It was a date with the Chamber...
And it was FUN!
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We made it a 'Date with the Chamber'
A 'Date with the Chamber' is designed to introduce you to new business people, in a comfortable virtual format.
SAVE THE DATE:
Our next date with the Chamber - March 18, 5:30 to 7:00pm
Guest Speaker: Caroll Taiji from Taiji Communications. Topic: The world has changed. Have you?
Cost to participate:
Chamber members: $7.00
Guests/future members: $15.00
Optional:
50/50 tickets - 3 tickets for $5.00 or 6 for $10.00 proceeds to the SD 69 (Ballenas and PASS-Woodwinds Alternate School scholarship fund.)
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Summit Wood Products
Located in Parksville, Summit Log and Timber Homes specializes in handcrafted log, heavy timber, and timber frame construction. Our structures are sent all over the world! Our pride in craftsmanship and customer service is evident when clients receive their beautiful log and timber frame structures. We work with both residential and commercial clients.
Welcome David Jardine and his team!
Websites Made With LOVE
Does your website need some love? Maybe you want to start running targeted Facebook ad campaigns but don't know where to start? Or maybe you need help with optimizing your Google Ads account? Our digital marketing services include website design, Search Engine Optimization (SEC), Facebook Ads and Google Ads campaigns, Google my Business, website security and maintenance plans, e-commerce websites and custom specialty westies. We're a local company based in Parksville that looks forward to helping you LOVE your online presence.
Welcome Mark Beuerman
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Support local businesses
Click on the Support Local BC logo...takes you right to our page to purchase gift cards from local Businesses - now 36 businesses registered
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If you are a local, independently owned business in the Oceanside Area sign up to use this platform to sell gift certificates to your customers. It's free! Submit this form:
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Takeout Tuesday: Treat yourself to a locally-made meal and help support our passionate restaurant industry who've been working hard all year to support our community.
Check out the directory to see who's open for delivery, takeaway, or dine-in:
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Parksville City Hall turns pink for Pink Shirt Day! Lights on the Parksville Civic and Technology Centre will turn pink to symbolize anti-bullying. Show your support by wearing pink on February 24. Let’s lift each other up!
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Say no to boring imagery. Let’s get creative! Canva is a free graphic design program that provides a drag-and-drop format to help you make beautiful and creative media. Want your newsletter, posters and social media posts to catch the viewer's eye? Looking to create promotional material? Join Francesca Reside and unlock the secrets to this easy-to-use program. No previous experience necessary. |
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Deadline to submit is March 8
Artists and Community Groups
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Be Inspired!
Benchmark
A Community Art Project
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This weeks feature: It's all about marketing...
5 reasons you need a website in 2021
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In many cases your website is the first impression of your business. A well designed professional website clearly defines the products or services you provide, and it gives your customer a better idea of what your business stands for.
Think of it as your primary tool for standing out among competitors. Here are five reasons why your business needs a website:
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To support BC businesses in pivoting to market their products online, the BC Government is investing $12 million in a new "Launch Online" grant program to help over 1,500 eligible SMEs.
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The “Building Resilience to Thrive” online training program will offer relief to businesses and help mitigate the impacts of the current economy.
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RBC, Celebrating International Women’s Day, 2021
Panelists and speakers from many different communities on Vancouver Island have been invited to share their thoughts and advice on the theme of “Choose to Challenge”.
Canadians are entering a new year, and a very different world, in 2021. The COVID-19 crisis has transformed, almost overnight, the economy and our centralized operating model of offices, shopping malls, restaurants, schools, and businesses. Join us for a series of discussions on how Women on Vancouver Island are navigating these uncharted waters.
Featuring:
- Yolanda Lehton, Vice-Principal and Educator, SD# 71, Comox
- Cynthia Blackstone, Chief Administrative Officer, Ka:yu:'k't'h'/Che:k'tles7et'h' First Nations
- Karen Kuzbik, Owner, Petal & Kettle, Parksville
- Brianne Carson, Owner, Bosley’s Pet Store, Parksville
- Dr. John Yim, and Dr. Carmen Luterbach, Naturopathic Physicians, VitaCare Natural Health Clinic
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Parksville takes #2 spot for B.C.’s Most Resilient Cities in 2021 |
by BC Business Magazine
A new year brings some great news for Parksville. According to BC Business Magazine the city has been awarded the ranking of the 2nd most resilient place for work in all of British Columbia! This is a repeat showing for Parksville as we climbed from 15th spot in 2020.
To gain further clarity and assess the ability of B.C.’s largest cities to weather the economic storm, we developed a new and expanded set of 12 indicators Covering demographic, workforce composition, real estate and employment trends, this year’s indicators explore key risk factors, resiliency factors and early signs of recovery.
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Mini Virtual Hiring Sessions at the Career Centre
Are you looking for staff or will be soon?
The Career Centre (your WorkBC Centre - Parksville) will be holding a number of Mini Virtual Hiring Sessions throughout the month of April. These sessions will be 75 minutes long and will allow employers the opportunity to connect with up to 20 pre-screened individuals seeking employment in their particular sector (i.e. accommodation, retail, health etc…). If you are looking for staff and have interest in participating in one of these free sessions for employers, please contact Lori Koop, Manager of Marketing at 250.248.3205 or lkoop@careercentre.org to learn more.
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Parksville Qualicum Foundation takes part in new Healthy Communities Initiative
Parksville Qualicum Foundation announces they will be working with other BC Foundations to provide $980,170 to transform public spaces in response to COVID -19.
This funding is part of the Government of Canada’s new $31 million Healthy Communities Initiative.
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We're very excited to share that we've just launched a brand new website to make planning a trip to PQB a breeze. Come check it out! We hope you love it as much as we do.
** Like you, we’re passionate about exploring BC, but now is not the time to travel. All non-essential travel to and within BC should be avoided. Please stay local and support local. If we all do our part now, we can explore BC again, soon.
We look forward to welcoming visitors to Parksville Qualicum Beach when the time is right.
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Changing Lives on a Daily Basis
We know that people who are living with addiction and recovery challenges are living and working in our community. We provide compassionate, non-judgmental, and non-clinical social supports for community members in all phases of the recovery journey
Let’s take this journey together!
If you or someone you know would benefit from 1:1 recovery coaching and
group support with a skilled recovery coach,
“Having someone who you can count on to always be honest and compassionate has been an enormous support on my recovery journey.” – client
Join our NEW Recovery Support Group
Tuesdays 6:00-7:30 pm
At the Bayside Oceanfront Resort in Parksville
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Parksville & District Chamber of Commerce | Website
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