The Greater Nanaimo Chamber of commerce annual report 2014

THE GREATER NANAIMO
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
ANNUAL REPORT
2014
Annual General Meeting April 8, 2015
2014 ANNUAL REPORT
Contents
Table of Contents……………………………………….......................................................................... ..................1
Mission, Role………………………………………………………………………………………..………… ................ .2
Minutes of the 2014 Annual General Meeting........................................................................................ 3
Board of Directors ............................................................................................................................................. 5
Chamber Committees…………………………………………………………………….……………………… ........ 6
CEO Report......................................................................................................................................................... 11
Chamber Staff ................................................................................................................................................... 12
Ambassadors .........................................................................…………………………………………….…………13
Highlights of our Year ................................................................................................................................... 14
2014 New Members ....................................................................................................................................... 15
Sponsors ............................................................................................................................................................. 17
Treasurer's Report .......................................................................................................................................... 19
Financial Statements ...................................................................................................................................... 21
Cover Photo courtesy of Mike Thompson, Impact Digital Photography
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MISSION
“To enhance the quality of life in our community by providing opportunities for businesses to
succeed.”
TAG LINE
“Better community through better business”
ROLE
1. To assist in making Nanaimo a great place to do business by engaging our businesses
and assisting them to be successful.
2. Proving enhanced value to our members.
3. Effective advocacy on our members’ behalf.
4. Growing our membership base to create a stronger unified voice to attack issues that
affect business growth in our community.
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Minutes of the 2014 Annual General Meeting
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Chair Marianne Turley called the Annual General Meeting of the Greater Nanaimo Chamber
Of Commerce to order at 11:05 pm.
MOTION TO APPROVE MINUTES:
Motion to approve Minutes of the 2013 Annual General Meeting
Moved by: Frank Allen; Seconded: Rhonda Heaslip
MOTION TO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF ACCOUNTANTS:
Motion to approve the appointment of Church Pickard as the 2014 Accountants
Moved by: Mike Thompson; Seconded: Maurice Donn
TREASURERS REPORT:
Mike Thompson presented the Treasurer’s report. Copies of the Audited Financial Statements
were distributed on all the tables. The 2013 Annual Report and Financial Statements are also
available on the website.
Motion to approve Treasurer’s report
Moved by: Rhonda Heaslip; Seconded: Adrian Legin
MOTION TO ACCEPT THE NOMINEES BY ACCLAMATION:
In accordance with the Bylaws, Article 8 Nominations, the slate of Nominees was introduced.
Motion to accept the nominees by acclamation
Moved by: James MacIntyre; Seconded: Adrian Legin
ELECTION OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS
In accordance with Bylaws, Article 9.0 the following have been duly elected as Directors of the
Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce to serve a 3-year term as stipulated in Article 7.0:
~ Don Bonner
~ Justin Schley
~ Sean Herold
~ Hilde Schlosar
~ Dan Hurley
~ Marianne Turley
~ Kelly Whitton
~ David Littlejohn
~ Greg Phillips
MOTION TO ADJOURN
Motion to adjourn the 125th Annual General Meeting
Moved by: Mike Delves
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Chamber members in attendance (alphabetical by Business Name)
460 Realty
AGS
A Buyers Choice
Able Recognition
bDigital
Ballance Debt Consulting
Bekins Moving
BMO
RW Bob Wall
Casino Nanaimo
Coastal Community Credit Union
Canadian Western Bank
Cedar Valley Memorial Gardens
CVI Multicultural Society
Child Development Centre
