Respectfully conducting our Business within the Unceded Territory of the Hupacasath and Tseshaht First Nations

Join us on Friday, February 24th as we re-enter the world of networking events. Our first in far too long! We are thrilled to feature Minister Osborne as our guest speaker at this event. We're also really excited to host it at FIVE ACRE CO. SOCIAL HOUSE. In addition to that we welcome recent Chamber member - IRONWORKS CAFE & CREPERIE to the event. Dina will be there offering delicious coffee and some very tasty treats to wrap up your week. The Chamber has invited several other new members to the event each of whom are encouraged to say a few words about their venture(s).

Dragon’s Den has asked us to share the information in this email with you. Feel free to share with your members as you see fit. Keep reading…

Who and What

Dragons’ Den is hosting open auditions in Vancouver, looking for the next big ‘thing’ in Canadian business! Let’s show them what BC’s made of!

DRAGONS’ DEN gives entrepreneurs the opportunity to pitch their businesses to a panel of wealthy Canadian business moguls: "the Dragons." Successful pitchers will have a chance to earn real investment from the Dragons’ own pockets!

Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity for entrepreneurs and small business owners to apply and pitch their business for the chance to appear on national television. We would love to see as many people apply from the BC Chamber's network as possible. 

When/Where

OPEN AUDITIONS

CBC Vancouver

700 Hamilton St., Vancouver

Saturday, February 25th | 10am - 5pm 

Sunday, February 26th | 10am - 5pm 

Submit your application here

DFO is taking a survey to help develop policies concerning Southern Resident Killer Whales. The results of the survey may affect fishing in our area.

If you have not already done so, you are encouraged to look at the survey and respond if you feel compelled. PLEASE COMPLETE THE SURVEY BEFORE FEB 19TH (THAT'S THIS WEEKEND).

Survey information

As stated, this week in Victoria by the BC Chamber of Commerce - President & CEO Fiona Famulak.

“We cannot have healthy communities without healthy businesses. If businesses struggle, their communities will too. It is time to address the barriers that are preventing our economy from reaching its full potential.”

Read the full news release here.

Imagine this. FIFTY-SIX DAYS between how many haircuts or, in the world of the Alberni Valley Bulldogs between regulation losses. INCREDIBLE. It's great hockey and WE HAVE FOUR TICKETS TO GIVE AWAY FOR THIS COMING MONDAY - FAMILY DAY AFTERNOON. Want some? Send me an email and I'll get them to you.

• Saturday @ 7pm vs. Powell River
• Monday @ 2pm vs. Nanaimo

Port Alberni

Hosted by Sage Haven Society

The Coldest Night of the Year is a winterrific family-friendly walk to raise money for local charities serving people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness. Join us on February 25, 2023 - team up, fundraise, walk, and gather for good... because it’s cold out there.

Event Day Details (click here)

We are pleased to welcome Mr. James A. Stuart - Managing Director for Island Rail to our March networking meeting. The date will be 'either' Tuesday, March 28th or Wednesday, March 29th.

Mr. Stuart is well-known on Vancouver Island and is a lead advocate for the return of rail services to the Island, including Port Alberni. He and his team will provide us with an approximate 20 minute presentation.

MORE ON THIS TO FOLLOW. PLEASE WATCH OUR WEBSITE, THIS NEWSLETTER AND OUR FACEBOOK PAGES OVER THE COMING DAYS FOR MORE INFORMATION.