West Vancouver Chamber of Commerce presents North Shore Business Showcase
THIS Saturday, January 14, 2017 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Park Royal Shopping Centre South Mall, 2nd Floor
Hope to see you there!
Visit 25+ local businesses and service organizations on display
...and a chance to win a fabulous Food Gift Basket from Loblaws City Market-Park Royal
Thank you to our supporting Participants: Bella Ceramica
Bett McLean Coaching & Counselling
Bowen Island Dog Ranch
Bowen Island Golf
Canada Youth Robotics Club
Canadian In-Home Care
Capilano University
CareAge Home and Health Inc.
Debbie Evans Interior Design
Hollyburn Eye Clinic
Hollyburn Funeral Home
Home Instead Senior Care
Investors Group
King of Clean
Loblaws City Market - Park Royal West Vancouver
Maison Senior Living
Marina Giokas Rodan + Fields
North Shore News
Penny Mitchell Real Estate Group
Rotary Club of West Vancouver Sunrise
Teresa De Cotiis RE/MAX Masters Realty
The MathScene Ltd.
Tourism Bowen
Tutor Doctor
We Care Home Health Services
West Vancouver Chamber of Commerce
YWCA WorkBC Employment Services Centre-North Shore
Presenting Sponsor Loblaws City Market - Park Royal, West Vancouver Media Sponsor Venue Sponsor
A few tables left: Regular Rate (after January 10, 2017): Members HALF TABLE $125 Member WHOLE TABLE $275
Non-Member HALF TABLE $200 Non-Member WHOLE TABLE $440
Wednesday, January 25, 2017 5:00p m to 7:00 pm Hearthstone Brewery 1015 Marine Drive, North Vancouver (at Mackay Road)
Join us for Business after 5 in the New Year at Hearthstone Brewery. This fun mix and mingle networking event will be followed by a tour of the Brewery.
About Hearthstone Tap & Forno:
Hearthstone Brewery is the newest craft brewery on the North Shore.
"The word "Hearthstone" refers to the base of a fireplace, and is often used as a representation of warmth and home. Hearthstone brews beer as a form of self-expression, but also to bring people together. Friends, family and strangers alike coming together over a pint."
Ticket includes appetizers and one glass of beer West Van Chamber Members $25 Non-Members $40
Tuesday, January 31, 2017
7:30 am – 9:00 am
West Vancouver Memorial Library – Welsh Hall 1950 Marine Drive
Presented by the West Vancouver Memorial Library
Supported by the West Vancouver Chamber of Commerce
TOPIC: "Marketing & Branding Tips for Small Business/ Home-based business"
Our Guest Speaker: Cyri Jones Cyri Jones has over 20 years of business experience specializing in marketing, information technology, entrepreneurship & project management. He is the Founder of ZEN Portfolio Networks Inc., a social learning network for teachers and students. Cyri is also on the Faculty of Capilano University in the School of Business. He has written numerous articles for Business in Vancouver about digital marketing, web development, funding for tech startups and more.
Admission is free, but Registration is required. A light breakfast will be served.
You must RSVP YOUR REGISTRATION to info@westvanchamber.com or call the Chamber office: 604-926-6614
Thank you
West Vancouver Memorial Library
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common CPP special situations
reduction of the EI premium rate
overpayment and recovery of CPP contributions and EI premiums
Register for this webinar if you are one of the following:
an employer
a worker
someone interested in getting an in-depth understanding of your payroll obligations
You can ask questions and get more information throughout the webinar. When: Wednesday, January 18, 2017 (10:00 am for British Columbia) REGISTRATION INFO
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