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, and the
place to be on Wednesday, December 11.
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 familiar business
neighbors… and connect with new ones. Over 400 business people attended last
year and set a luncheon record. Small business mingled with large corporations,
local government, health care and education leaders -- all local business
sectors were represented.
This year, the Chamber hopes to break attendance
records with new entertainment, family style dining, and spectacular live and
silent auctions for Christmas gift buying. 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” 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! See you at the Vancouver Island
Conference Centre starting at 11 am.
Contact the Chamber at 250-756-1191 or
nanaimochamber.bc.ca.
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