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UPDATES & BUSINESS RESOURCES
the latest from your Chamber
In this Issue
From your Chamber
  • Ladysmith Chamber AGM
  • Save the Date! CAREER FAIR
  • Save the Date! CHAMBER GOLF CLASSIC
  • LOCALS LOVE LADYSMITH!
  • Rotary/Chamber | Shredding for Ukraine
  • Chamber Week ICE³ Series follow up

Welcome New Chamber Members
  • Bonaventure Support Services
  • Junction Bottle Depot
  • Yellow Point Farms
  • Island Water Hauling
  • Desert Rose Co.
  • Sue Roe – eXp Realty

From Local Partnerships
  • Nanaimo Chamber Shop Local Initiative
  • Message from Fiona Famulak, President and CEO, BC Chamber
  • Town of Ladysmith | Alternate Approval Process | Spring Clean Up | Council Meetings
  • CVRD | Community Circles
  • LDBC | AGM | Hill Dash
2022 Ladysmith Chamber
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Join fellow Chamber Members, Directors and Staff as we celebrate the accomplishments and efforts contributing to the successes of the past year, and share plans for the future. There will be appetizers catered by In The Beantime Cafe, a cash bar and best of all, we will be meeting in person!

***Voting privileges for Members in good standing of the Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce.***
WorkBC | Ladysmith Chamber | Job Fair
We are excited to include the students of Ladysmith Secondary School in hosting this opportunity for job seekers and those looking to change careers.  A wide range of employers will offer information on jobs and careers with opportunity for advancement as well as transition careers. Space for employers is limited, if you would like to participate, please contact the Chamber and we will connect you with WorkBC
Ladysmith Chamber Golf Classic
SAVE THE DATE! The Ladysmith Chamber 13th Annual Memorial Golf Classic is scheduled for Friday, June 17, 2022
Details coming soon!
SHREDDING FOR UKRAINE
The Ladysmith Chamber is happy to partner and support the Rotary Club of Ladysmith with their Shredding for Ukraine Fundraiser. Call 250-739-3887 for pickup ($15.00 per box) or drop off at LSS High School. Drop off - $10.00 for nonprofits and general public. $12.00 for business. Boxes can also be dropped off along with payment in advance at the Chamber of Commerce during business hours. (33 Roberts Street).
"LOCALS LOVE LADYSMITH"
2022 Shop Local Campaign
Give away time! Win a $50 Gift Certificate at our Chamber Member Restaurants. And entering to win has never been easier!
All you need to do to enter is...
Make sure to follow @Locals Love Ladysmith on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok and Let us know "What YOU love about Ladysmith!" in the comments! Like & save the post! Want extra entries? Tag your friends in the comments!
We will be announcing the winner every Monday, so stay tuned to our stories!

Tik Tok- @localsloveladysmith
Chamber Membership Benefit | Kubera
For those who missed our last ICE³ Series last month, Chris Browes Relationship Manager for Kubera Payments Corporation has provided some information and a short video on this Chamber Member Benefit.
Chamber of Commerce members can see the following advantages when working with Kubera:
  • Excellent payments hardware
  • Fewer terminal and hardware issues
  • Industry leading reporting capabilities
  • Increased support from our BC based team of experts (augmenting 24-7-365 processor support)
  • Increased profits through lower processing fees
Watch this video to learn more about this benefit.

For more information, please contact Kubera's dedicated BC-based Relationship Manager, Chris Browes, by email or 604-484-9278.
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.
Bonaventure Support Services: Bonaventure Support Services is proud to provide outreach and community housing services for central Vancouver Island for individuals with diverse abilities. Phone: 250-585-1437 | Website
Junction Bottle Depot: Junction Bottle Depot is a Ladysmith recycling depot, providing bottle, can and other beverage container return and recycling services.
Phone: (250) 245-7376 | Website
Yellow Point Farms: Justin and Becca from Yellow Point Farms have developed a small market blueberry farm into a sustainable, diverse, educational and agri-tourism hub. Their brand new Farm Store and Petting Farm opened on March 12th! Phone (250) 619-9155 | Website
Island Water Hauling: Island Water Hauling is committed to providing quality customer service, with friendly staff, excellent product, and prompt delivery. Their team is up for every job, managing deliveries with the skill and experience our clients have come to expect. Phone: (250) 323-6363 | Website
Desert Rose Co.: Everything your business needs to make its content stand out on social media.

Phone: (647) 326-4833 | Facebook
Sue Roe – eXp Realty: Sue's passion for assisting people, integrity, honesty and love of where I live is a perfect fit for her career in real estate. She is ready with a smile and promises the service and support clients expect. Phone: (250) 618-3986 | Website
News From our partners
Nanaimo Chamber Shop Local Initiative
Another benefit of being a Chamber member. The Nanaimo Chamber reached out to us to include 8 of our members in their Shop Local Nanaimo Business Directory. This is part of the Nanaimo Chamber’s shop local initiative funded by the BC Chamber and our Federal Government. If this is something you think you may be interested in for your business, please contact us and we will reach out to the Nanaimo Chamber to inquire about availability. 
Message from Fiona Famulak, President and CEO, BC Chamber of Commerce
Like millions of people across the globe, the BC Chamber of Commerce is appalled at the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the humanitarian tragedy that continues to unfold. We express our solidarity with the Ukrainian people and the Ukrainian business community during these tragic times for their country.
While the conflict is far from Canada, many of us feel compelled to help. For those who would like to help, I encourage you to visit How businesses and Canadians can help Ukraine, a curated list of resources and information sources developed by our colleagues at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. In addition:.....
Town of Ladysmith | Alternate Approval Process | Spring Clean Up | Council Meetings
  • The Town is conducting an Alternative Approval Process to obtain elector approval to proceed with borrowing funds for a new Ladysmith Fire/Rescue aerial device truck. For more information, including the Public Information Package, visit their website
  • Spring Clean Up Week | April 19-25 2022. Click here for more details.
  • Ladysmith Council meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Click here for Agendas, Minutes and ways to have your say.
CVRD | Community Circles
Register today to take part in a Community Circle! Sign up for one of the 14 Community Circle events in April. They will discuss key topics like future housing, business development, and employment opportunities in the Cowichan Valley.
Please visit www.planyourcowichan.ca to:
  • Learn more about Community Circles
  • Register to participate in a CVRD led Community Circle
  • Register to facilitate your own Community Circle
LDBA | AGM | Hill Dash
  • The Ladysmith Downtown Business Association AGM will be held on Thursday, June 2nd @ 5:00 pm. Location to be determined.
  • Coming to Ladysmith on Saturday, June 11th, 2022. The Hill Dash is a unique running relay event that will put your physical and mental limits to the test as you sprint up Ladysmith’s High Street.
The Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce works with many partners to create and improve business opportunities for our Members
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