Chamber General Meeting

Join us for an exciting evening featuring:
  • A report on the results of the Business Walk 2016
  • Guest Speaker to be announced.  The update on Economic Development programs from Amy Melmock, the new Economic Development Officer of the CVRD will be rescheduled for a future date.
  • A gourmet meal catered by In the BeanTime 
  • Ladysmith Little Theatres Dress Rehearsal for the production of "Sylvia
Date:  Tuesday, November 22nd, 2016
Location:  Ladysmith Little Theatre
Time:  5:30pm 
Cost:  $30.00 (includes GST & Gratuity)
RSVP   by Friday, November 18th.  (250) 245-2112.

          



Chamber Christmas Social

The Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce  in partnership with  Waypoint Insurance  invite you to join us for a Christmas Mixer!

Where: Waypoint Insurance (VIIC) Map
#15-370 Trans Canada Hwy, Ladysmith  
Date: Wednesday December 7th, 2016
Time:  5:30pm to 7:00pm
Cost:  Donations or Hamper items for the Ladysmith Food Bank.
RSVP BY MONDAY, DEC 5TH 2016
An opportunity to network with the business community and to celebrate all of your hard work in 2016!
New from Chamber Members

Welcome New Chamber Member!   Spyder Graphix is a complete custom sign shop.  They have over 30 years of sign crafting experience...
Cottonwood Golf Course:  Call the Pro Shop to book a Christmas party, function or meeting room. 250-245-5157.  Gifts and Gift Certificates available for...
Van-Isle Truck Tech LtdWe are now an Onan genset authorized warranty...
Citrus Cycles Wondering why eBikes are becoming so popular on...
John Surtees RE/MAX of Nanaimo invites the community to his Celebration of 10 years in business at the Old Time Christmas....
NikkiDesigns is now in Ladysmith!  Our studio may not be quite finished yet, but it is open for business!  Come visit us to see all the wonderful ...
Connect Hearing:  Can I wear only one hearing aid?  Hearing Care Professional Rachelle Vaughn of Connect Hearing Ladysmith has your answer:..
Reds Emporium is now open for business on Sundays from 12-4...
Coats for Folks supplies warm clothing, footwear and needed items for those...
Robson OConnor:  To better serve our realtors and clients, our 318 1st Avenue...

Upcoming Events
Feature Event:  Festival of Lights
  • From the last Thursday in November until January 10th, Ladysmith is ignited with the life of thousands of twinkling Christmas lights. Check out these Great Videos:
    Ladysmith Light Up Extravaganza, Ladysmith's 29th Annual Festival Face of Business by Take 5
  • Festival of Lights is in need of volunteers for lightup night Thursday, November 24.  If you are available from approximately 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm Please contact Alex Cook at 250-245-5334  or email af-cook@telus.net for further information.
  • Pick up your Festival of Lights Pin for sale for $5  in various places around town, including the Chamber office.  We also have the last few Festival of Lights T-shirts for $20!
  • The ADOPT A TREE is designed to enable us to change from expensive energy consuming incandescent bulbs to longer lasting, entry saving LED's!! To help make this program a success, as well as to keep Ladysmith on the energy saving map, we have initiated a program where businesses, organizations, families or individuals can sponsor a tree for a one time donation.
  • Inquiries are to be directed to Greg Edwards on 250-616-1748 or Duck Paterson on 250-246-0637.
 



BC Chamber of Commerce
BC Chamber President and CEO Visits Nanaimo   

Shaw TV Nanaimo tags along with BC Chamber President & CEO Val Litwin as he gets introduced to representatives of the Nanaimo business community during Small Business Month.   Watch on  YouTube

BC Chamber News and Events


Tourism Cowichan Marketing Road Show   Mark Your Calendars!

TC Marketing Road Show is coming to a location near you!
You are invited to attend a presentation on the new marketing toolkit, in particular the Cowichan Signature Stories. We'll explain how everything works and show you what has been developed to date. And, as these programs are always a work in progress, we will ask for your input on what we can add and highlight in the future.
  • November 30th at the Frank Jameson Community Centre,  4 - 6pm
Please RSVP if you will attend:  shelley@tourismcowichan.com or 250.746.1099

Town of Ladysmith

Check out the latest  News and Media   Council Meetings, Agendas and Minutes   from the Town of Ladysmith including information on the New Davis Road Dog Park.   Read More...

LDBA

The LDBA will be kicking off  Late Night Shopping with the  Old Time Christmas event on Friday, Dec. 2nd and encourage retail businesses to stay open late the next two Fridays as well - Dec. 9th & 16th. Shop Downtown and Enter win through the LDBA's Grand Christmas draw!    Click here for more on what is happening with the LDBA.  
Chamber pitches in for the holidays

  • Festival of Lights pin/lanyard are for sale at the Chamber/Visitor Centre.  
  • Public Washrooms: The office will be open late for Festival of Lights and Old Time Christmas.  Stop in for a Hot Apple Cider!
  • The Chamber is pleased to be able to be a Drop Off location for The Shoebox Project & the 6th Annual Toys Toiletries & Toques.  Click on the image below for more information on these programs. 
             

Contact:
Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce
33 Roberts Street, Ladysmith, BC.  V9G 1A4
250.245-2112
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