Safety, Service, and Reliability Congratulations West Coast Helicopters on winning the award for best in Builders and Trades in the 2019 Nanaimo Business Awards! West Coast Helicopters offers a versatile aerial approach to support remote construction jobs across Vancouver Island. Whether it be moving crews, slinging construction material or pouring concrete, West Coast Helicopters always […]
Nanaimo’s second annual Commercial Street Night Market — part street party, part artisan market, part food fest — kicked off in late June and is likely to boast big crowds until the end of August. Considered a huge success again, we’re incredibly happy that it brings together so many community members in an outstanding celebration […]
It starts a little earlier every year, but by Canada Day our city is into festivals and special events full swing! It’s become part of our rising brand – a city of special events and entertainment. From our parks and waterfront, to our downtown streets and event venues, there are not many idle nights or […]
What’s coming up for July and August at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre. See the full list below! VICC Events List July 19 – August 31, 2019
There was a brief incident at the June 27 Commercial Street Night Market that has been described in at least a couple of different ways in mainstream and social media. There is some truth to each of the stories. The most important points we’d like to make are: Between the beginning of the incident and […]
A big win for our advocacy efforts providing insight to the government from the BC Chamber partnering with our fellow business organizations providing comment via the consultation process on the ESA – the new legislation contains no changes to existing provisions for sick leave and statutory holidays! The government did add some new provisions for job-protected leave to support […]
The Members’ Open is just 4 weeks away! It would be great to have you out, whether you can join solo or field a team. Keep in mind that all guests, colleagues, clients, and future-members are welcome! If you haven’t attended in the past, it’s a wonderful event to connect with the local business community […]
NANAIMO CHAMBER WELCOMES NEW HOTEL WITH MAJOR BOOKING REQUEST The Nanaimo Chamber has welcomed the confirmation of the Gordon Street Marriott Conference Hotel with a challenge to help host the 2021 Canadian Chamber of Conference Executive & Policy Convention — a first for Nanaimo. The Conference is scheduled to visit the western provinces of Canada […]
