08/05/2015 Duncan Cowichan Chamber eNews May 15/15 Prefer to read this email online? Click here. You receive this email because you are a member of the DuncanCowichan Chamber of Commerce or have expressed an interest in the Chamber. Canada's AntiSpam Laws require us to document express consent from everyone receiving the Chamber eNews and other electronic correspondence. Follow the links below to signal your express consent to continue receiving Chamber news, events, offers and member information. Don't forget to add [email protected] to your address book so we'll be sure to land in your inbox. You may unsubscribe if you no longer wish to receive our emails. Connect. Engage. Achieve. Duncan Cowichan Chamber of Commerce eNews ‐ Fri. May 15/15 May is Social Entreprise Month Follow us: Save Like an RBC Employee. IT'S BACK. Get the same great mortgage rate as our employees, complete with our flexible prepayment options and expert advice. More details here. Brett Hopwo 250.715.5201 | [email protected] David McDill 250.510.3455 | [email protected] Visitor Centre Hours Until June 30 Mon. ‐ Sat. 9 am ‐ 5 pm CLOSED Monday May 18 July 1 ‐ September 7: Daily 9 am ‐ 5 pm BC Chamber News BC Chamber Advocacy BC Chamber Latest News BC Chamber Newsletters In the News Chamber News & Events Member pricing applies to all employees in member businesses & organizations. Mixer at Sensational de Paradisio May 21 We're looking forward to a lovely summer's evening & hospitality at Sensational de Paradisio. Come and enjoy a tour of this fabulous vacation property featuring salt water pool with waterfalls, covered outdoor area, grand stone firepit, horses, pond and more! This is a rain or shine event! Mixer at Sensational de Paradisio B & B Thurs. May 21, 5:30 pm 4545 Tipperary Rd. Free to Members RSVP to : [email protected] | 250.748.1111 Tourism Cowichan eNews EDC May Newsletter Destination BC Marketing Update Tourism Victoria news Wednesday Wine Down at Craig St. Brew Pub ‐ May 27 Yet another good reason to go to the Craig Street Brew Pub ‐ the Chamber's Wednesday Wine Down. We'll enjoy wine, cocktails, appies and of course, Craig Street's famous selection of hand‐crafted beer. We'll gather upstairs for the Wine https://ui.constantcontact.com/visualeditor/visual_editor_preview.jsp?agent.uid=1121006899702&format=html&printFrame=true 1/7 08/05/2015 Duncan Cowichan Chamber eNews May 15/15 BDC In Business Newsletter BBB News & Events Tourism Cowichan eNews EDC April Newsletter Destination BC April News Tourism Victoria news BDC In Business Newsletter BBB News & Events Local News On‐line Duncan Road Construction Updates 89.7 JuiceFM Cowichan Valley Citizen TasteCowichan Cowichan Valley Voice Shaw go!Island South Van. Isl Benefit Providers Down. Cross you fingers for good weather so we can spill out onto the deck. Wednesday Wine Down at Craig Street Brew Pub Wed. May 27, 5:30 pm Regular menu pricing applies RSVP to [email protected] | 250.748.1111 Be a Destination with Chamber on Tour 2015 Chamber Tour returns this summer! Every Wednesday in July and August Chamber members tour the fabulous accommodations, attractions and businesses throughout Cowichan. Host businesses connect with fellow members, prospective clients, and Visitor Centre Travel Counsellors. Chamber members enjoy great company and all that Cowichan has to offer. We are booking locations now for the summer. We anticipate an average of +/‐ 15 people per tour, each tour is about an hour. Host provide a tour, promote their business, and share their expertise and stories. If you would like to host a Chamber on Tour, or find out if this event is a fit for your business, please contact Elizabeth Croft at the Chamber office. [email protected] | 250.748.1111 Social Media Camp Discount for Chamber Members Social Media Camp is offering a discount code to Chamber members planning on attending this year's event. You can take advantage of $50 off the regular registration rate of $399.The 6th Annual Social Media Camp is a three‐day, knowledge‐rich conference that covers all key issues for getting the most out of social media marketing, whether you're responsible for driving website traffic, managing the online marketing budget, reputation management, customer service or stewarding your company's online brand. Enter the promo code DuncanChamber50. Click To Register May 21‐23 | Victoria Conference Centre OR Get an even greater DEAL for Social Media Camp ‐ with ONLINE BID We have a full registration to Social Media Camp which was missed at our Black Tie Silent Auction. Valued at $399 for the full 2 days, you can get this registration for a fabulous deal! Check out our facebook page to place your bid. Not on facebook? Reply to this email with your bid. Bidding starts at $100, increments of $10. Bid closes next Friday, MAY 8 at noon. Business Resources Trades in BC Overview from Industry Training Authority How to Update Your Member Profile Canada‐BC Jobs Grant CVRD Meetings Duncan Council Mtgs North Cowichan Mtgs. Small Business BC ‐ Webinars Cowichan Regional Visitor Centre News Incentives/Coupons Requested for Major Cowichan Tour The Cowichan Regional Visitor Centre is welcoming an FMCA Motorcoach tour of 80 + visitors on May 21. We are creating a package of information for each guest to encourage them to fully explore our beautiful area. While here, they'll be looking for restaurants and evening activities on the day of their visit. We are reaching out, looking for incentives/coupons for these travelers. Please consider providing a coupon or incentive to encourage folks on the tour to come to your location. We'll include your materials in the welcome kit provided to each individual and guide on the tour. We are requesting a minimum of 45 copies ‐ please get them in to the Visitor Centre by May 15. Please contact Visitor Services Coordinator Kirsty Grant for details or questions. https://ui.constantcontact.com/visualeditor/visual_editor_preview.jsp?agent.uid=1121006899702&format=html&printFrame=true 2/7 08/05/2015 Duncan Cowichan Chamber eNews May 15/15 & More Official Trade & Investment Site for BC Duncan Cowichan Regional Visitor Centre 2986 Drinkwater Rd., Duncan BC V9L 2C6 [email protected] | 250.746.4636 Mentorship BC Province of BC ‐ Business Management Tools Opportunities Chamber Job Board Global Vocational Job Board CVRD Tenders & RFP's How to Do Business with BC Gov't Provincial Bid Opportunities on BC Bid Government of Canada Tender Notices Quick Links Join the Chamber Business Directory Chamber Events This Weekend & Coming Soon 20th Annual Wooden Boat Festival, Maple Bay Marina ‐ May 16 ‐ 17 It's the 20th Annual Wooden Boat Festival at Maple Bay Marina. It is a rendevous for wooden boat owners and all woodboat designs are welcome. The Wooden Boat Festival is open to everyone. Come and explore the docks and vote for your favourite boat. Enjoy live music, vendors, artisans, model boat show and more! Maple Bay Marina ‐ 20th Annual Wooden Boat Festival 6145 Genoa Bay Rd. [email protected] | 250.746.8482 Go! Island at the 2014 Wooden Boat Festival Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society ‐ AGM Tues. May 19 The Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society is having their 25th Annual General Meeting on Tues. May 19 in the Koksilah Room at the Island Savings Centre. Fisheries biologist, and talented presenter, Dave Preikshot will report on the salmon monitoring project. The BC Ministry of Environment identified Somenos as "one of the best places to view wildlife close to an urban centre". The Marsh has also been recognized by Bird Life International as a globally significant Important Bird Area. Learn more about the Society, become a member, or make a donation at their website. https://ui.constantcontact.com/visualeditor/visual_editor_preview.jsp?agent.uid=1121006899702&format=html&printFrame=true 3/7 08/05/2015 Duncan Cowichan Chamber eNews May 15/15 Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society ‐ 25th Annual General Meeting Tues. May 19, 7 pm Koksilah Room, Island Savings Centre, 2687 James St. Mac5 & CVRD ‐ Computer and Social Media Workshops In partnership with the CVRD, MAC5 is excited to offer a wide range of computer courses covering everything from Facebook for Business, Blogging 101 & 201, How to Use Instagram and many, many more. The classes take place at the Island Savings Centre. Registration for the session opens on Mon. May 4, and courses start up in June. They are expected to fill quickly. See the Chamber's Community Calendar for a complete list. Are "U" a Safe Senior ‐ Programs Available from MAY 6 ‐ JUN 10 Community Policing is offering a series of sessions, focused on keeping seniors safe at home and on the streets: Home & Personal Safety MAY 6 Internet & Cyber Crime MAY 13 Road Safety (pedestrians, vehicles and scooters) MAY 20 Frauds & Scams MAY 27 Protecting our Seniors (Elder Abuse, Community Response, Public Guardian options) JUN 3 Financial Safety ‐ JUN 10 For details and to register, contact Duncan Community Policing 250.701.9145 | [email protected] | www.warmlandcops.com $10,000 Writing Prize ‐ BC Chamber Accepting Submissions for Rurals & Urban ‐ Deadline TODAY May 15 The exponential growth in B.C.'s urban centres has left only 20% of the population to produce and extract the raw goods from our natural resources. Some of these resources provide for the direct needs of the Urban and Rural populations, while most resources are exported, helping pay for the imported wants and needs of