Coffee Talk at Women In Need, February 25, 7:30-9:00 am
Member Information Session, March 3, 9:30-10:30 am
Board Governance Workshop for Non-Profits, March 6, 9:30 am-3:00 pm
Mixer at Elite Promotional Marketing, March 11, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Coffee Talk at WIN Resale Shop
Members, please join us for coffee and snacks in a setting smaller than our regular mixers. This is a great event for those new to or nervous of networking, as everyone has a chance to provide information about their business and connect in a friendly and informal atmosphere. No need to register - just drop by!
Date:
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
Time:
7:30 AM – 9:00 AM
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Member Information Session
Please join us for our next Member Information Session! Running once a month, these informal sessions will give you the chance to meet fellow members and learn more about what we do at the Chamber, as well as the range of membership benefits on offer. These sessions are open to new, prospective and existing members.
Date:
T
uesday, March 3, 2020
Time:
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Mixer - Elite Promotional Marketing
Y
ou’re Invited! Please join us on March 11th for our business mixer at
Elite Promotional Marketing
.
If you're thinking "Elite Promotional Marketing is not in the WestShore" you're right - but they are WestShore Chamber members so we're happy to travel to them (especially since the traffic is in our favour!) And as always there will be delicious appetizers and drinks to enjoy.
Date:
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
Time:
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Members
-
please register you and your guest(s) below. New to the registration system? Give us a call and we'll quickly get you set up with a user name and password.
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Chamber Members Are First In Line for Tickets to Michelle Obama!
Thanks to the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce, members of the WestShore Chamber and other Chambers up and down the Island are able to purchase tickets in advance of sales opening to the public on February 26th at 10:00 am.
An e-mail was sent this morning February 24th before 9 am to the main contact we have on file for each WestShore Chamber member. If you haven't received an e-mail, please get in touch with our office at 250-478-1130.
Tickets are expected to go on sale at 10:00 am on February 24th for Chamber members.
The details are:
A Conversation with Michelle Obama
Tues., March 31, 2020 | 7 pm
Save On Foods Memorial Centre
1925 Blanshard Street, Victoria, BC
Tickets $220-$300
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Are Rail Blockades Impacting Your Business?
The BC Chamber is asking for your feedback on any current or potential impacts that rail blockades are having on your business.
You can take the short survey
here.
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Save the Date for Viva La WestShore 2020
We are delighted to announce that the fourth annual Viva La WestShore will be taking place at
Elements Casino Victoria
on
April 24th
from 7-11 pm. Join us for a night of fundraising fun, interactive games with live prize auctions, cocktails, silent auction, music and celebration. Tickets and sponsorship package available soon!
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Thank You for Supporting the Coldest Night of the Year Westshore!
The WestShore Chamber of Commerce was pleased to be a part of the first annual Coldest Night of the Year Westshore walk on February 22nd (team photo below!) At the time the walk started, teams had raised $27,000 to support services offered by the Pacific Centre Family Services Association, and Our Place. Thank you to
Mike Wicks
,
Blue Beetle Books
,
Fountain Tire Langford
,
The Soup Van Foundation
and
Sharon Mitchell
for collectively donating $390 to the WestShore Chamber team for this great cause!
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Pearson's Global Affairs Speaker Series: February 27th at 2:45pm
"Global Affairs is Pearson College UWC'c premier speaker series that draws leading global experts from around the world and our own backyard. The series is free and open to all. "
The next session titled, "From Cave Walls to Keyboards: The Paleolithic Origins of Art and Language" features Canadian paleoanthropologist, author and engaging science communicator Genevieve von Petzinger. For full details on the event click
here
.
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Workplace Rights and Responsibilities - Coaching Session With Peninsula and Scotiabank on March 3rd at Royal Colwood Golf Club
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An expert from Peninsula will discuss your obligations and rights as an employer, ensuring you and your employees are well taken care of. Join us for a complimentary event to learn more about the world of Human Resources and how to keep your business in line with the Canada Labour Code, WorkSafe BC, and other regulatory bodies. We’re here to help you take your business to the next level. For more details, please go
here
."
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YES Group All-Island Entrepreneurial Summit - Chamber Member Savings!
"The Art of Leadership: Mastering Business Communications in the New Decade.
Whether you are inspiring employees, navigating the challenges of customer service, helping your prospects become happy customers, guiding a group of leaders or negotiating with potential partners or investor; communication skills are critical to the success of any business owner, manager or entrepreneur.
As we move forward into a new decade in an ever changing business environment, how will you evolve with it? What skill sets will you need to strengthen and how can you best utilize technology to become more efficient and effective in growing yourself and building your business?
What will you be able to achieve by 2030? Join us on March 27th for the 5th Annual All-Island Entrepreneurial Summit at Elements Casino Victoria and continue your journey to the summit of success!"
WestShore Chamber members receive $20 off their ticket with promo code WCC! For full details and registration click
here
.
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ABM Indigenous: Vancouver Island 2020
"The WestShore Chamber of Commerce will attend ABM Indigenous: Vancouver Island for the first time this year. Held in partnership with the Esquimalt and the Songhees Nations at the Songhees Wellness Centre March 16–18, ABM Indigenous: Vancouver Island is part of a series of events held across Canada by Advanced Business Match that connects Indigenous and non-Indigenous decision makers to create opportunities for business.
At ABM Indigenous: Vancouver Island, community and business leaders will meet potential collaborators for projects in industries that range from natural resources, construction, tourism supply and services, manufacturing, retail and more, as they look to forge sustainable, prosperous futures.
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Olympic View Golf Club:
WestShore Chamber Members: book your golf at Olympic View on-line
here
using promo code CHAMBER and receive 10% off your green fee any time of day, 7 days per week in 2020. Valid for 1 Chamber Member and up to 3 guests. Not valid with any other offers, or for events. No proof of Chamber Membership is required. Golf MORE in 2020!
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Welcome New Members!
We're delighted to welcome those members who have joined us most recently:
Please click on the links above to find out more about each new member and what they do!
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