The Chamber AGM is coming soon! |
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The Business Excellence Awards were a huge success! |
The joint Chamber Business Excellence Awards held on March 24th at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre was an amazing evening. What a great turn out!
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Thank you for supporting us - all our sponsors, partners and winners!: |
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Congratulations to our winners!
Young Professional of the Year:
- Shannon M - Beavers & Bears Wax Bar
Service Excellence - Parksville
- Elaine Shworan - Parks West Business Products
Service Excellence Award - QB
- Heather Ritchie - Neighbourhood Oceanside Welcome
Small Business of the Year - Parksville
Small Business of the Year - QB
- Borealis Hair Bar & Champagne Boutique
Not for Profit of the Year
- Inclusion Parksville Society
Outstanding Employer of the Year
Large Business of the Year
Tourism & Hospitality - Destination PQB!
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Big thank you to:
Spice of Life for catering
Oceanside Bartending for working the Bar
Triple T Party Rentals for supplying the tableware
Qualicum Beach Civic Centre for hosting
Matt Breedlove and Megan Gibson for Emceeing and
Coombs Signs for our sign making
Cutting Edge for designing the trophies
HA Photography for capturing the event
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Thanks to our event sponsors:
Presenting Sponsor
- Robbins & Co.
- M & N Mattress & Sofa
- PQB Tourism Association
- The Beach & The Lounge Radio
- Raymond James Qualicum Beach Branch
- Parks West Business Products
- Arrowsmith Mortgage Corp
- Qualicum Foods
- Melissa Tracy - Royal Le Page PQB Realty
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HA Photography (Event photographer)
Partner Sponsor
- Delvi
- Robbins Notaries
- The Bayside Oceanfront Resort
- Kevin Clayton - Royal Le Page PQB Realty
- Berwick Retirement Community QB
- PQB News
- RBC Oceanside Community
- Waypoint Insurance
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If you would like to be a named sponsor at any of our upcoming events, please contact us now for more information:
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Parksville Chamber Annual General Meeting |
Thursday 14 April 2022, 05:30pm
Contact linda@parksvillechamber.com
The Annual General Meeting of the Parksville & District Chamber of Commerce will be held at Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort. $40 pp. RSVP 250-248-3613 or email linda@parksvillechamber.com
Location 1155 Resort Drive, Parksville, BC
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Summer by the Sea Street Market |
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
We are now accepting payment! Call in or visit us at the Chamber office/ Visitor Centre with cash, cheque, debit or credit Mon - Fri 9 am - 5 pm
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We're making plans for a full market in 2022, from June 14 until August 30 infused with energy and excitement every Tuesday night on Craig Street!
Now in its 18th year, the Tuesday night market runs from 6 to 9pm with over 150 vendors to visit. The market is popular with locals and visitors looking for a unique experience. An eclectic mix of local merchants, artisans, craftspeople, farmers, entertainers and of course food vendors.
The Summer by the Sea Street Market is an economic benefit to the community. It helps to increase the number of visitors to Parksville's downtown and is a great weekday event for those visiting the area. Come down and enjoy the Tuesday evening market while supporting local businesses, artisans and food producers!
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THANKS TO OUR RENEWING CHAMBER MEMBERS MARCH |
Click on the button below for a list of renewing March 2022 Chamber members. We want to say a huge thank you for all your support and recognizing our benefit to your business and the community! Reach out to tell us how your experience has been as a Chamber member. We are here for you! info@parksvillechamber.com
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MEMBER SHOWCASE MONDAYS - BUSINESS OF THE WEEK - LfK Law Corp |
Congratulations to Lisa Kerwin of LfK Law who has been chosen to be our Business of the Week on Member Showcase Mondays!
And read on for more information about Lisa's Business after Business April event:
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LFK Law opened on October 1, 2021 in downtown Parksville.
Lisa Kerwin practices in the areas of Family Law and Estate Disputes and is an accredited Family Mediator. At LFK Law, we know that communication and collaboration are key to finding the best resolution for you and your family. In addition to understanding your rights and obligations under the law, we work with a network of specialists to provide information and support to help your family make a healthy transition.
LFK Law will tailor solutions and processes to fit your particular interests, values and circumstances
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April Business after Business |
LFK LAW
Thursday 21 April 2022, 05:00pm - 07:00pm
RSVP to lisa@lfklawcorp.com.
Join us for Business After Business hosted this month by Lisa Kerwin at LFK Law. Refreshments...networking.
Location 154 Memorial Avenue, Parksville
Proof of vaccination status may be required.
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Well done to Harve Ash of Travellers Imports for being selected as Winning Wednesday's Winner on Wednesday March 23rd 2022. Members, please forward your business card to
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INTRODUCING OUR NEWEST CHAMBER MEMBERS! |
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Welcome to the Chamber, Trisha Connolly. We are excited to see your Native art, paintings, carvings, crafts, t-shirts and jewellery.
