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SUMMARY:Chamber Week Open House
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Chamber Week – Save the Date!Join us for our Chamber Week Open House as we celebrate 96 years of serving the business community. Connect with fellow members\, learn about upcoming initiatives\, and see how your Chamber works for you. \nDate: Wednesday\, February 12\, 2026Time: 12:00–2:00 PMLocation: Chamber Office | 33 Roberts StreetCake & Light Refreshments Provided \nEveryone Welcome! \n\n\nCHAMBER WEEK \nCelebrating the Power of Business Together \nThe Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce exists to support local businesses and ensure business has a strong\, credible voice in our community. \nRunning a business can be rewarding and challenging. The Chamber brings businesses together so they are not navigating those challenges alone. By working collectively\, we strengthen individual businesses\, support one another\, and contribute to a healthier local economy. \n  \nWHY THE CHAMBER MATTERS \nThe Chamber advocates on behalf of Ladysmith businesses on issues that matter\, from local decision-making to broader policy discussions through provincial and national chamber networks. Advocacy is often behind the scenes\, but it plays a critical role in shaping a business-friendly environment. \nConnection is another core part of the Chamber’s work. Through events\, initiatives\, and everyday conversations\, the Chamber fosters meaningful relationships between business owners and community partners\, relationships that lead to collaboration\, referrals\, and shared ideas. \nThe Chamber also supports business growth by promoting local businesses\, sharing resources\, and creating opportunities to learn and connect. Membership signals credibility\, community commitment\, and support for local prosperity. \nThe Chamber works best when businesses are engaged. The more members involved\, the stronger our collective voice becomes. \n  \nSTRONG BUSINESSES BUILD STRONG COMMUNITIES \nJoin the Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce\nBe part of the network working every day to support business and strengthen Ladysmith. \n  \nProudly celebrating Chamber Week and the businesses that help make Ladysmith thrive.
URL:https://ladysmithcofc.com/events/chamber-week-open-house-4/
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED Chamber Lunch & Learn |  Donna Hais\, Fair Care Alliance
DESCRIPTION:Lunch\, Learn & Connect\nEnjoy a casual learning session with insights from Donna Hais\, a recognized expert from Fair Care Alliance\, as she shares valuable knowledge for small business owners and entrepreneurs. \nConnect with fellow Chamber members\, learn\, and enjoy a relaxed networking environment—all in one! \nDate: tbdTime: tbdPrice: Free to attendSpeaker: Donna Hais\, Fair Care Alliance\n \nDonna Hais\, Bio \nDonna Hais is the Owner and CEO of a family group of companies under the Bob Wall banner.\nR.W. (Bob) Wall Ltd. is their flagship company\, working in the construction industry throughout\nVancouver Island. Other companies under this banner focus on land development and healthcare\,\nincluding the development of a comprehensive Hospital Campus in Nanaimo. \nDonna serves as the Board Chair of the Nanaimo Port Authority from 2024-present and previously 2019-\n2023. She has served as President of the Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce and the Nanaimo Executive\nAssociation and the. Donna is the Community Liaison for the Medical Staff Association\, a Nanaimo\nHospital Foundation Board member and Chair of the Fair Care Alliance. Donna also sits at the Mayor’s\nLeader Table. In 2014\, Donna was awarded the Community Leader of the Year. \n 
URL:https://ladysmithcofc.com/events/chamber-lunch-learn-donna-hais-fair-care-alliance/
LOCATION:Fox & Hound\, 11 High Street\, Ladysmith \, V9G 1A5\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Transfer Beach Food Truck Concession
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LOCATION:Transfer Beach
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SUMMARY:Municipal Candidates Forum
DESCRIPTION:The event will be livestreamed as well as recorded.
