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Chamber events. The Members' Edition that carries mostly member news and announcements returns next week. Please send
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Chamber on Tour back this summer
It's the Third Season for Chamber on Tour
In previous summers, we organized a series of visits to Chamber's businesses and
invited members to have a look at their "behind the scenes"...We explored
everything from Cowichan Valley Lavender Labyrinth, to Country Maples RV, to Live
Edge Design...we even flew in ultralights from Duncan Airport, courtesy of Action
Ultralights! Tours are usually in late morning or afternoon. Attendance ranges
anywhere from 2 - 20 people. Volunteers and staff from both the Chamber and the
Visitor Centre also attend. If you are interested in showcasing your business,
contact Elizabeth Croft at the Chamber Office.
E: [email protected] | T: 250.748.1111
Cowichan Valley Citizen
Cowichan News Leader
TastetheCowichan - Event
Board
Cowichan Valley Voice
Benefit Providers
Preferred Merchant
Services Rates for Chamber
Members from First Data
BC Chamber BenefitsOverview
Funding for Business
Listing of Wage, Training
& Other HR Funding
Global Vocational Wage
Subsidy Program
Western Diversification
Funding
Resources for Small
Business
Anti Harassment Guide for
Small Business - Worksafe BC
Worksafe BC Anti
Harassment Tools
Canadian Anti-Spam Law
Takes Effect July 1/14
Chamber on Tour - July 10 & July 24
July 10: We are heading "south" with a mini tour of Cherry Point Estate Wines and
The Creamery at Cheese Pointe Farm.
Chamber on Tour July 10 Event Details here
July 24: Stroll Mill Bay Marina & Bridgemans, followed by a tour of GBS Glass
Blowing studios!
Chamber on Tour July 24 - Event Details here
RSVP to [email protected] or 250.748.1111
Advertise on the Chamber Website
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Check out the all the opportunities here
We are ramping up to better promote the many on-line and digital marketing and
advertising opportunities available on our website. Enhancing your business listing
is an excellent start to raising your business's profile - only $50 per year. The "best
bang for your buck" is the exposure that comes with Banner Adverstising on the
website. These range from $125 for a full year, or top spot placements from $100 -
$200 for 6 months. Check out these new banner ads: RBC on Chamber Home Page
Coastal Community on Chamber Events Page
Community Futures Cowichan on Business Listing Page
Check out the all the opportunities here
VIEA Summit October 29 and 30
Great speaker line up for 2014 State of the Island Summit
Chief Commissioner of the BC Treaty Commission to open the Summit
Minister John Kenny to address Economic Summit
Early Registration now open
Tourism Cowichan launches new website
Announcing new website
Tourism Vancouver Island Strategic Plan 2015 - 2017
Online Strategic Plan
Save the Date ...
Benefits of Sleep - Lunch 'n Learn Sept. 24 with Independent Respiratory
Services
Video Marketing with Mazo Media - Lunch 'n Learn Oct. 1
Oceanfront Suites at Cowichan Bay - Mixer Oct. 2
Constant Contact Anti Spam
Webinar
BDC FREE Website
Analysis Tool
Official Trade & Investment
Site for BC
Mentorship BC
Province of BC - Business
Management Tools
Small Business BC - Business
Education 0nline
Opportunities
Oak Transit Seeks
Operations Mgr.
Closes June 28
Members' Job Postings
Global Vocational Job
Board
CVRD Tenders & RFP's
BC: Simplified RFP
Process
Provincial Bid
Opportunities on BC Bid
Government of Canada
tender notices
2nd Annual Small Business Showcase set for Friday, OCT 24Stay tuned for more details over the summer. What we do know is that the
Ballroom at the Travelodge is booked for Friday October 24 to accommodate our
2nd Annual Small Business Showcase. We will be using only 2 sections of the
Ballroom for the exhibits, with the 3rd section being held for a morning workshop,
a luncheon and a reception (no member spotlights this year). If you are interested
in exhibiting, please let us know, as there will be fewer exhibit opportunities this
year. We will once again keep the cost of exhibiting at less than $100 for a 6 ft
table for the day. Contact Sonja or Elizabeth at 250-748-1111 or
[email protected] to reserve your space.
Poster Advertising in the Visitor Centre
Rent a Poster space for 3 months in the Visitor CentreMany of you may know about the successful poster advertising program at the busy
Victoria Visitor Centre. We are pleased to now offer this promotional opportunity at
the Cowichan Regional Visitor Centre. At this time, we have 4 prime locations
available behind our service counter...excellent exposure for your business, at only
$75 for 3 months. You supply the poster and we will mount it in one of our feature
frames. Contact Kirsty to take reserve your poster for the busy tourist season.
[email protected] or 250-746-8222
Our first poster opportunity was quickly scooped by Cowichan Bay Kayaks
Visitor Centre's 1st Baby!
Yes, it feels like "our" first Visitor Centre baby! Long time volunteer and Chamber Member, Cori McCaw DLC
Canadian Mortgage Experts is taking a temporary leave from volunteering to have a baby. We will miss you Cori!
There will always be room at our service counter for you and Baby McCaw!
Canada hats available in Visitor Centre...pick up one (or more) for Canada Day
Lots of Canada hats for sale in the Visitor Centre
This Weekend
It's Diner Night at Satellite Bar & Grille at Arbutus Ridge - Fri. June 27
Join us for a $18 Two Course Meal, 10% off for Arbutus Members = $16.20! Bring your own bottle of wine for $5
corkage.
