Effectively Managing Employee Performance
 Only a few seats left. Register by the end of the day today to take advantage of this great workshop. Due to a larger attendance, we are holding this seminar in the boardroom at Olympic View Golf course (down the stairs past the pro shop) from 11am to 1pm tomorrow, Thursday May 13th.
Call 250-478-1130 to register.
Coming Up . . . May 27th - Your Business Website Join us to investigate a practical approach to presenting your business on the Internet. Presented by Radar Hill Technologies.
Defending Our Backyard
Celebrate and savour the flavours of Vancouver Island. Support local food and sustainable farming by attending the Island Chef's Collaborative "Defending Our Backyard". Great food prepared by some of the best chefs on the Island, local farmers and artisan market, local ales and beverages and more. May 30 at Fort Rodd Hill National Historic Site. Contact the Chamber office (250-478-1130) for tickets
Real Leadership & Sustainability
You are invited to celebrate the launch of the Royal Roads University Vancouver Island Alumni Branch. Kicking off with a special event featuring RRU Chancellor Peter Robinson, chief executive officer of the David Suzuki Foundation, Peter will share with you insights and the latest on sustainability and help you answer the question, “what does real leadership and sustainability look like for business?”
Peter is an extremely engaging speaker, who brings a diverse background spanning four decades in business, government and the not-for-profit sectors to the Foundation.
Small Business Success
Please click here for the May edition of Small Business Success. Articles in this edition: • 7 Major Hiring Trends for 2010 • Customer Service Training for Your Staff • Recovering from Losing a Big Customer • Top 10 Ways to Generate Brilliant Ideas (part 2) • Cooperative Marketing
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HST Transitional Rules Seminar
If you missed the Chamber's seminar on the HST Transitional Rules and how they will impact your business and would like to get the information, the CRA is holding another session at the Masonic Hall in Sooke (6455 Throupe Road) from 1:30 to 3:30 pm today.
Chamber Member Email Program Discounts
You have probably noticed that we've been using a third party program for delivering our email Chamber Blast. Recently, Vertical Response  announced a program whereby members of Chambers of Commerce receive discounted pricing on their services, which include email newsletters like this one, surveys, postcards, and other email marketing opportunities. The WestShore Chamber has been accepted into the program, which offers a 15% discount to all Chamber members who wish to use these marketing services. If you are interested in exploring whether this type of marketing could benefit your business, check out their website at www.verticalresponse.com.
Let us know if you'd be interested in participating and we will provide you with further details.
Motorcycle Ride for Dad this Weekend!
Join hundreds of motorcycle enthusiasts on May 15th for a police-escorted parade through the city, followed by a scenic poker tour. The Motorcycle Ride for Dad is being hosted by the City of Langford this year, starting and ending at Eagle Ridge arena at City Centre Park. Organizers anticipate 800-1000 riders will participate in this event, all of whom are working to raising funds for prostate cancer awareness and prevention.
2010 BBB Torch Awards
 Book your limo and reserve your seat now for the 2010 Torch Awards. Tickets are on sale now ($125 + gst) for the Better Business Bureau Torch Awards gala, May 14th 2010 at the Westin Bear Mountain Golf Resort and Spa. Seating is reserved and space is limited. LA Limousines is providing free limo service from the Victoria Conference Centre to Bear Mountain (first come first served - contact Wendy at 250-386-6348, ext 109); in addition there will be a red carpet, special Torch Award cocktail, a five-course gourmet dinner and jazz and blues music while you eat. To complete the evening, take advantage of special room rates provided by Bear Mountain Resort. To reserve your seat call 250-388-6348.
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Join us at the Alexander Mackie Retirement Community at 753 Station Road from 5 to 7pm. You'll be entertained by The Swingin' Bachelors of Victoria with live jump jive music inspired by the juke joints and back alleys of New Orleans. A Red Seal chef will prepare this evening's appetizers (no mashed peas - they've promised!) and we've been told there's plenty of beverages for your enjoyment. This will be a great party - you won't want to miss it!
