Sunday, December 5, 2010 at 5:35 pm Parade of Lights on Cowrie Street Join us for the 1st Annual Parade of Lights up Cowrie Street from Inlet in downtown Sechelt – commercial vehicles decorated with lots of lights.
Friday, December 10, 2010 3pm - 7pm (or later ) Christmas Open House at many Sechelt Stores and the Mall Many stores in downtown Sechelt will be open for late night shopping – Trail Bay Centre Mall Stores will be open until 9:00 p.m. Follow the “Christmas Open House Trail”
Sunday, December 12, 2010 Children’s Event at Seaside Centre 1–3 pm Christmas Crafts for Children to make and take, Refreshments & Musical Entertainment Santa is coming!
Please bring a non-perishable item for the Food Bank Children attending events must be accompanied by an adult. Shop Sechelt this Christmas
www.secheltdowntown.com The Spirit of Christmas in Sechelt Parade of Lights Partner
Christmas Trail through Downtown Sechelt Friday, December 10, 2010
Follow the Christmas Trail to Stores Displaying the Candy Canes!
Store Open Houses! Catch the spirit of Christmas!
Click on the poster to the left to enlarge the poster. Friday, December 10, 2010
3:00 – 7:00 p.m. or later
Trail Bay Centre Mall and many Stores in Downtown Sechelt
Mall Stores open until 9:00 p.m.
Watch for Santa and Special Surprises all evening long.
Music in the Mall and on Cowrie
Shop Sechelt this Christmas
Coffee and Chat December 2010
You are Invited to … Coffee and Chat Wednesday, December 8, 2010 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Location: 5638 Inlet Avenue, Sechelt
Host: Sunshine Coast Community Services
Presentation by Vicki Dobbyn on the services provided to the community by Sunshine Coast Community Services
* Shop Sechelt promotion * SDBA AGM *Becoming a Director of the SDBA for 2011-2013 *Business to Business Networking *Ideas of how the SDBA can be of further service
See you there!
Lighting Up Sechelt at Christmas
The Sechelt Downtown Business Association wants to see the Village of Sechelt lit up this Christmas, and is again inviting Families, Businesses, Groups of Friends, and Organizations to decorate trees at the Cenotaph and Acacia Park (corner of Cowrie and Wharf). Suggested decorations include LED lights, tinsel and Christmas decorations.
There is a $25.00 registration fee for each tree, and the Registration deadline is Saturday, November 20, 2010. Registration forms may be picked up and dropped off at Seaside Video, Ann-Lynn Florist, and Shoppers Warehouse Express.
The trees will be provided by the SDBA, and will be available to decorate on Sunday, November 28, 2010. The trees can be decorated between then and December 4, 2010.
Please complete the Registration Form below. Retain this upper portion for your information.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lighting Up Sechelt Registration Form Application for: __ Family __ Business __ Group of Friends __ Organization
Family / Business / Group of Friends / Organization Name: __________________________________
Fees Enclosed with Application: __ 25.00$ __ cash __ cheque __money order
________________________________________
Office Use Only Date and Time Registration Received: ____________________________Fees Paid: $_____________
Business With A Twist Wednesday, November 24, 2010
BUSINESS WITH A TWIST NOVEMBER 24, 2010
The SDBA’s Business With a Twist was a wonderful evening at the SC Arts Centre, filled with lots of networking, great ideas, and delicious food provided by Sergio’s. There were five businesses that had table displays – Sechelt Sign and Trophy, Discovery Retreat, Artworks Tours and Framing, 4Cats Art Studio and Norris HR Advisory Services.
The guest speaker was Ken Kelly, General Manager of the Downtown Victoria Business Association presenting “Sechelt, Sunshine and Success”. He had some wonderful things to say about the SDBA, including expressing his amazement at what we manage to accomplish here in Sechelt on such a small annual budget. He told us about some of the projects he has organized in Victoria, and how these events have made the Victoria Downtown a vibrant and exciting place to be. We listened and learned, and were inspired!
Attend the SDBA’s Business With A Twist
Date: Wednesday, November 24, 2010 Time: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Sechelt Arts Centre, Trail at Medusa
Invited: Businesses in Sechelt, their employees, and business property owners
Guest Speaker: Ken Kelly, General Manager, Downtown Victoria Business Association “Sechelt, Sunshine and Success”
Refreshment: Light refreshments provided by Sergios Live Music will be provided
Business Profiles from local businesses – contact 604- 885-9611 if you would like to profile your business
Cost: $18.00 per person
No Host Bar: Wine and Beer available
RSVP: SDBA Office – 604 885-9611 by 3:00 p.m. November 23, 2010 Sponsored by the SDBA
You are Invited to …
Coffee and Chat
When: Wednesday, Nov 10, 2010 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Host: Mama’s Gelato Location: 5580 Wharf (in the Sechelt Plaza mall at Highway 101 and Wharf next to Butcher Dave's) (Hosts Darren and Ping)
• Fire Extinguisher Training November 17 • Business With A Twist November 24 • Christmas 2010 Activities and Venues • SDBA AGM, February 24, 2011 • Presentations to Halloween Window Display Winners • Business to Business Networking See you there!
