The Sooke Region Chamber acknowledges the T`Sou-ke First Nation
and the Pacheedaht First Nation, on whose traditional territories,
Chamber activities take place.
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MEMBERSHIP NEWS YOU CAN USE!
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COMMUNITY EVENT!
While this is not membership-specific, this annual event definitely serves to benefit the entire community of Sooke! With that in mind, the Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce extends this information to all of its members, and all readers of this newsletter. Your Chamber, after all, serves the entire community!
Sooke Rotary Auction (RAD)
would like to inform of their
Gala Auction for 2020
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Their theme is the "
Roaring 20’s
” so dig out your clothes from the 1920’s and dress for the occasion.
Live and Silent Auctions - Dinner - Prizes - Draws
Date:
April 18, 2020 at the Prestige Ballroom
Registration & Reception starts at 5:00 pm
Dinner Buffet at 6:00 pm
Price: $65.00 per person. Book a table for a minimum of 6 people, or up to 10 people.
Tickets are available at:
- Little Vienna Bakery
- Shoppers Drug Mart
- Wood Travel & Cruise
- Sooke Fax & Copy Centre
Thank you
Sooke Rotary
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Business News You Can Use
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Sooke is open for business!
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What is it about Sooke that makes it an outstanding location for investors, residents and visitors and distinguishes it from others?
Quite simply, we enjoy and appreciate the Quality of Life and the Opportunities it provides to grow as a business, a family or an individual. On Vancouver Island, near Victoria, the capital of British Columbia, Sooke is cradled by pristine evergreen hills and the Pacific Ocean. Excellent land and property values, a competent labour force and supreme tourism opportunities are all available.
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Factual information on coronavirus (COVID-19)
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Destination BC is keeping a close eye on the coronavirus (COVID-19) activity world wide, as this virus will have implications for all tourism-based and tourism-associated industries. Here's a blog post on the Chamber's website, with more information on COVID-19. Information lets you deal with fact, not fear.
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Business Scale-up and Productivity
Interest-free funding may be available to you!
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If you’re a western Canadian company looking to grow, the
Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP)
program could be for you. BSP supports high-growth businesses that are scaling up and producing innovative goods, services or technologies. It offers interest-free repayable funding to incorporated western Canadian companies.
Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) is taking steps to streamline and improve the BSP program for western Canada’s businesses and entrepreneurs. You will have multiple opportunities to apply for BSP funds should your expression of interest not be ready for submission. WD will be accepting expressions of interest throughout the year during the following dates:
- February 24 – March 23, 2020
- September 15 – October 14, 2020
- January 15 – February 16, 2021
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Take a Break with this Sooke Specific Word Search!
Can you find the following words in the Word Search Puzzle below? Take a break and celebrate YOU!
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ADVENTURE
ARTISANS
BEAUTIFUL
BUSINESS
CHAMBER
COLLABORATION
COMMERCE
COMMUNITY
ECONOMIC
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ENTREPRENEUR
FESTIVALS
GALLOPING
HAPPINESS
HUB
LOCAL
LOVE
MAGICAL
PARKS
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PHILHARMONIC
SHOPPING
SOOKE
SUCCESS
SUPPORT
TALENT
THEATRE
UNIQUE
VIBRANT
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Extended Health Benefits offers
more FREE resources at your finger tips!
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BEYOND health benefits for your business!
Health includes wellness, and your Chamber gets it that running your own business has many stress points. Has your business name been dragged through the mud on social media, and contemplating legal action? Not too sure how to fire, or hire, and considering an HR consultant? Wondering what you can write off as a business expense, and need an Accountant's advice?
If you are a benefits holder of the Chambers Employee Benefits Plan, you are automatically eligible for free legal, financial and HR guidance. You also have finger-tip access to free employee counselling, critical incident stress support, and a wealth of other healthy business tools. Check out this video for more detail, and contact us if you wish to learn more about the Chamber's Plan.
For the full details, please watch this
18-minute video
that reviews all of these FREE resources readily available to holders of the Employee Benefits Chamber Plan.
(Advanced apologies for the background music that accompanies this video...)
For plan information, please contact
Karen Mason CFP,CLU,CHS
Mason Financial
250-642-0776
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FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE FREE
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Exclusively available to Chamber members
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The
20th Business Examiner Awards of Excellence
results are in and can be found in this issue!
As well as the award results, we talk to
Adam Lewis
of
Ecofish Research Ltd
., learn about Facebook ad types, and hear from
Yellow Sheet
and
Citified
about Victoria Development.
Movers and Shakers
can be found on page 15. Enjoy!
If you have any questions or feedback for the Business Examiner team, give us a shout at:
[email protected]
.
Have a great day!
Business Examiner, Distribution Department
1.866.758.2684
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Do you want to host a 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 one of many monthly Mixers. As a host you will also benefit from a large, positive and business-oriented crowd.
Mixer's are scheduled on the third Tuesday of every month, and typically start at 5:30 and run until 7:00. If you have a different schedule in mind, contact us and let us know!
SIGN UP SOON, before all the spots are taken! To sign up, please contact our office at (250) 642-6112 or email
[email protected]
Hosting your Successful Mixer
We suggest that you:
- Invite business associates, top customers, and employees to the event.
- Offer your choice of food and beverage refreshments. This can be as simple or as elaborate as your budget will allow.
- Offer an incentive (discount on services, two for one, etc.) for those who attend to encourage them to come back and buy your product or service.
- Gather at least three gift items that can be raffled off. These can be any items of varying value. Talk to your Chamber for ideas.
- Please have a table available for the Chamber to use for check-in.
The Chamber will promote the event on our website, through social media, and in our newsletter. We will also extend invitations to the District of Sooke, Chamber Board members, and all other connections we have at our fingertips.
Once the event has started, the Chamber will publicly introduce you; you will then be invited to make any introductions and announcements about your business.
To reserve your date, please contact our office at (250) 642-6112 or email
[email protected]
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PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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Get involved!
BE
the change you want to
SEE
.
We have several ways for you to participate:
- Attend a meeting
- Join the Board of Directors
- Volunteer on Special Committees (Business Excellence Awards, Business Strategy Seminars)
- NEW: Sign up as a speaker! The Chamber will soon be listing a Chamber-exclusive Speaker's List for members to call on for their special events!
- Volunteer at Events
- Partner or Sponsor events and programs
- Donate prizes for events and promotions
- Sponsor our staff with products, discounts or perks from your business
- Lend talent and physical resources
To be added to the "Friends of the Chamber" newsletter to be informed of all partnership opportunities as they arise, let us know at
[email protected]
. or 250-642-6112.
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Appreciations and Thank you's
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Thank You to the following for providing meeting space
SEAPARC
Village Foods
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