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Nominate Now: Black Tie Awards 2014Black Tie Award Nominations are open until midnight January 31

Welcome Black Tie Awards Sponsors for 2014 ...

1 Award Sponsorship Still Avail. Sponsorship Opportunities start at just $175

In the News

Islands Agriculture Show

Feb. 7/8

Tourism Cowichan Council

EDC Newsletter

BC Chamber News

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BC Market Monitor

BC Budget Consultation

Latest Infoline BC Stats

BDC Business ViewPoints

Survey Data

Local News On-line

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Community Events

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Listing of Wage, Training

Chamber News & Events

Chamber Announces Mike Coleman is Lifetime Achievement Award Winner for

Black Tie 2014

The Chamber Directors are delighted to announce that Mike Coleman is the

Lifetime Achievement Award Winner for Black Tie 2014. Mr. Coleman was Duncan's

longest serving Mayor and instrumental in many civic initiatives including bringing

the 2008 North American Indigenous Games to Duncan, and championing

relationships with Duncan's sister cities Meru, Kenya and Montmagny, Quebec. He

was part of the founding teams for many local organizations including the Cowichan

District Hospital Foundation and Hiiye Yu Lelum (House of Friendship). Mr.

Coleman is a founding partner in Coleman Fraser Whittome Lehan, his expertise

includes criminal law and wills and estates. Please click here to see the complete

announcement and read Mr. Coleman's bio.

Mike Coleman, Q.C. - Lifetime Achievement Award Winner

Black Tie 2014

Who will you nominate for Black Tie? Deadline Jan. 31

Lunch 'n Learn Jan. 29 - Hire the Right People

Whether you are a business owner hiring employees or an entrepreneur hiring

people for your team such as a bookkeeper, marketer, or social media savvy

person, it is important to hire the right people. Hiring the right people for your

team begins with self-leadership. Being clear, committed and able to communicate

your vision, passion and plan enables you to more effectively choose the right

people for your team. Create a team from a place of insight and integrity. What

lets you know you are hiring the right people? Join Tania Walter Gardiner from

Integral Connections Jan 29th to learn more.

Lunch 'n Learn - Hire the Right People with

Presenter Tania Walter Gardiner of Integral Connections

Wed. Jan. 29, Noon - 1:00 pm

Discovery Honda Boardroom

6466 Bell McKinnon Rd.

RSVP: admin@duncancc.bc.ca T: 250.748.1111

Free for Members, $5 Non-Members

Lunch 'n Learns are casual, bring-your-own lunch sessions.

Public Open House - Cowichan Regional Visitor Centre - Feb. 1,

We're holding an Open House for the entire community on Feb. 1 - the same day as

the famous Big Leaf Maple Syrup Festival at the BC Forest Discovery Centre.

Families can drop in to see the new Centre and enjoy a sugaring the same

afternoon. Presentations from the Cowichan Hiking Club, the Cowichan Knitters

and more.

Cowichan Regional Visitor Centre - Public Open House

Sat. Feb. 1, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Chamber Members Invited to Grand Opening of the Cowichan Regional Visitor

& Other HR Funding

Global Vocational Wage

Subsidy Program

Western Diversification

Funding

Resources for Small

Business

New BC Requirements for

Anti-Harassment at Work

BDC FREE Website

Analysis Tool

Mobile Business Licence for

Vancouver Island Now Avail.

Official Trade & Investment

Site for BC

Mentorship BC

Women's Enterprise Centre -

Free Resources

W.E.P. Funding for Non-

Profit Organizations

Province of BC - Business

Management Tools

Small Business BC - Business

Education 0nline

Opportunities

CVRD Tenders & RFP's

Provincial Bid

Opportunities on BC Bid

Government of Canada

tender notices

More Chamber Events

RSVP for Chamber Events:

E: admin@duncancc.bc.ca

T: 250.748.1111

Centre - Fri. Feb. 7, 2:00 pm

Click here for formal invitation

RSVP's required by this coming Mon. Jan. 27

Advertise in the Chamber News with the Cowichan News Leader Pictorial

The Chamber News is published quarterly in the Cowichan News Leader Pictorial.

This high profile placement with special pricing is just for Chamber members.

Contact your News Leader representative for details.

Cowichan News Leader Pictorial - Chamber News Feb. 19

T: 250.746.4471

Employer Forum Monthly Series: Interviewing for Success - Jan. 30

Employee turnover is one of the most expensive costs to any business. Learn

interviewing skills help you make the right choice. Learning Outcomes: job

postings, resume reviewing, interview questions to ask and to avoid; interviewing

skills; reference checks.