Church Pickard
Clarity Consulting
Coast Bastion Hotel
Coco Cafe
Community Futures
Costco
DMA Computers
DNBIA
Downtown Nanaimo Dental Group
DTZ Nanaimo
Employers Advisors Office
Flying Fish
Frank Allen Financial
Herold Engineering
Heydemann Art of Photography
Impact Studio
Integral Securities
Investor's Group
Island Aggregates/Mack Sales
Island Radio
ITS Secure
Johnston Franklin
Kris Kringle
Legal Shield
Literacy Nanaimo
Living Forest RV
Marketing Done Write
Mid Island Co-op
Michelle Stilwell, MLA
MNP
Nanaimo Association of Community Living
Nanaimo Daily News
Nanaimo District Hospital Foundation
Nanaimo Family Life
Nanaimo Magazine
Nanaimo News Bulletin
Nanaimo Port Authority
Nanaimo Youth Services
Nanaimo Economic Development Corporation
NISA
NPR Limited
Origin at Longwood
Pye Design
Quality Foods
RBC
Re/Max The HBT Group
Re/Max of Nanaimo – Rhonda Heaslip
Read Jones Christoffersen
St John Ambulance
Studio Kitchens & Design
Taylor McCaffrey
Trevor Ryhorchuk Prof. Corp
V I Conference Centre
Van Houtte Coffee
Vancouver Island University
YPN
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MARIANNE
TURLEY
DAVID
LITTLEJOHN
MIKE
THOMPSON
WALLY WELLS
MIKE DELVES
CHAIR
CHAIR ELECT
TREASURER
SECRETARY
PAST CHAIR
DON BONNER
SEAN HEROLD
DAN HURLEY
SARAH LANE
ADRIAN LEGIN
DIRECTOR
DIRECTOR
DIRECTOR
DIRECTOR
DIRECTOR
GREG PHILLIPS
JUSTIN SCHLEY
DIRECTOR
DIRECTOR
HILDE SCHLOSAR KELLY
WHITTON
DIRECTOR
DIRECTOR
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CHAMBER COMMITTEES
The Chamber has committees that work on specific projects and meet as needed. Being
active on a committee affords Chamber members the opportunity to share their business
knowledge and skills with others, develop reciprocal relationships and contribute to
meaningful projects within the Nanaimo business community.
STANDING COMMITTEES
Executive Committee
Purpose: The Executive Committee sits as an advisory to the Board of Directors.
Chair: Marianne Turley
Chair Elect: David Littlejohn
Treasurer: Mike Thompson
Executive Secretary: Wally Wells
Past Chair: Mike Delves
Chief Executive Officer: Kim Smythe
Finance & Budget Committee
Purpose: To routinely review and examine the financial affairs of the Chamber and to
prepare and present to the Board, at the beginning of each fiscal year, a budget of estimates
of expenditures and revenue for the ensuing year.
Chair: Mike Thompson, Treasurer
Members: Executive Committee
Nomination Committee
Purpose: To prepare a list of nominees, from the membership at large, for the office of
Director to fill vacancies on the Board of Directors.
Chair: Mike Delves, Past Chair
Members: Marianne Turley, Chair, Kim Smythe, CEO
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BOARD COMMITTEES AND TASK FORCES
Government Affairs Committee
Purpose: To identify issues impacting our business community and to accept and evaluate
issues identified by others. Where appropriate, the committee shall establish a position on
an issue and an action plan for conveying the position to the appropriate parties.
Chair: Wally Wells
Report from the Government Affairs Committee
The Government Affairs Committee is a Standing Committee of the Board of Directors. The
Committee considers matters relevant to doing business in our city primarily with City Council and
City administration but addresses other agencies as well that have influence over our business
climate. The committee makes recommendations to the Board of Directors for action.
The focus of the committee during 2014 was the then upcoming municipal election. The Chamber
does not recommend or endorse any specific candidates; however it is appropriate for the Chamber
to develop a platform that generally supports our business interests and a better community. This
the Committee did and the Board of Directors adopted a six point program. This was the basis for
any discussion with candidates that asked. A sub – committee was formed to address a number of
issues respecting election readiness including getting out the vote.
After the election, the committee started work on preparing for a presentation to Council to bring
the Chamber’s position forward. The election platform formed the basis of the presentation made
by Chair Marianne Turley to Council along with a plea to have Council work together to move the
City agenda forward. Raised with Council at the time of the presentation was a request to freeze
City business taxes at current rates for 5 years to make Nanaimo more competitive with other
locations. Follow-up information was given to Council by Kim Smythe our CEO. The committee now
is addressing the “core Review” that City Council intends to undertake to ensure Chamber input.
