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Sunfest Parking on Mays Rd Proceeds to Camp Goodtimes amp Pediatric Cancer SupportResearchLocated on Mays Rd behind the Chevron station Lot graciously provided by Mount Sicker Logging Its first come firstserved however if you buy the $60 pass organizers will not oversell the lot and you will have a spot to park Capacity ‐approx 1000 cars Support Tour de Rock and get a Sunfest Parking spot

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We now offer a Chamber on Tour stamp cardPick yours up next time youre at Chamber onTour Well back Stamp those who came toearlier First to fill their card receives acoveted Cowichan Bucket Hat

Aug 5 ‐ Tour Vancouver Island Salt amp Enrico WineryChamber on Tour is off to the Cherry Point area to visit Vancouver Island Salt Co andEnrico Winery Both members hold prestigious awards for their work

Vancouver Island Salt is Canadas first artisan sea salt harvestry harvesting salt fromthe cold clear waters off Vancouver Island Unrefined salt products include the first

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Canadian fleur de sel pure and smoked sea salts and seasonalsea salt flavour infusions Well learn about the harvesting andflavouring process and meet the people of Vancouver IslandSalt Co Salts available to purchase cash only please

Then we proceedto Enrico Winery to taste aselection of award winningwines ‐ including their2014 Tempest Ortega whichjust received the prestigiousLieutenant Governors Awardfor Excellence in BritishColumbia Wines Well strollthrough vines of Pinot NoirOrtega Cabernet Libra andCabernet Foch and learn

about the people and processes behind Enricos Wines available for purchase

Chamber on Tour Vancouver Island Salt Co amp Enrico WineryWed Aug 5

11 am Vancouver Island Salt Co 4235 Telegraph RdNoon Enrico Winery 3280 Telegraph Rd

Map for both locationsFree to Chamber members and their guests RSVP required so our hosts can prepare

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Aug 12 Tour Unsworth Vineyards and Silverside Winery amp FarmChamber members headed to Unsworth Vineyards ampSilverside Winery amp Farm on Wed Aug 12 Well spendabout an hour at Unsworth sampling wines touring thegrounds and viewing the restaurant farm‐to‐table

garden We understand Unsworths Scott Robertson Black Tie Customer ServiceFinalist will be on hand to share his expertise

Then we head over to Silverside Winery amp Farm to see theberry fields sample a selection wines ‐ some of which arepaired with chocolate (double the fun) and learn aboutSilversides wild sourced processes Silverside also offershand made jams jellies syrups and more ‐ all crafted fromCowichan berries

Chamber on Tour Unsworth Vineyards and Silverside Winery amp FarmWed Aug 12

11 am ‐ Unsworth Vineyards 2915 Cameron Taggart Rd1145 am Silverside Winery amp Farm 3810 Cobble Hill Rd

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Reclaimed Refined Remarkable Live Edge Design salvagestrees brought down by storms or left behind by forest andconstruction companies These are transformed into custommade furniture The result is spectacular West Coast Naturalfurniture built to last for generations Each tree has its own

story available in a singular book to accompany the piece Members will enjoy a tourthat shows the process leading to these award winning pieces John Lore of Live Edgeis holds the Black Tie Art in Business Award for 2015

Cowichan Therapeutic Riding ‐ a place where the human‐equine relationship cre opportunities for achievement and positive humanexperiences Next we tour The Cowichan Therapeutic RidingAssociation (CTRA) Their programs transcend basic therapy andprovide multi‐sensory pathways of communication dynamicmobility and lasting friendships and growth Come and tour thisfacility meet the horses volunteers and instructors who help makeprofound changes for learners and everyone involved in theprogram Well stroll the barns and paddocks meet the horses and

see CTRA summer camps in action Plus well slip into the Providence Farm Store forthose who may wish to take home some goodiesSee a video about CTRA here

Tour Live Edge Design amp Cowichan Therapeutic Riding AssociationWed Aug 19

1030 Live Edge Design 5195 Mearns Rd1145 am Cowichan Therapeutic Riding Assoc 1843 Tzhouhalam Rd

Free but RSVPs Required So Hosts Can PreparePlease RSVP to chamberduncanccbcca | 2507481111

