February 2017 E-Newsletter
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
Learn to Code
Providing courses that are 100% instructor led, with incredibly small class sizes and a practical, hands-on approach to learning.

Courses and programs are tailored in great detail for students and each individual's strengths and goals are taken into account for the best possible training results.
From best kept secret to success  in life, love and business.
Our why - Your success! Moving you from the best kept secret to success in life, love, and business - is our mission. Are you ready to go from being the best kept secret in spite of all you do - let's talk? ~Jo Dibblee

The founder Jo Dibblee is the author of the internationally awarded, best-selling memoir  Frock Off: Living Undisguised  and  From Best Kept Secret to Success in Life, Love & Business.
Exploring the beautiful community of Sooke BC   

Meanwhile in Sooke is a community oriented Facebook page that focuses on the beauty and quirkiness of our community.

Meanwhile in Sooke is driven by its members and the businesses of Sooke.

They also have Meanwhile in Sooke swag (Shirts, Hats, Stickers) available to purchase.

Monthly Regular Board Meetings Open to All
Our 2017 Board of Directors wants to connect with members and has opened the remaining monthly regular Board meetings to members and the business community at large to pose questions, provide insight and feedback and to help shape and guide the Chamber.

Meetings are held every 3rd Tuesday of each month, starting at 6:30 pm in the main floor boardroom at the Prestige Oceanfront Resort.
CELEBRATING CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WEEK!
February 20 to 24
Sooke, BC – The District of Sooke has proclaimed February 20 to 24, 2017 Chamber of Commerce Week to recognize the unwavering commitment of the Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce in supporting local businesses, boosting economic development opportunities and providing vital resources for businesses in our community.
Lunch & Learn
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
Location:   Village Food Markets
Time:   Noon to 1:00 pm

Guest Speaker:  
Lorna Danylchuk, Treasurer, Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce  and owner of  Your Perfect Gift

Topic:  Thank you Economy
 - Appreciation is the secret to building sustainable business. Lorna speaks on how adopting a "Thank You" mentality can benefit your business without sending your advertising and marketing budgets through the roof.
Business Breakfast
Did you ever wonder, “What DOES the Chamber do anyway?”

Join us in celebration of Chamber of Commerce Week and find out from our guest speaker: Kerry Cavers, President, Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce. Everyone is invited to attend.

Date: Wednesday, February 22, 2017
Time: 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Location:  The Uncommon Carrot

Guest Speaker:  President Kerry Cavers, Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce
Topic:  “What DOES the Chamber do anyway?”

Chamber OPEN HOUSE
Have you ever been to the Chamber office?
Well, now is the perfect time!  During Chamber Week, we will be hosting an 'Open House' at the Chamber office so, take a moment out of your busy day to stop by and say "Hi" and celebrate with me and your business friends!

Refreshments will be offered to enjoy.  

Hope you can make it!

Thursday, February 23rd
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Where: Sooke Chamber Office

Chamber Business Social
Everyone is invited to mix & mingle with Sooke's business community while enjoying refreshments at 17 Mile House on the final day of Chamber of Commerce Week in celebration of all the wonderful business people in the Sooke region!

Friday, February 24th
Time: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Where: 17 Mile House Pub (Upstairs)

* 17TH ANNUAL BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS *
Nominations are now OPEN (until March 5)

BANQUET & AUCTION - Saturday, April 1st, 2017 

We are so excited to celebrate our local business community with you again this year!

Get ready for our 17th Annual Business Excellence Awards Banquet & Auction on Saturday, April 1st (no joke!)

Find out who will take home these prestigious awards...
It is sure to be a most memorable star-studded event!

Earlybird gets the discount...book early and save.
$55 pp until March 5th (regular price after March 5th: $65 pp)
or reserve your table of 10 for $500.

Visit our website for more information and to purchase tickets by March 24th.

Lenovo is sharing the love all month long! Heartwarming savings of up to 33% off our most popular products for you and your loved ones. Don’t forget to protect what you love with Lenovo Service Warranty Upgrades.  

Hurry deals are only valid while supplies last! 

Visit: www.lenovo.com/chambers

Call: 1-888-315-7408, ext. 5221 (M-F: 9am-9pm EST, Sat: 9am-6pm EST)

Be sure to check the website often – special offers change frequently.

MEMBER EVENTS
Do you have any special events coming up?  We want to hear from you and help spread the word in our monthly e-newsletters.  
The Sooke Region Chamber is here to support our members and their initiatives. If you have an event coming up in Sooke that you would like to let other members know about, please send us the details in advance with a link and/or PDF, PNG or JPG image and we will do our best to include your event information or link in next month's e-news.  Our e-newsletters are typically distributed during the first half of each month so please send us the info by the end of the month.

We wish you much success with your events!

UPCOMING MEMBER HOSTED EVENTS:

Every 2nd Wednesday, 6:00 pm:  Free Legal Clinic at John Horgan's Sooke Office

Tuesday, February 21, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm at the Prestige Oceanfront Resort: Workshop: Take Your Stage - Hosting Successful Events That Convert.  Hosted by Jo Dibblee, Frock Off Inc. 

Sooke Women in Business are Celebrating International Women's Day
March 5th
In the past, the Chamber has hosted the 'Women in Business Afternoon Tea' to celebrate International Womens' Day.  This event is now being organized by the Facebook group, Sooke Women in Business and will feature our new member, Jo Dibblee of Frock Off Inc. as their guest speaker.

For more details about the event, or to purchase tickets by February 27, please contact Rachel Dyer directly.
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