Events for October 2015

Spark Session 
When:
Thursday, October 1, 2015
Time:
1 2:00 - 1:00 pm (networking starts at 11:30 am)
Where:

Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce
2133 Bowen Road
Cost:
FREE for our fabulous members. Please RSVP - spots will go quickly. 250-756-1191 ext 0.
Details:
Presented by Lea Silver, Roar's Owner/Operator and Public Engagement Specialist, Event Exhibiting 101: Intro to Rocking It, will introduce 5 do's and 5 don'ts of event exhibiting in an open dialogue format. Participants will leave with tangible tools for success for their unique company and products.

Spark Session
Emergency Preparedness
When:
Thursday, October 8, 2015
Time:
12:00 - 1:00 pm (networking starts at 11:30 am)
Where:

Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce
2133 Bowen Road
Cost:
FREE for our fantastic members. Please RSVP -  250-756-1191 ext 4
Details :
Karen Lindsay - 
Emergency Program Manager - City of Nanaimo.
Prepare yourself personally and become part of the solution to community recovery in a major emergency event.  Important topic.

Membership Luncheon   
When:
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
Time:
Networking 11:30 am / Lunch at noon.
Where:
Coast Bastion Hotel
Sponsor/Speaker:
Tech is the most important sector at the most important time - employing more people than oil, gas, forestry and mining combined!  Join the Executive Director of Innovation Island, Paris Gaudet, as she talks about the tech and innovation sector locally and Provincially. Where Nanaimo is positioned and how we can move the dial to help make tech the #1 economic driver in the region.
Cost:
Members $34 (+GST)
Non-members $50 (+GST)
Tickets not available at the door. Book now by calling Debra at 250-756-1191 ext 4. 
 
All Candidates Meeting
When:
Wednesday, October 14, 2015  
Time:
 6:30 pm
Where:
Vancouver Island Conference Centre  
 Details:
All Candidates Meeting, hosted by Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce 
Vancouver Island Conference Centre -
WILL BE AIRED LIVE ON SHAW TV.
    
Tourism Matters
 Fundamentals & Advanced Online Reputation Management Seminars. 
When:
Thursday, October 15, 2015  
Time:
9 am - 4 pm
Where:
VIU Board Room - Bldg. 305, Room 507
Details:

As more travelers turn to review sites and social networks to research trips, communicate with businesses and share experiences, online reputation management has become a critical function for tourism businesses.
 
In this free seminar for BC tourism operators, we show you how to build a positive online reputation by delivering remarkable experiences and acting on customer feedback. We explore ways to use social media to build awareness, increase customer satisfaction and attract more travelers.
Register here.  
 
IMPORTANT - OCTOBER 19, 2015 - VOTE

 8th Annual Business Expo
When:
Thursday, October 22, 2015
Times:
Dynamic Speaker Luncheon
11:00am - 12:30 pm
Clemens Rettich $30 pp

Trade Show Times
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Community Futures Awards and after Party Reception
Minnoz Lounge Coast Bastion Hotel
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Where:
Vancouver Island Conference Centre
   
Business After Business
When:
Thursday, October 29, 2015
Where:
MBA Internship Program at VIU
900 Fifth St, Bldg 300, Royal Arbutus Room
FREE parking at lot G. To get to parking lot G, best way is from Fifth St. entrances 5C or 5D.
Time:
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Cost:
Free for members -but please bring a food or monetary donation for our local food security programs.


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