Live, Sat. Oct. 22Fred Penner, Live, Fri. Oct. 28, 6:30 pm ‐ Wear Your Hallowe'en Costume :)6 Guitars Nov. 3Terri Clark ‐ Nov. 6Jesse Cook ‐ Nov. 13

Details in the latest Cowichan Performing Arts Centre Newsletter

Vancouver Island Motor Gathering Sept. 18The Vancouver Island Motor Gathering is an annual fun‐filledfamily event. You'll find an array of classic, unique, modern andcustom cars and motorcycles. Perfect for enthusiasts of all ages.100% of all funds raised go to the David Foster Foundation. If youhave a car you'd like to show, register online by Sept. 13 ‐ just $20per vehicle. Same day registration also available ‐ $25 pervehicle. Vancouver Island Motor Gathering

Sun. Sept. 18, 11 am ‐ 2 pmVancouver Island Motorsport Circuit

4063 Cowichan Valley Hwy.

It's Apple Pressing Season! Oct. 1The Apple Press is returning to the BC Forest Discovery Centre ‐ on Oct. 1. The event runs 9 am ‐ 4 pm. Provide yourapples for the press. Apples go in one end, and delicious, fresh juice, fully packaged comes out the other. Kids love it!Unopened packages last 6 months on the shelf, and even longer in the fridge. It's so tasty, you'll be hard pressed (haha) to make it last that long. There is a 100lb minimum ... so gather up neighbours, and don't let any apples go towaste ... bring them to the Apple Press at the BC Forest Discovery Centre on Sat. Oct. 1.

Apple Press at the BC Forest Discovery CentreSat. Oct. 1, 9 am ‐ 4 pm

Bell McKinnon Rd. & Trans Canada Hwy.Contact John Hood for details: [email protected]

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Amazing Video

A feel good video to start your Friday:https://www.youtube.com/embed/0zJoYNS6XHU

Submit Your Member News

The Chamber eNews is disseminated to the business community every Friday and carries Chamber and Member news.Please send your news to [email protected]  by noon on Thurs. for the Fri. eNews. Fifty word maximum,voiced in 3rd person. Please be sure to include date, time, location, and price as appropriate. We include links,contact information & social media. Items may be edited for brevity & clarity. Images should be suitable forthumbnail size. Items run for 3 ‐ 4 weeks.

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