Business Matters - June 19, 2018 Parksville & District Chamber of Commerce

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Contest Alert! 'Where's Kim this Week?'

Contest Winner from June 12 Cliff Reynolds wins a golf jacket from Harris Oceanside GM. Thanks Harris Ocenside GM! Correct Answer: Weatherwise Cedar Products on the Alberni Hwy.

CONTEST - enter to win! Contest Alert! #wheresouredsshat Remember 'Where's Waldo?'....this contest is called 'Where's Kim this Week?.'  This is a picture of our Executive Director, Kim Burden. He wears a very recognizable green hat... Each week for 6 weeks we'll post a picture of his hat in a different Parksville & District Chamber of Commerce member business. Figure out where the hat is visiting this week and comment. Enter to win a different prize each week! June 26 DRAW: up for grabs is a bottle of wine and a wine kit from   Black & White Event Rentals   Thanks Black and White Event Rentals! Email lisa@parksvillechamber.com with your guess

Kim Burden, Executive Director

Where's Kim's Hat? give it a guess! You'll need a hint: Its a SPA!

Oceanside Outfitters - on Middleton in Parksville. They are a family owned and operated sports equipment rental and retail business. They specialize in renting mountain bikes, cruisers, bike trailers and stand up paddle-boards for the entire family. They also sell a variety of items to make your outdoor adventure complete. Get out there and let them help you with the details! 250-954-7017 brand new to town.

JUNE 21st - Business after Business

Member Business After Business June 21 at Suds & Duds Laundromat 5 to 7pm 291 E. Island Highway (250) 248-5152 Follow them on Facebook

A Few Pics to share: Chamber Dinner was held - June 14, at the Quality Resort Bayside. The last dinner for the summer! Congratulations goes out to Sativa McGhee and Jaidyn Twamley both have been selected to receive the Parksville & District Chamber of Commerce $500 Scholarship.  Thanks to the Parksville Beach Festival Society for sponsoring this meeting. Beach Festival Excellent guest speaker - Production Manager Crystal Remmey, from Chesapeake Shores

Scholarship recipients Sativa Yael and Jaidyn Twamley with Luc Ouellet SD 69 and Director on the Chamber's board.

Did you know....The Parksville & District Chamber of Commerce is responsible for the care and maintenance of the Exit 46 - ' Welcome to Parksville' sign? We are having the sign sanded and refinished so it's just right for the thousands of visitors coming to the area. You can imagine what kind of an undertaking this is, just based on the enormity of the sign! The contract has been awarded to Norse Log Homes and they start work this week. Chamber member Island Equipment Rentals has graciously donated the lift equipment to be able to reach the top of the sign and begin the sanding process. We'll keep you posted with updates and photos as the project moves forward.

In case you missed this last week - Direct Air Canada flight to Toronto from Nanaimo Airport creates new opportunities for travellers. Press Release - Nanaimo Airport Official Opening of New Splash Park The community is invited to the official opening of the new splash park in the Lions Ventureland Playground in the Community Park on Friday, June 22 at 2 pm. There will be light refreshments and we hope the public will join the City, the Rotary Club of Parksville AM and the Parksville Lions Club for this event. An opportunity for the Lions and Rotary Clubs and the City of Parksville to recognize and thank the many donors and sponsors for their generous support of the new splash park project.

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Filming in Parksville Community Park – Wednesday, June 20 more information C elebrate 50 years with SOS in July! SOS has been offering vital programs and services to local residents for 50 years, and this summer the organization wants to celebrate with you. Two free community celebrations with activities for the whole family, along with music and refreshments. J uly 8, 1 to 4pm at the Parksville SOS Community Services Centre. There will be a Friendship Garden Dedication Ceremony at 1 pm July 14 , noon to 2pm at SOS in Qualicum Commons. ‘60s themed event, with games and activities, live music and refreshments. For more information visit: www.sosd69.com . Milner Gardens - In honour of Veronica Milner’s belief in fairies, and in celebration of International Fairy Day together with summer solstice, Fairy Houses magically appear.... Join them for the magic of Fairy Houses 2018! Fairy Tea Time: 1pm - 4pm June 21 – 24 Served in the Queen's Room & Milner House patio Tea & Fairy Treat $6.50 per person includes tax. For more info 250-752-6153 or https://www2.viu.ca/MilnerGardens/ Mount Arrowsmith Pipe Band is playing at the Black Goose Inn on Wednesday, June 20 at 7:00pm. Everyone welcome. Worth a drop in!

June 12 was the first market! Summer by the Sea Street Market on Craig Street in Parksville The Mount Arrowsmith Pipe Band helped to open the market at 6pm sharp! They make quite an entrance! The weather was rainy but the vendors and volunteers were troopers. They were set up and ready for business in record time. After 15 years the market remains a popular destination with locals and visitors. This year, there are 50 new vendors to check out. The market fills Craig Street, Hirst Avenue and Middleton. 6 to 9 pm Tuesday evenings - over 180 vendors A unique experience....with something for everyone! Be prepared to love this market...

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Parking Restrictions for Canada Day A Full Day of Festivities

Volunteers ------- we STILL need YOU! Short shifts, any time you can commit. We need people to assist with gate entrances and giving directions to those attending the event. We supply water, Volunteer t-shirts and plenty of Canada Day Smiles! Please call 250-248-3613

'Hey - did you know?' Namaskar Yoga Studio was professionally designed and built by 2 of Shelley’s students! Karen Kuzbik, owner of Petal & Kettle designed the space on paper and Ken Kruper, owner of Surecraft Development turned the floor plans into reality.  Members Only: submit to: lisa@parksvillechamber.com send us something new or something we may not know about your business or organization and we'll include one item per week. Just another member benefit coming your way and its fun!

The tools. The people. The drive to help small business do more business. Visit  http://www.constantcontact.com/chambermembers . Constant Contact

The Chambers Plan is the simple, stable, smart choice for business; combining accessibility, flexibility and the stability of pooled benefits. Email: Mike Hrabowych at Integral Wealth to find out more or call him at 1-250-753-1124

88.5 The Beach Interview Schedule Interviews air at 8:40 am Tue June 19 - SOS: 50th anniversary celebrations, call for Thrift Shop volunteers Wed June 20 - Kim Burden, Parksville Chamber Thu June 21 - 1st day of Summer broadcast from the Courtyard Cafe with special guests Fri June 22 - tba    9:40 - events with Bill Dean Mon June 25 - Food safety specialist Sally de la Rue Brown Tue June 26 - Mindful Moment with Diane Hancox To book on The Beach morning show with Dave Graham call 250-248-4211 or 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

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