the latest from YOUR Chamber of Commerce....

On behalf of the Board of Directors and Staff of the Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce we would like to wish you and your family a Safe and Happy Holiday Season and a New Year filled with Peace and Prosperity.  
Holiday Hours

The Chamber Office & Visitor Centre will be 
closing for the Holidays on Thursday, Dec 21, 2017 and will open in the New Year on Tuesday, January 02, 2018.
Office Hours are 9:30am to 4pm Monday - Friday. 

Membership Renewals

I nvoices will be emailed out over the next few days.  Please take a moment to review your Business Listing in the Directory on the Chambers Website  and email us any updates that you would like made or questions you may have.  

The Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce greatly values your trust and confidence and sincerely appreciate your loyalty and support through your membership.  We look forward to working with you again.  
Chamber Luncheon
Learn more about the Chamber Group Insurance Plan

Join us for the 1st Chamber Luncheon of 2018!  

Kari Bradley, from the Frank Allen Financial Group who administers the local Chamber Group Insurance Plan for our area will be our Guest Speaker.  Kari will be informing us on the ins and outs of this Valuable Benefit for Chamber Members

Date:  Tuesday, January 23, 2018
Location:  Fox & Hounds 
Time: 11:45am to 1pm
Cost: $22     Menu:  to follow

RSVP by Friday, January 19, 2018.   Email or call 250-245-2112 
Business Networking Christmas Mixer

Cheers to everyone who attended and contributed to the success of the Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce and Ladysmith Downtown Business Association Christmas Mixer that was held Dec 5th. Cottonwood provided a stunning and festive venue, delicious meal and outstanding service! The Ladysmith Secondary School Band played and entertained beautifully.  

Thank you to Leona Petrak and the Ladysmith Waterfront Art Gallery for the donation of the prints that raised $440 for the Kinsmens Public washroom project! 

Thanks to the Chronicle, Waypoint Insurance, Bayview Framing and Art, Cottonwood Golf Course and Ladysmith Festival of Lights for the generous door prize donations.   

Nominations are open for the 2018 Black Tie Awards

Nominations for the Black Tie Awards are now open and remain open until January 31, 2018. The Duncan Cowichan Chamber holds the Black Tie Awards to celebrate excellence and raise the profile of the business community and non-profit sector in Cowichan. The Awards Gala on April 7, 2018 is also a fundraiser with a silent auction and draws.

The Black Tie Awards are a community-wide event and everyone is invited to nominate. There are eight award categories recognizing excellence in customer service, volunteerism, art, business, environmental practices and there is a young entrepreneur category. All businesses or organizations in the Cowichan Valley Regional District that meet the criteria can be nominated. Both non-members and members are eligible.  Read More...
Town of Ladysmith
Ladysmith Downtown Business Association
  • LATE NIGHT SHOPPING - DEC 15 & 22  We kick off late night shopping with the  Old Time Christmas  event on Friday, Dec 8th, and encourage retail businesses to stay open late the next two Fridays as well - December 15th and 22nd.   If we build this up year after year, we will all be more successful at keeping people in town to shop.   
  • GRAND CHRISTMAS!  It's A Grand Christmas - shop in downtown Ladysmith and enter to win.
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Chamber drop off location.

The Ladysmith Chamber / Visitor Centre is happy to provide the drop-off space for the Shoebox Project.  Located at 33 Roberts Street, hours from 9:30 am to 4pm.  Donations accepted up to  December 20, 2017.

Whats Happening in Ladysmith!

Check out our website for information on more upcoming events.  Send us your events to be added! 
 
                          
For further info visit our EVENT CALENDAR on our website!
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Members, send in your News & Events

Send us your news and events to share on our website, in the our  Commerce Connection ad in the Take 5 and in our Newsletter.  
 
Submitting your NEWS & EVENTS is a free service for Chamber Members.  
  
Contact:
Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce
33 Roberts Street, Ladysmith, BC.  V9G 1A4
250.245-2112