Employer Forum Monthly Series

from Global Vocational, Dynamic HR Solutions & the Chamber

Forum 1: Interviewing for Success,

Thurs. Jan. 30, 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Training Room - Dynamic HR Solutions203, 64 Station St.

Global Vocational Services, Dynamic HR Solutions and the Chamber partnered to

bring members a series of 5 workshops to help grow your business.

Adrian Legin, Pres. & CEO of Coastal Community Credit Union - Co-op's & a Vital

Economy - Feb. 20

Adrian Legin, President & CEO of Coastal Community Credit Union is the guest

speaker at the Feb. 20 Chamber Luncheon. Mr. Legin will discuss his experiences in

Emilia-Romagna, one of Europe's most prosperous regions, and models/strategies

that could be applied to Vancouver Island and the Cowichan Valley. He recently

participated in an economic development study of Emilia-Romagna, where co-ops

and credit unions account for 30% of the economy, and unemployment rates are

among the lowest in Europe. Discover successful models that could transfer to

Cowichan and your business.

Chamber Luncheon - Co-op's, Regional Branding & a Vital Economy

with Adrian Legin, Pres. & CEO Coastal Community Credit Union

Feb. 20, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Members $26.25 Non-members $36.75

RSVP: admin@duncancc.bc.ca T: 250.748.1111

11:30 - Noon Networking & Registration; Noon - 1:00 pm Buffet & Presentation

Business Examiner Offers Special Rates in Feb. Cowichan Feature

The Business Examiner Vancouver Island is featuring the new Cowichan Regional

Visitor Centre in their February issue. Take advantage of this high profile piece to

place your ad. The Examiner is offering all colour ads ... at the price of black and

white. Align your business with this Cowichan feature and support the relocated

Chamber offices and the Grand Opening of the new Cowichan Regional Visitor

Centre

Chamber Week: Feb. 17 - 21

All events listed on ourEvents Calendar

Awards & Nominations

Nominate for Black Tie 2014

Vancouver Island BusinessExcellence Awards

Click here for details and pricing

Contact: Joanne Iormetti

E: joanne@businessvi.ca T: 1.866.758.2684 Ext. 124

This Just In ...

Queen Margaret's School - Open House - Choice of 2 Dates: Feb. 16 & Feb. 19

QMS welcomes the local community to our campus and to view the new Learning Centre. Learn more

about the enriched educational programs available to boys and girls in Preschool-Grade 8, and in the

all girls high school Grades 9-12. Discover our unique on-campus equestrian program, where your child

can improve their riding skills during the school day.

Queen Margaret's School - Public Open House

Sun. Feb. 16: 1 pm - 3 pm

Wed. Feb. 19: 9 am - 10 am and 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

The Learning Centre, QMS Campus, 660 Brownsey Ave.

Please RSVP to admissions@qms.bc.ca

Rotary Club Duncan - Heart of Gold Gala Dinner and Auction, FEB 15

It's time for Rotary's Heart of Gold Galla Dinner - held every year to support Rotary's ongoing projects here at homeand around the globe. This year the club's main projects include local scholarships and bursaries, the building of aGreenhouse at Providence Farm, a new convection oven at the Clements Centre, Polio Plus - We Are This Close toEradicating Polio campaign, Nepal Dental Camp, Cowichan Sportsplex, Rotary's International Student Exchange

program and Youth leadership program. Tickets are just $50.

Rotary Duncan Heart of Gold Gala Dinner & Auction FEB 15

Rotary Shredding Event - Sat. Feb. 8 9am - 2pm - VIU Parking Lot

Dispose of those outdated documents easily and safely at the Rotary Shredding Event. It's Sat. Feb. 8 in the VIU

parking lot from 9am to 2pm. Just $10 per bankers box and all proceeds go to Rotary projects like the Cowichan

Sportsplex trails, scholarships, books for schools, literacy and more.

Rotary Shredding Fundraiser

Sat. Feb. 8, 9am - 2pm

VIU Parking Lot - 2011 University Way

E: duncandaybreakrotary@hotmail.com

Season Opening with Tutu Much Fun at Teafarm on Feb. 2 with Margit's Annual Seconds Sale

Margit's Annual Seconds Sale starts Sunday February 2ndat 2pm featuring a wide variety of ceramics reduced by up to

82%.Included in the sale will be everything from teacups to plates, bowls to lamps, and vases to teapots.Wear a Tutu

and get 22% off regularly priced and specially marked pieces. Yes. Seriously. Have some fun. Reductions on selected

teas, complimentary tea and sweets served.

