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Pilot aims to turn vacancy into vibrancy downtown
/in BizNews This Week, Business And Economic Strength, Government Local, Safe Communities/by Jim ZeebenInnovation led by business is so often the answer to challenges that can seem insurmountable. Another potential example of this is the goal of the Victoria Storefront Pilot project, which aims to add life to the city’s underused commercial real estate. The plan is being developed and is initially focused on bringing arts and cultural […]
Saturday election will provide clarity about political future
/in BizNews This Week, Chamber News, Government Provincial/by Jim ZeebenWith BC’s general election set for Saturday, several Island electoral areas remain up in the air according to polling site 338canada. Advance polls close tonight at 8 pm, and polls for final voting day will be open from 8 am to 8 pm on Oct. 19. “Please, if you haven’t cast a ballot already, make […]
Cruise ship industry seeks feedback from businesses
/in BizNews This Week, Business And Economic Strength, Hospitality And Tourism Rescue And Recovery/by Jim ZeebenDoes your business benefit from the cruise ship economy, or would you like to help serve this important sector? The Chamber is working with our community partners in the tourism industry to help them learn more about the Greater Victoria businesses that provide goods and services to cruise ship lines, passengers and crew. A survey […]
Real estate market balanced for buyers and sellers
/in BizNews This Week, Business And Economic Strength, Housing/by Jim ZeebenWith another Bank of Canada interest rate cut expected later this month — and more cuts potentially on their way — stats from the real estate industry show that the market is becoming more balanced. “The real estate market in Victoria right now is much more stable and more predictable than it has been in […]
BC leaders exchange barbs on televised debate
/in BizNews This Week, Chamber Awareness, Government Provincial/by Jim ZeebenIt’s too soon to tell whether Tuesday night’s leadership debate made a significant difference for voters. The televised discussion featured BC NDP leader David Eby, Conservative Party of BC leader John Rustad and BC Green Party leader Sonia Furstenau. Across Greater Victoria and the province, all candidates are officially registered in their electoral areas with final […]
Chamber data helps educate US about protectionism risks
/in BizNews This Week, Business And Economic Strength, Chamber Awareness, Fair Rules/by Jim ZeebenA new report on the US election paints a stark picture of how campaign rhetoric poses real risks to Canada’s economy. The Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s Business Data Lab found that protectionist practises, if enacted, would negatively affect our country as well as most US states along our border. “When you dig into the data, […]
Condé Naste ranks Victoria as world’s best small city
/in BizNews This Week, Hospitality And Tourism Rescue And Recovery/by Jim ZeebenWe did it again! For the second year in a row, Victoria has been crowned Best Small City in the World by Condé Nast Traveler. Our region captured the imagination of travel readers thanks to the same qualities they loved about us last year. Our proximity to the big city of Vancouver (no mention of […]
Chamber-backed tourism corridor earns designation
/in BizNews This Week, Chamber Awareness, Hospitality And Tourism Rescue And Recovery/by Jim ZeebenA federal agency announced last week that the Juan de Fuca Corridor, between BC and Washington, has been named one of four key tourism corridors for future investment. The Chamber supported the efforts of Destination Canada to select the corridor as part of a long-term tourism strategy. “Our region has a well-developed and managed tourism […]
Chamber CEO appointed to PavCo Board of Directors
/in BizNews This Week, Chamber Awareness/by Jim ZeebenChamber CEO Bruce Williams has been appointed to the BC Pavilion Corporation (PavCo) Board of Directors. Appointments are made by the provincial government to provide a diverse voice and leadership in a manner consistent with directives set out by the province. The Board meets at least three times a year. PavCo is a Provincial Crown […]
Chamber encourages voters to be heard in the BC election
/in BizNews This Week, Government Provincial/by Jim ZeebenChambers of commerce have always been vocal supporters of healthy democracies. With candidates officially registered in all electoral areas, voters have until Oct. 19 to decide who will earn their support on the ballot. Advance polls open on Oct. 10, and you can check Elections BC for specific information about voting places near you and […]
Take time to reflect on Truth and Reconciliation Day
/in BizNews This Week, Indigenous Business Support And Reconciliation/by Jim ZeebenMonday, Sept. 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a time to reflect on the history of residential schools and to listen with purpose to the stories of our Indigenous friends and neighbours. In addition to wearing orange on Sept. 30 to honour the thousands of survivors of residential schools, all of us […]
Vital Signs Report gives housing failing grade, again
/in BizNews This Week, Business And Economic Strength, Climate Change Solutions, Fair Rules, Finding And Keeping Workers, Housing, Safe Communities, Streamlined Regional Regulations, Transportation Options/by Jim ZeebenGreater Victoria has earned a “B” from this year’s Vital Signs Report, released yesterday by the Victoria Foundation. It’s the same score as last year. “For nearly 20 years, Vital Signs has been helping the community identify and respond to the greatest challenges facing our region,” Victoria Foundation CEO Sandra Richardson said in a media release. […]