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Have You Updated Your On‐Line Business Listing? Our website had almost 300,000 hits last year! The most visited pages are ourEvents page and our Business Listing page. Have you updated your online profilelately? A basic listing (included in your membership) includes: a colour logo orimage, 500 character description, hours of operation, links to your website andsocial media, google map and 8 key words to optimize online searches. You mightwant to consider an enhanced listing, a whopping $25 a YEAR! Check out thesebusinesses who are taking advantage of this offer with a youtube video, additionalphotos, etc.
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Social Media 2015 ‐ Brenda Burch of Social Media is Simple ‐ Wed. Jan. 14Brenda Burch of Social Media is Simple presents new development in Social Mediafor 2015. Keep your online presence current and effective ‐ attend this 1 hourupdate on the latest in Social Media. And we have confirmed a location ‐ theBoardroom at Sands Funeral Home.
Social Media Developments for 2015 with Social Media is SimpleWed. Jan. 14, Noon ‐ 1 pm
Boardroom, Sands Funeral Chapel, 187 Trunk Rd.RSVP to [email protected] | 250.748.1111
Lunch 'n Learns are casual, bring‐your‐own‐lunch sessions. Special thanks to Brenda Burch for sharing her expertise, and to Dave Perry and
his team for providing the venue!
Botanical Bliss Test, Try & Learn ‐ Wed. JAN. 21Come enjoy this test and try session with Robin Round of Botanical Bliss. Partipantswill enjoy an information session regarding cosmetic ingredients, how to selectface products best for you, and more. Plus ‐ everyone gets a free mini‐facial! Thisis a fully packed session, so we will start promptly and precisely at noon.
Botanical Bliss ‐ Test, Try & LearnWed. Jan. 21, Noon ‐ 1 pm
Cowichan Regional Visitor Centre, Trans Canada & Bell McKinnon Rd.RSVP [email protected] | 250.748.1111
Lunch 'n Learns are casual, bring‐your‐own‐lunch sessions.
Mayor Phil Kent Presents at Chamber Luncheon ‐ Thurs. Jan. 22M ayor Phil Kent was first elected to the City of Duncan Council in1999, and as Mayor in 2005 ‐ an office he has held ever since.Mayor Kent will address Chamber members and guests regardingcurrent projects and priorities in the City of Duncan.
Mayor Phil Kent Presents at Chamber LuncheonThurs. JAN 22
Travelodge Silver Bridge Inn, 140 Trans Canada Hwy.11:30 ‐ Noon Check in & Networking | Noon ‐ 1 pm Buffet &
PresentationPlease follow this link to RSVP & prepay.Mayor Kent's biography is available here.
Genesis Pure ‐ Superfoods & More to Cleanse & Balance Wed. JAN. 28Presented by Rob & Janice West of Genesis Pure. Genesis Pure offers a greatvariety of Cleanse, Balance and Build products. Two of the most popular are Milachia seeds, and the liquid GoYin ‐ a blend of traditional Asian superfruits. You'll
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learn about the nutritional benefits of superfruits, herbs, seeds and more.Superfoods & More to Cleanse & BalanceWith Rob & Janice West of Genesis Pure
Wed. Jan. 28, Noon ‐ 1 pmCowichan Regional Visitor Centre, Trans Canada & Bell McKinnon Rd.
RSVP [email protected] | 250.748.1111Lunch 'n Learns are casual, bring‐your‐own‐lunch sessions.
Digital Marketing Lunch 'n Learn Series ‐ Now ‐ THURSDAY'S in FebruaryBryan Rempelof Inter‐Actions Digital Marketing Services presents this series of 4Lunch 'n Learns on Thurs. Feb. 5, Feb. 12 (then we take a little break so memberscan attend the Chamber Luncheon on Feb. 19), Feb. 26, and Mar. 5. These sessionswill cover: Email Marketing, Facebook Advertising, Future Trends in Web Designand Video Marketing. Save the dates ‐ complete details on content and locationavailable soon. In the meantime, you can register for the event on the EventsCalendar
Mayor Jon Lefebure Presents at Chamber Luncheon Feb.19/15Save the date for the Chamber February Luncheon. North CowichanMayor Jon Lefebure will cover the priorities and prospects for themunicipality.
Mayor Jon Lefebure Presents at Chamber LuncheonThurs. FEB 19
The Quamichan Inn, 1479 Maple Bay Rd.11:30 ‐ Noon Check in & Networking | Noon ‐ 1 pm Buffet & Presentation
Please follow this link to register & prepay.
