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Connect. Engage. Achieve. JAN 31/2014
Nominate Now: Black Tie Awards 2014Black Tie Award Nominations open until midnight tonight!
Here's what nominees say:
What an incredible honour!
I am just thrilled someone thought to nominate me!
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We are very honoured to be nominated.
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Art in Business Still Avail. Sponsorship Opportunities start at just $175
Contact Elizabeth Croft for details: [email protected] 250.748.1111
In the News
Islands Agriculture Show
Feb. 7/8
Tourism Vancouver Island
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EDC Newsletter
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BC Market Monitor
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Latest Infoline BC Stats
BDC Business ViewPoints
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Advertise in the Chamber News with the Cowichan News Leader Pictorial
The Chamber News is published quarterly in the Cowichan News Leader Pictorial.
This high profile placement with special pricing is just for Chamber members.
Contact your News Leader representative for details.
Cowichan News Leader Pictorial - Chamber News Feb. 19
T: 250.746.4471
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
Global Vocational Services, Dynamic HR Solutions and the Chamber partnered to
bring members this workshop series to help you grow your business.
Adrian Legin, Pres. & CEO of Coastal Community Credit Union - Co-op's & a Vital
Economy - Feb. 20
Adrian Legin, President & CEO of Coastal Community Credit Union is the guest
speaker at the Feb. 20 Chamber Luncheon. Mr. Legin will discuss his experiences in
Emilia-Romagna, one of Europe's most prosperous regions, and models/strategies
that could be applied to Vancouver Island and the Cowichan Valley. He recently
participated in an economic development study of Emilia-Romagna, where co-ops
and credit unions account for 30% of the economy, and unemployment rates are
among the lowest in Europe. Discover successful models that could transfer to
Cowichan and your business.
Chamber Luncheon - Co-op's, Regional Branding & a Vital Economy
with Adrian Legin, Pres. & CEO Coastal Community Credit Union
Feb. 20, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Funding for Business
Listing of Wage, Training
& Other HR Funding
Global Vocational Wage
Subsidy Program
Western Diversification
Funding
Resources for Small
Business
New BC Requirements for
Anti-Harassment at Work
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
The Quamichan Inn, 1478 Maple Bay Rd.
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
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. The Boards of both organizations unanimously
approved the arrangement Dec. 4/13, and the partnership requires regulatory
consent. 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 how the
partnership can benefit our community.
Randy Bertsch, Chief Operating Officer, Island Savings
Guest Speaker at May 1 Chamber Luncheon
Location TBA
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
This Weekend ...
Public Open House - Cowichan Regional Visitor Centre - Feb. 1,
We're holding an Open House for the entire community on Feb. 1 - the same day as
the famous Big Leaf Maple Syrup Festival at the BC Forest Discovery Centre.
Families can drop in to see the new Centre and enjoy a sugaring the same
afternoon. Presentations from the Cowichan Hiking Club, the Cowichan Knitters
and more.
Cowichan Regional Visitor Centre - Public Open House
Sat. Feb. 1, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Business Examiner Special Rates in Feb. Cowichan Feature - DEADLINE TODAY
The Business Examiner Vancouver Island is featuring the new Cowichan Regional
Visitor Centre in their February issue. Take advantage of this high profile piece to
place your ad. The Examiner is offering all colour ads ... at the price of black and
white. Align your business with this Cowichan feature and support the relocated
Chamber offices and the Grand Opening of the new Cowichan Regional Visitor
Centre
Click here for details and pricing
Contact: Joanne Iormetti
E: [email protected] T: 1.866.758.2684 Ext. 124
Beautiful Faces with Voices Photography Show at Portal until Feb. 7
The Beautiful Faces with Voices photography show at Portals runs until Feb. 7, at
Portals in the Island Savings Centre. The show features 16 amazing photographs. A
16 month calendar will be for sale with proceeds going to The Cowichan Women
Against Violence Society. Face painting demonstrations on Thurs. Feb. 6th from 12
- 3pm. Free event.
Beautiful Faces with Voices at Portals
Education 0nline
Opportunities
CVRD Tenders & RFP's
Provincial Bid
Opportunities on BC Bid
Government of Canada
tender notices
Awards & Nominations
Nominate for Black Tie 2014
Jan. 28 - Feb. 7
Face Painting Demonstration Feb. 6, Noon - 3 pm
Island Savings Centre, 2687 James St.
This is a free event.
Big Leaf Maple Syrup Festival - Feb. 1, 10 am - 4 pm
The "Sapsuckers", a group of local maple syrup producers are setting up for their Seventh Big
Leaf Maple Syrup Festival on Sat. Feb. 1 from 10 am - 4 pm. Visitors will explore maple sugaring
in a fun festival atmosphere with live and the aroma of hot syrup from the evaporator. Tapping
demos, syrup tasting and mini-workshops happen throughout the day. Plus, start-up kits and
tapping supplies are available for visitors can tap their own trees at home. The 'Green Hornet'
runs every half hour between 10:30 am and 3:30 pm.
