1. Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce Leadership through community services

2. History  65 years  155 businesses  8 key portfolios  Economic development  Community-focussed  Community enriching events

3. Board of Directors  Sean Dyble (120 West Consulting)  Terry Cristall (Architecture)  Michael Nyikes (Fancy Shack)  Kerry Cavers (KK Mortgages)  Travis Butler (Butler Bros)  Joanne Walsh (RBC)  Karen Mason (Financial)  Frederique Philip (Sooke Harbour House)  Emily Drown (Stevenson Luchies and Legh)

4. Newcomers Club  New in 2014  70 club members  $16,000,000 invested  Volunteerism  Learn about Sooke  Guest speakers Thursday, March 5, 5 pm to 7 pm Royal Canadian Legion Branch 54 Guest Speaker: RCMP Staff Sergeant Jeff McArthur

5. Resident Relocation  Relocation package  Community resources  Businesses  Clubs, groups, schools  Attend newcomers club  Answer enquiries District of Sooke Relocation Package August 2014 Edition

6. Town Centre Design Guidelines  Chamber initiative  Over a year in the making  Downtown improvements  Adopted by District June 2014  A more liveable downtown  Much more can be done

7. Better Buy Sooke  Shop local programme  Code of Ethical Business Practices  Pride  Look in Sooke first  A priority in 2015  Advertising campaign

8. Events  Business Excellence Awards Gala  Community voting  Recognizes success in Sooke  Golf Tournament  Santa Claus Parade  Chamber sponsorship

9. Adult Education  Currently limited opportunities in Sooke  Partnerships:  Royal Roads University  Sooke Public Library  SEAPARC  Other education resources  Deliver adult education locally  Business improvement courses

10. Economic Development  Help existing businesses succeed  Encourage new businesses  Facilitate discussion with government  Job creation  Community involvement  Partnerships

11. The Future  Expand economic development activities  Continue downtown improvements  Promote Better Buy Sooke  Establish local adult education  Encourage relocation investment  Encourage business investment