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  • 2024 Chamber Board of Directors
  • 2024 Chamber AGM recap.
  • Business after Business hosted by the Ladysmith Yacht Club Invite
  • Ladysmith Chamber 15th Annual Memorial Golf Classic EARLY BIRD SPECIAL
  • Tourism Tuesday with Tourism Cowichan
  • Duncan Chamber Invitation re: Canadian Home Builders Association VI - Dinner Meeting
  • Thank you to Chamber Members Juniper & Sage Decor


Welcome New Chamber Members

  • Radiance Mechanical Services Ltd
  • Ladysmith Lions Club


News & Resources

  • Town of Ladysmith News
  • Tourism Cowichan 2024 Events & Festivals Fund Now Open!
  • Economic Development Cowichan Strategic Plan


Chamber Member Benefits through the BC Chamber

  • Chamber Benefit Savings


Upcoming Ladysmith Events

FROM YOUR CHAMBER

Announcing our 2024 Board of Directors

The Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the appointment of its 2024 Board of Directors. This esteemed group of accomplished professionals brings diverse backgrounds and expertise to our Chamber, united in their commitment to guiding our organization toward continued success.


Chamber President: Cheri Mactier, Realtor, EXP Realty

Vice President: Martin Sanderson, Lawyer, Robson O’Connor Law Offices

Treasurer: Tammy Leslie, Partner, Palmer Leslie Chartered Accountants

Secretary: Bailey Dill, Owner, Juniper & Sage Décor

Director: Dave Devana, President, CEO Nanaimo Airport

Director: John Manuel, John Manuel Financial Services Advisor PCA

Director: Marina Sacht, Editor/Publisher, Take 5 Print & Digital Media

Director: Millie Stirling, Commercial Accounts Executive, Ladysmith Insurance Agencies

Director: Kara Olson, Marketing Specialist, Ladysmith / Chemainus Chronicle, Black Press

Left to Right: Millie Stirling, Tammy Leslie, Martin Sanderson, Cheri Mactier, Bailey Dill, Marina Sacht, Kara Olson, Dave Devana. 

Missing from photo, John Manuel

Photo Credit: Bob Vanderford Photography

2024 Ladysmith Chamber AGM recap

The Ladysmith Chamber Annual General Meeting was held on April 10th. Thank you to Chamber Members, Directors and Staff who joined us to celebrate the accomplishments and dedicated efforts that have propelled us forward over the past year and share plans for the future. Cam and his In The BeanTime team provided a great meal, service and venue for the evening. 

 

Thank you to Town of Ladysmith Councillors Tricia McKay and Duck Paterson for attending and to Tricia for her warm welcome. 

Nanaimo Ladysmith MP Lisa Marie Baron was in Ottawa but made time to send us her best wishes virtually.

 

A powerful presentation on “Fair Healthcare for All. North of the Malahat shouldn’t be South of the Standard of Care” was delivered by our Guest Speaker Andrea Rosato Taylor, Member of the “Fair Health for all Alliance”.

We encourage everyone to visit their website to view the full presentation and to find out further information and ways that you can be a part of the solution.


Visit the Fair Care Alliance Website

Chamber Business After Business

hosted by Ladysmith Yacht Club

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.


This is an opportunity for Chamber Members to network and make connections to help grow their businesses.


The event will provide food and one beverage, with a cash bar available. Attendees are encouraged to bring a door prize to showcase their business. Remember to bring your name tag and business cards.


Special thanks to Chamber Members Ladysmith Yacht Club for hosting the event. Attendees can also learn more about the club as boating season approaches.

RSVP'S APPRECIATED

2024 Chamber Memorial Golf Classic

Early Bird Special on until May 14th!

Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce invites you to

participate and/or consider becoming a Sponsor of the

Ladysmith Chamber’s 15th Annual Memorial Golf Classic.


EARLY BIRD SPECIAL is on until May 14th.

Thanks to all who have registered to date!


This year our Golf Classic Memorial will be in honour of

Gordon Reid

Sept 18, 1955 ~ May 3, 2023

LEARN MORE | REGISTER | BECOME A SPONSOR
SILENT AUCTION DONATION ARE WELCOMECLICK TO DONATE! 

Tourism Tuesday

Invite for Ladysmith Tourism Stakeholders

The Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Centre would like to welcome Tourism Cowichan for Tourism Tuesday on April 30, 2024 between 9:30 am-1:30 pm . Pop by the Visitor Centre to meet in-person with Kenzie Knight, Coordinator for Tourism Cowichan to discuss the range of support available to Cowichan tourism stakeholders.