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Aug 26 Tour ‐ Island Eggs

Sept 22 Cellular Sound amp Cellular hosts More Than a Mixer

Sept 28 Luncheon Providence Farm

Oct 28 amp 29 Lvl 1 First Aid Accredited amp special Members‐only pricing

Oct 6 All Candidates Meeting Federal Candidates

Oct 23 Business Showcase Seminars amp Monthly Luncheon Marketing Analysisfor Sm Bus seminar Digital Marketing for Sm Bus amp ChamberLuncheon with Aerospace Industries Assoc of Canada presenting

Nov 24 Chamber AGM

Nov 26 Luncheon John Elzinga of the CVRD presents on Sport Tourism

Jan 2816 Luncheon Steelhead LNG Presenting

Feb 1816 Luncheon Mike Corrigan Pres amp CEO BC Ferries Presenting

All Candidates Meeting ‐ Oct 6 Sponsorships AvailableThe Chamber will hold an All Candidates Meeting for the Federal Election this fall The event is Tues Oct 6 7 pm at

the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre This is a free public event please mark on your calendarsPrevious debates attracted a respectable 250+ attendees Still were working to enhance event marketing and promotionto attract more people and widen our contribution to the democratic process To that end weve adjusted oursponsorship structure ‐ sponsorships are just $100 and include print website and social media exposure Special thanks toAmber Education Cardino Shoes Outlooks Menswear Valley Life Insurance Solutions and Unique Home Health Care forsponsoring Sponsorship information will be circulated soon In the meantime please dont hesitate to contact theChamber office for any conversation about any aspect of the All Candidates Meeting

All Candidates Meeting ‐ Federal ElectionTues Oct 6 7 pm

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Registration Open for 3rd Annual Business Showcase ‐ Oct 23Registration is now open for the Chambers 3rd Annual Business Showcase on Fri Oct 23 at the Travelodge Silver BridgeInn The price is the same ‐ just $100 for a 6 or 8 foot table That includes power on a first come first served basis Thisyear weve added a second morning seminar so members can attend both sessions for just $20 Similar last year yourregistration includes attendance for 1 individual at both the morning seminar Thats great value for your dollarThe Chamber luncheon takes place onsite also on Oct 23 Well have a guest speaking presenting on BCs AerospaceIndustry with an emphasis on the activity on Vancouver IslandBased on previous years experience we often receive registration requests after spaces sell out So check theinformation and your schedules ‐ we hope well be seeing you at the Business Showcase this Oct 23

3th Annual Business Showcase Oct 23

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Shop Healthy with Duncan Fitness Centre ‐ Aug 4 July 24On Tuesday August 4 at 515pm Duncan Fitness Centre certified nutrition coach Kathleen Neilsonwill hold a grocery store tour at Save On Foods Youll Discover how to shop healthfully for yourselfand your family Learn how to read labels for hidden fat or sugar what is truly good for you whatsjust marketing hype and how to eat healthy nutritionally packed good without breaking the bank

Shop Healthy with Duncan Fitness Centre at Save On FoodsSave On Foods 181 Trans Canada HwyTues Aug 4 515 pm

$5 per person for Chamber members and their friendsPlaces are strictly limited Reserve your spot ‐ Email duncanfitnesscentregmailcom

BC Forest Discovery Kids Days Aug 12 amp 3 ‐ 1 Ticket = 3 Days of FunThere are 100 acres and 3 days of family fun at Kids Days at the BC Forest DiscoveryCentre Aug 1 ‐ 3 Programming includes crafts life entertainment BBQ scavenger huntdraw prizes stilt‐walker and balloon animals The Steam Train starts running at 1030each day Reduced admission plus pay once and attend all 3 days

Kids Days at BC Forest Discovery CentreAug 1 2 amp 3

Bell McKinnon amp Trans Canada Hwy$8 Adults Seniors or Youth | $6 Children 2 ‐ 12 yrs | FREE Under 2 yrs

KEEP Your Tickets for Admission all 3 Days

Vancouver Island Economic Summit ‐ Early Bird Pricing Deadline is TODAY July 31The Vancouver Island State of the Island Economic Summit now in its 9th year provides a venue and a forum forbusinesses and stakeholders on Vancouver Island to understand the State of the Island Economy Youth First NationsPolitical Leaders Business Leaders Small Business and other inspirational leaders on Vancouver Island participate inchampioning actions which will position Vancouver Island in the Global Marketplace Register before July 31 for EarlyBird Pricing

Vancouver Island Economic SummitOct 28 amp 29

Nanaimo Conference Centre 101 Gordon St Nanaimo

Early Bird Pricing $349 Deadline is TODAY | $399 ThereafterOnline Registration | Latest Programming Update

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Cowichan Regional Visitor Centre Provides Visitor Services at Sunfest We will be on site Friday Saturday and Sunday delivering visitor services from the Guest Services areaplus a Cowichan exhibit in Mellor Hall Marketplace Come by and say Hi We there until 7 pm eachday Youll find us beside the Sunfest merchandise booth

This Week in Pictures We had marvelous tours of Arbutus Ridge Golf Club and Damali Lavender Farm amp Winery Many thanks to Jason Lowe andRichard Ingle of Arbutus Ridge Golf Club Marsha Stanley toured us through the waving fields of lavender the vineyardand the labyrinth The tour culminated with a tasting of Damalis fruit wines many delicately flavoured with a hint oflavender Thank you Marsha

Marsha Stanley conductstour

Castel grapes left Munsteadlavender right

Contemplating the labyrinth Marsha pours Damali wines

Starting tour with RichardIngle as guide (2nd from R)Arbutus has embracedbrown as the new green forselect areas greatlyreducing water use

Indoor tennis court open to thepublic ‐ like all the facilities atArbutus Ridge Golf Club

Its all about the view Sonja Nagel ChamberRichard Ingle ArbutusRidge Golf Marilyn CringanChamber WelcomeAmbassador amp SouthCowichan Echo

Sunfest Kick Off Party

Pres Julie Scurr Staff Sonja Nagel amp Elizabeth Croft Volunteer Jeff Whitney Brown (R) amp spouse Carrie

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Destination BC July NewsletterThe Destination BC July Newsletter Available Now Online

Resthouse 39 Days of Summer ‐ Pillow SpecialsFor the 39 days of July summer festival Resthouse is having a pillow promotion Buy a pillow and receive the second forhalf price Many pillows are customizable and can be tweaked to find the perfect pillow for almost everyone Otherpopular styles are wool and latex contour pillows as well as the traditional Talalay and Dunlop formed latex pillows pillows are encased in organic cotton covers which are ideal for a cooler sleep If there are synthetics in your existingpillow this will ultimately give warm sleepers many frustrating nights flipping the pillow to find the cold spot Naturalmaterials breathe better

Resthouse ‐ 39 Days of Summer ‐ Buy 1 Get 1 50 Off126 Station St

Nominate a Tourism Industry Shining Star for a BC Tourism Industry Award Deadline Sept 415These awards present a great opportunity to recognize a business or individual who is raising the bar and surpassingindustry standards Nominations are being accepted for the 2015 BC Tourism Industry Awards in the following categories

Employees First Award sponsored by go2hrCustomer Service Award sponsored by WorldHostBC Destination Marketing Organization Association Professional Excellence Award sponsored by SimpleviewInnovation Award sponsored by FCV TechnologiesRemarkable Experience Award sponsored by Destination Think

Awards will be presented at the Gala Awards Evening on October 20th 2015 at the Vancouver Convention CentreBC Tourism Industry Award ‐ Nomination Deadline Sept 4

Bollywood Comes to Cowichan amp More Exciting Shows at Cowichan Performing Arts CentreHere are some highlights to the 201516 Season at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre ‐ an eclectic mix of exceptionalperformances weve come to expect from CPACMon Aug 31 Steve Earls and The Dukes Three‐time Grammy winner comes to CowichanFri Sept 25 Bollywood Dreams Lengendary musician Rahis Bharti and his incredible ensemble of musicians anddancers perform a lavish colourful showThurs Oct 15 Shane Koyczan Award‐winning internationally recognized poet author amp performer

