Ladysmith Chamber E-Newsletter ~ Jan 29, 2019

CHAMBER WEEK | FEBRUARY 18-22 2019

Chamber of Commerce Week, celebrated annually, recognizes the outstanding contributions that Chambers and Boards of Trade make to communities across B.C. The Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce will be celebrating 89 Years serving Ladysmith and Area.

Chamber Week Business After
Hours Mixer

In Celebration of Chamber Week and Heritage Week, the Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Ladysmith & District Historical Society invite you to join us for a Business After Hours Mixer.

Date: Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Time: 5pm to 7pm

Location: Ladysmith Museum. (721 1st Ave, Ladysmith, BC V9G 1A5)

Cost: Free

Wine and Cheese provided

RSVP by February 15, 2019 to 250-245-2112- or email

Chamber Week Lunch & Learn

Speaker: Tammy Leslie, Palmer Leslie CPA
Topic: New tax rules small business needs to know!
Learn about the new Health Care Tax for employers, the new CPP rules and the new speculation tax that will affect Nanaimo properties.

Location: Royal Canadian Legion
Date: Thursday, February 21, 2019
Time: 11:30am to 1pm
Lunch: tba
Cost: tba

RSVP by February 19th to 250-245-2112 or email

Thank you to our Biz Buzz Symposium + Expo Title Sponsor, LDCU

Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce AGM

SAVE THE DATE!

Join fellow Chamber Members, Directors and Staff as we celebrate the accomplishments of the past year, share plans for 2019 and recognize efforts contributing to the success of 2018.

DATE: Wednesday, April 03, 2019

LOCATION: Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ladysmith Oyster Bay

TIME: 5:30pm to 7:30pm (doors open at 5:00)

More details to follow.....

12th Annual Chamber Golf Classic

SAVE THE DATE!

JUNE 14, 2019

COTTONWOOD

Membership Renewal

Your 2019 Membership Renewal I nvoice has been emailed. Please contact our office if you did not receive yours or if you have any changes or updates to your Business Listing in the Directory on the Chambers Website.

Here are some of the incentives that come with your Chamber Membership

2019 BC Chamber Benefits

Make the Most of Your Chamber Membership

The Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce greatly values your trust and confidence and sincerely appreciate your loyalty and support through your membership. We look forward to working with you again.

Welcome New Chamber Members

Join us in welcoming our NEW members of the Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce! We encourage you to welcome these new members by patronizing their businesses and or visiting their websites.


Oceanview Seniors Manor

Whether you're wanting to downsize and need a little extra support. Or just looking for some friendly conversation and a place to call home. Oceanview Seniors Manor, has what you're looking for.

Located at 468 Battie Drive, Ladysmith BC. Call 250-245-2900.

Visit

www.oceanviewmanor.ca

to find out more!

Book Your 2019 Chamber
Business Mixer!

Mixers are an ideal opportunity to gain exposure and publicity for your business. As a member of the Chamber of Commerce, you are invited to host a monthly Mixer. As a host you will also benefit from a large, positive and business-oriented crowd. Read More...

Host a Mixer Dates 2019

2019 Chamber Business Mixer Application

BC Chamber News

The Ladysmith Chamber is a Proud Member of the BC Chamber. Through this membership our Chamber members receive access to exclusive member rates on:

*Employee Benefit plans

*Online Payroll, and Human Resource programs

* Hotels and Car Rentals -worldwide

*Electronic payment processing & merchant services

* Fuel discount programs

*Business supplies

*Online marketing management

*Business training programs

*and much more...

BC Chamber Benefits for Chamber Members | BC Chamber Advocacy

BC Chamber Latest News | BC Chamber Newsletters

Join the BC Chamber MindReader Community

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& promote Your Business for $30 per month.

Call 250-245-2112 to book your spot!

Town of Ladysmith

The next Council Meeting is on February 04 2019 at 7pm. Click here for the Regular Council meeting schedule. A full agenda package is prepared by 5:30 p.m. on the Thursday before the Council and Municipal Services Committee meetings and is available by clicking on the following links: Council Minutes and Agendas; Municipal Services Minutes and Agendas.
If you missed the Council workshops on the 2019 Budget and 2019 to 2023 Financial Plan, you can see the presentations on the Town of Ladysmith website.
Heart Lake Trail is open after removing 115 fallen trees... Holland Creek Trail Partially closed due to construction... Read More...

Ladysmith Downtown Business Association

The next LDBA meeting is February 20th, 2019 at the Waterfront Art Gallery. Please join us for coffee and muffins. Read More...
The LDBA AGM will be held on Thursday, March 14th, 2019. Location will be Fox & Hounds, meeting starts at 6 pm, dinner at 6:45 pm. Read More...

Chamber Members are invited to attend Victoria Chambers "Fabulous February Federal Speakers"

The Victoria Chamber invites Ladysmith Chamber members to hear from four exceptional speakers during the month of February and early March. This is a unique opportunity for you to hear first-hand from key government decision-makers and to ask questions about issues affecting businesses in our island communities.

Monday, February 11 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Business Leader's Luncheon with Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna

Tuesday, February 12 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Business Leader's Luncheon with Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Minister Jonathan Wilkinson

Tuesday, February 26 from 11:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Premier John Horgan Luncheon

Wednesday, March 6 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Business Leader's Luncheon with BC Ferries CEO Mark Collins

Contact the Ladysmith Chamber for a Promo Code to unlock pricing for discounted member rates. 250-245-2112