Halloween 2010 photos of Sechelt Downtown click here
Winners of the Downtown Sechelt Hallowe'en Window Decorating Contest
1st Place: Sechelt Sign & Trophy
2nd Place: ScotiaBank
3rd Place: Reflections
Judge's Choice (Runner-up): SC Association for Community Living
Check out these Hallowe'en Window Decorations:
Pretty Natty Duds
Wrap & Roll
Ann-Lynn Flowers
Kiss/Stepping Stones
The Salvation Army
Lighthouse Liquor Store
St. Mary's Hospital Thrift Store
One-O-One Office Supplies
Cloud Nine Boutique
Pumpkin Carving:
1st prize: Naomi Sam
2nd prize: Jewel Craigan
3rd prize: Daenin DeVries
Costume Contest:
4 & Under: Isabelle Dore
Over 4: Daniel Dore
Best Overall: Evelyn Dixon
OCTOBER IS SMALL BUSINESS MONTH
Celebrate Small Business! The SDBA and the Sechelt Chamber of Commerce are co-hosting a Small Business Month Luncheon
When: Wednesday October 20, 2010 12:00 - 1:30PM
Where: Seaside Centre- 5790 Teredo, Sechelt
Cost: Tickets are $20.00 and include lunch by Pebbles Restaurant.
Sechelt Chamber of Commerce and Sechelt Downtown Business Association are proud to present a Small Business Month initiative, Small Business Week Luncheon celebrating and educating businesses on the Coast.
The luncheon will involve presentations from three local, successful business owners followed by an open discussion session, and will be followed by networking with local business owners and professionals. Door prizes will be drawn!
Tickets for the Small Business Week Luncheon can be picked up at the Sechelt Downtown Business Association office located at #310 - 5710 Teredo Street or by calling 604-885-9611 or 604-885-0662 or email sdba@dccnet.com or secheltchamber@dccnet.com.
Phone 604-885-9611 to register for lunch.
Please don't forget to post the yellow Small Business poster in your window.
Coffee and Chat
COFFEE AND CHAT Wednesday, October 13, 2010 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Location: 5674 Teredo St., (near Inlet) Sechelt Host: Stefanik Marketing
• Hallowe’en Trick-or-Treat Trail • Hallowe’en Fun In the Park • Business With A Twist November 24 • Christmas 2010 activities and venues • Business to business networking
Drop in anytime between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. See you there!
Fire Extinguisher
FIRE EXTINGUISHER TRAINING - BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
When: November 17th, 6:00 p.m.
Where: Sechelt Fire Hall.
What: Get hands-on experience with a real fire extinguisher and a real fire! A training event not to be missed. Phone SDBA 604-885-9611 to register.
Business With a Twist September 22, 2010 5:30 - 7:30
Attend the SDBA’s Business With A Twist (see poster in menu bar below) Date: Wednesday, September 22, 2010 Time: 5:30PM to 7:30 PM Location: Sechelt Arts Centre, Trail at Medusa Invited: Businesses in Sechelt, their employees, and interested parties
Guest Floyd Murphy, Businessman and Speaker: Financial Planner. “Rich or Poor: Do Circumstances Change Our Ethical Code?” Floyd has recently been a featured speaker at the Vancouver Downtown BIA. Join Floyd as he shares his compelling personal and work history, and challenges common misperceptions about success and morality. More details and Floyd’s bio on the Business With a Twist Poster on the menu bar.
Special Presentation to Community Services (Food Bank) of money collected at the Night Market (donations and Silent Auction).
Food: Light refreshments by Wrap 'n Roll
Cost: $15.00 per person RSVP: SDBA Office – sdba@dccnet.com or 604-885-9611 by 3:00 p.m. September 20, 2010 This evening is sponsored by the Sechelt Downtown Business Association
Good Morning Sechelt Promotion September 24, 2010
Celebrate Downtown Sechelt - FREE COFFEE UPDATE: Good "Morning Sechelt" was a great success! On Friday Sept. 24, nine local coffee shops and restaurants gave away 158 free cups of regular coffee to anyone bringing their own mug. That's a lot of coffee! We also had seven very appreciative prize draw winners. The consensus seems is that we should do this event again next year. If anyone has any ideas on how to make it even better for next time, don't hesitate to tell us.
