Events Calendar
Chamber & Community Events
Connect, learn, and celebrate with fellow businesses and community members at our events throughout the year.
November 2026
Lunch & Learn - Nutrition
Join us for a Lunch & Learn and make the most of your lunch break. Bring your own lunch, connect with other members, and learn more about the benefits and support available through your Chamber membership. Coffee and tea will be provided. This month, Rachel McBryan of Wise Eats Nutrition will talk about nutrition myths and fad diets.
Thursday, November 5, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
1275 Island Highway East, Parksville
The Holiday Dinner and Chamber Auction
Join us for our annual Holiday Dinner & Chamber Auction to enjoy a delicious festive dinner while getting exclusive access to bid on incredible auction items including luxury getaways, unique experiences, and local gift packages!
Thursday, November 19, 2026
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Parksville Beach Club Resort
The Networking Hour - Mount Arrowsmith Brewery
The Networking Hour is a new Parksville and District Chamber initiative that brings local business owners, professionals, and community leaders together in a relaxed and welcoming setting and to support local member restaurants during their happy hour. Each event will feature table topics to encourage meaningful conversations, new connections, shared ideas, and opportunities for collaboration. Join us, grow your network, and RSVP your spot today!
Tuesday, November 24, 2026
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Mount Arrowsmith Arrowsmith, 425 Stanford Ave E #109, Parksville, BC V9P 1V9
Business After Business - Career Centre
Join us for a special Business After Business as the Career Centre celebrates 50 years of helping local residents and employers take their next steps in Oceanside. Enjoy networking, refreshments, and highlights from the Career Centre’s history. During the evening, they will unveil their new Community Champions photo display recognizing organizations that supported this initiative.
Thursday, November 26, 2026
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
187 Bagshaw Street, #3, Parksville, B.C.
December 2026
Lunch & Learn - Networking
Join us for a Lunch & Learn and make the most of your lunch break. Bring your own lunch, connect with other members, and learn more about the benefits and support available through your Chamber membership. Coffee and tea will be provided. This month, Sherrin Western from Sherrin Communications will be sharing practical strategies to boost your networking confidence, navigate social business settings with ease, and foster lasting connections.
Thursday, December 3, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
1275 Island Highway East, Parksville
Business After Business - Society of Organised Services (SOS)
Join us for our monthly Business After Business! Hosted at a different member location each month, this casual after-hours event is a great opportunity to network, build relationships, and connect with the local business community. We're excited to be hosted by Society of Organised Services!
Thursday, December 17, 2026
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
245 Hirst Avenue West, Parksville, BC V9P2G9
The Networking Hour - Off the Hook
The Networking Hour is a new Parksville and District Chamber initiative that brings local business owners, professionals, and community leaders together in a relaxed and welcoming setting and to support local member restaurants during their happy hour. Each event will feature table topics to encourage meaningful conversations, new connections, shared ideas, and opportunities for collaboration. Join us, grow your network, and RSVP your spot today!
Tuesday, December 22, 2026
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Off the Hook, 280 Island Hwy E #101, Parksville, BC V9P 2G3
January 2027
Lunch & Learn - Fire Safety
Join us for a Lunch & Learn and make the most of your lunch break. Bring your own lunch, connect with other members, and learn more about the benefits and support available through your Chamber membership. Coffee and tea will be provided. This month, Parksville Fire Chief Marc Norris will be joining us to teach us FireSmart, Fire Inspections and Fire Safety protocols.
Thursday, January 7, 2027
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
1275 Island Highway East, Parksville
The Networking Hour - Nanoose Bay Cafe
The Networking Hour is a new Parksville and District Chamber initiative that brings local business owners, professionals, and community leaders together in a relaxed and welcoming setting and to support local member restaurants during their happy hour. Each event will feature table topics to encourage meaningful conversations, new connections, shared ideas, and opportunities for collaboration. Join us, grow your network, and RSVP your spot today!
Tuesday, January 26, 2027
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Nanoose Bay Cafe, 3521 Dolphin Dr, Nanoose Bay, BC V9P 9J7
February 2027
Lunch & Learn - Community Futures
Join us for a Lunch & Learn and make the most of your lunch break. Bring your own lunch, connect with other members, and learn more about the benefits and support available through your Chamber membership. Coffee and tea will be provided. This month, Kelly McBride from Community Futures will be joining us.
Thursday, February 4, 2027
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
1275 Island Highway East, Parksville
The Networking Hour
The Networking Hour is a new Parksville and District Chamber initiative that brings local business owners, professionals, and community leaders together in a relaxed and welcoming setting and to support local member restaurants during their happy hour. Each event will feature table topics to encourage meaningful conversations, new connections, shared ideas, and opportunities for collaboration. Join us, grow your network, and RSVP your spot today!
Tuesday, February 23, 2027
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
To be confirmed
March 2027
Lunch & Learn - Synced CFO
Join us for a Lunch & Learn and make the most of your lunch break. Bring your own lunch, connect with other members, and learn more about the benefits and support available through your Chamber membership. Coffee and tea will be provided. This month, Kenny Mohammad from Synced CFO will be joining us.
Thursday, March 4, 2027
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
1275 Island Highway East, Parksville
Business After Business - Oceanside Hospice Society
Join us for our monthly Business After Business! Hosted at a different member location each month, this casual after-hours event is a great opportunity to network, build relationships, and connect with the local business community. We're excited to be hosted by Oceanside Hospice Society!
Thursday, March 18, 2027
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
210 Crescent Rd W, Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1J9
The Networking Hour
The Networking Hour is a new Parksville and District Chamber initiative that brings local business owners, professionals, and community leaders together in a relaxed and welcoming setting and to support local member restaurants during their happy hour. Each event will feature table topics to encourage meaningful conversations, new connections, shared ideas, and opportunities for collaboration. Join us, grow your network, and RSVP your spot today!
Tuesday, March 30, 2027
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
To be confirmed
May 2027
Business After Business - Expedia Cruises
Join us for our monthly Business After Business! Hosted at a different member location each month, this casual after-hours event is a great opportunity to network, build relationships, and connect with the local business community. We're excited to be hosted by Expedia Cruises in Parksville!
Thursday, May 20, 2027
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
543 Stanford Ave E #104, Parksville
June 2027
Business After Business - Swayne Creek Ciderhouse
Join us for our monthly Business After Business! Hosted at a different member location each month, this casual after-hours event is a great opportunity to network, build relationships, and connect with the local business community. This month, we're excited to be hosted by Swayne Creek Ciderhouse.
Wednesday, June 16, 2027
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
2132B Swayne Road, Errington
October 2027
Business After Business - Inclusion Parksville Society
Join us for our monthly Business After Business! Hosted at a different member location each month, this casual after-hours event is a great opportunity to network, build relationships, and connect with the local business community. We're excited to be hosted by Inclusion Parksville Society!
Thursday, October 21, 2027
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
2G6, 249 Hirst Ave W, Parksville, BC
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