Chamber News
The May 15th Annual General Meeting was well attended and had a number of highlights. Chaired by President Matt Steffich, the evening saw a recap of the work done by Chamber Directors in 2012/13, a report of Chamber Finances and a Board of Directors Election with 13 Candidates running for 9 Board positions. The Board has a full contingent of 15 Directors and will be meeting soon to establish the new Executive Committee.
News Release
March 15, 2013
2013 SALT SPRING BLOOMS IN APRIL
SALT SPRING ISLAND: Easter weekend beginning Friday March 29 marks the start of a fun-filled month of activities for the entire family. Salt Spring will burst with a variety of events including studio tours & art shows, farm & garden tours, free gardening seminars, plant sales, culinary treats with wine tasting and shopping at the island’s famous Saturday Market. Many of the activities are free.
Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, Harbour Air and the Salt Spring Arts Council, the Easter Art Tour begins the month’s events. The self-guided Studio Tour is open Friday to Sunday, March 29 – 31 from 10 – 5 and includes over 30 artists.
Friday night, March 29, 6 pm is the Gala Art Reception at historic Mahon Hall with free hors d’oeuvres courtesy of Country Grocer and a cash wine bar. The Show features the posthumous work of four prominent Salt Spring artists.
Business Owners in British Columbia must transition back to PST by April 1st. Learn more here.
Salt Spring Island is a special place and we produce a Visitor’s Guide to present the best of the Island. The guide provides Area Maps of the Salt Spring Island as well as detailed information on places to stay on Island in a varied variety of accommodations, be it Bed and Breakfasts, Inns, Self Catering or first class accommodations.