Special thanks go to: • Side Dish Cafe • Ty's Fine Foods and Bistro • Wrap and Roll • The Village Restaurant • Pearl's Bakery • Sechelt Subway • Sophie's Diner • Driftwood Inn/Pebbles Restaurant • Wheatberries • Mama's Gelato
_____________________________________________________ Friday, September 24 From time of opening until 10:00 a.m. at participating cafés and restaurants in Downtown Sechelt
Bring your own mug for a free 12-ounce mug of regular coffee
Enter for our free draws at each location!
Cafes and Restaurants Participating in the Good Morning Sechelt Promotion until 10:00AM Friday, September 24, 2010:
Mama's Gelato, 5580 Wharf - open at 8:00 am
Pebbles Restaurant (Driftwood Motor Inn), 5454 Trail - open at 7:00 am
Pearl's Bakery, 5639 Cowrie - open at 6:30 am
Side Dish Café, 5712 Cowrie - open at 7:00 am
Sophie's Diner, 5755 Cowrie - open at 9:00 am
Subway, 5760 Teredo - open at 7:00 am
Ty's Fine Foods and Bistro, 5697 Cowrie - open at 8:00 am
Village Restaurant, 5665 Cowrie - open at 7:00 am
Wheatberries, 5500 Wharf - open at 7:00 am
Wrap and Roll, 5685 Cowrie - open at 7:00 am
SDBA Talent Contest Winners Announced
Congratulations to Brandon Belluz, lst place; Connor Lindsay, 2nd place and Tyson Doelkek, 3rd place.
See video clips and photos of the Sechelt Night Market Talent contestants on our flickr site:
Brandon Belluz, 1st place winner, in video at bottom of the September 2, 2010 Flickr set: http://www.flickr.com/photos/secheltdowntown/4959028077/in/set-72157624746051743/
and Connor Lindsay, 2nd place winner, on September 2, 2010 Flickr set: http://www.flickr.com/photos/secheltdowntown/4959480002/in/set-72157624746051743/
LAST 2010 Sechelt Night Market Thursday, September 2, 2010
Thursday, September 2: Gala Closing Evening Line Dancing 5:30-6:30 Creek Big Band 6:30-8:30 Coaster’s Car Club Trudi Frudi 6:00-7:30 Surprises!
Every Thursday in the summer, the Sechelt Night Market takes place on Cowrie Street, the street that runs through the centre of town. There is so much to do.
Buy snacks or dinner from the vendors, or from the restaurants that stay open to serve you.
See all the crafts, produce, and special wares from the many vendors whose booths are there for you to browse and shop.
Buy tickets in the 50/50 draw
Listen to live music - 2 different musical acts each week
Non-profit groups are guests who introduce you to their interest - could be tai chi, astronomy, line dancing - every week several groups are featured.
Hope to see you this Thursday, and every summer Thursday at the Sechelt Night Market. Bring the whole family to enjoy a social, community atmosphere. ______________________________________________________________________
Talent Night at the Sechelt Night Market 2010 The 5th Annual Sechelt Night Market AMATEUR TALENT NIGHT!
Date: Thursday,August 19,2010 Time: 6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Where: The 5th Annual Sechelt Night Market on Cowrie St. All local amateur talent–individuals or groups - -singers,instrumentalists,dog tricks,jugglers,clowns,dancers,or whatever –are invited to perform on the Night Market Stage!
There is no cost to enter. All participants must pre-register by August 5,2010. We will contact registrants with more details and performance times. The public will judge and decide who is the best talent!
Prizes of will be awarded.
Major Sponsor of Night Market:Sechelt Downtown Business Association Presented by:District of Sechelt
The 5th Annual Sechelt Night Market–Amateur Talent Night Registration Form Name:____________________________________________________ Phone:_____________________________________ Cellular Phone:_______________________________ E-mail address:_______________________________ Address:___________________________________________________ Talent being presented:______________________________________________ Please deliver,fax,e-mail or mail this form to the SDBA to be received by August 5,2010: SDBA
Email: sdba@dccnet.com Website: www.secheltdowntown.com Sechelt Night Market 2010 Cowrie Street – Rain or Shine
Information Sheet for Vendors at the Sechelt Night Market 1. Vendors must be pre-registered by 12:00 noon on the Wednesday prior to the Thursday Night Market in order to be eligible for the $10.00 per evening fee. 2. Vendors who do not pre-register will be charged $15.00 per evening. 3. Only vendors who are pre-registered to attend every evening will be guaranteed a consistent placement on the street. Others will be placed where spaces are available. 4. Pre-registered vendors will receive a location map each week by e-mail late on Wednesday. 5. Vendor setup starts at 5:00 p.m., and all vendors should be set up by 5:30 p.m. 6. Traffic will continue on Cowrie Street until the street is blocked off at 5:30 p.m. Vendors setting up prior to 5:30 may set up in the curb parking lane to permit traffic on the travelled portion of the street, and expand further into the street after traffic has been halted. 7. Market is open from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. every Thursday evening from June 17 to September 2, 2010. We are in the block of Cowrie Street between Inlet and Trail. 8. Night Market is rain or shine. 9. All vendors to supply their own tables, chairs, and signage. Tent shelters are recommended to provide sun shade and in case of showers. 10. All fees are collected during the Night Market evening – no pre-payment. Receipts will be mailed out by the SDBA Office at the end of July and after the last Night Market. 11. Parking must not be within the block of the Night Market. After your setup is complete, please move your vehicle to a side street. No evening parking in the business parking lot adjacent to Cowrie Street on the north side. 12. Any vehicles unloading on the street must be removed by 5:30 p.m. Cars unloading in the business parking lot adjacent to Cowrie Street on the north side may stay there only until unloading is finished, and must be removed to a side street by 5:30 p.m. at the latest. 13. Vendors are to look after their own garbage removal, and to help keep the street clean. 14. Vendors and stores who are pre-registered at least two weeks in advance are eligible to be chosen as the “Vendor of the Week” and “Merchant of the Week” as selected by the SDBA Night Market Committee.
