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Federal Conservative Leader stops in to see the SAN GROUP (and then it appears he enjoyed lunch at Boomerangs!)

For the first time in recent and not so recent memory the leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, Hon. Pierre Poilievre, stepped foot in our town. Not only that, but he also invited himself. And why did he do that? Seems that he’s heard of the job creation, the technology advancement, the millions upon millions of private investment, and the community commitment of the SAN Group. He's seen here alongside ownership Kamal Sanghera and Suki Sanghera.

Join us for a chat with ISLAND RAIL

Wednesday, March 29th 2pm - 5pm - Five Acre Co. Social Hall

This is a must attend event! A presentation from Island Rail discussing the merits of investing in TRANSPORTATION for Vancouver Island. Rail offers many benefits to the traveling public AND for the movement of goods. Visit Island Rail here:

James Alex Stuart

Owner of Planet Halo Security Inc., overseeing the global growth of its Patented Auto Fire Suppression Technologies, including a Joint Venture Partnership in Accra, Ghana, World Bank Group, and interest in working with Indigenous Communities across Canada.

Alex is currently the Corporate Secretary on the Board of YCD, a Foreign Trade Zone Committee member of VIEA, and serves on several non-profit organizations. As a former Mayor of Ladysmith, former COO - Snuneymuxw First Nation under Chief Jerry Brown, the opportunity in realizing the full benefits of rail for the next millennium will become Vancouver Island largest economic infrastructure project.

Juan Navarro, Director and Principal Researcher of CMX Partnerships.

An accomplished business leader with over two decades of experience in business, economics, corporate finance and international trade. Navarro's research projects, including high-profile studies for international organizations like the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) and the APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) have been presented in various countries, making him a globally recognized expert in trade and investments issues.

Navarro has been extensively involved in industry associations and organizations promoting economic development and discussing policy matters. He serves as a member of the Advisory Board of the Free Trade Zone committee with the Vancouver Island Economic Alliance, of the Canadian International Council and the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT). He has contributed to the World Bank Institute assessing high-impact entrepreneurial projects. He is the founder of the Mexico-Canada Forum held in British Columbia and organizer of different trade missions and business forums to promote Canada and Mexico business ties.

Dave Hayden

A career Railroader with 35 years experience in Sr. Management positions with Canadian Pacific Railway.

As a Superintendent in Transportation, my responsibilities included the day-to-day Safe Train Operations, Mechanical and Engineering Departments over assigned territories across the System.

The Director of All Main overhaul locations on the system for Car, Locomotives and Engineering Equipment. This responsibility provided extensive experience in the management and responsibilities overseeing budgets in excess of one hundred million dollars.

McLean Mill 10k

Coming soon! The Chamber of Commerce along with partner organization - Ridge View Health & Performance are excited to present the McLean Mill 10k on Sunday, April 2/23 @ 11:00am - McLean Mill National Historic Site.

We thank the good people at the Vancouver Island Race Association for their hard work in helping us rebrand and recreate this exceptional run.
We thank the many Series sponsors - too many to list here.
We thank Tim Horton's, Sun Six Creative, Starboard Grill, Cherry Creek Fire Department, Medix BC, DOMCOR, Bill Beauty, and others for your support and contributions.
Craft beer provided by DOG MOUNTAIN BREWERY
Funds raised at this event support KidSport Port Alberni
Find the course route here:
T-Shirts are available - all proceeds to KidSport Port Alberni.
Find the order form here:

We have SURPASSED 600 registrants for this years' run.

Most ever, by far.

Click below to register.

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Community Futures looking for your input.

Survey

Multi-Sector Initiative

COMBATING THE WORKFORCE SHORTAGE

Are you an Alberni Valley business having trouble attracting and retaining staff?

Are you concerned about your ability to maintain or grow your workforce in the future?

Canada and much of the globe is experiencing the start of a decades long labour-force squeeze, with a surplus of jobs and a deficit of people to fill them.

What if the workforce we need is already here in Port Alberni?

We can't rely on immigration alone to make up for declining numbers, so we've been exploring alternatives.

Complete the survey by Friday, March 31, 2023, to help us understand your labour force challenges and to give us your feedback on new ideas.

Survey Authors

This survey was created by Community Futures, the Alberni Valley Chamber of Commerce, Canadian Mental Health Association, and INEO Employment Services.