 

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 Roberta or Jacquie about how your business can be represented in the Ladysmith Visitor Centre. Pick up maps, guides, brochures so you can better represent Ladysmith in your business. 

 

We look forward to seeing you! 

Duncan Chamber Invitation re: Canadian Home Builders Association VI - Dinner Meeting

The Duncan Cowichan Chamber has extended an invitation to Ladysmith Chamber Members to a standout evening dedicated to those who are building the future, one beam at a time. Canadian Home Builders Association Vancouver Island (CHBA VI) will light the way with their deep dive into what’s shaping our industry. This special event, brought to life with the support of our generous sponsor, Scotiabank, promises an evening packed with insights, networking, and delectable dining.

Click here for more info and to reserve your seat!

Thank you to Juniper & Sage Decor

A special shout-out to Chamber Member Juniper & Sage Decor for hosting an fantastic "After Hours, Social, Shop & Snack" event! The celebration of their incredible customers and our wonderful town made for an great night. It was nice to see such a great turnout and to be part of the vibrant community spirit. 🌆✨

If you're interested in hosting a networking event, it's a fantastic way to showcase your business and connect with fellow members. Whether you want to highlight your products or services, share your space, or just enjoy a night of socializing, hosting a networking event can benefit your business and the community.

Please reach out if you would like more information on hosting an event. We'd love to support you in making your event a success!


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Welcome New Chamber Members

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.

View our Chamber Member Directory

Radiance Mechanical Services

Your All-Season Solution:

Expert Heating & Cooling for Home and Business

Innovating Comfort, Powering Efficiency – HVAC on Vancouver Island.


Located at12430 Pictou Road, Ladysmith, Contact Jacob250 589-1129 |

Click here to email

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Ladysmith Lions Club


The Ladysmith Lions Club has been proudly serving our community since 1941. Serving as a Lion is a wonderful way to stay active, meet great people and all the while giving back to your community.


Located at 220 High St, Ladysmith

Phone: (250) 734-1897

Email: Click here to email

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News & Resources from our Partnerships and Members

Town of Ladysmith News...

  • Town seeking community input on Rutti Park improvements
  • Information Bulletin – SSMUH Legislation Changes
  • Stz’uminus artist John Marston unveils new ‘Welcome’ sign
  • Town receiving over $10.85-million to upgrade Holland Lake infrastructure
  • MEETINGS OF COUNCIL: Ladysmith Council meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted on our Council Minutes, Agenda and Video page. Read More...
CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE!

Tourism Cowichan 2024 Events & Festivals Fund Now Open!

Tourism Cowichan is now accepting applications for the second intake of the 2024 Events & Festivals Fund for events taking place between September 1-December 31, 2024.

Application submissions must be received by May 31, 2024 at 11:59pm (PST) to be eligible for funding. Tourism-related businesses, Indigenous organizations, and non-profit organizations in the Cowichan Region are encouraged to apply.


For the Program Guidelines and Application Form, please click the button below.

Learn More and Apply Here

Economic Development Cowichan Strategic Plan

Economic Development Cowichan is in the process of preparing an Economic Development Strategic Plan. The plan will assess the region's economic outlook, identify opportunities to further develop traditional and emerging economic sectors, review constraints to development, and identify priorities and define actions that can be undertaken by Economic Development Cowichan and others to build a stronger, more resilient regional economy.

 

Lions Gate Consulting and Qatalyst Research Group have been engaged by the Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) to assist in preparing the strategy.

 

We need your input! We are conducting a survey of businesses and other organizations operating in the Cowichan region to learn more about the key challenges you face and identify actions that should be taken to address these challenges over the next five years. Any information that you provide will be kept confidential, used only to develop the strategy, and reported only in summary form with the responses of other participants.

Complete the Survey Here!
Chamber Member Benefits
As a member of the Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce, you get access to a suite of benefits through the BC Chamber network. Whether you're looking for exclusive employee benefits, help with merchant processing, online marketing, payroll solutions, or travel/hospitality/fuel savings (and more) - the Chamber has partnered with top brands so you can maximize your productivity and minimize your cost.  
Member Advantage Program Info

Three reasons to join the Chambers Plan:

1. It's simple – plans are easy to set up and manage

2. It's stable – premiums are pooled with 30,000 businesses across Canada, so rates are reliable

3. It's secure – they've been providing benefits to chamber members for over 50 years.

Upcoming Ladysmith Events

There are so many amazing upcoming events and festivals!

Visit our event calendar and follow our Tourism Ladysmith Facebook & Instagram for information about all of the events happening in Ladysmith during this summer.

Click here for more info on these events and more!
Submit your event!

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