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Connect. Engage. Achieve. May 30, 1014
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Chamber Events - NEW DATES FOR 2 JUNE EVENTS
NEW DATE: Chamber Luncheon with Mike Davies of Kinder Morgan - Trans
Mountain Expansion Project - Wed. June 25
The luncheon was rescheduled to allow Trans Mountain to assign more resources
to an upcoming National Energy Board hearing. The number of interveners and
their questions far exceeded any projections. Please see the article on the Trans
Mountain site. Kinder Morgan has is kindly fully sponsoring this event so we can
offer it FREE to members. Firm RSVP still required.
Kinder Morgan Canada has an application pending with the National Energy Board
for the Trans Mountain Pipeline to roughly treble the amount of oil transported and
increase tanker traffic at the company's Westridge marine terminal. Kinder Morgan
has undertaken an expansive public consultation process which includes workshops,
consultations, face-to-face meetings, and an online engagement. Based on this
engagement, the company identified a public interest in enhanced marine safety
measures, even those beyond the advanced regime currently in place. Mike Davies
is the Senior Director, Marine Development for the Trans Mountain Expansion
Project. Mr. Davies will provide the background and overview on the project,
included anticipated economic effects.
Mike Davies, Senior Director, Marine Development
Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain Expansion Project
Presents at Chamber Luncheon
NEW DATE Wed. June 25, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
The Quamichan Inn, 1478 Maple Bay Rd.
11:30 am - Registration & Networking Noon - 1 pm Buffet & Presentation
Due to the anticipated popularity of this FREE event:
- Members in good standing only
TastetheCowichan - Event
Board
Cowichan Valley Voice
Benefit Providers
New - Preferred Merchant
Services Rates for Chamber
Members
from First Data
Funding for Business
Listing of Wage, Training
& Other HR Funding
Global Vocational Wage
Subsidy Program
Western Diversification
Funding
Resources for Small
Business
Canadian Anti-Spam Law
Takes Effect July 1/14
BDC FREE Website
Analysis Tool
Official Trade & Investment
Site for BC
Mentorship BC
Women's Enterprise Centre -
Free Resources
Western Diversification Call
for Proposals May 1 - 15
- 2 attendees per organization please
- Limited seating, RSVP soon!
RSVP: [email protected] T: 250.748.1111
Refunds will be issued to everyone who prepaid.
NEW DATE! Canadian Anti-Spam Law: Prepare, Comply & Grow Your Business
June 11
Attend this 90 min. seminar and learn the practical requirements of marketing your
business and and complying with the new legislative requirements in Canada that
come into effect July 1, 2014. You'll get tips and tactics to help you become CASL-
compliant and build your business. You'll also receive a free bonus CASL
checklist. Learning objectives:
- Define permissions: express and implied;
- What you can do today to build a thriving email list of interested
recipients;
- Ideas for transforming your implied consent recipients to express
consent
Bring your questions. CASL is coming. Get the fact facts and stay ahead of the
game.
Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL)
NEW DATE - Wed. June 11, 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Community Futures Cowichan Boardroom - 135 Third St.$15 Members, $20 Non-members
Includes Supper catered by Gimjerbread CafeContact the Chamber to register:
E: [email protected] | T: 250.748.1111More Resources: Industry Canada's Overview of CASL for Download
Three Tips for Compliant Emails CASL Tip Sheets
Go for a Hat Trick - Attend All 3 Fab Mixers in June!
Mixer at Travelodge Duncan - Thurs. June 5
The folks at Travelodge Duncan are hosting a Mixer for Chamber Members on June
5. The Travelodge offers banquet and meeting rooms, and a great selection of
suites and rooms. Come tour the facilities and enjoy delicious food and beverage
samplings - fun and good food are on the menu for the Travelodge Mixer on June 5.
Mixer at Duncan Travelodge
Thur. June 5, 5:30 pm, 140 Trans Canada Hwy.
Free to Members & their Guests
RSVP: [email protected] T: 250.748.1111
Mixer at Cowichan Valley Hospice Society - Thurs. June 12, 5:30 pm
Province of BC - Business
Management Tools
Small Business BC - Business
Education 0nline
Opportunities
Leadership Vancouver
Island RFP
Members' Job Postings
Global Vocational Job
Board
CVRD Tenders & RFP's
BC: Simplified RFP
Process
Provincial Bid
Opportunities on BC Bid
Government of Canada
tender notices
The Cowichan Valley Hospice Society is hosting a Chamber Mixer on Thurs. June
12, starting at 5:30. Come and enjoy good company, meet the fine folks at
Hospice, and discover insights about the fine work they do. - RSVP soon!
