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Black Tie Awards 2015
Black Tie Nomination Deadline TOMORROW, Midnight Sat. Jan. 31The Black Tie Nomination deadline is tomorrow at midnight! Don't have a ton oftime to nominate? No worries! Give us the basics on the nomination, thenvolunteers call each an every nominator to round out the details. Here's what youneed to know:
Nominate more than once. You can even nominate your boss, your business,or your staff.Businesses and volunteers anywhere in Cowichan are eligible.Nominations are open to the public ‐ anyone can nominate.With 8 categories covering business, art, volunteerism and green practices ‐there's a category for your nomineeNominate online here, or download a printable form here.
Black Tie organizers notify all the nominees ‐ and nominees love getting the goodnews! Show someone you notice the great job they do, and nominate them for aBlack Tie Award. And nominate soon, the deadline is tomorrow!
Black Tie Nomination Deadline: Midnight Jan. 31/15
The Black Tie Awards & Auction are April 11, 2015 at Brentwood College School.Celebrate Excellence in Business & Volunteerism in Cowichan ‐ Nominate Now!
2015 Lifetime Achievement Award Goes to Bill Keserich aka "Mr. Soccer"Check out the announcement on Shaw Go!Island with host Daphne Little.
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Economic Development Cowichan ‐ Returns to Sponsor Green Business AwardWe are pleased to announce that Economic Development Cowichan is back tosponsor the 2015 Green Business Award. See the complete media release here.
(L to R) Past EDC Manager Geoff Millar with 2014 Black Tie Green Business Award
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Winners ‐ Dan and Karen Armstrong or Velocal Delivery & Past Chamber Pres.George Gates.
Excellent Frameworks & the E.J. Hughes Gallery ‐ Sponsor Volunteer of theYear Award Excellent Frameworks is no stranger to the Black Tie Awards ‐ Janet is a long timeBlack Tie Committee member, and they've participated as a Gold Sponsor foryears! And now they have come on boars as the Award Sponsor for Volunteer ofthe Year category. Thank you Janet Martinez and Michael Shaw! See the mediarelease here.
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Did You Know? Member pricing for Chamber events and specials apply to allemployees in your organization?
Digital Marketing Lunch 'n Learn Series ‐ from Inter‐Actions Digital MarketingBryan Rempel of Inter‐Actions Digital Marketing Services presents this series of 4Thursday Lunch 'n Learns:
Feb. 5: The Money is in the List ‐ Email Marketing Feb. 12: You Have 5 Seconds or Less ‐ Trends in Website Design
Feb. 26: Social Media Paid Marketing ‐ You Pay with Time or MoneyMar. 5: The Power is in Your Pocket ‐ Video Marketing
FREE to Chamber members | $5 Non‐membersContact the Chamber to register [email protected] | 250.748.1111
Location to come ...
A Special Valentines Event for Chamber Members & Guests ‐ Feb. 12The Cowichan Symphony is hosting a special members‐only reception at He Sings, She Sighs ‐ A Romantic Comedy on Feb. 12. The concert featuresCirque du Soleil singer Nadya Blanchette! Ms. Blanchette performs withCowichan's own Ken Lavigne and the Vancouver Island Symphony. Memberssave $15 on the ticket price for the show, and that includes a hosted receptionbefore the show, complete with wine, beverages and appetizers.About the Concert:The Vancouver Island Symphony, under the direction of Pierre Simard,presents a love affair Valentine's Special featuring soprano Nadya Blanchette of Cirque du Soleil and Cowichan tenorKen Lavigne in this musical romantic comedy. Their charm, complicity and passion will conquer your senses in adazzling performance featuring beloved love songs and duets. Seductive, powerful and breathtaking, these fabuloussinging lovebirds will make you fall in love all over again.
Member Only Pricing and Hosted Reception ‐ Feb. 12He Sings, She Sighs ‐ A Romantic Comedy
Cowichan Performing Arts Centre (formerly Cowichan Theatre), 2687 James St.Chamber Members $25 (Regularly $40)
Includes Hosted Reception Before the Performance for Chamber Members & GuestsReception at 6:45 pm | Performance at 7:30 pm
Call or drop by the Box Office and state you are buying tickets for the Chamber of CommerceEvent & receive Member Pricing
Box Office: 250.748.7529Thank you to the Cowichan Symphony Society for providing this elegant evening out for our members!
