Ladysmith Chamber October E-Newsletter

Chamber Fall Speaker Series

October 17: Val Litwin, BC Chamber President & CEO

November 19: Colin Sprake, Make Your Mark

A 3rd installment of the Fall Speakers Series is in the final stages of planning, stay tuned for more details!

SPECIAL THANK YOU TO THE

LADYSMTH & DISTRICT CREDIT UNION

OUR FALL SPEAKER SERIES SPONSOR

Chamber Fall Speaker Series

with Val Litwin, BC Chamber President and CEO

The Chambers Speaker Series will kick off with an evening program featuring Val Litwin, President and CEO of the BC Chamber of Commerce. Val is a dynamic and engaging speaker and will be sharing the work that the BC Chamber of Commerce does on an ongoing basis to influence government decision making. He will also be explaining the BC Chamber's new award-winning MindReader platform that provides real-time intelligence on the thoughts and concerns of BC's business community.

Date: Thursday, October 17, 2019

Location: Fraternal Order of Eagles Ladysmith 2101 (921 1st Ave)

Time: 5pm to 7pm

Cost: $35.00 + GST for Chamber Members | $45.00 +GST for Non-Members

Uncludes hors d'oeuvres and cash bar reception followed by Mr. Litwin's presentation.

RSVP by Monday, October 14th

Chamber Fall Speaker Series

Mastering Your Business for Maximum PROFIT & SUCCESS! Colin Sprake, Make your Mark

Back by popular demand the Ladysmith Chamber is thrilled to welcome back Colin Sprake of Make Your Mark to our upcoming Speaker Series. A highly sought-after keynote speaker and trainer, Colin guarantees his audiences will walk away from his presentations, no matter how long or short, with practical tools and strategies you can use immediately in your life and business to achieve greater success and make a positive impact in the world. He also teaches that success is attainable in both family and business without sacrificing one for the other.

Colin Sprake Bio

Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2019

Location: Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Oyster Bay

Time: 8:30am to 11am

(Registration & Continental breakfast 8:30-9 | (Presentation 9 to 11)

Cost: $35.00 Chamber Members | $45 Non-Members

Includes Presentation, muffins, scones, fruit and coffee/tea/water

RSVP by Wednesday, November 13, 2019

Federal Election All Candidates Forum

Tour de Rock

Adopt a Rider Program

The Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce is proud to Sponsor the Ladysmith Tour de Rock - Adopt a Rider 2019 program! We are so pleased that all Tour de Rock Riders have been Sponsored! Thank you to all Businesses and Individuals for their ongoing generosity and support of the Adopt a Rider Program.

13th ANNUAL CHAMBER GOLF CLASSIC

Save the Date!

Friday, June 12, 2020 at Cottownwood!

View the 12th Annual Chamber Golf Classic video

by Dean Richards MyLadysmith.com

Welcome New Chamber Members

We are happy to Welcome New Chamber Member Coastal Bookkkeeping Inc to our team. Be sure to welcome new members by patronizing their businesses, visiting their websites and liking them on Facebook.

Coastal Bookkeeping Inc.

Coastal Bookkeeping is a locally-owned bookkeeping service that serves mid-Vancouver Island.

Today's market place is hard enough to keep up with without worrying about the daily accounting needs of your business. Here at Coastal Bookkeeping, we are here to support your business so you are free to do what you do best - run your business! Read More...

Coastal Booking has a couple new openings for bookkeeping clients.
Proprietorship, Corporation, Not-for-Profit & sports groups.
We do it all! Contact Stephanie Irvine at 250-245-8187 or by email.

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.

2019 BC Chamber Benefits

Make the Most of Your Chamber Membership

13th Anniversary 'State of the Island' Economic Summit.

The 13th Anniversary 'State of the Island' Economic Summit is scheduled for Wednesday & Thursday, October 23 & 24, 2019 at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre in Nanaimo, British Columbia.

Everyone attending will receive a complimentary copy of the 'State of the Island Economic Report.'. Watch Video

Do You Have a Pet Friendly Business...

TAKE 5 Newsmagazine is partnering with the Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Centre to identify "pet-friendly" shops and businesses in the area.

Tell us by filling out this form and email it back to Marina at [email protected] or dropping it off at the Take 5 or Chamber/Visitor Centre.

Download Pet Friendly Form. Read More...

Advertise here to support Your Chamber

& promote Your Business for $30 per month.

Call 250-245-2112 to book your spot!

Town of Ladysmith

The next Council Meeting is on October 08, 2019 at 7pm. 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.
Construction related to the Water Filtration Plant will cause periodic closures along the Holland Creek trail between the RCMP Detachment and Upper Bridge until Oct. 4.
Click here for information on current topics that have generated interest and questions from Ladysmith citizens including the Holland Creek Crossing and the 4th Avenue Lane Crossing at Rocky Creek
Citizens are invited to apply for the Select Committee on Council Renumeration Read More...

Ladysmith Downtown Business Association

As an LDBA member you will enjoy being part of our vibrant business community and help contribute to the growth and prosperity of downtown Ladysmith!
Join the LDBA for their next Membership Meetings on October 4th and November 14th @ Davis Road School, Parkhill Terrace, south Ladysmith
Upcoming LDBA Events: Dec 6 th: Old Time Christmas (TBC) and Dece 13th & 20th: Friday Late Night Shopping