Don't delay !
A very impressive show! You'll love it!
Women's Business Forum
Marketing and Customer Relationship Mgmt

Great session with Moderator Teresa Bird and panelists - L-R Kathy Krznaric, Annette Clement, Alicia Puusepp & Sarah Jones.
Growth and Development Strategies

Another excellent series again moderated by Teresa with panelists L-R Terry Deakin (Not pictured - our apologies to Terry!), Bouchra Savard, Stefanie Weber and Dorothy Clarkstone
Work Life Balance & Self Care

Wrapping things up with our third session of the day. This group features L-R Mary-Ann Naesgaard, Carol-Ann Phillips, Alixe Diewold & Rabinder Dhillon
The day long event featured a welcome speech by Mayor Sharie Minions. Below left is Ms. Mandy Farmer - Owner Accent Inns/Hotel Zed - on the right is Tofino Mayor Josie Osborne - the afternoon Keynote Speaker. Below right shows some of the more than 80 guests in attendance.

Watch for more of these events in 2020!
Ms. Mandy Farmer - Accent Inns/Hotel Zed
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The Chamber extends its thanks to our > 80 guests, to Mayor Sharie Minions, Ms. Mandy Farmer, Mayor Josie Osborne, Moderator Teresa Bird, our 12 Panelists and our many businesses located in the Info Market. Special thanks to Ms. Tashia Potter for the pictures and her support of the event. We also thank our programmer/organizer of the event - Ms. Reana Miller & Councilor Debbie Haggard who assisted us in putting this together.
Port Alberni Association for Community Living

A sample of what they do for organizations like yours (and ours).
This past Spring Kenny and Travis along with others from the PACCL group planted Fuchsia's in 6 hanging baskets - from seed. At season's end they replanted them into stumps and along the grounds. Awesome team to work with!
PACCL clients are supported by an amazing group of employees. In our case we are proud to work closely with Tanya and MG both of whom will soon be working with the team to reinstall the Christmas Lights that welcome people to Port Alberni every year!

ps: See what they have planned for a fundraiser - early 2020!
How about this Membership Benefit! We're thrilled to bring our new INTERACTIVE MAP TO OUR MEMBERS!


The map is a current Work in Progress. It does NOT currently contain all Members but soon will. Members will be shown on the Map and those visiting can link direct to the Member's Website And/or to their FACEBOOK pages.
The Chamber is also working with the local business community on a private Facebook Page used to share concerning information to those involved. IE: Perhaps someone was just seen stealing from X organization. Through this page and the willingness of others we're able to quickly share critical information. (we also use TEXT messaging for even quicker access). email Bill if you'd like to be included.
Community Excellence Awards
What better theme than the ROARING 20'S for the latest version of the Community Excellence Awards.
Expect to see many changes to the event for 2020! It will look completely different! 04.24.20

Watch our Social Media Pages and Website for updates as they become available!

Congratulations!
The Chamber of Commerce extends its congratulations to Mr. Gord Johns on his re-election as MP for the riding of Courtenay/Alberni. We look forward to working with Gord for the betterment of our region.

The Chamber also extends its thanks and appreciation to the other candidates all of whom worked incredibly hard during the campaign.
SAVE THE DATES

  • Wednesday, November 27th @ 5:30pm. Dinner Meeting - Location TBA. Featuring a presentation from the PA Shelter Society on options available to mitigate the current Opioid Crisis.
  • January ? 2020 - A workshop open to Business Owners key Managers on the Crime challenges in today's world. Panelists will be invited by the Chamber of Commerce to this event. Invites to: City Council, ACRD, RCMP, PA Shelter Society, Crown Prosecutor, Lawyers, Local Judge and others (some panelists will be Business Owners). Stay tuned!
  • January 30/31, February 6/7, February 20/21 & February 27/28. 4 Workshops (Thursday evenings) & 4 Lunch n' Learns (Friday noon). Topics to follow. Please watch our website for information. THESE PROGRAMS ARE FREE TO ATTEND!

Would you like to participate in our Government Affairs Committee? Open to any/all Members. Our committee typically meets 6-9 times per year offering comment and suggestions to all levels of government. Current agenda items include:

  • MRDT (Hotel Tax)
  • Welcome to Port Alberni Signage
  • Hole in the Wall access (safety)
  • Back country access
  • Beautification - especially upon entry to the area
  • Fisheries
  • PATH initiative
  • Tourism Opportunities
  • McLean Mill
  • and others....
The picture above would not have been possible with the generosity and support of the woman at the far right. The Chamber wishes to extend its heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Ms. Gillian Trumper. She has supported the Chamber of Commerce in many ways including our Youth of the Year Award(s) for the past number of years. This picture was taken at the most recent event - April 26, 2019. RIP
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