Business Matters - January 15, 2019
It's survey time!

Wednesday, January 16 Chamber members will receive a membership 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:
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.
Call in quick to reserve and pay later.
250-248-3613 and ask for Caitlin.
Chamber Members - Join us January 17 from 5 to 7pm for our first 2019 Business after Business.

Hosted by Amy and Pam Hadikin with Kickstart Fitness! Rawthentic Eatery and Kickstart are teaming up to host an amazing BAB. Raw. Alive. Delicious Food and great prizes!  

1530 Springhill Rd, Parksville
(250) 586-2011

Chamber Dinner pics
Chamber Dinner
January 10, 2019 held at Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside
Spa & Conference Centre

Our guest speaker was Larry Stevenson with Island Corridor Foundation

And our showcase tables included:
  • Artworks Event
  • Budget Blinds
  • OWBN
  • Chances Rimrock
Have you nominated yet?
Business Achievement Awards Ceremony:   March 14, 2019 at the Parksville Community and Conference Centre.

Deadline for nominating is February 7, 2019

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.

Please be sure to explain why you are nominating that business or individual.
If you would like some nominations cards for your business please let us know and we will arrange to have some delivered. Connect with us!


Business Achievement Awards
Sponsorship opportunities

We have only 2 Partner sponsorship left!
Make a $500 investment in the Business Achievement Awards - call us for more information
Please let us know if you are interested in more information. events@parksvillechamber.com

Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit??
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.


The Parksville Entrance Sign
This fabulous Parksville sign stands at exit 46 right where visitors first arrive to our fine city! The white part of the sign (sample only - Merry Christmas) is for rent - it rents by the week.
We can only rent the sign to non-profits. Special events or festivals such as the Brant Festival or Beachfest can call and book the sign. Its a great way to promote your events.
It fills up quickly so if you have specific dates in mind call Caitlin @ 250-248-3613 or  events@parksvillechamber.com
CANADA SUMMER JOBS FUNDING APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN 
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.


Marketing Opportunity Exclusive to Chamber members

Member messages (eblasts) are an effective direct email marketing strategy and they are an efficient, cost effective way to reach Chamber members. Email marketing is a powerful communication tool. If you have a special announcement, promotion or event you would like to share with Chamber Members contact us to discuss our latest member benefit.
We have a growing list of 875 subscribers with 'opt-in' email addresses.

The cost for a one-time eBlast is $100.00 and for non-profits only $75.00

We will publish eBlasts on Wednesdays. If you are interested in more details please email lisa@parksvillechamber.com
Understanding Your BC Property Assessment Notice
Parksville property owners will have recently received their 2019 assessment notices. Property assessments are announced on an annual basis and the 2019 assessments are based on market values at July 1, 2018.

Oceanside Women's Business Network Dinner Meeting - January 15th
5:30-09:00 pm at the Quality Inn Bayside. Guest speaker - Women’s health expert, Lisa Leger Parksville Pharmasave.
info@owbn.ca or call 250-929-0023

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.
Hosted by the Mt. Arrowsmith Rhododendron Society. www.marsrhodos.ca
Linda Derkach lindaderkach@shaw.ca  or
Glen Jamieson   glenj02@yahoo.ca
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10 things you should know about
Chambers Plan Employee Benefits
Chamber Group Insurance Plan representative
Mike Hrabowych at Integral Wealth
250-753-1124 for a quote

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Interviews with Dave Graham - 88.5 The Beach

Wed Jan 16 - Kim Burden, Parksville & District Chamber of Commerce
Thu Jan 17 - Robert Jensen, QB & District Curling Club
Fri Jan 18 - Laurie Schuerbeke
Mon Jan 21 - Parenting expert Amber Scotchburn: vision boards
Tue Jan 22 - Mindful Moment with Diane Hancox: making mindful changes
Wed Jan 23 - Oceanside Community Safety
 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
Parksville & District Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Board of Directors:
President: Dave Willie
President Elect: Jeannie Maltesen
Vice-President: Andy Lankester
Secretary Treasurer: Terry Kerr
Past President: Bill McKinney

Directors:
Tricia Korkowski
Rakaia McCarthy
Dee McKinney
Brian McLean
Luc Ouellet
Phillip Perry
Robynne Shaw
Tamara Schmidt
Meghan Walke r
Let's get social!