Other issues addressed by the committee included, BC ferries, Regional District of Nanaimo, Solid
Waste Management, over regulation and access to city hall. With a new Provincial transportation
strategy announced and on-going transportation and Island access issues, a new Transportation
committee has been formed.
We would like to thank all members of the Government Affairs Committee for their early morning
attendance.
The Government Affairs Committee looks forward to a very active 2015 year.
Wally Wells
Committee Chair
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Successful Cities Committee
Purpose: Over the next few months, this committee will work to explore how Nanaimo can
become one of British Columbia’s most Successful Cities.
Chair: Sarah Lane
Succession Planning Committee
Purpose: To examine the pressing need for action on succession planning for Small to
Medium Enterprises (SME).
Chair: Donna Hais
Report from the Succession Planning Committee
A number of years ago, the Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce recognized the emerging need
for a campaign to create awareness around Business Succession Planning. According to
Industry Canada, in 2011 SME (Small to Medium Enterprises) made up 98% of the
businesses in Canada and 48.3% of the Canadian labour force. These businesses
represented half a trillion dollars of our Canadian GDP. It quickly became apparent to the
Chamber that with the number of business owners planning to retire (66% of these SME
Owners with 10 years), a plan for sustainable transfer of business was needed. To this end,
the Nanaimo Chamber had a policy published with the BC Chamber in 2013 which requests
the Province review red tape issues around the transfer of business ownership.
While work in the government sphere was happening, the Nanaimo Chamber put together a
comprehensive plan to create and implement a Community Stakeholder Committee. The
purpose of the Committee was and is to put together an education component to Business
Succession. Currently in its inception phase, a website template has been created which will
help lead both Business Owners wanting to sell and potential Business Owners who want to
buy, navigate the deep waters of transferring a business. Stay tuned, anticipated launch of
the site is expected in 2015!!!!
Respectfully Submitted by: Donna Hais, Chair
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Transportation Committee
Purpose: To analyze local, regional, provincial and federal transport systems and policies
and their impacts on Nanaimo businesses.
Chair: David Littlejohn
Report from the Transportation Committee
Because an efficient transportation network is key to the success of every business,
particularly on an island, it was decided to create a transportation committee to analyze
local, regional, provincial and federal transport systems and policies and their impacts on
Nanaimo businesses.
At this stage the committee terms of reference have been established and members are
being recruited. David Littlejohn has agreed to be chair. The chair and Kim Smythe attended
one meeting in the fall with provincial transport officials and a variety of regional
politicians and senior bureaucrats. Mr. Littlejohn expressed serious concerns about the
impact of deteriorating ferry services and ridership on Nanaimo Businesses which were
echoed by others in the room.
The committee should be fully operational early in the new year and will welcome input
from all members of the chamber.
Respectfully Submitted by: David Littlejohn, Chair
By-Law Review Task Force
A Task Force was formed to review the Chamber By-laws and to recommend changes to the
Membership at the October 8, 2014 Special General Meeting.
Chair: Wally Wells
Chamber Representation on External Community Organizations
Advisory Committee on Environmental Sustainability (ACES)
Chamber Representative: Wally Wells
Nanaimo Advisory Planning Committee
Chamber Representative: Randall Taylor
Nanaimo Airport Commission
Chamber Representative: Russ Burke
Newcastle Island Stakeholders
Chamber Representative: Kim Smythe
SE Catalyst
Chamber Representative: Kim Smythe
YPN Advisory Board
Chamber Representative: Kim Smythe
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Inspire Nanaimo
The Chamber led a public process to define a ‘successful city’ and worked to embed these
principles into Nanaimo’s official Corporate Strategic Plan as a way of working towards
success as a community. In 2013, a tri-partite agreement between the Greater Nanaimo
Chamber of Commerce, the City of Nanaimo and Vancouver Island University was formed to
continue to promote the Successful Cities concept.
Chamber Representative: Kim Smythe
Team Nanaimo
A partnership of the Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce, Vancouver Island University,
Nanaimo Port Authority, Nanaimo Airport Commission, Nanaimo Economic Development
Corporation and the City of Nanaimo that works to bolster the local economy and create
jobs through a coordinated approach. Current projects are seeking LNG investment at VIU
and the Port of Nanaimo and assisting in the $11 million Airport Expansion funding
request.
