Ladysmith Downtown Business Association
Ladysmith is located on the eastern shores of beautiful Vancouver Island in British Columbia. With a population of over 8,000, it has a thriving downtown business community centered around historic First Avenue.

The LDBA actively works to cultivate an environment of economic and cultural vibrancy in the Ladysmith downtown core. The meeting schedule is:
- Executive/Marketing Committee: 1st Thursday of every month
- General Membership: 3rd Thursday of every month
Latest LDBA News, Articles and Events

Company name: The Printingdun Beanery
Year formed: 2010
Contact name: Ingrid James
Address: 341 A First Avenue
Phone: (250) 245-7671
Services
We are a unique cafe in downtown Ladysmith that specializes in homemade, healthy breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. We provide eat in or take away food and beverages, and also cater to office meetings in the Ladysmith area. Our products are prepared in house and only the best whole foods are used in our cooking and baking. We offer a nice selection for gluten free clients. To compliment this, we draw on locally roasted, organic and fair trade, Peakes Coffee
Our Services include:
- Take Reservations
- Walk-Ins Welcome
- Cater For Groups
- Take Out
- Catering
- Waiter Service
- Outdoor Seating
Our Specialities
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Coffee
Posted by Teddy McCrea under: Members; Restaurant.

SHOPPING IN LADYSMITH
When dollars are spent at local independents, up to three times as much money stays locally, since local independents are much more likely to keep the money circulating in the local economy, the economic impact multiplies dramatically. Why not read the rest of this article?
Posted by Teddy McCrea under: Articles.

Company name: Verico Select Mortgage Corp.
Contact name: Marvin Thiessen
Website: www.verisite.com/opendoors
Address: 204 1244 4th Avenue
Cell: (250) 816-3872
Fax: (866) 568-3658

Services
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Posted by Teddy McCrea under: Members; Mortgage.

Company name: Harris Mortgage Brokers
Contact name: Peter Harris, Financial Specialist
Website: www.peterharrismortgage.ca
Address: 640 Trans Canada Hwy
Phone: 250-714-2391 Why not read the rest of this article?
Posted by Teddy McCrea under: Members; Mortgage.

Organization name: Community Link Connexions Inc.
Contact name: Tina Fabbro
Website: www.clcx.ca
Year formed: 2005
Address: #121-630 2nd Avenue (Ladysmith Resources Centre), Ladysmith, BC V9G 1B2
Phone: (250) 797-0533
Fax: (250) 245-3798
Services
Community Link is an employment training and community support service for high school students and young adults with developmental disabilities funded by Community Living BC and the Ministry of Housing and Social Development.
Community Link delivers person-centered, creative, innovative, and flexible services in Ladysmith and surrounding communities to assist and encourage full participation in community life. All support is grounded in the firm belief that work is an integral part of adult life and the presumption of employability.
Employment is a key component to full inclusion as it promotes social and economic independence.
Interested in diversifying your workforce or accessing employment supports? Please call Tina @ (250) 797-0533.
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Posted by LDBA Admin under: Employment; Members.
SUCCESS FROM TEAMS TAKES AN INVESTMENT OF VALUES
By Jenna Forster, Executive Coach

When a team comes together, the desire of the team leader is to bring sufficient vision and communication to team members to ensure execution and success. Yet, why do so many team initiatives fail?
Why not read the rest of this article?
Posted by Tracey Defrane under: Articles.