Forms for the Sechelt Night Market Sign up Go to the menu bar on the left to "2010 Sechelt Night Market sign up forms"
Letter from President Katharine Trueman to Merchants on Cowrie Street and REGISTRATION FORM re:COMMUNITY NIGHT
To Whom It May Concern:
This is your special invitation to participate in the New Sechelt Night Market. We have set aside Thursday, August 12th as Community Night and hope you will be able to join us.
Our focus is providing an opportunity for our community to learn about services provided in the Sechelt area.
We are planning to hold a Silent Auction with receipts going to the food bank and we will also advertise to bring a food item when visiting the market that night.
For those agencies who have large vehicles (such as Ambulance, Fire Department, RCMP, and Transit) we would place you at the end of the street or in lower Cowrie depending on how many of you are able to attend.
We have attached a registration form and information form for your convenience.
We hope that we will have the opportunity to work with you on August 12 at the New Sechelt Night Market.
If you have further questions, please call our office at 604-885-9611.
Thank you for considering this invitation. We would like to have a confirmation by August 5th if possible.
Yours sincerely,
“Katharine”
Katharine Trueman SDBA President
Sechelt Night Market Cowrie Street Thursday evening August 12, 2010 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Registration Form for Community Night Organization Name: ___________________________ Contact Name: _______________________________ Address: ____________________________________ Postal Code:___________________________ Phone: ________________ Fax: _____________ E-mail: ___________________________________ Description: _________________________________ Special Requests:_________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________
Date/s Attending Night Market: Note: Setup starts at 5:00 p.m., vendors should be set up by 5:30 p.m.
August 12, 2010
$5.00 for the evening (which includes advertising the week before)
Free for SDBA members
Cheque/money order payable to “SDBA” Please drop off registration form and fees at the SDBA Office, 310 – 5710 Teredo Street Before August 5th. ________________________________________ Office Use Only:_________________________________________ ______________________________________________________
Date Application / Fees Rec’d:______________ Amount: $___________ __Cash OR __Chq
Show and Shine Window Display Contest
To Compliment the Coasters Car Club Show 'n Shine
The Coasters Car Club holds an annual Show 'n Shine on Cowrie Street each year. This year,it is Saturday,August 7,from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The SDBA is running a Coasters Car Club Show 'n Shine Window Display Contest
To participate,a business must:
Register using the form below)by Friday,July 30, at the SDBA Office
Have your completed window display in place by Thursday, August 5.
The Window Display Contest will be judged by the public on Saturday, August 7
Winners of the Window Display Contest will receive the following prizes:
First Place - 1/4 page colour ad in The Local
Second Place - business card sized ads in Sechelt Business News
Third Place - Gift Certificate from Sechelt Sign and Trophy
The winner will also have their name engraved on a plaque to be displayed in their store for the ensuing year.
Register now to participate in this fun contest.
Coasters Car Club Show 'n Shine Window Display Contest Registration Form
Name of Store:____________________________________________________
Street Address of Store:____________________________________________
Name of Contact Person:________________ Phone:__________________________
Cellular Phone:__________________
Please deliver, fax, e-mail or mail this form to the SDBA to be received by July 30,2010: 310-5710 Teredo Street, Box 442, Sechelt, V0N 3A0. Fax:604-885-2733. E-mail:sdba@dccnet.com
To: Merchants of Cowrie Street between Inlet and Wharf Email: sdba@dccnet.com Website: www.secheltdowntown.com
From: Sechelt Downtown Business Association
Date: July 20, 2010
Re: Sechelt Night Market July 29 and August 12, 2010
The Sechelt Downtown Business Association has been sponsoring the 5th Annual Sechelt Night Market in downtown Sechelt this summer. Most of the summer, we are just in the block of Cowrie between Trail and Inlet. But twice this summer, we are expanding to the next block of Cowrie between Inlet and Wharf.