Trisha will showcase her products at the Summer by the Sea Street Market on Craig Street in June.
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Welcome to Coastal Vibes Apparel |
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"Lauren & Mikaela came together to offer Vancouver Island a locally branded clothing brand. We have put our heart and souls to create a brand that would stand out and represent the West Coast! As we both owned local businesses in our small town, we decided coming together would help peruse our dreams further!" |
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You are invited to attend
District will be hosting a Public Open House on Wednesday April 6, 2022 from 4:30pm – 7:30pm at the Parksville Community Centre at 223 Mills Street, Parksville. The purpose of this information presentation is to inform the public of an application to amend the Zoning Bylaw for the property at 1465 Greig Road, Parksville and to receive comments about the application from Parksville residents. All Parksville residents are welcome to attend.
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French Creek Estuary Eagle Sanctuary
"This is an exciting opportunity for members of the business community to be part of creating a legacy, an outstanding natural feature and destination, Vancouver Island’s 1st Eagle Sanctuary at the French Creek Estuary".
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Hold the Dates- "Rock the Park" Music Festival |
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It is time for a sneak peek!
The excitement is building on Jensen as Berwick Parksville gets ready to welcome home our new residents this summer!
We thought it was time we invited you to join in on the celebration and share the benefits and lifestyle that will be offered here at Berwick Parksville.
Our business to business relationships are just as important to us as our residence.
We feel it would be valuable to share with you where we are today as far as building completion and how we can work together to help grow our amazing Oceanside community.
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Friday April 8th
With special access granted we will be scheduling mini walk through tours with times between 3pm-5pm,
Appointments are required to have access in side and space is limited so schedule early!
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SAVE THE DATE! JOIN US THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 2022 FROM 12:30-3:30PM AT THE QUALICUM & DISTRICT CURLING CLUB IN QUALICUM BEACH!
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*IMPORTANT INFORMATION* from the City of Parksville
Parksville beaches within the Parksville-Qualicum Beach Wildlife Management Area are closed to dogs during these times:
• Rathtrevor Beach - February 15th to April 30th
• Parksville Bay Beach - March 1st to April 30th
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2022 Brant Geese Festival |
Everyone head out and "spot a brant" the painted kind. Win great prizes:
*One Year Family Pass to North Island Wildlife Recovery Center
*Two Nights at the Coombs Country Campground. Voucher expires October 11, 2022 With a Lee Valley Deluxe Picnic pack
*A Brome Squirrel Solution 150 Birdfeeder
Spot 10 or more geese and:
You're entered to win an overnight stay at the Beach Club Resort in a 1 bedroom Ocean View Suite. Valid April 17, 2022 through April 17, 2023 (excluding July and August)
Get our passport app here:
When you find a painted Brant - key in the location pin - take a selfie and upload it to your social media with the hashtag #spotthebrant
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Welcome to Oceanside Initiatives Co-Working Space!
Oceanside Initiatives offers flexible, local, clean, quiet, wheelchair accessible, office space rentals starting at $500 per month in beautiful Downtown Parksville. We work together with our clients to create individual rental packages to suit their specific needs. We offer high speed internet 300, 24/7 accessibility, furnished offices, and an unbeatable location across from the stunning Parksville Community Park Beach. Please see our list of amenities with prices included, select the items you are interested in, and let us put together a package that perfectly fits your needs! Here are some of the services we offer at-a-glance:
- Internet 300 Wi-Fi
- Access to Photocopier/Scanner/Fax
- Private Office (furnished)
- Private Phoneline
- Large Boardroom – Includes the use of the whiteboard and 55” wall mounted tv, telephone w/speaker. (Daily Rate $80)
- Self-Catering Kitchenette
- Use of our address for temporary mailing
- Mail collection
- Parking
- Janitorial Services (included in all rental packages)
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Image by Thirdman from @Pexels |
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Employees Value Employee Benefits
As a small business owner, you understand how important your employees are to you. Simply put, the right employees can “make” the company. But, it can be challenging to attract and retain the right talent. Today, top employees demand a comprehensive health insurance plan. In fact, in a 2016 Canada health survey, 77% of respondents say they wouldn’t move to a job that didn’t include health benefits.
By providing your employees financial protection as well as fast and easy claim reimbursement, you can find and attract the best employees. The Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan® can offer you a truly flexible benefit solution based on what’s best for you and your employees.
Looking for the best, most affordable, and easiest way to get group benefits coverage for your employees? Look no further. #ChambersPlan offers group benefits plans with everything you’d expect and so much more
Get a free quote today
For a quote call Mike: 250-753-1124
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