The Chamber is proud to have hosted the 1st Inaugural Biz Buzz Business Symposium on Thursday, Oct 19th.  A day of learning, sharing, inspiration and motivation that was well received by the business community.  Thank you to the Ladysmith & District Credit Union, our generous Title Sponsor for this event.  Thanks also to the Chronicle & Palmer Leslie Chartered Professional Accountants for their generous contributions to the event.  READ MORE...

We hope all of you who attended the event enjoyed the day.  

We welcome your feedback!

On Saturday, October 21, 2017 a 90 foot wooden vessel built in 1918, named the Anapaya, sank and leaked fuel in Ladysmith Harbour. Transport Canada was aware of the vessel's risk, but failed to take any action until after the sinking and resulting oil spill. For the full Press Release from MP Sheila Malcolmson click here. 

It's Time for Action on Abandoned Vessels

The Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce invites you to help support our MP Sheila Malcolmson by signing a petition to support Bill C-352. You can support this Bill by signing the petition at the Chamber Office and/or by taking a copy of the petition to your business (which the Chamber will make available to you) and have your customers/clients sign it.

Ms. Malcolmson has introduced the Bill to:

* End the run-around and finger-pointing by designating Coast Guard as the agency responsible for directing the removal & recycling of abandoned vessels

* Build a coast-wide strategy in cooperation with local and provincial governments

* Get taxpayers off the hook by fixing vessel registration and creating a fee to help cover the cost of vessel disposal

* Prevent vessels from becoming hazards by piloting a turn-in program at safe recycling facilities

* Create good green jobs by supporting local marine salvage businesses.

For more information: http://sheilamalcolmson.ndp.ca/mp-sheila-malcolmson-tables-bill-c-352-to-force-federal-action-on-abandoned-vessels 

The Town of Ladysmith is moving forward with plans to address the serious issue of derelict and abandoned boats in the Ladysmith Harbour by applying for a federal grant and posting a public notice aimed at 9 derelict boats. Find out more at  http://ow.ly/6p7730g64aT 

• Ladysmith Golf Club: The Ladysmith Golf Course is moving to the fall/winter regime now at the clubhouse which means mostly
  the honour system for anyone wishing to golf.
  Course open weather permitting using the honour system; Charge is $10/day, leave cash in honour box at clubhouse door.  Special deal: buy 2018 green fees now and golf the rest of 2017 free.
  Christmas gift ideas: 2018 Youth (18 and under) fees only $100 for the year.
  Adult only $400/single or $700/couple; ( may be paid with 4 post-dated cheques, or credit card). Clubhouse open for purchase of 2018 green fees:
  10am to Noon Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays
  NikkiDesigns will be at the Yellowpoint Artisans Tour, Nov 23,24,25,26 at "YellowPoint Country Home" 
• Antique Addict:  Two new Cottage Paint 101 workshops coming up in November! Learn decorative painting skills including two colour distressing, waxing and finishing coats, dry brushing and more. You will be inspired to start your next furniture painting project! Friday Nov 17 or Saturday Nov 25, 10am to 3pm. Max 4 per class so sign up soon, the last class sold out quickly! Payment is required to reserve your seat. $125 includes all supplies PLUS receive 15% off your Cottage Paint purchase at Antique Addict! Info and registration 250-245-6533 or email us.
• In the Beantime:  Looking to book your holiday party? Call us at 250-245-2305.  Coming back to the Beantime by popular demand The Deafaids!!! Tickets are now on sale for this Beatles tribute bands show at In the Beantime Cafe, Friday, Nov 3rd, 2017. Tickets are $10 for the show or $25 for dinner, dessert, drink, and show. This will be a great show, come on out and support this local talented group.  http://www.beantime.ca/event/the-deafaids-4/  
• Royal Canadian Legion:  Volunteers Needed!  The Legion has helped many in the community, please spare an hour of your time and come and help with poppy sales.  Call (250) 245-3031.  

Nominations for the 2018 Small Business BC Awards are now open!   To nominate your own business, or a business you love, click here  .   Nominations are open until November 30, 2017.

• OLD TIME CHRISTMAS:   The Community is Invited!   Many stores open late from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on December 8th  
• LATE NIGHT SHOPPING - DEC 15 & 22  SEPT 14, 2017.  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.  
• MORNING MEMBERSHIP MEETING - NOV 16:   SEPTEMBER 17, 2017  at the   Waterfront Art Gallery. Entry is on the front of the building, go upstairs (turn right and come through to office if we are not in the gallery on the left).

The Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) is undertaking a recreation planning project to help assess the current state of services and provide information that can be used to inform future decision making and planning projects. The project will look at recreation services across the electoral areas; the Town of Lake Cowichan; Town of Ladysmith; City of Duncan; and the Municipality of North Cowichan. Engagement with residents is a critical aspect of the project! Listed below are a number of ways to provide your input.  Read More...

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• To All Ladysmith Businesses Please make sure you
  have all of your Christmas lights up and turned on
  for our workparty which is set for SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5th
  This is YOUR community work party.  Our firefighters, bucket truck volunteers & other volunteers will be available to assist with bulb replacement if contacted on time. Please be at your business so when they arrive you can turn on the lights and the burnt out bulbs can be replace.
  
  This is Festival of Lights 30th Year!!!!! We are endeavouring to put on the biggest and best show every... and your business and building is a huge part of the show! Please help Festival really make Ladysmith glow this year.
  If you need our help, with burnt out bulb replacement, please call the Festival at 250-245-5888 before October 30th.  ... and the Ladysmith Seniors are providing a hot lunch so please be part of this fun family event!!! 

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