BizNews

Breaking news for Greater Victoria businesses

Published weekly, BizNews offers information to help Greater Victoria’s business community make sense of our shifting economic and political landscape. The Chamber’s flagship newsletter reaches about 5,000 highly engaged subscribers. Read the latest below.

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Better policies key to helping small businesses grow

It's often said that small businesses are the backbone of their…

Supersized interest rate cut aims to spur economy

Does today's news from the Bank of Canada mark the start of better…

Go beyond the headlines to learn about BC Ferries

It's not an overstatement to say Greater Victoria depends on…

Pilot aims to turn vacancy into vibrancy downtown

Innovation led by business is so often the answer to challenges…

Cruise ship industry seeks feedback from businesses

Does your business benefit from the cruise ship economy, or would…

Real estate market balanced for buyers and sellers

With another Bank of Canada interest rate cut expected later…

Chamber data helps educate US about protectionism risks

A new report on the US election paints a stark picture of how…

Vital Signs Report gives housing failing grade, again

Greater Victoria has earned a "B" from this year's Vital Signs…

Chamber celebrates Small Business Month in October

October is Small Business Month, presented by Grant Thornton. Throughout…

Stormy seas for businesses right now but smoother sailing coming

Businesses in Canada aren't feeling great about current conditions…

Ladysmith Mayor named new CEO of SIPP

Aaron Stone has been named the new CEO of the South Island Prosperity…

Input sought on Uptown’s future as a transit hub

How will you be affected by plans to transform the Uptown neighbourhood through…