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CELEBRATE SMALL BUSINESS MONTH WITH US!

Chamber Open House | October 11
Disability Employment Awareness Month Webinar | Oct 12
Tourism Tuesday October 17: Invite for Tourism Stakeholders
Invite to Chamber / LDBA Business after Business @ the Ladysmith Gallery | Oct 19
Small Business Week Summit Oct 16-20 2023
October Chamber Membership Drive!

Chamber Member Benefits through the BC Chamber

Upcoming Ladysmith Events

FROM YOUR CHAMBER

Celebrate Small Business Month at the Ladysmith Chambers Open House

Join us for our Annual Chamber Open House!

Date: October 11, 2023

Time: 4:30-6:30pm

Location: 33 Roberts Street, Ladysmith, BC.

Celebrate Small Business Month with fellow Chamber Members, Directors and Staff!

Find out what's happening at the Chamber.

Meet our new Chamber Executive Director, Roberta Bowman and wish Millie the best in her new position at LCU Insurance.

Snacks, refreshments, networking, door prizes and more!

Door prize donations are welcome!

Many thanks to our generous Sponsors,

LCU Insurance and Kubera Payment Corp.

RSVP's are appreciated

Disability Employment Awareness Month Webinar

Join the Inclusive Employers Hiring HUB team for a comprehensive webinar about Disability Inclusion in the Workplace.

The HUB team will cover everything from writing job ads to onboarding, all with inclusivity at the forefront.

The webinar will take place via Zoom on October 12th from 12:00 pm-4:00 pm.

The Inclusive Employers Hiring HUB is a government-funded platform created by ETHOS designed to help employers hire and retain Persons With Disabilities.

CLICK HERE TO SAVE YOUR SPOT

Tourism Tuesday @ the Chamber/Visitor Centre Office

Invite for Ladysmith Tourism Stakeholders

The Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Centre welcomeS Tourism Cowichan for Tourism Tuesday OCTOBER 17TH. Pop by the Visitor Centre or book a 30-minute time slot in advance by emailing kenzie@forvi.ca to meet in-person with Kenzie Knight, Coordinator for Tourism Cowichan. Kenzie will be available between 12Pm-4pm on Sept 19th from 10am to 3pm to discuss the range of support available to Cowichan tourism stakeholders.

Join us! Chamber / LDBA Business After Business hosted by the Ladysmith Gallery

We invite you to join us in partnership with the Ladysmith Downtown Business Association for a Business After Business at the lovely Ladysmith Gallery!

Snacks, beverages, door prizes, great art and conversation!

Door prize donations are welcome!

RSVP’s are appreciated!

2023 Small Business Week Summit

The Ladysmith Chamber is thrilled to partner and invite you to the BC Chamber of Commerce 2023 Small Business Week Summit, a celebration of small businesses like yours, which are the backbone of the provincial economy. It’s a unique opportunity for you to engage directly with subject matter experts and thought leaders, gain valuable insights and access to useful resources.

Event Details:

Date: October 16-20, 2023, with sessions from 8.00am-9.30am

Location: Virtual Sessions (via Zoom webinar)

Registration: Complimentary Tickets

In today’s uncertain business environment, staying informed and being prepared is crucial. Designed to be current, relevant and practical, the Summit comprises a carefully curated program of five virtual sessions that will provide businesses with the opportunity to learn, ask questions and access valuable resources.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Click here to register for a session(s) or on the images below.

October Chamber Membership Drive

To our valued Members:

Do you know of a business that may be thinking of joining the Chamber?

Refer a business to join the Chamber during our Small Business Month promo and you will receive your choice of the following:

a) Locals Love Ladysmith Feature and bag

b) 1 free Chamber Eblast

c) 10% off your 2023 Membership

Check out our Membership promotion for new Chamber Members.

Pre-pay now for a 2024 membership and enjoy the rest of 2023 free!

Why join a Chamber? Chambers of Commerce are stronger than ever! By joining, you get members-only perks, educational opportunities, exclusive advertising and networking opportunities, and a whole lot of exposure for yourself and your organization. Get on board and see the difference!

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Chamber Member Benefits

Are You Taking Advantage of the Member Advantage Program?

As a member of the Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce, you get access to a suite of benefits through the BC Chamber network. Whether you're looking for exclusive employee benefits, help with merchant processing, online marketing, payroll solutions, or travel/hospitality/fuel savings (and more) - the Chamber has partnered with top brands so you can maximize your productivity and minimize your cost.

Member Advantage Program Info

Upcoming Ladysmith Events

There are so many amazing upcoming events and festivals!

Visit our event calendar and follow our Tourism Ladysmith Facebook & Instagram for information about all of the events happening in Ladysmith during this summer.