Chamber Representative: Kim Smythe
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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S REPORT – KIM SMYTHE, CEO
Moving beyond our first 125 years towards the future, the Greater Nanaimo Chamber of
Commerce is faced with increased potential opportunity as we witness the evolutionary
progress in our local economy. Existing local businesses, and the entire community, are the
beneficiaries of likely outcomes – if our potential is realized. First we need to understand
the changes in our local economy, and the influences there.
The relative weight of sectors is shifting, segments within these are changing, technology is
becoming an ever more important component of all business and entrepreneurial spirit has
never shown so much vitality in our community. Targeted business attraction strategies to
purposely mold a new economic picture is now showing significant results. The growth of
the high-tech sector has been exponential, our knowledge-based economy continues to
move ahead with strength, and light industry is gaining steam with major new projects in
progress and more in the plans.
The Chamber works with our community partners to drive economic success in the region.
This year, the Airport Authority, Port Authority, Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo
Economic Development Corporation and City of Nanaimo have combined forces with us to
attract investment, infrastructure support, and create opportunity. To achieve this, we’ve
worked together with senior levels of government to create awareness of Nanaimo’s plans
and prospects and show our cohesive and collaborative approach to economic growth.
Getting past age 125 provided some growing pains that required investments in the
Chamber’s future. The board has provided that investment wisely, a demonstration of their
long-term prudent management of resources. With many of these growing pains behind us,
we can concentrate on our core services to members, membership growth, and government
advocacy.
In 2014, we’ve enjoyed numerous federal government leaders visiting our community
showing interest in a number of facets of our economy. Provincial leaders, including cabinet
members and the Premier have engaged in multi-level meetings on many issues affecting
the community. And, of course, we took on a leadership role during the municipal election,
producing significant change that we will see play out over the next four years.
The Chamber has presented its platform principles to Council to guide their decision
making, and recommended priority actions. We are now involved in tactical discussions of
how to achieve some of those priorities.
The Chamber continues to enhance and expand its value proposition to the community, its
partners and its valued members. We’re glad you’ll be with us for the first of the next 125
years… and many more!
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STAFF
KIM SMYTHE
MARSHA WEAVER
DEBRA LEIGH
RENEE BOHUN
CEO
GENERAL MGR
ADMIN ASSISTANT
SPECIAL EVENTS
NICOLE LANGLOIS KIMBERLY PLUMLEY
BUSINESS
DEVELOPMENT
MEMBER SERVICES
Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce
2133 Bowen Road
Nanaimo, BC V9S 1H8
T: 250.756.1191
F: 250.756.1584
E: [email protected]
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OUR AMBASSADOR TEAM
They are a group of professionals from various backgrounds who serve as a liaison between
the Chamber and its members. The goal of the Ambassadors is to encourage meaningful
participation in the Chamber’s programs and services for new members in an effort to build
member commitment.
Co-Chair: Judy Stephan
Nanaimo Magazine
Dan Morris
RE/MAX of Nanaimo
Jim Ballard
Jim Ballard Homes
Garret Phenix
Oneaftereight Design Studio
Joe Godard
AGS Business Services
Dr. Glen Reed, Wellness Chiropractor
Reed Family Wellness Centre
Kalon Goodrich
Legalshield
Kim Strynadka, A.M.P.
Dominion Lending Centres Integrity
Mortgage BC
Doug Hay
Doug Hay & Associates
Jessica Thatcher RRP, CVP, RVP, CCDP
Full Scope Rehabilitation Services
Dirk Heydemann
Heydemann Art of Photography
Greg Trudelle
Able Recognition
Leanna Le Fevre, Senior Manager
Retail Banking Canadian Western Bank
Quintin Winks, Consultant
Investors Group Financial Services Inc.
2015
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HIGHLIGHTS OF OUR YEAR
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Hosted a number of Anniversary events celebrating our 125th Anniversary, culminating
in a Gala event at the Cruiseship Centre.