Thursday, July 29, 2010:
This night is Pet Night, and All for Pets is organizing a Parade of Pets
Thursday, August 12, 2010:
This night is a repeat of last year's very successful Community Night with displays from many local community organizations and agencies.
Both these nights, the above activities at Night Market will be located in the Inlet to Wharf block of Cowrie Street. Your business may wish to remain open for all or part of Night Market on these evenings.
Thank you for your anticipated cooperation. We look forward to seeing you participate at The 5th Annual Sechelt Night Market.
Katharine Trueman
President, Sechelt Downtown Business Association
Attend the Joint SDBA and Sechelt Chamber of Commerce 2nd Annual Summer Barbeque
Date: Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Time: 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Seaside Centre - 5511 Shorncliffe, Sechelt
Invited: Businesses in Sechelt, and their employees, spouses and friends
Guests: Farid Salji, Bank of Canada, on recognizing counterfeit Canadian and US currency - includes a great handout package
Refreshment: A tasty beef-in-a-bun barbeque with all the trimmings, plus a no-host bar (beer, wine)
Food: Provided by Butcher Dave's Meat Market, Side Dish Café, Ty’s Fine Foods and Bistro, & Moore Good Stuff.
Live Music: Kevin Crofton
Fun & Games: Lots of FUN-in-the-Sun Summer Activities
Business: Free tables for you to profile your business Profiles: call the SDBA office to reserve - only 7 tables available.
Cost: $15.00 per person
RSVP: SDBA Office – 604 885-9611 by 3:00 p.m. July 20, 2010
Bring a friend, spouse or associate. Lots of fun to be had.
Co-Sponsored by: Sechelt Downtown Business Association and the Sechelt Chamber of Commerce
Coffee and Chat August 2010
Coffee and Chat August 2010
COFFEE and CHAT
Wednesday, Aug 11, 2010
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Host: SDBA
Location: Spirit Square (between the Library and Seaside Centre)
Coffee and Chat Wednesday, July 14, 2010 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Location: Rotary Park, south end of Wharf Road (near the ambulance station), Sechelt
Note - Please Bring Your Own Coffee Mug Host: SDBA (Rain location - SDBA Office, 310-5710 Teredo Street)
· Tour of the new Rotary Park · Night Market · SDBA Summer Barbeque – July 21 · Wake Up Sechelt · Halloween Trick or Treat Trail See you there!
Canada Day 2010 Schedule of Events “Pioneers of Sechelt”
8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Lion’s Club Pancake Breakfast – Gilligan’s Pub. 9:00 a.m. Parade Mustering.- The mustering area is along Ocean Ave the best way to get there is going down Pebble Crescent or Medusa St and then turning left on to Ocean Ave. Floats can start arriving at 9 am. The judging of the floats takes place in the mustering area which starts at 10am and the parade starts at 11am. 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Bicycle Decorating Contest – sponsored by Trail Bay Centre Mall.
10:00 a.m. Parade Judging.
10:40 a.m. Decorated Bicycles precedes the Canada Day Parade along the parade route.
10:50 a.m. Coaster’s Car Club follows along parade route.
11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Canada Day Parade on Cowrie, Inlet and Dolphin.
11:15 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Coasters Car Club show and shine at Hackett Park.
11:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Hackett Park Craft Fair and Food Vendors open.
12:30 p.m. Xwamstut Dance Group (opening prayer and 2 songs)
12:45 p.m. Opening Ceremonies at Hackett Park including Singing of O Canada, Official Welcome, Greetings from local dignitaries, and Cutting / Distribution of the Canada Day cake. 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Live entertainment at the Hackett Park stage featuring a variety of local talent. 1:15 p.m. The Littles 2:15 p.m. Jean Pierre Makosso 3:15 p.m. Penny Lang
4:15 p.m. Definitely Diva
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Activities at Hackett Park especially for children and youth including Story Theatre, Lifecycle Bike Safety, Bouncy Castle, Face Painting, Bubble Machine, Fire Safety House, Children’s Crafts, Pony Rides, Astronomy Club.
6:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Family Street Dance with the Creek Big Band – Cowrie Street. Also Magic Comedy with Gerardo, Face Painting, and Bubble Machine 6:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. Arrowhead Fundraiser Beer Garden and Refreshments – Cowrie Street.
