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Networking
Networking is a supportive system  of sharing information and services among individuals and groups having a common interest.
Your next opportunity to network and expand your supportive system within the WestShore Business community is coming up on September 15th.
 Date: Wednesday, September 15th, 2010
Time: 5:30 - 8:00 PM
Location: CIBC WestShore,
WestShore Town Centre (map)
Speaker Series Seminar - Bridges of Trust
Is there a culture of trust and respect among your staff?
Is there a high degree of engagement among your employees?
Do you understand the connection between employee engagement, productivity and your business bottom line? This workshop will help you understand the importance of accountability and how to inspire trust in your personal and professional life. Presentation by Jim Reger of The Reger Group.
Date: Tuesday, September 21st, 2010
Time: 11:00 - 1:00 (lunch included)
Location: To Be Determined
Cost: $35 +tax for members, $50 +tax for non-membersContact Deanna at the Chamber to reserve your spot today. 250.478.1130Click here for more information.
Speaker Series Seminar - Six Pillars of Financial PlanningThis seminar will arm you with the tools necessary to effectively deal with your current financial situation and plan your business' financial future.
The Six Pillars:
I. Cash Management
II. Investment Planning
III. Tax Planning
IV. Insurance
V. Retirement Planning
VI. Estate/Succession Planning
Presentation by Darlene Oudot and Jay Scholes, both consultants with Investor's Group.
Date: Tuesday, September 28th, 2010
Time: 11:00 - 1:00 (lunch included)
Location: The WestShore Chamber office
Cost: $35 +tax for members, $50 +tax for non-members
Contact Deanna at the Chamber to reserve your spot today. 250.478.1130
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Easter Seals Regatta Victoria
This year's 14th annual Vancouver Island Easter Seals Regatta will be taking place on September 11th. Gary Preston of Pennzoil 10 Minute Oil Change will be participating in this years' event by taking business sponsors out on his yacht during the Regatta. Click here for more information about the Easter Seals Regatta. To sponsor the event and have your business banner hanging from Gary's yacht, contact Gary at Pennzoil 10 Minute Oil Change on Jacklin Road (map) or call 250-474-7133.
Announcing the WestShore Business Club
hosted by Junior Achievement of B.C.
This is the ultimate training ground for young entrepreneurs ages 15 to 18 years who are wishing to learn about creating and operating a business. Participants will form a student-run company, raise capital, develop and execute plans, and more and there is no cost to join. Register now.
Junior Achievement is currently seeking volunteers to mentor students in this Club. If you have financial, marketing, business planning, and/or human resource management skills that you'd be willing to share with young Achievers, please contact Deborah Wakeham.
Power Smart TipYour WestShore Chamber is proud to partner with BC Hydro Power Smart to help your business conserve energy and save money.
Developing an energy conservation plan that engages your employees is the most important action you can take to save energy and money. This is the foundation for planing and implementing other changes in your business. Employees, including janitorial staff and night security, are key to identifying energy efficiency opportunities and sustaining efficiency over the long term.
For more ways to save click here.
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A United World College Initiative Pearson College has put together a fundraising event to send flood relief donations to Pakistan. This event will showcase students dancing, singing and performing live music. Light refreshments will be available and all donations are accepted.
Date: Friday, September 10th
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Church of the Advent
510 Mount View Avenue (map)
Click here for more information or contact Cindy Moyer.
Taking the Leap to Entrepreneurship
The Wome n's Enterprise Centre in Victoria is offering a free peer mentoring program beginning this Fall designed for women entrepreneurs. There are only a few spots available and applications are due by September 15th, 2010.
Click here for more information.
Last Week's Chamber Blast Question Winner
Last week in our WestShore Chamber Blast we asked this question:
What is the total distribution amount of the WestShore: Art of Island Living magazine?
The answer was: 40,000 copies
All email responses were put in a hat and drawn to win a $25 gift certificate to the Garlic Rose Patio & Grill . Our luck winner is: First Impressions Business Promotions Inc.
Your next chance to win will be coming soon.
 Reminder that the Chamber Office will be closed Monday, September 6th for Labour Day. We will be open again at 8:30 AM Tuesday morning. Have a great and safe long weekend!
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