Chamber of Commerce Christmas Luncheon

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Wednesday, December 11th, 2013
11:00 AM to 1:30 PM

Most people have a regular event or activity in their life that �kickstarts� their Christmas spirit. For us, it�s the annual Chamber Christmas Luncheon, a fixture on the local scene for 21 years.

The event�s profile jumped significantly when it moved to the Vancouver Island Conference Centre in 2011. It�s now known as THE place to meet business neighbors� and connect with new ones. Over 450 business people attended last year and set a luncheon record. Small business mingled with large corporations, local government, health care, and education leaders -- and all local business sectors were represented.

This year, the Chamber hopes to break attendance records with a new program of entertainment, family style dining, and spectacular live and silent auctions. The luncheon has been stretched out to a little over two hours, in response to demands for more networking time and added live entertainment. After all, it is often billed as �the premier business-networking event of the year�, so why not invest a little time in this once a year special event.

On entering the Conference Centre, guests will be greeted by accapella trio �Shine� � 3 dynamic women artists turning friendships into powerful performances, while enjoying a dynamic program led by celebrity MC�s Matt Carter & Kait Burgan from Shaw TV, fawn over the cute quotient presented by Vancouver Island Symphony�s Children�s Choir� and enjoy a few surprises along the way! Raffles, 50-50, draws and door prizes fill out the day.

Best of all, a traditional turkey feast will be served FAMILY STYLE with Honourary Turkey Carvers chosen at each table. No rush to the buffet, no cold gravy when you get back to your chair, and more time to enjoy friendship around the holiday table! After lunch, get up and stretch your legs for a few minutes of networking and shopping, and visit the �Olde England Dessert Buffet�.

Great Christmas gifts are available for great prices in our silent and live auctions � trips, products, services, arts & entertainment -- just wade in there and make your best offer. Speaking of auctions, please welcome back Ian Thompson, celebrity auctioneer!

We�re working hard to make 2013 a luncheon to remember. Get your tickets now � member or not, everyone�s welcome � this year, make it one of your Christmas memories!