Teafarm Season Opening & Seconds Sale - Feb. 2, 2 pm - 7 pm

Funky Valentine Fri. Feb. 14 at Teafarm, 10am - 9pm

Enjoy a Long Table Style seating and special Tea + Sweet set menu with tea, cake, chocolate truffles and tea gift for

just $20 per person. Reservations recommended.

Funky Valentine Friday, Feb. 14 at Teafarm, 10am - 9pm

Teafarm & Margit Nelleman Handbuilt Ceramics

8350 Richards Trail

E: info@teafarm.ca T: 250.748.3811

Teafarm Online Shopping now available

See more events in the Teafarm Newsletter

Lush Eco Lawns Offers Property Maintenance with Lawn & Garden Care

Calling all property managers, owners, dwellers....Ready for a change? Our property maintenance specialists are

professional, experienced, friendly, reliable, insured and just plain great at what they do. Lawns, gardens, hedges,

trees, we'll keep them well fed, trimmed, weeded and most importantly, off your mind. Your property deserves the

best of care and you deserve a company that will deliver consistent results. Seek us out. You'll be glad you did.

Lush Eco Lawns

Cowichan: 250. 597. 0408 Victoria: 778. 265. 5874 Nanaimo: 250. 585. 4248

E: john@lushecolawns.com

Wounded Warrior Run - Feb. 16 - 21. Runners in Cowichan on Feb. 20

Wounded Warriors Canada is helps Canadian Forces members who have been wounded or injured

in their service to Canada. The organization helps find solutions for military men and women in

need. Currently, the primary focus is on the staggering impact of PTSD and Operational Stress

Injuries. Wounded Warrior Run BC raises funds for Canada's Military men and women in need.

team of dedicated runners will relay run the length of Vancouver Island for six days - Feb 16 - Feb.

21. And the runners will be in Cowichan on Feb. 20. The journey starts in Port Hardy and

completes in Victoria at Saunders Subaru - more than 600 km! Follow the links below to donate

and find out more about Wounded Warrior Run BC Warrior Run BC.

Wounded Warrior Run - Feb. 16 - 21, Port Hardy to Victoria

In Cowichan on Feb. 20!

Now accepting donations online here. E: wwrunbc@gmail.com

Junior Dragon's Den - Sometimes All It Takes to Tame a Dragon is a LIttle Ingenuity - From Community Futures

Community Futures Cowichan and Cowichan Secondary School have teamed up to offer young entrepreneurs a fun

contest to test their business savvy! Inspired by the popular TV program, the contest has many of the same exciting

factors. The goal is to inspire the entrepreneurial spirit of Cowichan teens by providing them with the opportunity to

be "hands-on" with their business skills and ideas in a fun and interactive format. Teams compete in a three step

process and participants must demonstrate skills in Product/Service Development, Marketing, and Finance. The final

event is in May, when a winning team will be determined by the judges. Chamber members are encouraged to

participate as Mentors - to support these enthusiastic young people and have fun.

Junior Dragon's Den

A Project of Community Futures Cowichan

Click here for a complete information package including student registration.

Next Week is Red Tape Awareness Week, Jan. 27 - 31

The Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses announces their 5th annual Red Tape

Awareness Week Jan. 27 - 31. Visit the website for reports on the cost of red tape for businesses, Red Tape Report

Card for each province and more.

CFIB - Red Tape Awareness Week

Jan. 27 - 31

Zuk Design - Email Marketing DEAL on until February 15th

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media or even websites!

Thinking about putting out a newsletter for your business?

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Call Patricia at: 250.596.2999 or email: patricia@zukdesign.ca

Email Marketing Deal

More News & Events

Big Leaf Maple Syrup Festival - Feb. 1, 10 am - 4 pm

The "Sapsuckers", a group of local maple syrup producers are setting up for their Seventh Big

Leaf Maple Syrup Festival on Sat. Feb. 1 from 10 am - 4 pm. Visitors will explore maple

sugaring in a fun festival atmosphere with live and the aroma of hot syrup from the

evaporator. Tapping demos, syrup tasting and mini-workshops happen throughout the day.

Plus, start-up kits and tapping supplies are available for visitors can tap their own trees at

home. The 'Green Hornet' runs every half hour between 10:30 am and 3:30 pm.

Big Leaf Maple Syrup Festival at the BC Forest Discovery Centre

Sat. Feb. 1, 10 am - 4 pm

Trans Canada Hwy & Drinkwater Rd.Adult: $8.00 Child Under 12: $6.00

Senior: $8.00 Student: $8.00

Include a visit to the Cowichan Regional Visitor Centre Open House while at the Festival.

