UPDATES & BUSINESS RESOURCES
the latest from your Chamber
In this Issue
From your Chamber and Local Partnerships 
  • Recruiting in a Tight Labour Market Workshop
  • Save the Date! Chamber / LDBA Christmas Social

Welcome New Chamber Members
  • Jane Nares Designs
  • Kelli's Travel
  • Anne-Lynn Design

From Local Partnerships
  • Cowichan Employer Resource Guide
  • BC Transit/CVRD Survey

Upcoming Chamber Member Events
  • Royal Canadian Legion Branch 171 Remembrance Day Service 2021
  • Ladysmith Neighbourhood Welcome Info Session
  • NikkiDesigns Cozy Christmas Sale
  • It Takes a Village LaFF’s Winter Celebration FUNdraiser
  • Cedar Yellow Point Christmas Self-Guided Tour 
  • Ladysmith Art Gallery November Online Art Show
  • Ladysmith Museum November Exhibit
Resources for Members 
  • Employer Resources
  • Rebel Entrepreneur | Have a great business idea? Or an existing business that needs a boost?
  • Get Discovered on BC Marketplace
From your Chamber
Recruiting in a Tight Labour Market Workshop
Thursday, November 18
8am-9am | Zoom

The Ladysmith Chamber is pleased to partner with WorkBC Employment Services to bring you this FREE Webinar on Employer Recruitment and Retention. This is in direct response to information gathered and requests made by local businesses during the Chamber's recent Business Walk Survey.
Contact WorkBC by calling 250-748-9880 to register or email Millie Stirling and we will facilitate your registration.  
Chamber / LDBA Christmas Social
SAVE THE DATE!

Ladysmith Chamber/LDBA Christmas Social

Wednesday, December 1st at Cottonwood Golf Course

It has been a while! Everyone is due for a little holiday get together. This event is open to Chamber / LDBA Members and guests only.

Stay tuned for more details. Registration Opening Soon!
Welcome New Chamber Members!
We are stronger together.
The Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce is delighted to introduce our newest members. We continually strive to connect you to one another and to the community at large. Please welcome them by visiting their website, sending them an email or stopping by to introduce yourself. The personal touch will help our chamber continue to grow and thrive.

Jane Nares Designs was created to help you navigate every stage of life. Whether you’re planning your retirement or simply want to make your home fit your lifestyle, Jane Nares Designs provide solutions so that you can age in place.

Phone: 250 252-0501
E-mail:  Click here to email

Kelli loves to travel and loves helping others so she combined the two and became a travel agent.
Let her help you create some great memories!
Located in Ladysmith. Call 250-802-9111 or visit her website for more info.

Phone: (250) 802-9111

Anne-Lynn is a skilled graphic designer specializing in visual communication. She creates company branding, signage, store experience, flyers, posters, packaging as well as website design.

Phone: 647 526-3984
From Local Partners
Cowichan Employer Resource Guide
Cowichan Employer Resource Guide
Economic Development Cowichan has launched the Cowichan Employer Resource Guide
The Guide will provide an overview of tools that may help businesses adjust to the labour shortage, such as workforce diversity, the living wage, and automation, and will be updated regularly with new information and resources.
BC Transit/CVRD Survey
Help Us Shape the Future of Transit in the Cowichan Valley

BC Transit and the Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) want your feedback on transit service and infrastructure priorities in the Cowichan Valley Regional District Transit System.

To provide your feedback between October 28 and November 25 and to access our online survey click on the link below
Upcoming Chamber Member Events
Royal Canadian Legion Branch 171 
Remembrance Day Service 2021
Remembrance Day service on Thursday, November 11th, 2021 as per public health orders.

10:45 am – march from the Legion to the Cenotaph
11:00 am – the moment of silence.

No wreath laying this year.
If you wish to attend, please keep 6 feet apart and wear a mask.
Ladysmith Neighbourhood Welcome
Ladysmith's Neighbourhood Welcome is hosting information sessions for potential partners this month.
They are excited to grow this program, as the new residents are all so appreciative of the welcome packages!
Dates are as follows:
Wednesday Nov 17th @ 10:00
Thursday Nov 18th @6:00
Wednesday Nov 24th @ 10:00
Thursday Nov 25th @ 6:00
Call 250-778-998-1959 or Email Nicole Brazzale
NikkiDesigns Cozy Christmas Sale
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2021 AT 10 AM – 5 PM
Please share and let her know if you are planning on attending!
"It Takes a Village", Winter Celebration FUNdraiser
It Takes a Village… Join LaFF as they create a festive and safe community experience with magical take home activities. Together, with your help, they will create 16 village stations, each with a unique theme and activity.

Thanks to this amazing community, for the last twenty six years, LaFF has been wrapping a blanket of support around thousands of families and seniors. They need your help this holiday season as they continue to connect families and build a healthy and safe community for all.
Cedar Yellow Point Christmas Self-Guided Tour
Save the Date for the Cedar & Yellow Point
Annual Country Christmas Self-Guided Tour
Tour Dates for Fall/Winter 2021
Wednesday November 17th - Sunday November 21st
Wednesday November 24th - Sunday November 28th
LRCA Cinnamon Bun Run
Make sure to register for the Cinnamon Bun Fun Run! Registration is $10 for adults (13 and over) and $5 for children (12 and under). All proceeds benefit the LRCA.

Registration Deadline Nov 24 
Event: Nov 25-28
Ladysmith Art Gallery Art Show
November online gallery Inanimate Objects.

The Ladysmith Waterfront Art Gallery and Gift Shop is open and ready to fulfill all of your art-related needs! Currently located at the former Davis Rd. School
Monday-Saturday from 11:00AM-4:00PM. Located at 444 Parkhill Terrace (off Davis Road)

Ladysmith Museum
The Ladysmith Museum is open Sat & Sun from 10am to 4 pm.
November Featured exhibit:
"Menage a Trois" by Lynda Phelan

Check out their Gift Shop for some great gift ideas!
Resources for Members and more...
Rebel entrepreneur | Have a great business idea?
Or an existing business that needs a boost?
REBEL Entrepreneur is a free government funded self-employment program open to to 15-29 year-olds living on Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands & the Sunshine Coast! The program includes 10 weeks of virtual classroom training + 1-on-1 business coaching!
Get Discovered on BC Marketplace
Having the support of your community can significantly leverage your small business. Being engaged with your customers, both online and offline, is crucial to success.
Are you an entrepreneur or a small business owner? Get discovered on the #BCMarketplace. Create a free business profile to improve your online presence at www.marketplacebc.ca/create-profile
The BC Marketplace helps connect small businesses with a province-wide audience. Check out our new video to see how small business owners and their communities support one another to mutually grow and thrive!
The Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce works with many partners to create and improve business opportunities for our members
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(250) 245 - 2112
33 Roberts St
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