Business Matters - January 22, 2019
Please send your event announcements to lisa@parksvillechamber.com
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It's survey time!
Here is the link to our member survey:
We want to ensure we are meeting member expectations and your opinion is very important. The survey is timely, as the Board of Directors meets on January 26 to work on the Strategic Plan for the Chamber.
Your comments and suggestions will be taken into consideration during the planning process but we need to hear from you.
Please take a few minutes to complete the survey.
If you do not receive the survey please contact us:
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Reserve your tickets for the
Business Achievment Awards - don't wait!
We know...It's crazy popular and we have a limited number of tickets available and we don't want you to be disappointed.
Sure to be Sold Out event!
250-248-3613 and ask for Caitlin.
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Business After Business January 17 at Kickstart Fitness
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Big winner of the 10-Fitness class punch card was Sheny Gregory from the Career Centre! Have fun.
As a thank you - they are extending their
20% off Fitness Class passes to ALL Current Chamber Members!
Feel free to check out the
Thank you for hosting us Amy and Pam!
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Michael Vinsky - Realtor
Michael has10 years of experience in the industry. Providing an extensive premium marketing campaign designed to sell your home for the most money in the quickest time.
Island Highlander
Fresh food and British desserts. See them at the local markets.
Chances Rimrock Gaming Centre
They invite you to explore their 28,000 sq foot facility. They offer 99 slot machines with one virtual Blackjack table that seats 5. Loon Lake Bingo offers paper and electronic bingo which seats 97 players. A daytime and evening bingo session is offered daily.
The focal point of the beautiful Cypress Restaurant and Lounge, is the impressive fireplace with two huge 500 year old Yellow Cedars standing guard. Two choices are offered for dining: the lounge or the more intimate setting of the Cypress Dining Room, relax, sit back, and enjoy the calming atmosphere.
Comox Valley Airport
YQQ serves passengers from central and northern Vancouver Island with its daily direct flights to/from Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver onboard Air Canada, Pacific Coastal Airlines and WestJet. The Vancouver Island airport is located in the Comox Valley, which is connected by two major provincial highways, making it a natural hub for travelers seeking to enter or exit Vancouver Island.
Nespresso Professional
They offer coffee solutions and machines to offices, restaurants, dealerships, customer care, spas, resorts and hotels with
100% recyclable capsules. The highest possible standards in terms of quality, expertise, performance and reliability are what best describes Nepresso and their commitment to perfection. The unique concept of Nespresso Professional centers around the 100% recyclable capsules the together with state of the art machines guarantee consistent, superior quality and offers a unique coffee experience, time after time, cup after cup.
Debbie Beach 250-240-3609
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Nominations Deadline February 7
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Business Achievement Awards Ceremony:
March 14, 2019
at the Parksville Community and Conference Centre
The Business Achievement Awards are an opportunity to recognize and honour businesses and individuals that have made outstanding contributions to our business community over the past year.
Service Excellence Award
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is presented to an individual or business who consistently offers exceptional service and goes beyond customer expectations.
Small Business of the Year
– (less than 10 employees)
: recognizes a small business with less than 10 employees, has made an outstanding contribution to the community and has a reputation for providing superior customer service.
Large Business of the Year
(More than 10 Employees)
: recognizes a large business with 10 employees or more, has made an outstanding contribution to the community and has a reputation for providing superior customer service.
Outstanding Workplace – Employer of the Year
: recognizes the business that goes above and beyond for their employees and provides the best overall place to work. For them, culture and a happy, healthy work environment for staff is very important.
Young Professional of the Year
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honors a business professional under the age of 45 who has excelled in business; exemplified leadership and entrepreneurial skills.
Not for Profit of the Year
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(must be a registered not for profit)
honors a not for profit business that has demonstrated continual business excellence through positive business growth and embraced an outstanding commitment to quality and the community.
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Schedule in the Next Chamber Dinner February 7 at
the Beach Club Resort
5:30pm Networking starts
6:30pm Dinner
Guest speaker: Dawn Smith with the LEAP program.
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Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit??
January 30 application deadline
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LEAP! (Local Entrepreneurship Accelerator Program)
is an eight week accelerator program for social entrepreneurs in rural B.C. Using a lean start-up model, LEAP! prepares small groups of entrepreneurs to launch and expand local businesses in their communities.