both. We ask: how is this sustainable, and how do we educate urbanites on the balance and perceived dichotomy between urban values, and B.C.'s resource‐based economy? Share your insight on this theme for your opportunity to win $10,000 and potentially have your article published. Grand Prize $10,000, Second Place $5000, 5 Regional Winners @ $1000 & 10 Runners Up @ $100 Open to the public! Rurals & Urban Writing Contest ‐ BC Chamber Deadline May 15 | 1200 Words Details here | Entry Form Please email or mail completed , along with a photo and article submission to [email protected] This Just In ... Small Business BC Presents ‐ Andrew Shepherd, Vancouver Island Salt Andrew Shepherd, Founder and CEO of Canada's first sea salt harvestry, Vancouver Island Salt Co., will discuss his journey from selling at local farmer's markets to scaling‐up his operations to meet international demand at the Local Leaders monthly business mixer at Small Business BC in Vancouver on Thurs. June 4, 5:30 ‐ 7:30 pm. Andrew Shepherd, Vancouver Island Salt Presents at Small Business BC Local Leaders Series Thurs. June 4, 5:30 pm ‐ 7:30 pm $25.00 | Live Webcast $10 Registration & Details here Register before May 20 for the Early Bird Discount, $18.50 Member News https://ui.constantcontact.com/visualeditor/visual_editor_preview.jsp?agent.uid=1121006899702&format=html&printFrame=true 4/7 08/05/2015 Duncan Cowichan Chamber eNews May 15/15 Ease‐Ability Renovations Presents You Can Do It Workshops for Women Ease‐Ability Solutions presents three workshops to bring out your inner handy‐woman. Attend all 3 for just $35, and part proceeds go to the Cowichan Valley Hospice Society. Get your tickets at Act Hearing, or Second Hangar. Classes are 3 consecutive Thursday's, 7 ‐ 9 pm, at the Island Savings Centre. Ease‐Ability Renovations Presents You Can Do It Workshops for Women Electrical: May 14, Koksilah Rm. Painting 101/Part 1 of 2: May 21, Mesachie Rm. Painting 101/Part 2 of 2: June 7, Mesachie Rm. $35 for the series. Tickets available at: Act Hearing, 361 Trans Canada (by Shoppers Drug Mart) Cobble Hill: Second Hangar, 3541 Cobble Hill Road Click here for complete details. Ease‐Ability Renovations Seeks Lead Carpenter Ease‐Ability Renovations is seeking a full time Lead Carpenter. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to help grow the position while contributing to the ongoing and future success of Ease‐Ability. We offer flexible hours and opportunity for growth in a team‐oriented, friendly environment. Responsibilities include: Assist the owner in liaising between clients, employees, & (sub)contractors. Build and maintain positive relationships with clients and suppliers through an honest, professional and ethical approach to business and a sincere, compassionate approach to providing superior customer service. Work & supervise employees and (sub) contractors on job sites, ensuring health and safety practices and policies are being followed while providing direction and support to the project team. Click here for Complete Job Description. Last Chance to Update Your Property References with RCMP The RCMP, through Community Policing, maintains Property Reference for local businesses. If the police are called to your business outside of office hours, and your Reference is up to date, they have information on hand to contact you or your representative. This is a voluntary program and renewed annually. Community Policing is currently updating all the Property References. Old References will be purged! So, please send in your updated, and current information. It only takes a few minutes ‐ download the form here. Then forward to Community Policing. Contact information is below, and on the form. Community Policing # 3 ‐149 Canada Ave 250.701.9145 | [email protected] Upcoming Courses at VIU Simply Accounting Level 2 Master Gardener Information Session ‐ free! Tue & Thu, May 19‐Jun 4; 6‐9pm Wed, May 20; 6‐8pm Serving It Right Cashier Training Sat, May 23; 9am‐4pm Sat & Sun, May 30‐31; 9am‐4pm Mud Nymphs & Aerial Dragons ‐ new! Sat, Jun 20; 12‐3pm See the complete selection of Professional Development & Training Courses here. Vancouver Island University will provide tailored employee training for your business. They offer a diverse portfolio of courses: business, communication and management, First Aid and Safety, and more. Vancouver Island University 2011 University Way Register in person, online or by phone 250‐746‐3519 https://ui.constantcontact.com/visualeditor/visual_editor_preview.jsp?agent.uid=1121006899702&format=html&printFrame=true 5/7 08/05/2015 Duncan Cowichan Chamber eNews May 15/15 May is Social Enterprise Month in BC Social Enterprises are quickly expanding throughout B.C. and around the world. These are