The City of Duncan proclaimed February 16 ‐ 20, 2015 as "Chamber Week"
Chamber Week Breakfast ‐ York St. Diner Tues. Feb. 17It's our first annual Chamber Week Breakfast at the York Street Diner. We will be honouring long‐time Chambermembers ‐ many have been members for over 20 years! Come and bring a friend ‐ everyone enjoys member pricingduring Chamber Week! Save the date and watch the eNews for details.
Chamber Week BreakfastYork St. Diner, 5894 York St
Tues. Feb. 17, 7:30 am ‐ 9 amRSVP [email protected] | 250.748.1111
Mayor Jon Lefebure Presents at Chamber Week Luncheon Thursday Feb. 19North Cowichan Mayor Jon Lefebure will cover the priorities and prospects for the municipality.
Mayor Jon Lefebure Presents at Chamber LuncheonThurs. FEB 19
Members $26.25 | Non‐members $37.25Member pricing available to all staff for Chamber members.
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.
Chamber Mixer ‐ Ocean Front Suites at Cowichan Bay Thur. Feb. 26Save the date for a Mixer at the Ocean Front Suites at Cowichan Bay. Tour their extensive facilities and check out therenovations too. Come and enjoy the hospitality of the team at the Ocean Front Suites, and networking with fellowmembers.
Ocean Front Suites at Cowichan BayThur. Feb. 26, 5:30 pm ‐ 7 pm
1681 Cowichan Bay RoadRSVP [email protected] | 250.748.1111
Securing Your Computer Systems ‐ George Gates of NuTech & CVCC, Lunch 'n Learn Feb. 26What will it cost if your network crashes, your data is lost and your business stops? George Gates of NuTechI.T. Solutions and the Chemainus Village Computer Ctr. (CVCC) covers the importance of a secure on‐lineback up system and 24/7 managed anti‐virus, monitoring with remote support for your computers andnetworks. This is Chamber of Commerce Lunch 'n Learn and both the Chemainus and DuncanCowichan members are invited.
Securing Your Computer Systems ‐ Lunch 'n Learn George Gates or NuTech I.T. Solutions & Chemainus Village Computer Centre
Thurs. Feb. 26, Noon ‐ 1 pm
Best Western Plus Chemainus Inn, 9573 Chemainus Rd., ChemainusFree to members.
RSVP to [email protected] | 250.324.6100Pack your lunch and join us!
Save the Date for these Spring Events:Gary Herman, CEO of the Industry Trades Authority Presents Mar. 5 at VIU
Brian Carruthers, CAO of Cowichan Valley Regional District Presents at Chamber Luncheon ‐ Mar. 26Location Confirmed ‐ Cowichan Golf & Country Club
Chamber Luncheon at the Clements Centre ‐ April 23
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Free Webinar: Hiring Skilled Immigrant through Express Entry Thurs. Feb. 5As of January 2015, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has a new electronic system called Express Entry tomanage applications for permanent residence under certain economic immigration streams.The Immigrant Employment Council of BC is providing a free 90 min. webinar on Feb. 5 on Hiring Skilled Immigrantsthrough Express Entry ‐ What Employers Need to Know. Participants will hear from experts on how to can tap intooverseas talent through the new economic immigration system.
Immigrant Employment Council of BC WebinarFeb. 5, 11:45 am ‐ 1:30 pm
Click here for registration and details.
Canada Apprenticeship Loan ProgramThe federal goverment offers a family of programs to support apprentices and their employers. Follow the link to seehow the program can benefit your business or career.
Government of Canada Program for Apprentices
Economic Development Report Available thru CVRD Website
The CVRD published a new report ‐ CVRD Economic Development Review. Click here to read or download thereport. The meeting video is available here.
Coming Soon
BBB Vancouver Island Directory Display Ad or Enhanced Lisiting ‐ DEADLINE Tues. Feb. 3 Each year the BBB serving Vancouver Island produces a comprehensive print directory listing all Accredited Businessesoperating in our region, by type of business category. The directory also includes information for consumers on how tobetter their customer service experience, smart shopping tips, and tips on how to avoid becoming a victim offraud. The Directory is distributed directly to the doorstep of 135,000 households throughout Greater Victoria, thePeninsula and Vancouver Island and is available online in March 2015!