Member Luncheons featured increasingly engaging & informative Speakers
Business after Business and Business before Business events growing in popularity
Launched a re-branded Business Achievement Awards recognizing the achievements of
Nanaimo businesses; re-introduced the Nominee Reception to acknowledge all the
nominees
Organized the 20TH Annual Chamber Golf Tournament
Promoted local wineries, distillers and food vendors at Wine, Women and Song and
Chowderfest events
Co-sponsored community events: David Marquet Talk, VIEA Summit, Citizenship
Ceremony
Hosted 3 Lightning Talks networking events
Continued the 12@12 community consultation events
Another successful Business Expo, added a pre-Expo luncheon with Guest Speaker
Clemens Rettich
Enhanced and strengthened the Chamber Ambassador Program
Produced the annual Gateway magazine
Continued addition of special offers in the M2M Member Discount Program
Held 3 “New Member” Orientation Breakfasts
Hosted a number of Ministerial visits through the year
Organized a Harbour cruise networking event for our Community Partners
Managing Partner with the City of Nanaimo and VIU in Inspire Nanaimo
Delegation to City Council on key business issues – municipal budget and economic
development activities and others
Organized Municipal Election Forum for both City Council and School Trustee candidates
Enhanced our working relationships with Community Partners
Partnered in NEDC initiatives to provide local support for economic development work
Provided support to several emerging entrepreneurial leadership groups such as
StartUp Nanaimo
CEO participated on the Advisory Council of Nanaimo Aboriginal Centre and Nanaimo
Design Nerds Co-Working Space
Initiated a new Member-Only benefit - Spark Sessions – a series of free workshops that
leverage the skills and knowledge of Chamber members to benefit fellow members
Entered a ‘staff and friends’ float in the Lion’s Christmas Parade
Encouraged the festive spirit with the “Spirit of Christmas Light Up” contest
Hosted a Wine & Cheese reception for Mayor and Council
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2014 NEW MEMBERS:
460 Realty Inc.
Adam Walker & Associates
Aircoal Brand Bamboo Charcoal
aks Consulting
Alexandra's Bistro
Arbutus Distilleries
ARC Document Solutions
bDigital Video Productions
Be Beautiful Salon and Spa
Bee's Knees Community Cafe
Bent Tree Wellness
Black Goose Inn
BLOCK - A Drafting & Design Company
Bonaventure Support Services Ltd.
Brave New Niche
Brickyard Physiotherapy
Browns Socialhouse Restaurant
Bulk Barn #689
Cactus Club Cafe
Canadian Linen & Uniform Service
Cargo Bed International Inc.
Cedars at Cobble Hill
Cherub Chocolate
Childrens Treehouse, The
Cinnabar Vista Alef Productions Ltd.
Coastal Energy Ltd.
Coca-Cola Bottling Co.
Columbia Fuels
Connect Hearing
Core Essentials Personal Training &
Rehabilitation
Country Grocer - Chase River
Country Grocer - Dufferin Cres.
Dave Hart Music
Dog n' Suds
Downtown Nanaimo Dental Group
Duncan Allen Law
Dust Off Janitorial
Easy Living Landscaping
Elephant Room Creative
Eye Mean Graphics
Farmship Growers Co-op
Fas Gas Plus
Food Triumph Institute
Foston Group Safework Consulting Inc., The
Fox & Hounds
Full Scope Rehabilitation Services
Glacial Bay Organic Clay Inc.
Good Life Cleanse
Graphic Details
Healthworks Consulting Ltd.
Helijet International Inc.
High School at Vancouver Island University
Hilltop Bistro
Home Pro Painting
Indigo Group, The
Inside Out Weight Loss Clinic
Iron Oxide Art Supplies
Isagenix - Anne Callander
Island Health
Island Red Cedar Construction Ltd.
Island Smart Irrigation Systems
Jacy Jewellery, Independent Jeweller of Fifth
Avenue Jewellery Collection
Jamberry Nails
John Surtees PREC - Re/Max of Nanaimo
Joyce A. Tinnion Productions
Kenmore Air Express
Kimm Fusiontech Welding
Kruger Plummer Associates
Lanteigne, Jacques C. F.
