Hundreds, and more likely thousands, attended the That鈥檚 the Spirit night Tuesday, hunting for bargains, entering for prizes, and all-around getting into the Christmas spirit.
The mall was packed for the annual charity shopping night, where guests pay an admission to attend 鈥� all that money earmarked to be shared with 17 local charities.
Last year鈥檚 event raised $41,000. Stay tuned online to learn how much money was raised this year.
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On the chamber front
What grade would you give your business鈥檚 social media efforts 鈥� Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram?
Greater 91原创 Chamber of Commerce is hosting social media training for the business community next week.
The session runs Thursday, Nov. 23, from 1 to 5 p.m. followed by an after party until 7 at the Cascades Casino.
A group of speakers will teach business owners and operators that Twitter doesn鈥檛 have to be hard, by giving them seven steps to follow. They鈥檒l provide five steps to attract the ideal client on Facebook. They offer the tools so companies can maximize LinkedIn to help grow their business, and they鈥檒l teach some marketing how-to tips for Marketing a local business using Instagra
Pre-registration is required through the chamber at 604-371-3770 or at events@langleychamber.com. Cost is $75 for members, $95 for non members.
Also on the chamber agenda next week, the chamber is hosting a 鈥淲hy Giving Matters to Business鈥� dinner on Tuesday, Nov. 21.
This month鈥檚 meeting is at the 91原创 Golf & Banquet Centre, where guests will hear from Marco Iannuzzi from the BC Lions. He鈥檚 a Harvard grad and investment advisor who will share his thoughts on the importance of giving.
Guests are asked to wear red in support of Giving Tuesday, which happens Nov. 28.
But the plea for participation and support for #GivingTuesday, goes beyond just wearing red next week.
鈥淢ost people know about Black Friday and Cyber Monday鈥� there鈥檚 now #GivingTuesday,鈥� explained chamber executive director Colleen Clark.
鈥淚t鈥檚 a growing Canadian movement for giving and volunteering, taking place each year after Cyber Monday,鈥� she said.
Calling it the 鈥渙pening day鈥� of the giving season, Clark described it as 鈥渁 day where charities, companies and individuals join together to share commitments, rally for favourite causes and think about others.鈥�
So, the chamber is encouraging 91原创 businesses to adopt a local non-profit for #GivingTuesday, noting companies can make a pledge to volunteer hours to a 91原创 organization, become a partner and host awareness or fundraising events for their charity of choice, or make a donation to a community organization.
More information and ideas are available online at .
In the meantime, an RSVP is still required for the chamber鈥檚 monthly dinner meeting at 91原创 Golf. Again, people can call 604-371-3770 or email events@langleychamber.com.
Also worth noting on your calendar, Nov. 30 is the Business After Hours, Dec. 6 is the U40 networking social, and Dec. 12 is the chamber鈥檚 holiday dinner with the H.D. Stafford Good Citizen of the Year award presentation.