Click here to see the 2014 BBBVI Accredited Business Directory.Click here for the 2015 Rate Card
For more information contact Joann KiefE: [email protected] | 250‐588‐1210
Zuk Design's Website Sale ‐ Up to 50% When You Prepay ‐ Deadline TOMORROW Jan. 31Jump start your 2015 online! Zuk Designs is offering 50% off for new or refreshed websites. Until Jan. 31 ‐ SALEINCLUDES:
Custom designed web site (up to 4 pages) Complete SEO ‐ Search Engine OptimizationRe‐designs ‐ time for a fresh new look?
How much is 50% Off?Eg. reg price 4 webpages = $1,850 | 50% discount = $925* (plus gst)* sale does not include hosting or domain fees, wordpress conversions, or websitesalready in progress.
Zuk Design Website Sale ‐ Click here for details View Some of Our WebsiteDesigns Here.
or contact Patricia MacGregor [email protected] | Office: 250.597.2999 | Cell:250.732.7599
Prepaid Only ‐ Some Restrictions Apply
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New Members Play Free Arbutus Ridge Until Mar. 31Join as a new member to play FREE until Mar. 31 at Arbutus Ridge Gols. PLUS, you'll receive a $200 practice ballcredit. Arbutus Ridge is very much open to the public, but Membership has its privileges!
Click here to see the Benefits of Membership at Arbutus Ridge Golf
Satellite Bar & Grille, Special Menus, Special DaysThe Satellite Bar & Grille is offering Pasta Tuesdays ‐ your choice of 2 pasta dishes for just $13.99. Or join us for BBQBaby Ribs on Fridays. And we've created a special Valentines Dinner ‐ just $44!
Satellite Bar & GrillValentines Day Menu
Reservations: 250.743.5100
Arbutus Ridge Golf3515 Telegraph Rd.
Tee Times: 250.743.5000 or book a tee time onlineToll Free: 1‐800‐i‐GolfBC (446‐5322) > Press 7 | [email protected]
Cowichan Valley Hospice Society Community Consultation on End of Life CareCowichan Valley Hospice Society is leading a community consultation on end‐of‐life care, through a series of publicmeetings. You are invited to participate in a conversation about end‐of‐life experience and a vision for the future ofhospice palliative care in Cowichan.
Cowichan Valley Hospice Soc. ‐ Community Consultation ‐ End of Life CareTues. Feb.10, 2 pm ‐ 4:30 pm, Lake Cowichan Upper Hall community Centre
Wed. Feb. 11, 6:30 pm ‐ 9 pm, Ladysmith Eagles HallMon. Feb. 16, 1 pm ‐ 3:30 pm & 6 pm to 8:30 pm, St. John's Anglican Church, Duncan
Tues. Feb. 17, 1 pm ‐ 3:30 pm, Shawnigan Lake Community CentreCowichan Valley Hospice Society
Unable to Attend but still want to participate? Contact us [email protected] | 250‐701‐4242
Beer 'n Burger Night Fundraiser for Providence Farm Join us at the Cowichan Bay Pub for a fun evening of food and music. Tickets are available at Providence Farm orProvidence Farm's General Store (open Fridays and Saturdays, 10 am ‐ 5 pm). Providence Farm, 1843 Tzouhalem Roador call 250‐746‐4204 Tickets are just $20 and include: burger (beef, chicken or vegetarian) beer, cooler or wine.And you'll enjoy the Silent Auction, 50/50 Draw and live music from The Doctor Bones Project.
Providence Farm ‐ Beer & Burger Night at the Cowichan Bay Pub Sun. Feb 15, 4 pm ‐ 8 pm
1695 Cowichan Bay Road, Cowichan Bay$20
Speedy Glass Fabulous February Samsung Tablet GiveawaySpeedy Glass is giving away a Samsung 4 Tablet with 8" screen and 16GB. The contest runs throughout February andit's easy to enter. No Purchase Necessary. Just drop in, say Hi, and enter to win! (Watch the eNews to see who wins.)
Speedy Glass2724 Beverly St
Venturi Schulze's Famous Balsamic Vinegar Featured on Shaw Go!Island
Venturi‐Schulze Vineyards on Shaw TV
VIU Upcoming Courses at Cowichan CampusHere are just a few of the dozens of upcoming courses available at VIU's Community Extension & Contract Services atthe Cowichan Campus. See all Cowichan Campus courses online here. VIU's Professional Development & Trainingcourse offerings from all campuses are available here.