Diner Night June 27
Satellite Bar & Grille at Arbutus Ridge
3514 Telegraph Rd.
Reservations required: 250.743.5100
Click here for the latest Arbutus Ridge Golf Club Newsletter
Sunday Brunch is Back! At the Oceanfront Suites - Starting this Sun. June 29
The Oceanfront Suites famous Sunday Brunch is back on June 29th at the OceanView
Restaurant. Bring out the whole family for delicious food and stunning views. We're
looking forward to seeing you all there!
Sunday Brunch at the Oceanfront Suites at Cowichan Bay
Sun. June 29, 11 am, seating until 12:30pm
Adults $19.95 | Kids $9.95
1681 Cowichan Bay Rd.
T: (250) 715-1000
Coming Soon
Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre - Small Wooden Boat Festival July 5 & 6
Celebrate BC's maritime heritage by attending the Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre's
Small Wooden Boat Festival on July 5 & 6. The festival features small wooden power, pulling and sailing boats
displayed along the Maritime Centre pier. Come and vote for your favourites. There's also a pancake breakfast, knot
tying, steam bending, and engine demonstrations, a children's boat building booth, face painting, boat tours of the
Cowichan estuary, live entertainment, and a salmon BBQ. The popular Fast & Furious Boat Building Challenge happens
on Sun, presented by the Cowichan News Leader Pictorial.
Cowichan Bay Maritime Centre, Small Wooden Boat Festival - July 5 & 6
For Details or to Register a Fast & Furious Team cal 250.746.4955
Visions Art Tour July 4, 5, 6
Visions artists and artisans invite the public to visit their studios during the 2014 Visions Summer Art Studio Tour, July 4,6 & 6. Studios will open, some of them with guests, so that artists can show, demonstrate and sell their work during thesummer event. The tour takes people through the enchanting Cowichan Valley to charming rural properties and gardens,impressive ocean-front locales and country roads they had never before seen and will never forget.
Visions Art Tour - July 4, 5 & 6
Unsworth Vineyards First Open House - Sat. July 5, Featuring the New Restaurant at Unsworth
Join Unsworth Vineyards on Saturday, July 5th for their very first Open House featuring the new Restaurant at
Unsworth! There will be lots of things to sip and sample - with complimentary wine tastings and canape's in the Wine
Shop, barrel tasting with Winemaker, Daniel Cosman, live music, lawn games, restaurant specials, and treats for the
kids! Come anytime from 11am - 6pm
Unsworth Vineyards Open House Sat. July 6, 11 am - 6 pm
2915 Cameron-Taggart Road
Ph: 250.929.2292
Everyone Welcome - We look forward to seeing you then!
Rocky Creek Pig Roast, Sat. July 12, 5 - 8 pm
The Rocky Creek Winery Pig Roast back! This year the Pig Roast is Sat. July 12, 5 - 8 pm. You and your family will
enjoy catering from Farm's Gate Food and Catering with creations for delicious pairings. The John Wade Jazz Trio is
performing and there are fun outdoor games too. A great evening! Book tickets by phone, email or online.
Rocky Creek Winery Pig Roast
Sat. July 12, 5 - 8 pm
1854 Myhrest Rd.
Adults $40, Children $30 | Wine Cash Bar
E: [email protected] | T: 250.748.5622
Rocky Creek Winery
2013 Pig Roast
Open Wed - Mon, 11 to 4 pm from May through Sept.
More Member News
Meeting Room Special at Duncan SilverBridge Inn
The Duncan Travelodge is having a Summer Meeting Room Special! If you book and hold your meeting in June or July
we will give you 20% off of your meeting room or your choice of 1 Dozen Freshly Baked Cookies or Muffins to enjoy at
your meeting.
Meeting Room Special at the Duncan Travelodge Silverbridge
140 Trans Canada Hwy.
Call Mary for details and to book: 250.748.4311
We look forward to hosting your event!
Kids Golf & Tennis Camps at Arbutus Ridge
Camps start July 7 and run Mon- Fri from 9 am-12:30 pm with 2 hours of golf instruction, 1 hour of tens and lunch.
Kids aged 9-14 are grouped into Novice, Intermediate and Advanced.
$239 - Program qualifies for Child Income Tax Credit
Kids & Youth Programs & Activities
at Arbutus Ridge Golf
3515 Telegraph Rd.
Director of Instruction E: [email protected] | T: 250.743.5000
Parades!! Put Your Business or Organization in the Grand Parade July 12
Show off your business, celebrate your team or club, challenge your creativity or your group's musical chops and dance
moves. Raise awareness of a charity or interest group, or just rev up that gorgeous vintage car that deserves a day
out to celebrate. Most of all, participate! It's your community and your parade, so let's all get out there and come up
with some ways to show off our town and make 2014 the most festive of Festival summers. Who can resist
communities coming out and gathering to watch, listen, march, dance, dress up or build moving art projects? Contact
Grand Parade Marshall Denise Mansell for details!
Grand Parade, July 12 - Duncan Cowichan Summer Festival
Click here for Parade Entry Forms
Denise Mansell, Grand Parade Marshall
T: 778-455-1006
Summer Construction on the Malahat
Crews began work on the Malahat this month - with drilling & blasting from Shawnigan Lake Road to the summit.
There will be periodic delays of up to 20 minutes Mon. - Fri. during construction, but not during peak travel times.
Travellers also have some reprieve around long weekends - crews will not be stopping traffic on Friday afternoons,
weekends and the days before or after long weekends.
See the Media Release here.
Construction Photos here.
Duncan Cowichan Chamber of Commerce
2896 Drinkwater Road
Duncan, BC V9L 2C6
E: [email protected] | T: 250.748.1111 | F: 250.746.8222
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