12th Annual Chamber Golf Classic
JUNE 14, 2019 at  COTTONWOOD




Business before  
Hours Chamber Mixer

The Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce in partnership with  Ironworks Cafe & Creperie invite you to join us for a Business before Hours Mixer.

Date:  Tuesday, June 04, 2019
Time: 7:30am  to 9am
Location:  Ironworks Cafe & Creperie ( 422 Esplanade) 
Cost:  Free
Crepes samples and refreshments provided.
RSVP by June 03, 2019 to 250-245-2112- or email

Welcome New Chamber Members

Join us in welcoming our NEW members of the Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce! We encourage you to welcome these new members by patronizing their businesses and or visiting their  websites.   

Denise Tutte, Realtor, 
Pemberton Holmes Ladysmith
Located at 516 1st Avenue  |   Website
Phone: Office: 250-924-4808 | Cell: 250-739-9739



Kristy Landry, Financial Advisor, 
Edward Jones  
Phone: (250) 743-1259 |   Website





Visitor Centre update

We are now open on Saturdays! 
Monday through Friday |  9:30am to 4pm
Saturdays  |  10am to 4pm 
July 01 through to Sept 02 we will be open daily! 

We are thrilled to welcome our Summer Student, Pierce Melnick back for the season!

Transfer Beach Food Truck Concession 

The 2019 Transfer Beach Food Truck schedule kicked off on Saturday, May 18th and will operate daily from 11am to 7pm until Monday, September 2nd. Monitor this page for the May/June schedule which should be posted in the next week or so. All the favourite trucks are back including TayRex, Thunders Truck, Bob's Ice Cream and VI Minis & Dips.  Guest trucks Moodies Ice Cream and the Grinning Pirate Galley will join us over the summer as well. Hope to see you on the Beach soon!  Follow them on Facebook for schedules and updates!
Ladysmith Relocation Guide

Hot of the press,  the Ladysmith Relocation Guide produced by the Ladysmith Chronicle.  A great tool for new residents and potential people thinking of relocating to Ladysmith.  Thank you to the Chronicle for providing partial proceeds as a fundraiser to the Ladysmith Chamber and Visitor Centre and to all who participated!  Copies are available at the Chamber / Visitor Centre.  Online version available soon! 

Duncan Cowichan Chamber to Chamber Invitation!
How about Northern Ireland? Portugal and Spain? Check these to great deals!


Northern Ireland
with Royal Irish Tours (a wonderful family run Canadian company) and Marlin Travel: Departs SEP 20 from Vancouver, 9 days, Member rate extended to your members = $3535 (return Air Canada, all taxes, accommodation, tours, breakfasts, dinners and more).  They also have an unbelievable single supplement of only $350.  Link here for more info

 

 

Portugal and Spain 
with Indus Travels
: Departs OCT 5 from Vancouver, 10 days, Member rate extended to your members = $3299 (return air, taxes, accommodation, breakfasts, excursions and more.)  Link here for more info

 

 

Advertise here to support Your Chamber
& promote Your Business for $30 per month.
Call 250-245-2112 to book your spot!

Ladysmith Public Art Strategy 
Available Online

In September 2018, the Ladysmith Public Art Strategy was created. Through community engagement and involvement, the grass roots of this community-based project were shaped and defined.  

We are happy to announce that the Ladysmith Public Art Strategy: Defining Public Art from the Ground Up is now available!

Copies of the Ladysmith Public Art Strategy are available online  HERE.   A hard copy is available at the Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery.
Town of Ladysmith
  • The next Council Meeting / Public Hearing Meeting is on June 03, 2019 at 7pm at the Eagles Hall. Click here for the Regular Council meeting schedule.  A full agenda package is prepared by 5:30 p.m. on the Thursday before the Council and Municipal Services Committee meetings and is available by clicking on the following links: Council Minutes and Agendas Municipal Services Minutes and Agendas.
  • Community Planning Advisory:  Help us build a better community by volunteering for the Town's newly-created Community Planning Advisory Committee.   Applications due in by May 24, 2019.  Read More... 
  • Cannibis Survey:  In late April, Ladysmith residents received a survey in the mail asking how you feel about the retail sale of cannabis. Responses are due back before May 22, 2019 and will be compiled together in a report to Council. Take SurveyRead More...
Ladysmith Downtown Business Association
  • The next LDBA Membership Meeting will be on Thursday, May 20, 2019.  Read More...
  • Ladysmith Hill Dash:  Put together a team of 4 to compete in Ladysmith's Hill Dash! Team members are required to run/walk/crawl up High St from 1st to 3rd Avenue and then roll a ball down the hill to their next team member. First team of 4 to finish wins! Male, Female, Co-Ed, Kid and Family divisions. Food, drink, and Kids Zone all make the post race atmosphere of the Hill Dash a must. AND... All participants also get a ball in the "Running of the Balls" for a chance to win some serious cash! Portion of the proceeds benefit the Ladysmith Resource Centre Association. Register by EmailRead More...
     
Cowichan & Neighbouring Chamber News
Keep in touch with whats happening...

 
Membership 

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.   Here are just some of the incentives that are included with your Membership.

BC Chamber News

The Ladysmith Chamber is a Proud Member of the BC Chamber. Through this membership our Chamber members receive access to exclusive member rates on:
*Employee Benefit plans
*Online Payroll, and Human Resource programs
* Hotels and Car Rentals -worldwide
*Electronic payment processing & merchant services
* Fuel discount programs
*Business supplies
*Online marketing management
*Business training programs
*and much more...
 
 


Book Your 2019 Chamber
Business Mixer!

Mixers are an ideal opportunity to gain exposure and publicity for your business. As a member of the Chamber of Commerce, you are invited to host a monthly Mixer. As a host you will also benefit from a large, positive and business-oriented crowd.    Read More...   2019 Chamber Business Mixer Application

CONTACT THE CHAMBER TO BOOK A MIXER!  250.245.2112
Business Resources 
    


Upcoming Ladysmith Events!
                          
Send us   your event info!  

May 18 - Sept 02 @11am - 7pm:  Transfer Beach Food Truck Concession begins for the summer
May 18 -26 @ 11am - 4pm:  Ladysmith Waterfront Art Gallery presents "The Art of Michael Dean"
May 23 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm:  Public Works Day
May 23 - June 9 @ 7 - 9pm: Ladysmith Little Theatre Presents: Stones in His Pockets
May 25 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm:  LMS Heritage Boat Festival
May 25 @ 7:00 pm - 11:30 pm: RCL Branch 171 Dance featuring "Black Moon Valley"
May 25 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm:  CTSS Ladysmith Chapter: Trail Building Workshop
May 26 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm: Ladysmith Rotary 21st Annual Garden Tour
May 30 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Ladysmith Intermediate School Fun Fair
June 01 @10am-4pm:  LMS Kids Pirate Day
May 31-June 21 11am - 4pm:  Ladysmith Waterfront Art Gallery presents "Connection"
 
For more info and events click here!


            
          


Contact:
Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce
33 Roberts Street, Ladysmith, BC.  V9G 1A4
250.245-2112