organizations committed to a social mission that direct their revenue to drive social change. To help raise awareness of the work social entrepreneurs are doing in B.C. and the contributions these businesses make to our communities and our economy, the Province has proclaimed May 2015 as Social Enterprise Month. Social Enterprise Month Programming BC Partners for Social Impact & Action Plan to Maximize Social Innovation Social Enterprise Canada @HubcapBC Transformational Leadership Workshop ‐ Tues. May 26 ‐ NEW DATE Dr. Patrick Ross is presenting a workshop on "Transformational Leadership" exploring the process of change. Dr. Ross will discuss a number of leadership implications....after all...if we lead should we not be facilitating change? Transformational Leadership ‐ Dr. Patric Ross of Patrick Ross Consulting Presenting Room 220, Vancouver Island University, 2011 University Way Doors open 8:30, start 9am ‐ 12 noon $10 at the door RSVP by May 15 please: anne‐[email protected] Cowichan Valley Arts Council ‐ Annual General Meeting ‐ May 26 The AGM for the Arts Council is Tues. May 26, 6 ‐ 8 pm in the Mesachie Room at the Island Savings Centre. It has been a great year, with many wonderful shows in PORTALS and exciting plans in progress for the future. Voting members must be current members in good standing having purchased membership one month prior to the meeting. One vote per group member. If you have any questions regarding the AGM or your membership, please call the CVAC office 250‐ 746‐1633. Cowichan Valley Arts Council ‐ Annual General Meeting May 26, 6 pm to 8 pm Island Savings Centre, Mesachie Room, 2687 James Str. The Council enthusiastically encourages all CVAC members to attend! Blue Grouse Estate Winery & Vineyard Grand Opening May 23 The Brunner Family and the Blue Grouse Estate Winery team invite you to attend the grand opening of their new tasting room and winery facility. Blue Grouse is one of Vancouver Island's first wineries, working with vines originally planted in 1977. Winemaker and vineyard manager Bailey Williamson will showcase the latest vintages. Snacks. Live music with Sweet Lowdown. Grand Opening ‐ Blue Grouse Estate Winery & Vineyard Sat. May 23, 11 am ‐ 5 pm | Live music: 1 ‐ 4 pm 2182 Lakeside Rd. [email protected] | 250.743.3834 New tasting room & winery facility at Blue Grouse Nominate for the Duncan/North Cowichan Hall of Fame Deadline May 29 Nominations are now open for the Duncan North Cowichan Sports Hall of Fame. Everyone is invited to nominate ‐ both teams and individuals may be eligible. Selected recipients have a plaque on the Hall of Fame at the Cowichan Aquatic Centre. The deadline for nominations is May 29. Criteria & Categories https://ui.constantcontact.com/visualeditor/visual_editor_preview.jsp?agent.uid=1121006899702&format=html&printFrame=true 6/7 08/05/2015 Duncan Cowichan Chamber eNews May 15/15 Athlete: minor sports, high school, or amateur athlete who has earned honours representing North Cowichan or Duncan in provincial, national or international competitions; or any local athlete that has excelled at sports at the collegiate, professional or international level; Team: minor sports, high school or amateur team that has represented North Cowichan or Duncan in provincial, national or international competitions; Coach: coach who has worked with individuals, or minor sports, high school, or amateur teams that participated in provincial, national or international competitions; Administrators or Builders: individuals who have made a significant contribution to local athletics through involvement with a youth sports organization. See the Wall of Fame website for details and Nominations Breakfast Spelling Bee ‐ Rotary Supports Cowichan Literacy ‐ May 27 Do you have crack spellers in your organization? Want to support literacy in Cowichan and have some fun? Duncan Rotary Club is hosting a Breakfast Spelling Bee at Duncan Mall on May 27. The morning starts with a great breakfast, then teams work on spelling challenges. Winning team gets the plaque and bragging rights! This fundraiser is a jumpstart to bring the Imagination Library to Cowichan. The program provides 1 new book per month to children up to age 5. Rotary Breakfast Spelling Bee to Support Literacy May 27, Duncan Mall Details & Entry Form To find out more, and enter your team contact Denise Code: [email protected] BC Chamber News Duncan Cowichan Chamber of Commerce 2896 Drinkwater Road Duncan, BC V9L 6C2 E: [email protected] | T: 250.748.1111 | F: 250.746.8222 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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, 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 for thumbnail size. 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