Electric Vehicle Charging Station - Available at Cowichan Regional Visitor Centre

The electric vehicle station at the Visitor Centre is up and ready to charge your e-vehicles and

hybrids. EV charging stations are also available at Coronation Mall, 361 Trans Canada, and at the

downtown Duncan train station.

Providence Farm Announces Murray Logan Wins Draw in Annual Campaign

The winner of our draw for a stay at Affinity Guesthouse was Murray Logan, owner of Ye Old Dogwood Lumber on

Cowichan Lake Road. Murray's prize, donated by Affinity, includes a two-night getaway for a group of six. Providence

is thrilled that Murray is the lucky winner as he is a long-time supporter of the Farm and, among other contributions,

regularly donates lumber to our Seniors' Program. Participants and volunteers then make small items (benches, toys,

bean poles, end tables) which are sold in our farm Store, raising funds for the program. The Senior's Program, called

St. Ann's Garden Club, provides horticultural therapy, socialization, community, and other opportunities for seniors

with mental health challenges and age-related illnesses.

Providence Farm Annual Campaign Continues to Accept Donations

Thank you Cowichan for your support!

Live Your Definition of Success with Integral Connections - Jan. 30 at Dynamic HR Solutions

Tania Walter Gardiner facilitates this lunchtime session on Jan. 30 at Dynamic HR Solutions. Bring your lunch for 60

minutes of valuable learning, networking and discussion about human resources topics. Walk away with practical tips,

tools and resources that you can use, the moment you get back to work!

The strongest leaders are those who can foster meaningful relationships with their team, colleagues and associates,

facilitating engaging dialogue. Learn how to build strong connections and leverage resources and expertise to positively

impact your business. Learn provocative conversation skills that can underwrite all aspects of business growth.

Provocative Conversation with Tania Walter Gardiner - Jan. 30 Noon - 1:00 pm

HR Dynamic Solution, 64 Station St. Ste. #203

$25.00/per person (plus tax) Includes: Handouts & Coffee/Tea/Water

Register Online

St. John First Aid Training & First Aid Supplies Now Avail Online

St. John First Aid Training

Emergency for Industry (OFA Level 1) - class held every week

Next OFA Level 3 class: Feb. 24 - March 7

OFA Level 2: Feb. 3 - 7

CPR C/AED Renewal: Jan 18

Standard for Industry (AB or BC): Jan 25 & 26

Transportation Endorsement: Jan. 28

CPRC & AED for H.C.P.: Feb. 8

H2S Alive: Feb. 25

Other courses available - call or e-mail for schedule

St. John Ambulance - Cowichan Valley

Suite: #205, 169 Craig St., Duncan, BC

Charitable Not-for-Profit - Serving Duncan 50+ years

PH: (250)746-4058 E-mail: Cowichan@bc.sja.ca

Need First Aid Kits, Supplies or an AED? Click here to visit our New Estore.

Effective Meetings for Non-Profits - with Garland Coulson - Jan. 29

Cowichan's Volunteer Management Group presents Effective Meetings for Non-Profits with "Captain Time", Garland

Coulson on Wed. Jan. 29. Mr. Coulson has served on the board of several non-profit organizations (including many

President roles) and provided consulting for many more non-profits. Garland has worked for over 20 years to master

time management and effective meeting techniques. This workshop will cover:

How Garland turned 4-hour plodding board meetings into dynamic 1.5 hr meetings with action plans - And you

can too!

How to keep your meetings on track and on time

How to make sure the right people are at the meetings

How to stop "negative Nellies" from ruining your meetings

Tools to make brainstorming meetings more visual, powerful and productive

Effective Meetings for Non Profits with Garland Coulson

Wed. Jan. 29/14, 10:15 - Noon

$5 - Light Refreshments Provided

Sands Funeral Chapel - Upstairs, 187 Trunk Rd, Duncan

RSVP to anne-marie@volunteercowichan.bc.ca

Workshop details here.

Extension Courses at VIU - Something for Every Interest

The Role Of Executor Medical Terminology and Anatomy & Physiology

Jan 29; 6:30-8:30pm Jan 30-Apr 28; 6:30-9pm

Community Extension Fall 2013-Winter 2014 courses

Call us to register today! 250-746-3519 ~ 1-888-747-3519 or

Register Online

Community Extension & Contract Services

Vancouver Island University, Cowichan Campus

Duncan Cowichan Chamber of Commerce

New address:

2896 Drinkwater Road

Duncan, BC V9L2C6

E: chamber@duncancc.bc.ca | T: 250.748.1111 | F: 250.746.8222

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