– Dianne Hawkins is the CEO of the Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce. Reach her at dhawkins@comoxvalleychamber.com or 250.334.3234. www.comoxvalleychamber.com.
COMOX VALLEY – The Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce kicked off 2017 with the annual Economic Forecasting Breakfast with results of the recent Comox Valley Business Leaders Survey. A sell-out crowd at Crown Isle Resort heard Alana Adamschek and Wendy Lewis of MNP LLP review the local findings. To view those findings, visit the Chamber website.
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On January 28 at the Florence Filberg Centre in downtown Courtenay the Chamber celebrated the best and brightest at the Chamber Awards Gala. Fifteen awards were presented throughout the evening.
Business of the Year award was received by Atlas Cafe. Atlas Café is a vital part of downtown Courtenay and has been serving great food since 1995. Congratulations to Sandra Viney and Trent Macintyre of Atlas Café for Business of the Year recognition. For a comprehensive list of award recipients, nominees, and finalists visit the Chamber website.
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The Chamber Tradeshow is coming to downtown Courtenay on Thursday, February 23 from 12 to 4 p.m. in at the Native Sons Hall. Visit the Tradeshow to check out local Comox Valley vendors showcasing products and services available for you, your business and your home.
If you’re a business, enter to win a Marketing Prize Package with valuable services including a 97.3 the Eagle Ad Campaign and for everyone else, visit the tradeshow to enter to win exciting door prizes including an iPad mini! Admission is free at the annual Chamber of Commerce Business Tradeshow. Support Local businesses and come see what the Valley has to offer. Sponsored by Gold Sponsor: Coast Capital Savings and media sponsor: 97.3 the Eagle.
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The Comox Valley Chamber is hosting BC Hydro Chair, Brad Bennett as he speaks to investing in British Columbia’s future. The BC Hydro Lunch is at Crown Isle on March 2. Tickets are available. For more information visit: www.comoxvalleychamber.com.