The LEAP! program is offered
by Community Futures Central Island
in partnership with the Qualicum Beach Chamber, the Lighthouse Country Business Association and the Parksville & District Chamber of Commerce.
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CANADA SUMMER JOBS FUNDING APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN
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Canada Summer Jobs
is an initiative of the Youth Employment Strategy, which is the Government of Canada’s commitment to help young people between the ages of 15 and 30, particularly those facing barriers to employment, get the information and gain the skills, work experience and abilities they need to transition successfully into the labour market.
The program provides wage subsidies to employers from not-for-profit organizations, the public-sector, and private sector organizations with 50 or fewer full-time employees, to create quality summer work experiences.
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RBC Royal Bank - Gerry Jeff's PFP,
Financial Planner
January 29
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Tuesday 10-11:30 am Qualicum Beach Civic Center, Lions Room
January 30
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Wednesday 6-7:30 pm The Beach Club, Sand Dollar Room
An Advice Event on Joint Asset Ownership, Power of Attorney, and Will planning
Co-hosted by Jennifer Hubbard, BA, LLB, lawyer at Walker/Hubbard in Qualicum Beach and Gerry Jeffs, PFP, RBC Financial Planning Parksville/Qualicum Beach
Guest speaker, Christina Grabbe, RBC Estate & Trust Services
Seating is limited and filling up. Please RSVP to Gerry’s assistant, Eva Loetscher,
eva.loetscher@rbc.com
or 250-937-0383.
RDN Recreation and Parks Events - February 2019
Rhododendron Conference Comes to Parksville
September 27, 2019, several hundred rhododendron and gardening enthusiasts will congregate in Parksville for two days to celebrate this iconic shrub that grows so well on the West Coast, and also explore and enjoy the many attractions in this part of the island.
11th Annual Parksville Uncorked - Wine, Beer, Foodie and Fun-lovers unite to celebrate.
It’s time to raise your glass and toast the exceptional wines, beers, ciders and cuisine of British Columbia February 21-24, 2019. Experience this four day festival that showcases BC’s best. Festival goers will sample the best brews, spirits, ciders and sip fine wines, plus enjoy gourmet delights prepared by talented chefs in collaboration with many local farm producers. The event takes place at Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort and The Beach Club Resort, hosts the Signature Gala event ‘Swirl’ on Friday, February 22nd where over 50 wineries will be pouring delicious samples of their finest BC wines paired with more delicious bites. For more information:
www.parksvilleuncorked.com
or Call 1-800-663-7373
Summer by the Sea Street Market
- the dates have been announced! June 11 to August 27 - stay tuned for more!
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Small Business BC - Interesting online article from Small Business BC
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First Data’s Merchant solutions help businesses reach more customers by offering fast and secure payment processing options in tandem with a wide selection of devices.
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10 things you should know about
Chambers Plan Employee Benefits
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Chamber Group Insurance Plan representative
250-753-1124 for a quote
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With
Constant Contact
, you can create effective email marketing and other online marketing campaigns to meet your business goals.
Start your FREE trial today!
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Interviews with Dave Graham - 88.5 The Beach
Tue Jan 22 - Mindful Moment with Diane Hancox: making mindful changes
Wed Jan 23 - Oceanside Community Safety
Thu 24 - Jolynn Green, Executive Director of Community Futures, on LEAP
Fri 25 - Sara David and Ian Lindsay on the KSS Jazz Extravaganza featuring the Phil Dwyer Trio Feb 6
9:40 - events with Bill Dean
To book on the Beach morning show with Dave Graham call 250-248-4211 or email
dave.graham@jpbg.ca
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Parksville & District Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
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Board of Directors:
President: Dave Willie
President Elect: Jeannie Maltesen
Vice-President: Andy Lankester
Secretary Treasurer: Terry Kerr
Past President: Bill McKinney
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Directors:
Tricia Korkowski
Rakaia McCarthy
Dee McKinney
Brian McLean
Luc Ouellet
Phillip Perry
Robynne Shaw
Tamara Schmidt
Meghan Walke
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