Big Leaf Maple Syrup Festival at the BC Forest Discovery Centre
Sat. Feb. 1, 10 am - 4 pm
Trans Canada Hwy & Drinkwater Rd.Adult: $8.00 Child Under 12: $6.00
Senior: $8.00 Student: $8.00
Include a visit to the Cowichan Regional Visitor Centre Open House
while your're at the Festival.
This Just In ...
Islands Agriculture Show - Feb. 7/8 at Cowichan Exhibition
The Islands Agriculture show is the largest agriculture event on Vancouver Island. This year's show includes a new
lineup of speakers, stage activities and more learning opportunities. There are 13 conference session to choose from.
The show features 68 trade show exhibits, innovative equipment and the latest in farming technology. You'll enjoy
local wine, Snomoose Ice Cream, and Miss Vicky and Daisy the Cow will be there for the kids.
Islands Agriculture Show Feb. 7 - 8
Cowichan Exhibition Park, 7380 Trans Canada Hwy.
Trade Show Admission $5, Information Session $15 (Includes admission)
Online Registration
Celebrating the International Year of Family Farming
The Buddy Holly Story at Chemainus Theatre Festival Feb. 11 - Mar. 8
It only took 18 feverish months for Buddy Holly and his rock 'n' roll band The Crickets to revolutionize country music.
Today, it only takes one inspiring show to relive the icon's meteoric rise to fame, final legendary performance, and
tragic end in 1959. Brought back to the stage by popular demand, The Chemainus Theatre Festival is pleased to
presents Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story, from Feb. 11 to Mar. 8, 2014. Deemed the 'world's most successful rock 'n' roll
musical', The Buddy Holly Story features 20 iconic songs that have had 22 million music fans rockin' in their seats.
The Buddy Holly Story at Chemainus Theatre Festival
Feb. 11 - Mar. 8
Tickets available online, by calling the Box Office 250.246.9820
Or Download Ticket Trove to Your iPhone
Spring & Summer Courses at VIU - Calendar Now Available
Workplace Communication Fundamentals Real Estate Revealed
Tue, Feb 4; 12:30-4:30pm Wed, Feb 12; 6:30-9pm
Conserving Your Property iPad Basics
Feb 15-22; 9am-12pm Sat, Feb 15; 10am-12pm
Navigating Board Membership: Building Collaborative Partnerships
Thu, Feb 13; 6-9pm
Community Extension Spring & Summer Courses
Call us to register today! 250-746-3519 ~ 1-888-747-3519 or
Register Online
Community Extension & Contract Services
Vancouver Island University, Cowichan Campus
Valentine's Day Dinner at the Satellite Bar & Grille, Arbutus Ridge
Please join us in the Satellite Bar & Grille for a relaxed evening, with an elegant three course dinner. >>More
Information and View Menu
Sunday Brunch at Satellite Bar & Grille, Arbutus Ridge, Feb. 23
Over 15 different items including hot breakfast and lunch items, seafood platter, salads, desserts and much more!
$19.95, $17.95 (Seniors), $10.95 (Children 6-12), Children 5 and under are FREE. Reservations required:
250.743.5100. Enjoy the food and the VIEW on the last Sunday of each month. >>More Details
Satellite Bar & Grille at Arbutus Ridge Golf Club
3515 Telegraph Rd.
Please call for reservations: 250.743.5100
Seeking Donations - Duncan Christian School - Annual Spring Gala Dinner & Auction, Sat. Apr. 12
Duncan Christian School is having their annual Spring Gala Dinner and Auction on Saturday, April 12th, 2014. Doors
open at 5:30 pm. Proceeds raised go towards the school music program and intermediate
playground. If you have a service or item you would be willing to donate, we would very much
appreciate it. Please email Beverlee Caron at [email protected] or (250) 510-8357. x
Duncan Christian School Annual Spring Gala Dinner & Auction
Sat. Apr. 12, 5:30 pm
Christian Reformed Church 930 Trunk Rd.
Thank you for considering a donation to Duncan Christian School
More News & Events
Queen Margaret's School - Open House - Choice of Dates: Feb. 16 or Feb. 19
QMS welcomes the local community to our campus and to view the new Learning Centre. Learn more
about the enriched educational programs available to boys and girls in Preschool-Grade 8, and in the
all girls high school Grades 9-12. Discover our unique on-campus equestrian program, where your child
can improve their riding skills during the school day.
Queen Margaret's School - Public Open House
Sun. Feb. 16: 1 pm - 3 pm
Wed. Feb. 19: 9 am - 10 am and 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
The Learning Centre, QMS Campus, 660 Brownsey Ave.
Please RSVP to [email protected]
Rotary Shredding Event - Sat. Feb. 8 9am - 2pm - VIU Parking Lot
Dispose of those outdated documents easily and safely at the Rotary Shredding Event. It's Sat. Feb. 8 in the VIU
parking lot from 9am to 2pm. Just $10 per bankers box and all proceeds go to Rotary projects like the Cowichan
Sportsplex trails, scholarships, books for schools, literacy and more.