(also open – Sergio’s Pizza). Hackett Park Craft Fair Participants
Sunshine Coast Natural Care St. Mary's Hospital Health Care Auxiliary Self Realization Meditation Healing Centre Girl Guides of Canada, Hunichin District Council of Senior's Organizations of BC, S.C. Branch Kathryn Mussells Atelier Veronique Creations Alchemy Eco Fashions Erin Miller Jewelry Baby Soleil Infant Wear J.C. Beads Terry Barker Wraptures by Pauline DeVellano Jewelry Project Frog Albert Edge Crochet Headquarters Mellon Glass Studio Raven Imports Usborne Books Brenda & Laura Create The Oasis Gypsy Eyes West Coast Air Trugs Garden Goodies Wild Thing Designs Blue Orca Studio Sunshine Coast Astronomy Club Iris Griffith Centre Flame Work Designs Bit by Bit Smallwood Simples CST Consultants Inc … And more …
Lots of Good Things to Eat including: SDBA Beef in a Bun Rotary Club of Sechelt Aztec Enterprises Buddies at the Bay Thunderbird Promotions Moore Good Stuff … And more …
Phone: (604) 885-9611 Fax: (604) 885-2733 Email: sdba@dccnet.com Website: www.secheltdowntown.com SDBA Mission Statement – To champion a Unique, Vibrant and Attractive Downtown
Canada Day in Sechelt Thursday, July 1st, 2010 “Pioneers of Sechelt” click on the poster to the left to get the Beard Contest details
Beard Contest Registration Form Name of Participant: Address:___________________________________ Postal Code:_________________________ Contact Phone Number: _________________ Cell Number:___________________ Contact Email (required):_______________________________
All Beard Contest Participants: meet at the SDBA Booth at Hackett Park at 2:00 p.m. for judging. ________________________________________________________ Deliver form to: SDBA, 310 Teredo Square, 5710 Teredo Street, Sechelt Or mail form to: SDBA, PO Box 442, Sechelt, BC, V0N 3A0 _____________________________________________ Office Use Only Date Application Received:________________________ Date Confirmation Sent:__________________________
2010 Canada Day Parade and Craft Fair Thursday July 1st
The Sechelt Downtown Business Association is happy to present the 2010 Canada Day Parade and Craft Fair for residents and visitors. This annual community event starts with the colourful Parade which weaves its way through Sechelt. Following the Parade, people regroup at nearby Hackett Park for the Craft Fair, where talented fine artists and crafts people display and sell their creations. All day entertainers and musicians perform for those in attendance; and there is always delicious food to try. The Schedule of Events will be posted closer to July 1st but now we are asking for all participants to download the appropriate forms from this website and to get the completed forms into the SDBA Office by email or post as soon as possible. See last year's Canada Day Celebrations click here Click here for the forms for volunteers, entertainers, craft booths, and entry for the parade.
Coffee and Chat June 2010
Wednesday, June 9, 2010 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Location: 5768 Cowrie Street, Sechelt
Host: Sechelt Sign and Trophy (An Associate Member)
· Canada Day update and forms
· Night Market update and forms
· Welcome to Downtown Sechelt Sign
· Business to Business Networking
· BIABC Regional Meeting News
· SDBA Summer Barbeque – July 21
See you there!
"Keep the Dollars at Home"
Want to Know How to.......
Increase Sales Come to the:
“Keep the Dollars Here” Workshop This information is priceless!
Presenter is Michael McLaughlin of Best Coast Initiatives,who will lead participants through results of 2009 survey of 500 Sunshine Coast households
MONDAY,JUNE 14,2010–at the Sunshine Coast Golf Club on Hwy 101 Roberts Creek
WORKSHOP WILL BE 6:00 PM(appetizers&refreshments)
Inter-active presentation at 6:30 PM until 8:00 PM
Did You Know?
Sunshine Coast residents make 25% of their retail purchases off-Coast. Capturing that spending is a way to increase local sales.
* What are they buying off-Coast? * What are the demographics of off-Coast spending? * What are the best opportunities to increase sales? * What do Sunshine Coast consumers want from you?
· Capturing that spending is a way to increase local sales.
These and many more questions are answered at the“Keep the Dollars Here”Workshop.
To register: contact Gibsons and District Chamber of Commerce at 886-2325 or email;staff@gibsonschamber.comand reserve your spot now. Registration cost:.00
Rural Futures Sunshine Coast Regional Council Background Study(pdf)
2010 Sechelt Night Market - Thursday Nights all Summer on Cowrie Street
The Sechelt Night Market 2010, every Thursday during the summer, on Cowrie Street, is crowded with locals and tourists. The Night Market takes place in the street and many of the merchants on Cowrie stay open for their customers. Restaurants and food vendors make it possible to bring the whole family out and to have a snack or dinner. The displays and demonstrations presented by various community organganizations and groups, the craft people, vendors with wonderful products, the children's Bouncy Castle and face painting make the evenings a great time for people of all ages. The Sechelt Downtown Business Association supports local musicians, theatre groups, antique car clubs, Tai Chi, dance and singing groups. The list of participants and volunteers makes the Night Market a place to be in Sechelt. You can fill out forms if you wish to participate by clicking here. And you can see photos of last year's Night Market - click here.