LaPorte, Gerald M.
Laurence Rumming Assessments
Lexi Diamonds and Gifts
Live Well Consulting
Loyal Nanaimo Bathtub Society
MacDonald Realty - Deborah Nicol
Market 2 All
McDougall Energy Inc.
Mesa Business Incorporated
Millstone Estate Winery
Milner Group Ventures Inc.
Mind My Business
Miracle Ear
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Namul Restaurant
Nanaimo Aboriginal Centre
Nanaimo Business Services
Nanaimo Community Band
Nanaimo Denture Clinic
Nanaimo Foodshare Society
Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools Career &
Technical Centre
Nanaimo Organic Waste Ltd.
Nanaimo Unique Kids Organization
Nanaimo Women's Business Network
Nanaimo-Applecross Kumon Centre
Neighbourhood Sound & Security Ltd.
Newcastle Nissan
Noodle Box
Northridge Health Performance Centre
Olive This & More
Oxy Liquor Store
Oxy Pub
Pacific Shores Resort & Spa
Painted Turtle Guesthouse
Pantry Restaurant, The
Penncorp Insurance & Financial Services
Philpott Seminars
Pipers Liquor Express
Pipers Pub
Profitable Marketing
ProfotoFX Services Ltd.
Pye Design & Marketing
Re/Max of Nanaimo - Dan Morris
Re/Max of Nanaimo - Martin Velsen
RE/MAX of Nanaimo - The HBT Group Whitton, Kelly
Red Rhino
ResCom Mortgage Solutions Inc. – Selby St.
ResCom Mortgage Solutions Inc. – Milton St.
Ride the Glide
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
Royal LePage-Nanaimo Realty - Kim Rhodes
Ruttan, John
Saunders, Therese
Sciarpelletti, Frank
Shine On Chrome & Graphic Finishes
Shopping Guys, The
Smoke n' Water
Sofa Source
Sorensen & Associates Engineering Ltd.
Sotheby's International Realty
Special T Group Events Inc.
Spice of Life Catering Ltd.
Stir Cooking School
Studio Thirty-Four
SuperGreen Solutions
Sweet Somethings
Tanya Greene Photography
TBS Construction Ltd.
That's One Happy Dog!
The Downstairs at Woodgrove Pines Exercise
& Rehab Facility
The SoakHouse
Tilray/Lafitte Ventures, Ltd.
Trevor Ryhorchuk Professional Corporation
Tri Omni Property Management
Turner Land Surveying Inc.
Twist Consulting
Uptown Hair Lounge
UsedEverywhere.com
Value Lodge Motel
Variety - The Children's Charity
Venture Connect Inc
Wallace Driving School Ltd.
Western Financial Group – Bowen Rd.
Western Financial Group – Fifth St.
White Spot Restaurant - North Nanaimo
White Spot Restaurant - South Nanaimo
Wits End Solutions
Wolf Brewing Co.
Woodgrove Pines Clinic
Your Time Machine Awaits Wellness Spa
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2014 SPONSORS
It would not be possible to hold so many popular and successful events without the
generous support of our community. The Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and
Staff would like to acknowledge and sincerely thank the following organizations who so
generously supported our work. Thank you!
Sponsors
Origin at Longwood
Pure Chiropractic
Quality Foods
RBC Royal Bank
R.W. (Bob) Wall Ltd.
Read Jones Christoffersen
SignAge
Soccer Zone
StaffQuest
Supporting Employment Transitions
TD Canada Trust
Telus
Tilray
TimberWest
Turley's Florist
U-Lock Mini Storage Ltd.