Mixer at
Cowichan Valley Hospice Society Society
Thur. June 12, 5:30 pm, 3122 Gibbins Rd.
Free to Members & their Guests
RSVP: [email protected] T: 250.748.1111
Mixer at Jacquie Gordon's B & B, Tues. June 17, 5:30 pm
Jacquie Gordon is hosting a Chamber Mixer on Thurs. June 17 and welcoming
members to her charming, heritage home and gardens. Come and enjoy Jacquie's
famous hospitality.
Mixer at Jacquie Gordon's B & B
Tues. June 17, 5:30 pm
2231 Quamichan Park Place
Free to Members & their Guests
RSVP to: [email protected] | 250.748.1111
2 Great Member Breakfasts in June!
"Newbie Breakfast" at York Street Diner, Thursday, June 19
Are you a new member of the Chamber? New since September 2013? Join other new members to connect and grow
your network at our NEWBIE CLUB breakfast at the York Street Diner, 5849 York Road, Duncan, June 19, 7:30 to 8:45
a.m. One of our committee members will be calling you to encourage you to join us. Or you can
email [email protected] if you will be attending.
This is a non-hosted event (usual great pricing and great breakfast from the York Street Diner)
"Kick off the Summer" Breakfast at the Visitor Centre/Chamber Offices Thursday, June 26
Join us for a light continental breakfast between 7:30 and 9:00 a.m. on June 25 in the Cowichan Regional Visitor
Centre. Great opportunity to drop off your rack cards or pick up a supply of Cowichan Vacation Guides...and connect
and engage with fellow Chamber businesses, our new Executive team and Directors of the Board. We will also be
providing instruction via our Smart TV and computers on how to log in and populate your member profile. This is more
important than ever, as a result of our new CHAMBER APP - see next section
$5 cash at the door. RSVP required so we can guarantee catering [email protected] or 250-748-
1111
MyChamberApp Now Available
All Chamber Members are Now Mobile
The Chamber recently launched a mobile app with searchable, location-aware listings for all our members. The listing
includes map, business name, contact information and website and social media links. MyChamberApp is made
available through a partnership with ChamberMaster and MyChamberApp. It exclusively for
and FREE to Chamber members.
The app is perfect for any your visitors and guests - they can source
businesses/services/attractions instantly along with directions.
Go to iTunes or Google Play to download the free app. Open and search
Duncan Cowichan Chamber (not Duncan Oklahoma!), and voila, you have
a comprehensive listing of of all Chamber members in your pocket. You'll
also find listings for Chamber members across North America - handy for
business and personal travel.
MyChamperApp available on:
We suggest members check & update their Chamber Business Directory Listing - MyChamberApp searches
information based on the categories members select for their business listing. Members should have received an
email this week with login information.
Please don't hesitate to contact Elizabeth Croft at the Chamber for assistance.
E: [email protected] T: 250.748.1111
News from the Chamber
Changes to the Chamber Board of Directors
Press Release welcoming new Chamber President and Executive Committee of the Board of Directors:
Press Release Changes to DCCC Board
BC Chamber Adopts Positions for 2014/15 at recent AGM The BC Chamber identified 39 policy positions they will
be advocating during the upcoming months. The highlights, links, and the Duncan Cowichan Chamber take are included
in the release. New President Julie Scurr was in attendance at the recent BC Chamber AGM.
Media Release BC Chamber AGM
Chamber has a new Advocacy Committee
We are delighted that member Sandra Beggs from Cycle Therapy has joined our new Advocacy Committee, helping us
ensure the Chamber is indeed the "Voice of Business" and advocating for our members and the community. Stay tuned
for announcements of some fall meetings to discuss how we may better advocate for you. In the meantime, here is
our Advocacy Committee Terms of Reference
Chamber News Looking for Members' Good Deeds
Every quarter the Chamber publishes the Chamber news in the Cowichan News Leader Pictorial. The next issue is in
August, and we plan to include a feature article on members contributions to the community. Does your business
support charitable causes? Are you flipping burgers, giving away goods or services, providing resources to non-profits,
bringing smiles to people's faces or otherwise giving freely to make good things happen? As critical as cash only
sponsorships are to our community, this particular article will highlight hands-on contributions, which see businesses
and non-profits working side by side. We suspect there are many examples of members' good deeds, and will include
as many as the format allows.
