COMOX VALLEY – May at the Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce was an energetic month. The Chamber hosted four Lunch & Launch workshops, had 40 businesses renew their yearly memberships, saw six new businesses come on board as members, and hosted two networking Business mixers at Septen Financial and The Filberg Heritage Lodge & Park.
The Chamber Lunch & Launch Series continues in June with four more workshops focusing on positive leadership, incorporating your business, how to have your best day ever, and sharpening your brand and online presence. Join the Chamber and workshop facilitators each Wednesday June 1 to June 22 from 12 to 1 PM at the Courtenay & District Museum located at 207 4th Street.
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The Chamber wishes to acknowledge their long-term members: Jackson & Associates Real Estate Appraisers are celebrating their 36th year as Chamber members! Bennett Sheet Metal & Heating are 32-year Chamber members, as is Comox Moving & Storage, and Parker Marine. Celebrating 25 years as a member is The Log Cabin & Bunkhouse and 24-year membership anniversary to Excel Career College. Congratulations to these long-standing businesses in the Comox Valley.
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The Comox Valley Chamber welcomed a wide range of dynamic businesses to the Chamber in May:
Best Buy, Immediate Images Inc, Mudsharks Coffee, Phoenix Rising Integrative Veterinary Care, RE/MAX Ocean Pacific Realty – Cindy Armstrong, and World Financial Group.
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The Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce is working hard to actively strengthen local businesses through advocacy efforts and networking events such as the June 14 Business Mixer at HMCS Alberni and the Chamber Summer BBQ on June 23, professional development through The Lunch & Launch series, and community-building events like the Great Valley Rally on July 23. The Chamber vision is: Community and business leadership through excellence, innovation, and sustainability.
– 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.
