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the latest from your Chamber
In this Issue
From your Chamber
  • Report from Chamber Economic Development Coordinator: Millie Stirling
  • 2022 Ladysmith Chamber Board of Directors
  • Registration is open for the CHAMBER MEMORIAL GOLF CLASSIC
  • WorkBC | Ladysmith Chamber | Job Fair
  • Welcome New Chamber Member Zack's Lounge

From Local Partnerships
  • Town of Ladysmith: Ladysmith Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee
  • CVRD Workforce Housing Survey
  • LDBA | AGM | Hill Dash
  • Upcoming Ladysmith Events
Report from Chamber Economic Development Coordinator: Millie Stirling
I am excited to be attending the BC Chamber AGM and the BC Chamber Executives AGM from June 6-9 in Prince George. We were awarded a $1,000 Bursary from the BCCE to assist with the costs of the event.

After review by our Board and in particular the advocacy committee, myself, our Chamber President, Cheri Mactier and Vice President Martin Sanderson will have the opportunity to support up to 4 policies that have been submitted to the BC Chamber to lobby to the Federal Government. I am looking forward to meeting with and learning from Chamber Executives from all over the Province.

Recently, I was asked to be a director at large for the BC Chamber Executives. I am honoured for the invite and very excited for this opportunity to sit amongst such an experienced group of Executives, who I have already learned so much from!
2022/2023 Ladysmith Chamber Board of Directors
EXECUTIVE:
President: Cheri Mactier, EXP Realty
Past President: Tammy Leslie. Palmer Leslie Chartered Professional Accountants
Vice President:  Martin Sanderson, Robson O'Connor Law Office
Treasurer: Shelly Rickett, LDCU
Secretary: Andrea Rosato Taylor, Boulevard Magazine
DIRECTORS:
Director: Dave Devana, Nanaimo Airport
Director: Alissa Laurin, WorkBC Cowichan
Director: John Manuel, John Manuel Financial Services CPCA
Director: Kara Olson, Ladysmith/Chemainus Chronicle
Director: William Sumsion, Island Savings

Thank you to our Dedicated Board of Directors. Our success in achieving our Vision, Mission and Established Mandate is due to a collaborative effort from the Chamber Board of Directors
Registration is Open for the Ladysmith Chamber Memorial Golf Classic!
On behalf of the Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce we would like to invite you to Participate in Ladysmith Chamber’s Annual Memorial Golf Classic. The Chamber is very grateful to the Ladysmith & District Credit Union for their generous Title Sponsorship and their continued support of the Ladysmith Chamber. Ladysmith & District Credit Union is an active participant in the Ladysmith Community, committed to supporting the economic and social development of Ladysmith through sponsorships, scholarships, community programs and employee volunteerism.

This year we are hosting a Memorial Golf Classic in memory of Larry Ingram. Thank you to our Memorial Sponsor, David Stalker Excavating Ltd. Partial proceeds of the tournament going to Diabetes Canada in honor of Larry.  Click here to read more about the Memorial Sponsorship and Larry.

The Memorial Golf Classic is the Chambers largest and most popular fundraiser of the year, bringing close to 100 businesses and government leaders together. Here is our Sponsor Package detailing the benefits of each level of sponsorship. We are graciously accepting prize donations big or small.

After a 2 year pause we hope you will join us on June 17th, 2022 at Cottonwood Golf Course to network, win prizes, bid on fabulous auction items and of course to have loads of fun.
WorkBC | Ladysmith Chamber | Job Fair
Thank you Alissa, Johnna, Renae and the Work BC team for partnering with us on such an amazing event.

There were close to 400 people through the job fair and 40+ businesses participated. The feedback was excellent. It was suggested by several people that we should be doing this twice a year!

If you are interested in participating in a future job fair (maybe in the fall), let us know!
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.
Zack’s Lounge is located on the award-winning 1st Avenue in the beautiful little town of Ladysmith. Zack’s is well known for their handcrafted cocktails and fresh local cuisine. It is a small place with many surprises, including 9 rotating taps from local breweries to a lovely BC Tree Fruit cider. The staff welcome you to join them for dinner or drinks on the inviting patio or inside the cozy, historical building.
530 1st Ave | Phone: (250) 245-2749 | Website
News From our partners
Town of Ladysmith: Ladysmith Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee
  • Ladysmith Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee needs you! The Town is recruiting citizens for its Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee. Help them build a better community by providing feedback to Council. For more information and for applications for the PRCAC click here.
  • Ladysmith Council meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Council also meets as 'Committee of the Whole' on the second Tuesday of every second month at 6:30 p.m. to give preliminary consideration to proposed policies, services and/or other matters and make recommendations to Council. For Agendas, Minutes and more info click here.
CVRD Workforce Housing Survey
Has housing affordability impacted your ability to find a job in the region? Are you a business owner or manager struggling to find and keep staff because of housing availability? Economic Development Cowichan has launched a Workforce Housing Survey to learn more about how the housing crisis is impacting the labour force. The data collected will be used to inform housing solutions for workers in the region in a Workforce Housing Strategy to be developed later this year. The survey is available to be completed by both employers or employees, click here to complete the survey by June 17, 2022.
LDBA | AGM | Hill Dash
  • The Ladysmith Downtown Business Association AGM AGM will be held on Thursday, June 2nd @ 5:30 pm in the Fox & Hounds back room, 11 High Street. Jolynn Green Executive Director of Community Futures will be speaking on "Taking care of you is taking care of business – why setting personal goals should frame your business strategy"
  • Coming to Ladysmith on Saturday, June 18th, 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. To register, email Tylor Nelson
Upcoming Ladysmith Events
The Chamber is happy to bring back the Transfer Beach Food Truck Concession. Beginning May long weekend (Saturday, May 21, 2022) through to Labor Day in September from 11-7 at Transfer Beach.
We are looking forward to another great season!!

There are lots of great upcoming events and things to do in Ladysmith!

May 6-30 from 11-4: Handmade Fine Craft Show @ the Ladysmith Waterfront Gallery. (closed on Sundays)
-May 21-Sept 5 2022 from 11-7: The Transfer Beach Food Truck Concession is back at Transfer Beach!
-May 29th from 10-4: 22nd Annual Rotary Self-Guided Garden Tour
-June 4-29: Ladysmith Art Gallery presents: ABSTRACT 11:00 am - 4:00 pm (closed Sundays)
-Sat, Jun 11 from 7-9pm @ Aggie Hall: Clanna Morna In Concert
-June 17: Ladysmith Chamber Memorial Golf Classic
-June 18-19: Ladysmith & Area HomeTown Tourist Weekend
-June 18: Hill Dash & Running of the balls
-June 18: LMS Kids Pirate Day from 10-3
-June 19: LMS Heritage Boat Festival from 9-3
-July 2 @ 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm: One Love Festival Canada at Transfer Beach

-Visit the Ladysmith Museum open Saturdays & Sundays 10-4. Check out the New Exhibits!
-Fridays and Saturdays: Yellow Point Farms petting zoo is open 10-4
-Old Town Ice Cream is open for the season! 12-5 daily closed on Tuesdays.
-Sealegs Kayaking & Marine Adventures is OPEN FOR THE SEASON. Wednesday – Sunday 9:30 – 4:30 weather permitting
-Take a self guided Heritage Tour of Downtown Ladysmith Download the Ladysmith Heritage App for even more historic information
-Take a hike on one of Ladysmith's scenic trails.
Brochures for the Heritage Tours and Hiking Trails available at the Visitor Centre (33 Roberts Street)

Do you have a local tourism-related event you’d like to see promoted on our Tourism Ladysmith Facebook page?
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