The Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the re-turn of the Spirit of Ladysmith Business Awards which will take place on Friday October 25, 2024 at Aggie Hall, from 7pm – 9pm. The return of this highly anticipated event will shine a light on hard-working businesses, businesspeople, and community leaders across 10 categories worth celebrating.

“Bringing the Spirit of Ladysmith Business Awards back after an 11-year hiatus, is an ex-tension of the initiatives already in place by the Chamber to support and promote business excellence in the region.” Roberta Bowman, Executive Director of the Ladysmith Chamber stated.

Nominations for the Spirit of Ladysmith Business Awards are now OPEN! Nominating a business for an award acknowledges its achievements and contributions to our community. We encourage everyone to participate by nominating deserving businesses or individuals for awards online via our website: www.ladysmithcofc.com. Nominations are open until July 31, 2024. The public will be given the opportunity to vote for their favorite nominees prior to the final judging.

Please download and post the poster with the QR Code for nominating to help encourage nominations! For those interested in sponsoring an award, please contact the Ladysmith Chamber at 250-245-2112 or email for more information.

Join us in showing our respect and appreciation for the local businesses that make Ladysmith an amazing place to live, work, and play! Together let’s celebrate Ladysmith.

Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce invites you to

participate and/or consider becoming a Sponsor of the

Ladysmith Chamber’s 15th Annual Memorial Golf Classic.

Space for only one more team!!

Thanks to all who have registered,

sponsored and donated auction items to date!

This year our Golf Classic Memorial will be in honour of

Gordon Reid

Sept 18, 1955 ~ May 3, 2023

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 June 25, 2024 between 9:30 am-12 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! 

A special shout-out to Chamber Member Ladysmith Yacht Club for hosting a fantastic Business after Business event on May 1st at their clubhouse at the Ladysmith Marina.  It was nice to see such a great turnout and to learn more about the vibrant marine community.

Thanks to Ladysmith Top Drawer Consignment, Juniper & Sage Decor, Pawsitive Touch Canine Massage, Ladysmith Yacht Club, Clarke Enterprises, and Sandra Day, Edward Jones Financial for donating the great door prizes!

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!

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.

CSweet Media

Empowering businesses to achieve their online branding visions.

Chelsey helps small businesses on Vancouver Island establish a strong online presence through social media branding and community management.

Contact: Chelsey Sweet | Phone: (250) 710-0929

Email: Click here to email | Website

Helijet

Helijet has been a proud and active participant in British Columbia’s growth for over three decades. In 1986, with a carefully conceived vision, a single helicopter, and a handful of enthusiastic employees, Helijet launched Canada’s first scheduled helicopter service. From that single helicopter, flying eight times a day between downtown Vancouver and downtown Victoria, Helijet has grown into a dynamic company with operations in Richmond, Vancouver, Victoria, Nanaimo, Prince Rupert and Haida Gwaii. 

Located at 100 Port Way, Nanaimo, BC V9R 0C7

Phone: 1.800.665.4354 | Website

Temperance Hotel

Welcome to the Temperance Hotel. Ladysmith’s Premiere Boutique Hotel. The newly restored Temperance Hotel is an award-winning Heritage Boutique Hotel located in picturesque and historic downtown Ladysmith. This premiere destination has 5 large executive suites available for short stays or monthly rentals, each offering unique characteristics with a mix of modern amenities and repurposed materials that have been salvaged from the renovation and purposely applied to enhance each space.

Located at 32 High Street Ladysmith, BC V9G 1A1

778-268-2216 | Email us | Website

LAST CHANCE! Take the CVRD' s survey of businesses and other organizations operating in the Cowichan region. Deadline June 3, 2024

Town of Ladysmith News...

Ladysmith & Area Transportation Survey

YOUR IDEAS ARE NEEDED!

The Transportation Survey results will start to be reviewed as early as next week for the Ladysmith and surrounding communities so please make sure you have your say today!

What would help you get around town? 

Tourism Cowichan 2024 Events & Festivals Fund Now Open!