Rotary Shredding Fundraiser
Sat. Feb. 8, 9am - 2pm
VIU Parking Lot - 2011 University Way
Rotary Club Duncan - Heart of Gold Gala Dinner and Auction, FEB 15
It's time for Rotary's Heart of Gold Galla Dinner - held every year to support Rotary's ongoing projects here at homeand around the globe. This year the club's main projects include local scholarships and bursaries, the building of aGreenhouse at Providence Farm, a new convection oven at the Clements Centre, Polio Plus - We Are This Close toEradicating Polio campaign, Nepal Dental Camp, Cowichan Sportsplex, Rotary's International Student Exchange
program and Youth leadership program. Tickets are just $50.
Rotary Duncan Heart of Gold Gala Dinner & Auction FEB 15
Funky Valentine Fri. Feb. 14 at Teafarm, 10am - 9pm
Enjoy a Long Table Style seating and special Tea + Sweet set menu with tea, cake, chocolate truffles and tea gift for
just $20 per person. Reservations recommended.
Funky Valentine Friday, Feb. 14 at Teafarm, 10am - 9pm
Teafarm & Margit Nelleman Handbuilt Ceramics
8350 Richards Trail
E: [email protected] T: 250.748.3811
Teafarm Online Shopping now available
See more events in the Teafarm Newsletter
Lush Eco Lawns Offers Property Maintenance with Lawn & Garden Care
Calling all property managers, owners, dwellers....Ready for a change? Our property maintenance specialists are
professional, experienced, friendly, reliable, insured and just plain great at what they do. Lawns, gardens, hedges,
trees, we'll keep them well fed, trimmed, weeded and most importantly, off your mind. Your property deserves the
best of care and you deserve a company that will deliver consistent results. Seek us out. You'll be glad you did.
Lush Eco Lawns
Cowichan: 250. 597. 0408 Victoria: 778. 265. 5874 Nanaimo: 250. 585. 4248
Wounded Warrior Run - Feb. 16 - 21. Runners in Cowichan on Feb. 20
Wounded Warriors Canada is helps Canadian Forces members who have been wounded or injured in their service to
Canada. The organization helps find solutions for military men and women in need. Currently, the
primary focus is on the staggering impact of PTSD and Operational Stress Injuries. Wounded
Warrior Run BC raises funds for Canada's Military men and women in need. A team of dedicated
runners will relay run the length of Vancouver Island for six days - Feb 16 - Feb. 21. And the
runners will be in Cowichan on Feb. 20. The journey starts in Port Hardy and completes in Victoria
at Saunders Subaru - more than 600 km! Follow the links below to donate and find out more about
Wounded Warrior Run BC Warrior Run BC.
Wounded Warrior Run - Feb. 16 - 21, Port Hardy to Victoria
In Cowichan on Feb. 20!
Now accepting donations online here. E: [email protected]
Junior Dragon's Den - Sometimes All It Takes to Tame a Dragon is a LIttle Ingenuity - From Community Futures
Community Futures Cowichan and Cowichan Secondary School have teamed up to offer young entrepreneurs a fun
contest to test their business savvy! Inspired by the popular TV program, the contest has many of the same exciting
factors. The goal is to inspire the entrepreneurial spirit of Cowichan teens by providing them with the opportunity to
be "hands-on" with their business skills and ideas in a fun and interactive format. Teams compete in a three step
process and participants must demonstrate skills in Product/Service Development, Marketing, and Finance. The final
event is in May, when a winning team will be determined by the judges. Chamber members are encouraged to
participate as Mentors - to support these enthusiastic young people and have fun.
Junior Dragon's Den
A Project of Community Futures Cowichan
Click here for a complete information package including student registration.
Zuk Design - Email Marketing DEAL on until February 15th
The single ONE Thing You Can Do to Grow Your Business in 2014!
It's a proven FACT that Email Marketing WORKS... It's the single most effective driver of business, bigger than social
media or even websites!
Thinking about putting out a newsletter for your business?
It's EASY. It's AFFORDABLE. We'll help you!
Call Patricia at: 250.596.2999 or email: [email protected]
Email Marketing Deal
St. John First Aid Training & First Aid Supplies Now Avail Online
St. John First Aid Training
Emergency for Industry (OFA Level 1) - class held every week
Next OFA Level 3 class: Feb. 24 - March 7
OFA Level 2: Feb. 3 - 7
CPR C/AED Renewal: Jan 18
Standard for Industry (AB or BC): Jan 25 & 26
Transportation Endorsement: Jan. 28
CPRC & AED for H.C.P.: Feb. 8
H2S Alive: Feb. 25
Other courses available - call or e-mail for schedule
St. John Ambulance - Cowichan Valley
Suite: #205, 169 Craig St., Duncan, BC
Charitable Not-for-Profit - Serving Duncan 50+ years
PH: (250)746-4058 E-mail: [email protected]
Need First Aid Kits, Supplies or an AED? Click here to visit our New Estore.
Amazing Video
Another must-love-it SuperBowl spot from Budweiser
http://www.horsechannel.com/horse-news/2014/01/29-2014-budweiser-clydesdale-super-bowl-puppy.aspx
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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