Coffee and Chat at the Salvation Army Thrift Store - Wednesday May 12, 2010
Our next Coffee and Chat will be held on Wednesday May 12 at the Salvation Army Thrift Store, 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 12, 2010 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Location: 5698 Cowrie Street
Host: Salvation Army Thrift Store
• Seniors Day / Ladies Night • Canada Day • Night Market / Sponsorship • Halloween planning • Business to Business Networking • Business With A Twist – May 19th
See you there!
Sechelt Visitor Centre Launches Website may 2010
SDBA member, Sechelt Visitor Centre, located at the Seaside Centre at the rear of the building, has been assisting tourists and visitors to Sechelt for years. They have just launched their new website and would like you to check out their website.
Business With a Twist - Wednesday May 19, 2010
Attend the SDBA's Business With a Twist photo: Lynn Solomon, SDBA Director, and guest speaker J.M. Boyd, Lighthouse Learning Network Click here to see photos of the the event Date: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 Time: 5:30 - 7:30 PM Location: Seaside Centre Invited: Businesses in Sechelt, and their employees Guests: Michael McLaughlin "Shopping Behaviour on the Sunshine Coast." This presentation presents highlights of a 500-household survey in 2009, and describes how businesses use results to identify opportunities to increases market share.
J.M. Boyd, Lighthouse Learning Network "Customer Service/Conflict Resolution" Information on the services provided by Lighthouse, how they can assist your business to succeed and improve in this area, and included a group learning activity.
Refreshment: Light refreshments will be provided by Saffron Restaurant
Cost: $10.00 per person
Live Music by Jeremy Thom
RSVP: SDBA Office - 604-885-9611 by 3:00 PM May 14, 2010
Coffee and Chat April 14, 2010 at Bravo Decor and Floors
• Special Guest Bill and Julie Astlnok – Astalnok Associates • Canada Day update and forms • Night Market update and forms • Business to Business Networking • Business With A Twist – May 19th
About the Presentation: What prevents us from following through on the changes we want to make in our businesses or in our lives? Do we believe we can do it? Do we believe we deserve to succeed? It’s the power of our beliefs. At the Coffee and Chat gathering on April 14, Bill and Julie Astalnok, the owners of a corporate training company, Astalnok & Associates, outlined a model of how beliefs are formed and impact our behaviours and actions. They highlighted how their change processes use body centered techniques to easefully shift limiting beliefs to more energizing and inspiring beliefs. Instead of feeling stuck - Be aware and choose - Take action and make your dreams come true. Bill and Julie are passionate about assisting companies to achieve their goals. They are offering their program as a pilot to a select number of SDBA companies in exchange for development feedback. Please call Bill Astalnok at: 604-885-5632, to hear more about how this program can assist your success.
Sechelt Downtown To Celebrate St. Patrick's Day 2010
Wednesday, MARCH 17TH WEARING OF THE GREEN IN DOWNTOWN SECHELT
SCAVENGE THE STORES WITH GREEN BALLOONS FOR THE LETTERS S-T P-A-D-D-Y-S D-A-Y TO ENTER A DRAW FOR 1 OF 3 $50 GIFT CERTIFICATES! (Must be at least 16 years of age to enter)
MEET WEARING GREEN AT THE TENT ON COWRIE STREET AT THE OLD CHURCH SQUARE! (to see the poster on the left please click on the image)
Coffee and Chat March 10, 2010 at the Side Dish Cafe
Wednesday, March 10, 2010 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Location: 5712 Cowrie Street, Sechelt
Host: Side Dish Café
• Earth Hour Presentation • Canada Day update and forms • Night Market update and forms • Wearing of the Green – March 17, 2010 • Sechelt in Bloom • Business to Business Networking
See you there!
Coffee and Chat March 10, 2010
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Location: 5712 Cowrie Street, Sechelt
Help BLOCK Hunger March 1-13, 2010 (H&R Block Sechelt)
Click on Poster to the left to enlarge it. Help Block Hunger
Join the H&R Block food Drive March 1 - 13th 2010 9:00-6:00
Please bring your food items to: 5652 Cowrie Street, Sechelt call 604-885-4010 for more information
Most needed food donation: -peanut butter -spaghetti sauce -canned fish -canned meats -tetra boxed juices -powdered milk -pasta -canned fruit -canned vegetables -canned beans -macaroni and cheese -rice -personal care products: soap, shampoo, toilet paper, toothpaste, feminine hygiene products
Even though Canada's Men's Olympic Hockey team was playing (and defeated the Swiss team 3-2) at the same time as the SDBA AGM, thirty eight members turned out for the event. The District of Sechelt's Mayor Inkster and Council all attended, as well as many local business people. There was a delicious dinner prepared by Jo Moore, music by Randeesh and Ken Dalgleish, a silent auction of items donated by members, magic by Gerardo Avila, and awards to acknowledge members' service to the SDBA and its committees. Guest Speaker Sandra Cunningham, District Manager, Canadian Federation of Independent Business gave an informative talk and President Katharine Trueman chaired the AGM meeting.
click to enlarge the AGM poster to the left
GALA Sechelt Downtown Business Association AGM
Thursday February 18, 2010 5:30-8:30 PM
Seaside Centre
Come and Join the Fun!
