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  • West Vancouver Chamber Holiday Galas

    The West Vancouver Chamber of Commerce wrapped up the year with two major events that marked another season of successful business on the North Shore. First up, it was the Under 40s event at Lynn Valley’s Brown’s restaurant where guests got a chance to sip and sample from the menu while hearing from keynote speaker/owner Derek Archer. Next, it was time to celebrate the holidays with the annual Christmas dinner gala. Held at Capilano Golf and Country Club, it is an event members look forward to all year as a stunning spread and auction items were offered in support of the organization.

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    01 – Browns’ own C.J. Kerr, left, Liz Campomar and keynote speaker Derek Archer at the Under 40s event.

    02 – Glam girls! Lawyer Nicole Garton, left, and West Vancouver councillor Mary Ann Booth look over the silent auction items before the Christmas dinner begins.

    03 – Taking in the action at the Under 40s mingler are real estate pro Jesse Dean Cook, left, West Van Chamber president Jason Black and Duncan Joseph.

    04 – Chamber secretary Megan Sewell, left, joins one of the newest directors, Kristy Gill, at the Under 40s mixer event.

    05 – Outlook publisher Heather McKie and husband Michael are among the VIPs at the Christmas gala.

    06 – West Vancouver school superintendent Chris Kennedy is welcomed by chamber executive director Leagh Gabriel at the Christmas gala.

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    By Catherine Barr – Dec 3, 2013

    Also as seen in print in the North Shore Outlook Newspaper on Dec 24, 2013

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  • West Vancouver Chamber President’s Dinner and Business Awards

    The West Vancouver Chamber’s President’s Dinner & Business Excellence Awards took place last week at the West Vancouver Yacht Club. Every year, it is an excitement packed evening honouring nominees throughout the community in categories like Best Big Business, Best Small Business, Best New Business, Best Innovator, Young Entrepreneur and Citizen of the Year. Auction items and a formal buffet dinner were also part of the night. An extra special feature this year was the addition of the Mulgrave School Junior Filmmaker students who prepared individual films to honour each nominee.

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    01 – Three cheers for the young filmmakers of Mulgrave School who prepared some very entertaining and professional features to honour the business nominees.

    02 – West Vancouver Coun. Michael Lewis, left, joins Peter Gaskill, West Van Chamber’s Leagh Gabriel and Steamkeepers’ president John Barker.

    03 – Sitting together for dinner are Dr. Lindsay Jesswein, left, Dr. Sara Kinnon, singer Amanda Wood and husband Jesse Dean Cook.

    04 – Sitting at The Outlook newspaper table are Kathy Russell, left, Pat Paproski, Laura Lachambre, Greg Laviolette and Nicole Shandler.

    05 – West Vancouver Chamber President Gabrielle Loren gives son Spencer a big hug for doing such a great job in welcoming guests to the event.

    06 – Dr. Sheila Ebrahim, left, and Michelle van Eck enjoy the evening together at the West Vancouver Yacht Club.

    07 – Olive and Anchor owners Rick and Lisa Lee are all the buzz in Horseshoe Bay with their growing restaurant business.

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    By Catherine Barr – Apr 18, 2013

    Also as seen in print in the North Shore Outlook Newspaper on Apr 25, 2013

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  • West Vancouver Chamber Presidents Dinner and Business Awards

    Jason leslie blackThe West Vancouver Chamber of Commerce held their President’s Dinner and business awards this month at West Vancouver’s Hollyburn Country Club. The evening was an elegant affair where business owners, council members and friends got a chance to socialize and enjoy a formal night out. An elegant buffet dinner, followed by the awards ceremony was also marked by a special presentation in honour of West Vancouver’s 100 centennial and an additional tribute to long-serving West Vancouver citizen Jim McCarthy.

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    01 – West Vancouver Chamber of Commerce executive director Leagh Gabriel, left, joins the talented Christie McPhee and Karen Fowlie who both provided live entertainment during the reception.

    02 – West Van Chamber director Jason Black, of Great Canadian Landscaping, accompanies his beautiful wife Leslie Black to the dinner.

    03 – Former chamber president Gary Mussatto has two lovely ladies on his arm this night, namely wife Misti and daughter Briana.

    04 – North Shore Outlook publisher Greg Laviolette and Caralyn Clark take a break from their roles as new parents to join in on the business awards ceremony. The North Shore Outlook was also one of the event sponsors.

    05 – Nominated for the new Truffle House Cafe in Dundarave are owner Fabienne Chaber and chef James Hodgins.

    06 – Former chamber president Haleh Alexander and husband Michael, left, join Natalie Shojania at the pre-reception cocktail party.

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    By Catherine Barr – June 14, 2012

    Also as seen in print in the North Shore Outlook Newspaper on June 28, 2012

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