Cowichan Performing Arts Centre ‐ Fall Preview2687 James St

Tickets Available Online or call 2507487529

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Rocky Creeks Annual White Dinner ‐ Sept 26Put on your whites ‐ for this Canucks Autism Network fundraiser See our youtube video to show you what we have donein the past Click here Come to a fancy sassy pop up picnic in the vineyard Experience al fresco dining with thecommunity and celebrate our 10 years with us Zero waste target ‐ please bring your own picnic cutlery stemware amptableware Table amp chairs provided As well no plastic or Styrofoam products please Please think local and considerbringing a preponderance of local foodsproducts You can share your meal potluck or just with your party as youwish

Rocky Creeks Annual White DinnerSat Sept 26 5 ‐ 730 pm

1854 Myhrest RdPrevious White Dinner at Rocky Creek

Of course please remember dinner guest MUST wear all white

Tourism Cowichan RFP to Produce 2016 Cowichan Vacation Guide ‐ Deadline Aug 715Tourism Cowichan is inviting proposals from qualified firms to manage the design and production of the 2015 CowichanVacation Guide The deadline for proposals is Aug 7

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Milner Gardens Art amp Photography in the Garden ‐ Aug 8 amp 9 July 24Meet mingle and be inspired by 22 local artists at work at Milner Gardens on Aug 8 amp 9 There will be live music and asilent art auction All proceeds support Vancouver Island Universitys Milner Gardens amp Woodland

Milner Gardens Art amp Photography in the GardenAug 8 amp 9 10 am to 4 pm

Last entry 430 pm amp Gardens close at 500pm$11 Adults | $650 Students | Free ‐ Children 12 amp under who are accompanied by an

adult Milner Gardens members amp current VIU students with cardTea Room amp refreshments stand open 1130 am ‐ 4 pm for this event

More details online or call 250‐752‐6153 Hand stamp allows re‐entry August 9th On‐site shuttle for mobility concerns

Tourism Cowichan ‐ Times Colonist Cowichan Feature ‐ Deadline August 14Tourism Cowichan has booked a Cowichan Special Feature in the Times Colonist for Aug 20 Exceptional discounted advertising space is available ‐ up to 60 off regular rates starting at just $78 Take advantage of this cost effectiveaccess to the Victoria market

Times Colonist Cowichan Feature ‐ Sp Ad RatesDeadline Aug 14 for Aug 20 Feature

Click for Rate Card amp Contact InformationClick for June Cowichan Feature in the Colonist

FREE Nutrition or Fitness Coaching Session from Duncan Fitness CentreSimon Young of Duncan Fitness Centre is offering a free nutrition or fitness coaching session to businesses ororganizations who carry a lead box at their location Individuals may provide contact information to Duncan Fitnessusing the lead box and Duncan Fitness will follow up Duncan Fitness empties the boxes every two weeks In returnSimon Young will provide you with a 30 minute free nutrition or fitness coaching session as a Thank you DuncanFitness Centre has recently launched their Facebook page and would welcome new likes

Duncan Fitness CentreFree NutritionFitness Coaching Session for Lead Box Placement

Email duncanfitnesscentregmailcom to participate amp book your free session

Internet Fraud Advisory for Businesses from Community PolicingCanadian businesses are losing significant amounts of money to fraudsters who claim to representa regular supplier The scam is targeting businesses that buy supplies from foreign wholesalers(eg China) and usually involves a spoofed eshymail informing the buyers of a change inpayment arrangements Email spoofing refers to email that appears to have originated from onesource when it was actually sent from another source

More Details ‐ Canadian Anti‐Fraud CentreJuly 17

Nominate for Duncans Perpetual Arts Trophy ‐ Deadline Sept 15Do you know someone who has made an incredible contribution to the arts Not just in visual arts but music theatredance etc Why not nominate them for this years City of Duncans Perpetual Arts Trophy The recipient will berecognized in the late fall at an event hosted by the City of Duncan Follow the link below to place your nominations

Perpetual Arts Trophy NominationIsland Savings Centre 2687 James St

Drop off completed nominations at PORTALSJuly 10

Early Bird Registration Available for TAVIs Annual Conference Sept 15 ‐ 17 Campbell River July 10The host community of Campbell River is hard at work preparing a conference to remember Register before Mon Aug10 as an early bird and receive 50 free TAVI bucks to use towards any auction or raffle purchases during the conferenceStay tuned to wwwtviconferenceca for exciting programming details

Early Bird Registration is only $38900Click here to Register

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