CEO, Industry Trades Authority Presents Mar. 5 at VIUGary Herman, CEO of the Industry Training Authority will provide the latestinformation about programs and burgeoning opportunities in the Trades sector.This session will be of interest to anyone considering a career in Trades, educators,students, employers, and career counsellors. More details to come. RSVP's beingaccepted now.
Gary Herman, CEO, Industry Trades Authority PresentsThurs. Mar. 5/15, 4:30 pm
Lecture Theatre, Vancouver Island University2011 University Way
FreeRSVP to [email protected] | 250.748.1111
The Chamber wishes to thank Vancouver Island Universityfor supporting this event.
Brian Carruthers, Chief Administrative Officer of Cowichan Valley Regional District ‐ Mar. 26Save the date for this March Chamber Luncheon. Brian Carruthers, Chief Administrative Office of the CVRD presentsan overview of the services and functions of the District, and what's on the horizon for one of the most beautifulplaces on Vancouver Island. More details to come, and watch for the location.
Brian Carruthers, CAO of the CVRD Presents at Chamber LuncheonThurs. Mar. 26
11:30 Check in & networking | Noon Buffet & PresentationOnline registration & payment available here.
Or contact the Chamber to register. Please note, prepayment and registration are required for this event.
Janet & Leigh at work at the newBench Rd. Peninsula Co‐op
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Winter Hours at Local WineriesThe Visitor Centre continues to welcome visitors throughout the winter and provide information about wineries andthe varied winter schedules. We post the hours at the Centre, and you can see the document online here. If you wouldlike to add or adjust the hours for your establishment, please contact Kirsty Grant, Visitor Services Coordinator.
Kirsty Grant [email protected] | 250.746.4636
Peninsula Co‐op New Bench Road Location Now OpenLocated at 4804 Bench Road, just off the Trans Canada Highway in SouthDuncan, the newly rebuilt Peninsula Co‐op location offers a wide selection ofproducts in the convenience store, as well as diesel, marked diesel, markedregular, regular, mid‐grade and premium gasolines. The location also has aCommercial Cardlock and offers a bottle propane exchange. Stop by and meetthe staff, check‐out the new site and keep an eye out for their grand opening thisspring.
New Peninsula Co‐op Now Open
Bench Road & Trans Canada Hwy, south of DuncanGas |Diesel | Propane | Marked Diesel & Gas | Convenience Store | Commercial
CardlockWatch for Grand Opening this Spring!
Apply for Peninsula Co‐op Membership here.
Shop Local, Esp. During ConstructionBusinesses on or near Canada Ave. in downtown Duncan will be open during the 4 month constructionplanned for Feb. through May/15. Customers can still park along Duncan Ave &/or the Canada Aveparking lot. For now, it's business as usual until construction starts in Feb.Members on or near Canada Ave are: Merit Furniture, Rembrandt's Chocolates, Jimgerbread Cafe,Cowichan Valley Community Policing, Bank of Montreal, Cowichan Valley Museum, Cycle Therapy,Palmer Leslie Chartered Accountants & Kate Roome Notary Public.
LNG Contractor Supplier Bootcamp, Nanaimo Jan. 14 There is an LNG Supplier Bootcamp Wed. Jan. 14, 3 to 6 pm at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre inNanaimo. This session is a direct follow up to the LNG session with Gordon Wilson at the Economic Summit in Octoberand offered by the Province of British Columbia in partnership with the Northern BC Initiative Trust and hosted by theNanaimo Chamber of Commerce and the Vancouver Island Economic Alliance.
How Local Business Can Access The LNG Project Supply ChainWed. Jan. 14, 3 ‐ 6 pm
Vancouver Island Conference Centre, 101 Garden St.Details available online here.
Click here to Register.
Rotary Annual Shredder Day is Jan. 25, VIU Parking LotThe Rotary Club of Duncan Daybreak is holding their annyal Shredder Day. Bring all your out of date materials, to be
professionally and securely shredded. Paper clips and stables are ok ‐ no need to pull them. Just $10per Bankers Box. It all happens in the Parking Lot at Vancouver Island University, Cowicham Campus.