URL:https://ladysmithcofc.com/events/municipal-candidates-forum/
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SUMMARY:Chamber Week Open House
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Chamber Week with us at our Open House!  \nJoin us at the Ladysmith Chamber’s Open House celebrating Chamber Week and our 95th anniversary! \nDate: Feb 12 2025\nTime: 2-4pm\nLocation: Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Centre (33 Roberts Street) \nEvent Highlights: \nCake and Refreshments\nOpen to all businesses and community members \nSpecial Guests: \n\nKenzie Knight from Tourism Cowichan will be in attendance. She’ll be happy to answer any questions about Tourism Cowichan opportunities and assist businesses in signing up as free stakeholders.\nLisa Marie Barron\, Member of Parliament\, Nanaimo-Ladysmith\nAll Mayoral Candidates have been invited to join us creating another opportunity for them to connect with Ladysmith residents and the business community.\n\nBC Chamber News Release: \nChamber week is an opportune time to recognize and celebrate the meaningful work undertaken by the chambers of commerce and boards of trade in communities across the province. \nThese local business organizations are more than just community boosters. They are convenors\, collaborators and catalysts for positive change and are integral to creating sustainable\, healthy communities. \nWhether it’s advocating to local\, provincial or federal governments for changes to public policy on matters that stretch far beyond taxation to include societal issues like housing\, healthcare\, and mental health and addictions\, developing innovative programs and initiatives to support business\, or leading charitable works that contribute to social well-being\, local chambers of commerce and boards of trade are the trusted “boots on the ground“ that understand the unique needs of their communities. \nWhat is Chamber Week?  \nChamber of Commerce Week (February 12-16)\, celebrated annually\, recognizes the outstanding contributions that Chambers and Boards of Trade make to communities across B.C.   The Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce will be celebrating 95 Years serving Ladysmith and Area. \nWhat happens during Chamber of Commerce Week?  \nCelebrate: Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade are celebrated for their work in supporting sustainable communities\nLearn: People learn more about local Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade\nGet involved: People get involved in the work of these organizations \nWhy is Chamber of Commerce Week important?  \nChambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade are critical to the health and prosperity of communities\nThey play a vital role in economic development\nThey advocate for changes to public policy They develop programs and initiatives to support businesses \n  \n 
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SUMMARY:Ladysmith Chamber Spirit of Ladysmith Business Awards
DESCRIPTION:Details to follow!  Save the Date!
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SUMMARY:2024 Provincial Election Candidates Forum | Ladysmith-Oceanside Riding
DESCRIPTION:B.C.’s next provincial election is scheduled for October 19\, 2024. Make sure you’re ready to vote. \nThe Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board and the Ladysmith Chemainus Chronicle will be holding a Provincial All Candidates Forum.  \nDATE: Wednesday\, October 2nd\, 2024\nTIME:  7:00PM-9:00PM (Doors open at 6:30PM)\nLOCATION: Aggie Hall\, 1111 1st Avenue\, Ladysmith \nWe want to hear from you. \nIn the interest of time\, we will not be accepting questions from the floor\, but will invite members of the community to submit questions ahead of time. Submitted questions will be sorted and identified to address significant issues to present to the Candidates. \nWhat questions would you like to ask your MLA candidates? \nSubmit your question(s) by Friday\, September 27 at noon.
URL:https://ladysmithcofc.com/events/2024-provincial-election-candidates-forum-ladysmith-oceanside-riding/
LOCATION:Aggie Hall
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SUMMARY:Transfer Beach Food Truck Concession Open
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LOCATION:Transfer Beach
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SUMMARY:Chamber Business after Business
DESCRIPTION:The next Ladysmith Chamber Business After Business event is set to take place on Wednesday\, May 1\, 2024\, from 5 pm to 7 pm at the Ladysmith Yacht Club\, located at A Dock\, 901 Gladden Rd.\, Ladysmith. \nJoin fellow Chamber Members for an evening of networking where you can make connections that have the potential to grow your business. We invite you to bring a door prize to showcase your business. Remember your name tag and business card! \nThe event will provide food and one beverage\, with a cash bar available. \nThank you to Chamber Member\, Ladysmith Yacht Club\, for hosting this event.
URL:https://ladysmithcofc.com/events/chamber-business-after-business-2/
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