Please contact Elizabeth Croft at the Chamber to discuss. We look forward to hearing from you.
E: [email protected] T: 250.748.1111
Chamber on Tour back again this summer...
8 dates available for our Chamber on Tour series
Last summer, we organized a series of visits to Chamber's businesses and invited members to have a look at their
"behind the scenes"...We explored everything from Cowichan Valley Lavender Labyrinth, to Country Maples RV, to Live
Edge Design...we even flew in ultralights from Duncan Airport, courtesy of Action Ultralights! Tours are typically held
in the morning and take about an hour. RSVP's are not collected - invites are made to the entire membership -
attendance ranges anywhere from 2 - 20 people. Volunteers and staff from both the Chamber and the Visitor Centre
also attend. If you are interested in showcasing your business, please let us know. Either Sonja
[email protected] or Kirsty [email protected]
Anti-Bullying training for the workplace
New Requirements - Anti-Bullying Anti-Harassment Practices in the Workplace
As of November 1, 2013, BC businesses have obligations under the Workers Compensation Act to take action to
prevent bullying and harassment in the workplace. The grace period for implementing this mandate ended February 1,
2014. A backgrounder and FAQ is available here.
To comply, all workers, owners and supervisors must complete training to recognize and respond to bullying and
harassment. BC businesses also need to have anti-bullying and anti-harassment policy, and reporting and investigation
procedures. Some organizations may find that current policies comply or require some adjustment.
WorkSafeBC provides an online toolkit that outlines the requirements and includes guides and templates for
businesses to adapt, apply and subsequently comply with the legislation. Some organizations, after reviewing the
WorkSafe BC requirements, may find that current policies comply or require some adjustment.
Members may choose to take advantage of the the BC Chamber's partnership with Respect Group. Respect Group
provides the online course Respect in the Workplace which is available to members at a 20% discount - $32 rather
than $40. Preview the course online here. Members in good standing should have received an offer code to use at
Respect Group to receive the discount. (Or contact the Chamber office for the code.) Once you have the code, you are
ready to register by contacting Brad Blaisdell at 604.239.5523 or [email protected]
Businesses that prefer face-to-face training can contact Chamber member Dynamic HR Solutions T: 250.597.1901.
Contact Elizabeth Croft at the Duncan Cowichan Chamber for details or assistance.
E: [email protected] T: 250.748.1111
Rent a Display Case in the Cowichan Regional Visitor Centre
Marketing your business in one of our display cases - only 2 left
The Visitor Centre has lovely built-in cabinets, which we will be using to display member's products, in anticipation of
directing visitors to these storefronts. We have 2 cubes available at a rate of $75 (plus GST) for Chamber Members
for 3 months, and $100 (plus GST) for 3 months for Non-member Rackers. These have gone really fast, contact Kirsty
at [email protected] to get in for JUN, JUL and AUG. Cowichan Valley Artisans Heartwood Studio
Imagine That and Outlooks Menswear and more, are enjoying their added representation at the Cowichan Regional
Visitor Centre:
Duncan BIA looking for volunteers for Duncan Daze July 11 - 13
Calling for Volunteers Help make Duncan Daze 2014 the best ever!
This Weekend Walk of the Nations
Walk of Nations MAY 31 10 a.m. start, click to see poster
Entrepreneurial Award
The Business Development Bank of Canada Seeking Nominations for Entrepreneurial Resilience AwardBDC is looking for applicants to share their inspirational story about how they overcame challenges to their business andbounced back stronger. The BDC Entrepreneurial Resiliency Award is presented in collaboration with the TurnaroundManagement Association (TMA) - Montreal Chapter.
To qualify for the award:
The business must be stable and have been generating positive cash flow from operations for a period of six (6)
consecutive months;
The turnaround or pivotal event must have been completed between April 1, 2011 and March 31, 2013;
Entrepreneurs must fill out and email theonline application form.
Entrepreneurial Resilience Award
Winner receives paid transport and accommodation to accept their award in Montreal this fall.
Duncan Cowichan Chamber of Commerce
2896 Drinkwater Road
Duncan, BC V9L 2C6
E: [email protected] | T: 250.748.1111 | F: 250.746.8222
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