Annual Shredder Day with the Rotary Club of Duncan DaybreakSat. Jan. 24, 9 am ‐ 2 pm
VIU Parking Lot, Cowichan Campus2011 University Way
Begin the Year Safely ‐ with St. John Ambulance Accredited TrainingCowichan's St. John Ambulance provides a complete selection of accredited training for the workplace, pre‐hospital &healthcare, Emergency & First Aid, Specialized Industry and more. You'll also find courses for you and your family ‐including Children & Youth and Personal Interest. Course selection and registration is available online, or contact theSt. John Ambulance office. Whether you are taking your first course, refreshing or upgrading your skills, or would liketo study to become an instructor ‐ St. John Ambulance has something for you.
St. John Ambulance Accredited Training
250.746.4058 | [email protected]‐169 Craig Street
Marketing BC Agri‐Food & Seafood Products Workshop ‐ Jan. 16 in NanaimoThe Ministry of Agriculture is hosting this free workshop. Expert speakers from Overwaitea, Gordon Food Service andGrounded Strategies will provide valuable marketing intelligence and practical application tips. If you are anestablished BC company, and need help to expand your sales in the domestic market, this workshop is for you.
Complete details here. Register Online
Networking for Non‐Profit Launches & Donor Cultivation Workshops ‐ Wed. Jan. 21Volunteer Cowichan is offering a workshop on Networking for Non‐Profits, on Wed. Jan. 21. The session will befollowed by a workshop on Donor Cultivation with Fick Juliusson of FreeRange Consulting.
Networking for Non‐Profit Launches & Donor CultivationWed, Jan. 21, 10 am ‐Noon with 9:45 am Coffee & Networking
$5.00Sands Reception Room on Trunk St, Duncan Free parking curbside
Art & Science of Successful Collaborations ‐ Feb. 13 & 27This two‐part, hands‐on series on Successful Collaboration will equip leaders with new perspectives and tacticalapproaches to use collaboration to mold positive organizational Change. This is a two day series, with time betweensessions for participants to apply new techniques and bring that experience back to the second session. Take awaysinclude enhanced collaborative skills and a personal action plan to address organization roadblocks. The first session isFri. Feb. 13, followed by the second session on Fri. Feb. 27 ‐ both in the boardroom at Community Futures.
Art & Science of Successful CollaborationsFri. Feb. 13 & Fri. Feb. 27
$175Community Futures Boardroom, 135 Third St.
Contact Leadership Victoria for details: 250.386.2269 | [email protected] online here.
Brought to you by Leadership Vancouver Island, Leadership Victoria and Community Futures.
QMS Gala 2015 ‐ Feb. 21Join us for our annual Gala located this year at Arbutus Ridge Golf Course. We are raising funds for the both the QMSArchives and Equestrian Centre. The evening includes a Champagne Reception, Dinner and Live and Silent Auctions. Tickets are $125.00 each and can be purchased via email at [email protected]
Lush Eco Lawns is HiringLush Eco Lawns, a rapidly growing property maintenance company, is looking for a full‐time, permanent HeadGardener with several years of garden maintenance experience! Plant knowledge is essential, as is an efficient andstrong work ethic. Must be able to work independently. In short, we need someone who can take an overgrown yardand make it into a picture.
We are also looking for 2 full‐time permanent lawn maintenance specialists to join ourexisting crews. Several years experience with commercial mowers, line‐trimmers and hedgetrimmers is essential, as is a strong back and friendly attitude.
See the complete listing on the Chamber's Job Board.Email resume, cover letter and up‐to‐date references to: [email protected]
Member News
Teafarm ‐ Cafe Closes for January, but Online Shopping Always AvailableThe Teafarm cafe will close for January, but you can always shop at their online store. And be sureto mark your calendars for Margit's "2, 2 & 2" event when she offers the Annual Seconds Sale. Orwear your best tutu to mark the day and you'll receive (you guessed it!) 22% off select claycreations. Here are some pic's from the fun last year. The Annual Seconds Sale is always Feb. 2 at2 pm.
Visitor Centre News
VACY.CA lists Cowichan Valley as one of the top 20 places to visit in 2015! Only Vancouver Island destinationfeatured!
20 Best Places to Visit in Canada in 2015 ‐ No.13 Cowichan Valley
2014 Visitor stats at the Cowichan Regional Visitor Centre We tracked an
89 % increase in visitors in 2014 over the previous year in our former location. Press release tofollow highlighting the success of the new location and facilities.
Social Media Camp 2015 ‐ Early Bird tickets available
Social Media Camp 2015, May 21 ‐23, Victoria Conference Centre. Early bird tickets still available!
Social Media Camp 2014 #1 ‐ Shaw TV Victoria
Check out Canada's largest Social Media Conference
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