Dinner
Silent Auction
Live Music with Ken Dalgleish and Randeesh
Magic Comedy with Gerardo Avila
Guest Speaker Sandra Cunningham, Canadian Federation of Independent Business
Tickets $25 from the SDBA - call 604-885-9611
Deadline for Ticket Purchase Tuesday, February 16/10
Magic Comedy with Gerardo Avila
Gerardo has been performing professionally since 1974 as a solo clown, mime, magician and story teller.He has performed original sketches for Cirque du Soleil in Canada and the United States.Gerardo performed in major festivals in Canada and Mexico like the Vancouver Children´s Festival, Yukon and Vancouver Story Telling Festivals, Winnipeg Clown Festival, Festival d´ Eté du Quebec, and Expo 86, and recently at the SOPA Festival in Gibsons, Sweetwater 905 in Rolla BC, Sechelt Art Festival and others.
Guest Speaker:
Sandra Cunningham
District Manager - Sunshine Coast
Canadian Federation of Independent Business
CFIB is a non-partisan political action force.Their mission is to be the voice of independent business owners everywhere.They take their direction from members through regular surveys, on the basis of one member, one vote.CFIB is funded strictly through membership dues.This makes accountability to their members paramount.Through lobbying, the CFIB advocates better taxes, laws and regulations for independent businesses.
The CFIB’s Member Services provides members with access to CFIB counsellors who provide troubleshooting options on how to deal with industry or government-related problems.They have handouts on a multitude of topics and templates to assist small business owners with meeting regulations.
Strength in numbers means money added to the bottom line.CFIB uses the purchasing power that comes with having over 100,000 small business owners as members to negotiate substantial discounts that are entirely passed on to members.
A current hot topic is the credit/debit card fiasco imposed upon merchants by the duopoly of Visa and Mastercard.Learn how CFIB has made a difference and is working hard to protect the rights of the small independent business owner.
COFFEE and CHAT Wednesday, February 10, 2010 Location: 5652 Cowrie Street, Sechelt Host: H&R Block Tax Tips Presentation by Bob Miller
SDBA AGM, Thursday, February 18, 2010
Wearing of the Green - Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Sechelt in Bloom
Business to Business Networking
Ideas of how the SDBA can be of further service
See you there!
photo of Scotia Bank window - click to enlarge Scotia Bank - Winners of the Window and Store Decoration and Display
This Christmas there were many excellent Christmas Window and Store displays. After careful consideration the judges selected these business as the winners: 1st Prize and Judges' Choice - Scotia Bank 2nd Prize - Ann Lynn Flowers 3rd Prize - Reflections Honorable Mentions - Bravo Floors and Service BC. http://www.flickr.com/photos/secheltdowntown/sets/72157623153181682/ Certificates will be presented at the Coffee and Chat on January 13, 2010
Special Guest:Leslie Aveling -Marine Access Update
Host Barry Smith gave SDBA members a tour of the new location for Trail Bay Printers, Leslie Aveling gave a presentation, and Jim Edgar received an award for the Service BC Christmas window decoration during the holiday season.
SDBA Business With A Twist
Date: Monday, January 18, 2009
Location: Sechelt Arts Centre, Trail at Medusa Invited: Businesses in Sechelt, and their employees
The Sechelt Downtown Business Association’s [SDBA] quarterly event, Business With a Twist, was held on January 18 at the Sechelt Arts Centre. 34 people from the local business community were in attendance to hear a very timely and important presentation about the HST [Harmonized Sales Tax] given by Robert Flux of The Coast Group Chartered Accountants. Many questions were answered, and people left with a greater understanding of the impact and implications of the HST for their businesses. There was also a presentation about the upcoming “With Glowing Hearts” Olympic Torch Relay community event to take place in Sechelt on February 4. This presentation was given by Connie Jordison of the District of Sechelt. Everyone enjoyed the food catered by Side Dish Café.
The Annual General Meeting of the SDBA will be held on February 18 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. Watch for more details about this and our next Business With a Twist coming on May 19, 2010.
Photo - Rob Flux, guest speaker. Click photo of to enlarge
