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WestShore Chamber of Commerce Blast
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Here are the Upcoming Events and Opportunities for
the week of July 5, 2010
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Chamber Mixer - July 14th, 2010 - Craftsman Collision
Has it been awhile since you've been out to a Chamber Mixer? Do you think getting a few potential clients next week would help bring you more success? Well if so, pack your business cards and meet us on July 14th at Craftsman Collision for some appetizers and business mingling. This is a great way to get to know the other members in your Chamber and discuss business in the WestShore.

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           July 14th  5 - 7pm
          Craftsman Collision
         1746 Island Highway

A reminder that we will be drawing for the  monthly banner ad to be displayed on our website.


2010 Langford Summer Festival and Parade
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This is your chance to celebrate and enjoy being a part of the WestShore community. On July 17th and 18th from 9am - 5pm each day, you can enjoy craft fairs, food vendors, music and childrens' rides at City Centre Park in Langford. 

Click here for more information and a full events listing.

The Parade will take place on July 17th, from 10 - 11am, beginning at the City Centre Park. Get involved and support your local community by registering your float today. Let's make this years' Parade an event to remember!

Click here for the Registration package for the Parade.


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Power Smart Tip:
Your WestShore Chamber of Commerce is proud to partner with BC Hydro Power Smart to help your business conserve energy and save money. Look for new energy and money saving tips every two weeks.

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A typical laptop computer has a maximum power consumption of about 15 watts and extensive power management capabilities. A typical desktop PC with display, on the other hand, consumes about 10 times that or 150 watts, and has limited power management features.

Substitute laptops for desktops and you could save up to 90% or more.

Click here for ways to Green Your Business
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Blast Contest Question
Answer the following question correctly and you'll be entered to win a $20 gift certificate to a local WestShore restaurant. Answers must be in by noon tomorrow, July 8th, and a winner will be drawn at random. Question is:

Who do you contact to register for the Langford Summer Festival Parade?

Click here to submit your answer.


Small Business Success Newsletter
Here are some of the articles in this month's newsletter:
  • Success Principles
  • 10 'Homepreneur' Trends for 2010
  • Reward Excellent Failures - Punish Mediocre Success
  • When It's Time to Fire a Customer
  • Social Media for Business
Click here for your online copy of the July 2010 edition.


Have You Changed Your Contact Information?
If you have recently changed any of your company's contact information, be sure to call or email the Chamber office so we can update you in our database.

The WestShore Chamber Website Directory and the Go2Guide are both great tools for networking with other Chamber members and we want to make sure your potential clients are able to reach you.

Click here for the Chamber Website Directory.


sunglassesThank you for reading the WestShore Chamber Blast and enjoy the Summer Heat Wave.
2830 Aldwynd Road                                                                                    Tel: (250) 478.1130
Victoria, BC  V9B 3S7                                                                               Fax: (250) 478.1584
www.westshore.bc.ca                                                                     chamber@westshore.bc.ca
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