UPDATES & BUSINESS RESOURCES
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From your Chamber
  • Chamber Member Yellow Point Farms Fire Loss
  • Business Mixer @ Bayview Brewing Company Invite
  • Ladysmith Chamber Memorial Golf Classic Sponsorship Opps.
  • Tourism Tuesday: Invite for Ladysmith Tourism Stakeholders
  • Professional Head Shot Day @ the Chamber
  • 2023 Vancouver Island / Gulf Island Regional Roadshow

From Local Partnerships
  • New Grant Funding Announcements
  • Town of Ladysmith
  • LDBA
  • VIEA and Island Good Mix and Mingle
  • Tourism Cowichan Events and Festivals Fund is open for applications!
  • Upcoming Ladysmith Events
FROM YOUR CHAMBER
Chamber Member Yellow Point Farms Fire Loss
Chamber Member Yellow Point Farms suffered a crippling fire loss this past weekend. Fortunately, no one was hurt nor any lives lost. But, this hard working family lost their beautiful big heritage barn coming into their busy season. This barn was not just a barn, in addition to housing their animal feed and farming equipment, it was also where they hosted weddings and events as well as where they prepared and processed their food products.   Living in such a supportive and caring community, a GoFundMe page has been set up by friends to help the Dault family.  Accounts have also been set up at Buckerfields in Nanaimo and The Trading Post in Cassidy if you would like to contribute to their animal feed and care or farming needs.  
Join us for a Mixer @ Bayview Brewing Company
Ladysmith Chamber Memorial Golf Classic
Sponsorship Opportunities
Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce we would like to invite you to Participate and/or consider becoming a Sponsor of our Annual Memorial Golf Classic. We are happy to recognize the Ladysmith & District Credit Union as this year’s Title Sponsor. 

This year the Memorial will be honouring Brian Marshall and is being sponsored by his friends Brian Childs, Luke Kolk, Wayne Richmond, Blaine Froats, Gerry Clarke. Partial proceeds of the tournament will be going towards a memorial bench in honour of Brian. Brian was a close friend to many and a supporter of everything Ladysmith! His absence in the business community is sorely missed. 
The Annual Golf Classic, which is the marquee fundraising event for the Chamber, is one of the most unique marketing opportunities that the Chamber offers. Sponsorship choices literally cover the golf course and businesses can adopt the level which best suits their needs. 

Shout out to the Nanaimo Airport, our 1st Tournament Sponsor and to the following Hole & Cart Sponsors to date:

The Tournament is held each June and brings together close to 100 business and government leaders to golf, network, win prizes, bid on fabulous auction items and of course to have loads of fun. 

Please join us on June 16th, 2023 at Cottonwood Golf Course for the Ladysmith Chamber’s Annual Memorial Golf Classic and make sure your business is well represented.
Tourism Tuesday
Invite for Ladysmith Tourism Stakeholders

Visit the Ladysmith Visitor Centre for Tourism Tuesday! 
 
The Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce and Ladysmith Visitor Centre would like to welcome Tourism Cowichan for Tourism Tuesday on May 9. Pop by the Visitor Centre to meet in-person with Kenzie Knight, Coordinator for Tourism Cowichan. Kenzie will be available between 10am-4pm on May 9 to discuss the range of support available to Cowichan tourism stakeholders.
 
Tourism Cowichan Society supports destination marketing for tourism and hospitality focused businesses or organizations operating in the Cowichan Region. Stakeholders can join at no cost and partner with Tourism Cowichan in showcasing Cowichan as a preferred destination for travelers. Please join Kenzie for some discussion on tourism in our region and learn how you can gain access to a wide range of benefits and opportunities that will help grow your tourism business. This is an open invitation to any tourism business owner in the region. 
 
You can book a 30-minute time slot with Kenzie in advance by emailing kenzie@forvi.ca or just pop in for a conversation!
 
This is also an opportunity to have a conversation with Millie or Jacquie about how your business can be represented in the Ladysmith Visitor Centre. Pick up maps, guides, brochures so you can better represent Cowichan in your business. 
 
We look forward to seeing you! 
Professional Head Shot Day @ the Chamber


Is your professional photo outdated? Now is an excellent opportunity to have your professional photo taken quickly, easily and very reasonably priced.

Chamber member, Bob Vanderford Photography, will be set up in our boardroom and is offering professional headshots at a special chamber member rate.

If you have several staff members requiring photos, please give us a call at, we can accommodate!

6 spots are filled already, give us a call! 250-245-2112
2023 Vancouver Island / Gulf Island
Regional Roadshow
Vancouver Island / Gulf Islands Wednesday, May 17, 2023 | 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Every year, the BC Chamber of Commerce conducts its Collective Perspective survey, B.C.’s most comprehensive economic snapshot that identifies the issues that matter most to businesses across the province. The data collected informs the policy and advocacy efforts of the BCCC and its provincial network of 100 chambers of commerce and boards of trade.

 Join us for the Vancouver Island / Gulf Island inaugural virtual Regional Roadshow, where 2022 Collective Perspective data from our region will be shared with business leaders and community members.

Each virtual event will include a presentation of the story behind the provincial and regional data and provide an opportunity for members to engage directly with Mario Canseco.

This event will be chaired by President and CEO, Fiona Famulak, who will be joined by guest speaker and research specialist, Mario Canseco, President, Research Co. and Columnist for Business in Vancouver.
News From Our Local Partners
New Grant Funding Announcements
Town of Ladysmith
  • Town begins amenity upgrades at Lot 108/Forrest Field. Read More
  • Volunteer Opportunity - Parks, Recreation & Culture Advisory Committee. Read More
  • The Town of Ladysmith is now seeking feedback from our local business community regarding the use of single-use plastics. If you hold a current business license in Ladysmith, then we’d like to hear from you. Click here to participate
Ladysmith Downtown Business Association
  • Save the date: June 17th for the Hill Dash. Details coming soon
  • Parking in Ladysmith Update: We met with the Town to discuss the ongoing issue of parking. They are working to increase the budget for bylaw enforcement. Reminder to all business owners to please not park in front of your, or other businesses, as a joint effort to reduce the congestion downtown. We are working on a parking promotion to remind the locals of parking etiquette. Read More
VIEA and Island Good Mix and Mingle
2023 EVENTS & FESTIVALS FUND IS OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS!
Tourism Cowichan is now accepting applications for the 2023 Events & Festivals Fund. Applications will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis until all funding for the year is awarded. Please read through the Program Guidelines in detail prior to submitting your application. Completed applications must be submitted by e-mail to kenzie@forvi.ca
This program is funded through the Municipal & Regional District Tax (MRDT) revenues from the Cowichan Region’s tourism sector. The $100,000 fund will be available on an annual basis and is designed to fund out-of-region marketing activities for festival and event organizers to:
  • Increase visitation and overnight stays in the Cowichan Region;
  • Increase the economic and social benefits that flow from tourism to Cowichan residents; 
  • Drive seasonal dispersion through the off-peak seasons (Fall, Winter, Spring); and
  • Position Cowichan as a preferred multi-night tourism destination.
Applicants may apply to receive a maximum funding contribution of $10,000.
If you have any questions about the Events & Festivals Fund, please contact: Kenzie Knight, Tourism Cowichan Coordinator at kenzie@forvi.ca or (250) 667-8558.
Upcoming Ladysmith Events
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event information for 2023!
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