Coast Salish Hul'q'umi'num' ‐ Continuing On CrowdfundingTues. Feb. 17 ‐ Apr. 21, 6 pm ‐ 8 pm. Thur. Feb 19, 6 pm ‐ 9 pm
Botany to Bugs: Basic Coastal BC Gardening Cashier TrainingSat. Feb. 21, 9 am ‐ 3:30 pm Sat. ‐ Sun, Feb. 21 ‐ 22, 9 am ‐ 4 pm
Community Extension & Contract Services/Cowichan | Professional Development & Training/All CampusesVancouver Island University
250.746.3519 | TF 1.888.747.3519 Local 3515
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Chemainus Theatre Festival ‐ 2015 Opens Feb. 20 with Project Johnny CashChemainus Theatre Festival 2015 Season opens on Feb. 20 with Project Johnny Cash ‐ a musical review of therockabilly world of legendary storyteller Johnny Cash. The show includes 40 hit songs to celebrate his career. ProjectJohnny Cash runs until April 11, and is followed by the theatrical classic The Mousetrap. Then relive the the days ofthe Fab Four at the British Invasion opening May 1. Check the Chemainus Theatre Festival website for more fabshows, tickets, cost‐saving season tickets, special luxurious getaway weekend specials, and more.
Chemainus Theatre Festival ‐ 2015 Season
Bigleaf Maple Syrup Festival at the Forest Discovery Ctr ‐ Feb. 7 & 8It's time for the annual Bigleaf Maple Syrup Festival at the BC Forest Discovery Centre on Feb.7 & 8. Visitors will explore the many facets of maple sugaring in a fun festival atmospherewith live entertainment and the aroma of hot syrup. Enjoy tapping demos, syrup tasting, mini‐workshops and you can pick up your own kit to try tapping for syrup at home! Or pick upsome delicious, locally produced maple syrup (while supplies last.) This is Vancouver Island'sonly Bigleaf Maple Syrup Festival ‐ don't miss it!
Bigleaf Maple Syrup Festival ‐ Feb. 7 & 8
BC Forest Discovery Centre, Bell McKinnon Rd. & Trans Canada Hwy10 am ‐ 4 pm | Green Hornet training runs every 30 minutes, 10:30 am ‐ 3:30 pm
$8 Adults/Sr/Youth | $6 2 ‐ 12 Yr. |Free 2 Yr. & under
BC Forest Discovery Ctr. OPEN Family Day ‐ Feb. 9The BC Forest Discovery Centre is open this Family Day on Mon. Feb. 9. Families will enjoy kids crafts, train rides,displays, the museum, entertainment, and more!
BC Forest Discovery Centre ‐ OPEN Family Day ‐ Mon. Feb. 910 am ‐ 4 pm | Green Hornet training runs every 30 minutes, 10:30 am ‐ 3:30 pm
$8 Adults/Sr/Youth | $6 2 ‐ 12 Yr. |Free 2 Yr. & under
Register Now for the 2015 Cowichan Job FairGlobal Vocational Services/WorkBC invites employers to register for the 2015 Cowichan Job Fair. This no cost eventruns on Wed. Mar. 25 at the Quw'utzun' Cultural & Conference Centre. Contact Global Vocational Services for detailsor to register.
2015 Cowichan Job Fair Wed. Mar. 25, 10 am ‐ 3 pm
Quw'utzun' Cultural & Conference Centre200 Cowichan Way, Duncan BC
Register by Feb. 20Online registration available here
Or contact Global Vocational Services: E: [email protected] | T: 250.748.9880 | F: 250.746.8986
Special Offer from Social Media is Simple ‐ 20% Savings Until Feb. 15Here's a special offer from Social Media Is Simple. When you are operating a Facebook Page it's a tough task if youaren't up to date with the latest features and rules. Many customers prefer a one‐on‐one session to a classroomenvironment. So....... from January 15th to February 15th only, instead of my usual $100.00 for 1.5 hour one on onesession, the rate is $80.00! You'll walk away right up to date on the latest on Facebook with a completely current setof instructions to refer to after the session. Hurry. A great deal for 2015 and only so many sessions can be booked.
Legal Services Society ‐ Free Community Workshop ‐ Feb. 19/20The Legal Services Society (LSS) if providing a free Community workshop on family and child protection law,Aboriginal services and civil law issues. This event is at the Quw'utsun' Cultural and Conference Centre on Feb. 19/20.
Legal Services Society ‐ Free Community Workshop Feb. 19/20. 8 s, ‐ 4 pm both days
Contact Baljinder Gill of LSS for detail or to register: [email protected] | 604.601.6015
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.
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