Vancouver Island Conference Centre
Vancouver Island Crisis Society
Vancouver Island InsuranceCentres
Vancouver Island University
West Coast Shutters – Blinds - Closets
Woodgrove Pines Clinic
Able Recognition
Academy of Learning College
AGS Business Systems
Aircoal Brand Bamboo Charcoal
Andrew Sheret Ltd
Aspengrove School
Berwick on the Lake
Black & White Party Rentals
Business Development Bank
Cactus Club Cafe
Century Group Lands Corporation
City of Nanaimo
Coast Bastion Hotel
Coastal Community Credit Union
Community Futures Central Island
Craftsman Collision
Dominion Lending - Integrity Mortgage
Elite Image
Frank Allen Financial
Heydemann Art of Photography
Inn On Long Lake
Investors Group
Island Radio
Island Savings Credit Union
Kenmore Air
Lewkowich Engineering Associates
London Drugs
MNP
Nanaimo Airport Commission
Nanaimo Daily News
Nanaimo Economic Development Corp
Nanaimo Honda
Nanaimo North Town Centre
Nanaimo Port Authority
Northridge Health Performance Centre
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Friends of the Chamber
McGregor Krastel Dougan
Miracle Ear
Mosaic Information Technologies
Mount Benson Enterprises
Multicultural Society CVI
Nanaimo & Voyager Magazine
Nanaimo Clippers
Nanaimo Dive Outfitters
Nanaimo Golf Club
Nanaimo Lawn Bowling Club
Nanaimo Museum
NISA
Noodle Box
Olive This & More
Original Joes
Panago Pizza
Payworks
Pipers Pub
ProfotoFX Services Ltd.
Riso Foods Inc.
Rocky Creek Winery
Securiguard
Securco Services
Serious Coffee (VICC)
Shaw Business
Spiltsville Entertainment
St. Jean's Cannery
St. John Ambulance
Stir Cooking School
Tanya Greene Photography
That's One Happy Dog!
The Foam Guy
The HBT Group
The SoakHouse
Tiah M. Workman Notary Public
Tigh-na-mara Seaside Resort
Van Houtte Coffee Services
Vancouver Island Exhibition
White Spot
Woodgrove Centre
Yellow Bird Arts Gallery
1440 Wellness
91.7 Coast FM
A Buyer's Choice Home Inspection
Arbutus Distillery
Balloon Emporium
Bastion Management
BC Ferries
BCAA
Bold Knight
Budget Rent a Car
Canadian Western Bank
Cherub Chocolates
Coast Capital Savings
Cobs Bakery
Coco Cafe
Columbia Fuels
COSTCO
Country Club Centre
Dean Philpott
Dog n’ Suds
Doug Hay & Associates
Fairwinds Golf Course
Flying Fish
Freeflow Water
Geselbracht Brown
Great Canadian Oil Change
Harbour Air Seaplanes
Herbal Magic Weight Loss
Herold Engineering
Iron Oxide Art Supplies
JA Smith Business Solutions
Joyce A. Tinnion Productions
K. Mattern Chiropractic Corp
Keller's Jewellers Ltd
Kris Kringle Craft Market
Krog & Company
Laurence Rumming Assessments
Let's Eat Gourmet Food
Lighthouse Bistro
Lucky's Liquor Store
Madrona Imaging
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TREASURER’S REPORT – Mike Thompson
2014 was another year of transition for the Chamber,
organizational improvements and investments including key
staff changes lead to annual expenses in excess of revenues that
were covered by reserves.
For the first time in over 5 years, our overall membership
numbers increased, despite the changes in our Members
Services staff. This increase is testament to the increased focus
on continually working to improve, and prove, the value of
Chamber membership.
Voluntary contributions by our members to our Scholarship and Community Benefits Fund,
allowed the Chamber, on behalf of its members, to double the bursary donation to the NanaimoLadysmith Schools Foundation, and add a donation to the Nanaimo Aboriginal Centre for
educational resources.
A number of new member benefits and new programs for our members were introduced. And
2014 saw the introduction of a number of new events many of them part of a yearlong celebration
of our 125th Anniversary.
The Chamber remains in a strong financial position with $441,207 of Net Assets. We hold capital
assets with net book value of $543,101 – primarily our land and building which thanks to the
generosity of you the members is now mortgage free.
We have a strong team in place at the Chamber working to ensure quality membership service and
value for your membership investment. As we begin the first year of our next 125 years, our
commitment to our members, and the greater community, is to continue to build Better
Community through Better Business.
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2014 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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