TOMORROW

ALL Businesses & Organizations WELCOME

Wednesday May 8th between 4-6pm
upstairs at Tofino Brewery

FREE Chamber event with Toki Doki snacks & Tofino Brewery drinks

We want to hear from you! Find out how to share information about what’s affecting your business. Help us to gather information to help identify and address some of the issues and challenges facing Tofino businesses.

IMPORTANT: Highway 4 Closure Impact Engagement
Please consider being a part of this important engagement, as this can do a lot to advocate for stronger supports for our community!

You are invited to participate in a Hwy 4 closure focus group to help ground some of the initial insights uncovered through a preliminary review of the closure impacts on west coast businesses.
 
Your input will inform recommendations that the West Coast Chambers of Commerce make on behalf of West Coast Island communities to other levels of government regarding business disruption preparedness strategies for preventing future business disruptions.
 
The focus group session will include an opportunity to consider the impact themes unearthed in surveys completed immediately after the closure as well as some of the solution themes identified to date. We also hope to gain a deeper understanding of what resources and other supports exist and/or are needed to support the continuation of business activities during these types of disruptions.
 
We hope you can find some time to participate in this important initiative.

Focus group sessions for Tofino businesses will be offered at the following dates and times:

Online Session 1: May 14th , 9:00 am – 10:30 am - click here to register

Online Session 2: May 22nd, 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm – click here to register

If you are not available or feel that a colleague is more suited to the topics, please feel free to forward this invitation to them. 

Project background
The Ucluelet, Tofino and Alberni Valley Chambers of Commerce, have hired WCS Engagement and Planning to explore the impacts of last years Highway 4 closure and to facilitate sessions to identify solutions that will help out during future disruptions.
 
The project will support the West Coast Chambers of Commerce in making recommendations to other levels of government regarding business disruption preparedness strategies.
 
Water Conservation Information Session
Thursday, May 9th, 4 to 6 pm
Tofino Council Chambers

Join District of Tofino staff and representatives from Tourism Tofino and the Tofino-Long Beach Chamber of Commerce to learn about Tofino's new water conservation stages. This session will introduce the amended water conservation bylaw, detailing activities permitted and prohibited during each conservation stage.
Can't make it in person? Participate via Zoom or stream it live on the District of Tofino's YouTube channel. The recording will be available after the event. 

Volunteer Expo
Saturday, May 11th, 11 am to 2 pm
Ucluelet Community Centre

An opportunity for non-profits and community groups to display their volunteer needs (AT NO COST) and for members of our community who are interested in being involved in community events and other volunteering opportunities to find out more and sign up!
 
"Recognizing the invaluable contribution of volunteers to our causes and organizations, we seek to facilitate connections and foster community engagement. This event provides an ideal platform for both new and established residents to explore the diverse initiatives within our community, offering opportunities to raise awareness, recruit new volunteers, and broaden our support network."
 
If you are an organization that wants to set up for the EXPO, please email us, and we can get you registered! IT'S FREE!!!
 
If you are interested in volunteering, please come down to the expo next Saturday and sign up for some great volunteering opportunities!
Please encourage your staff, especially newcomers to the region, to take the Small Town, Big Picture class. Packed with information and tips about living in Tofino and Ucluelet, this class is must.

With a minimum number of attendees, the course can also be brought to you onsite at your business. Please contact us to arrange this.

REGISTER HERE

Participants who complete the training will be issued an Ambassador Card qualifying them for promotional discounts and benefits, which offer incentives to explore the region and business offerings.

Ambassador Card Savings Details HERE

To be added to showcase your business to new residents contact us.
Grant Opportunity
The CDAP 'Grow Your Business Online' $2400 Micro-Grant
*reported from chamber members as highly effective an easy to access

To facilitate and assist you in implementing this micro-grant we have teamed up with Roland Joachim who works with 360immersion.com, a Vancouver based online marketing company that produces aerial drone videos and immersive 360 virtual tours.
 
This Is A Net Zero Cost Program and this $2400 micro-grant will provide you with a new gallery of aerial, 360° and HD architectural photography. These images will then be organized into a high impact 360° virtual tour that will be linked to everything online including your website, Facebook Business and Google Business listings. Additionally, as they are certified Google Trusted photographers, they will complete and/or update your Google Maps and Google Search listings.
 
This $2400 micro-grant presents Tofino Chamber members with a highly effective and FREE opportunity to update and enhance their online marketing content. The 360 Immersion team will be on assignment in our area from May 1 to May 31. If you are interested and/or would like more information I would encourage you to contact Roland Joachim directly at canada360vr@gmail.com or 250.686.2825 
 
*To Ensure Grant Funding Success, Please Contact Roland Prior To Submitting Your Application
Thank you go2HR for joining us for a great webinar of information for members last week. We covered Health & Safety including Psychological H&S (Mental Health), Industry Training, Human Resources, and supports for Biosphere certification.
Information and support available, contact Peter Charles, HR Consultant, Vancouver Island
The Tofino-Long Beach Chamber of Commerce is grateful to operate on the unceded traditional territory of the ƛaʔuukʷiʔatḥ (Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations)