the latest from your local Chamber...
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UPDATES & BUSINESS RESOURCES
the latest from your Chamber
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From your Chamber
- Update from Chamber President, Cheri Mactier
- Report from Chamber Executive Director: Millie Stirling
- Municipal Election Candidates Forum
- Governance Training Webinars series for not-for-profit Boards & staff
- Locals Love Ladysmith Bags for sale!
Welcome New Chamber Members
- The Jas Cafe
- CDN Calculations
- Sheila Leclerc Coaching
From Local Partnerships
- Join the BC Chamber MindReader Community
- WorkBC Open House
- Town of Ladysmith
- CVRD Regional Referendum Regional Recreation Funding Services
- Upcoming Ladysmith Events
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Update from Chamber President, Cheri Mactier |
The Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that Millie Stirling will fill the position of Executive Director previously held by Mark Drysdale. Millie brings a wealth of experience from her management years at VI Insurance/Waypoint Insurance as well as being actively involved in the community. Millie's enthusiasm and heartfelt commitment to advocate for the Chamber and its members is to be commended. Millie's warm and friendly personality is a welcome addition to the Chamber office and you are encouraged to stop by and say hello!
The Chamber would also like to acknowledge Jacquie Chellew for stepping in and becoming acting Executive Director while we waited for Millie to fill the position. This was a huge undertaking by Jacquie as she was still actively doing her administrative position at the same time. The Chamber and Board of Directors are extremely grateful to Jacquie for all her hard work.
Cheri Mactier
President
Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce
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Report from Chamber Executive Director: Millie Stirling |
ED Report – September 2022
Here we are in September and what a wonderful summer we have had! I hope that everyone was able to get out and enjoy some of the many events held in our beautiful community this summer. Not to mention the special services that were open through our tourist season.
Summertime at the Chamber of Commerce is when we switch gears a little and focus on the Tourism aspect of our role in the community. We are pleased to report healthy tourism numbers this summer, with the number of parties increasing and coming within a respectable range of the pre-covid numbers. In addition.....
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2022 Municipal Election
CANDIDATES FORUM
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
AGGIE HALL
6:00PM - 8:30PM
6:00pm Doors Open
6:30pm Candidates Forum
8:00pm Networking
Ladysmith Chamber Businesses are invited to attend this special candidates forum hosted by the Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce. Hear directly from candidates for City Council and Mayor in live discussion, answering questions and sharing their perspectives and priorities for Ladysmith ahead of the municipal election.
This non-partisan event is FREE & Everyone Welcome
*Have a business related question you want asked to the candidates? Submit your question in advance by email
On Saturday, October 15, 2022 Ladysmith residents will vote for (1) Mayor, (6) Councillors.
For more information about the Municipal Election click here. |
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Thank you to our SPONSORS |
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Governance Training Webinars series for not-for-profit Boards & staff
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Your Chamber is pleased to offer “Board Governance Overview” an online educational opportunity for not-for- profit staff and board members. Training led by Deb McClelland of OnBOARD training and brought to you by the Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce.
Modules include:
Sep 15: Module 1: The Rules | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Sep 22: Module 2: The Strategy | 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Oct 06: Module 3: The Players | 11:30 am – 1:15 pm
Your Investment:
3 online webinar modules:
$129 Non Member | $100 Chamber Member Rate
Single webinar module:
$50 Non Member | $35 Chamber Member Rate
Book your ticket:
E: admin@ladysmithcofc.com
P: 250-245-2112
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The Locals Love Ladysmith bags are available! |
You have to come down and grab your Locals Love Ladysmith tote bag from the Ladysmith Visitor Centre/Chamber of Commerce, the Top Drawer Boutique, Uforik Computers Inc. or the Ladysmith Museum.
Show off how proud you are to be a Ladysmith local (or how much you love it ) and look stylish too!.
$20 per bag!
Chamber Members, be sure to bring your Business Cards etc with you to replenish your info at the Chamber and Visitor Centre when you come in!
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Welcome New Chamber Members!
We are stronger together.
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The Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce is delighted to introduce our newest members. We continually strive to connect you to one another and to the community at large. Please welcome them by visiting their website, sending them an email or stopping by to introduce yourself. The personal touch will help our chamber continue to grow and thrive. |
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Newly renovated local cafe serving coffee, in-house breakfast, sandwiches, pastry, and fun food. Up the hill over the old town of Ladysmith, the cafe also features some local art display. They are passionate about food, art, and community.
Located at 440 4th Avenue, Ladysmith, BC, Canada, BC. BC V9G 1B2
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CDN Calculations Ltd. Is a cloud based small-medium sized bookkeeping firm based in mid-Vancouver Island area but can also operates remotely across Canada. Although we specializing in job cost and data clean up bookkeeping, we have experience in many different industries both nationally and internationally. Office Administration services are also available.
Located at Address: #7-1195 Stuart Place, Ladysmith, BC. V9G 1P4
Phone: 250 668-9818
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Confidence Coaching for Entrepreneurs Balancing Family and Business Life
Sheila Leclerc Coaching is committed to inspiring leaders to believe in themselves and do what they love. This transformation results in thriving businesses built on a foundation of self confidence, well-being and integrity – and spills into all other areas of life!
Through 1 on 1 Coaching, Mental Fitness Group Programs and Speaking Engagements, we support busy leaders who feel stuck, overwhelmed and discouraged to create more time, space and money so they can access a new level of success where they get to experience true fulfillment.
Phone: (250) 510-6676
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Join the BC Chamber MindReader Community |
What’s the #1 issue impacting Ladysmith businesses? We’re partnering with the BC Chamber to get intel from our community to share with the BC Government and we need your voice. Join BCMindReader today to be the voice of B.C. business.
The first 5 Chamber Members to join receive a
free LOCALS LOVE LADYSMITH tote!!!
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Save the Date!
Wednesday, September 14th
2:30pm-4:30pm
You are invited to join us in celebration of Disability Employment Month in British Columbia! We are hosting Open Houses at our WorkBC Centres this September and we would love to see YOU there!
Meet our friendly team, enjoy refreshments by the Mindful Mouthful and network with other community members, job seekers, employers and service providers.
EVERYONE WELCOME!
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- On Saturday, October 15th, all eligible Town of Ladysmith voters will elect their Council which consists of one Mayor and six Councillors. Voters will also elect School District No. 68 Board Trustees. Click Here for more info
- Ladysmith Council meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Council also meets as 'Committee of the Whole' on the second Tuesday of every second month at 6:30 p.m. to give preliminary consideration to proposed policies, services and/or other matters and make recommendations to Council. For Agendas, Minutes and more info click here.
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CVRD Regional Referendum
Regional Recreation Funding Services
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Join the conversation on the new usage-based model for Cowichan Recreation Facilities and vote in October 2022!
This new usage-based funding model for regional recreation services will be administered by the CVRD in partnership with the 4-member municipalities (City of Duncan; Municipality of North Cowichan; Town of Ladysmith; Town of Lake Cowichan) and the Cowichan Sportsplex.
The new funding model will affect every electoral area and municipality differently, but it is felt that this model is the most fair and equitable solution to a decades-old issue of inequity.
Click here for voting info for the 2022 General Local Government Elections in October 2022:
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Upcoming Ladysmith Events |
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The Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce works with many partners to create and improve business opportunities for our Members |
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Proudly working with Provincial & local Chambers |
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(250) 245 - 2112
33 Roberts St
Hours:
Monday to Friday
9:30am - 4pm
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