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 is distributed to more than 5,000 subscribers who are highly engaged and active in our region’s business community. Scroll down to read the latest.

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Chamber announces 2022 Member of the Year

VICTORIA – Mary Lou Newbold has been named Chamber Member of the Year for 2022 by the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce.     “Mary Lou cares deeply about our community and her enthusiasm is absolutely infectious,” Chamber Chair John Wilson says. “She truly enjoys connecting businesses with each other and is often one of the […]

​Data indicates downtown economy keeps improving

Chamber wish list for 2022

Chamber will pay shipping costs in support of local retailers

VICTORIA, BC – Supporting your neighbours starts with thinking locally. “In an effort to help people choose to shop at Greater Victoria retailers this holiday season, The Chamber is putting our money where our mouth is and paying the cost of shipping,” Chamber CEO Bruce Williams says. “We all benefit from a strong regional economy […]

First inductees into Chamber Business Hall of Fame

Five community builders will join 15 former Lifetime Achievement winners  VICTORIA, BC – The Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the first group of inductees into the Business Hall of Fame presented by RBC. “This is the inaugural cohort selected for the Hall of Fame, and it’s an excellent reflection of the […]

Chamber announces first chair of new Committee for the Advancement of Diversity and Inclusion

VICTORIA, BC – Richard Michaels has been named chair of the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce’s newly formed Committee for the Advancement of Diversity and Inclusion. The committee will reach out to better include communities that have faced systemic marginalization due to race, ethnicity, gender, physical capabilities or other factors. “I am proud to be […]

Chamber statement on vaccine and mask mandates

VICTORIA, BC – The Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce looks forward to working with the provincial government to help ensure a smooth rollout of plans to require proof of vaccination for social and recreational settings starting Sept. 13. “Keeping businesses open and ensuring the safety of staff and customers is the priority for every employer […]

Chamber applauds re-opening of marine border

VICTORIA, BC – The Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce was proud to offer leadership and advocacy efforts in collaboration with Destination Greater Victoria, the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority as well as Island chambers of commerce and our regional municipalities. As the voice of business, The Chamber continues to work tirelessly on behalf of our members […]