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First inductees into Chamber Business Hall of Fame
/in Transportation Options/by caordaFive 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
/in Transportation Options/by caordaVICTORIA, 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
/in Transportation Options/by caordaVICTORIA, 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
/in Transportation Options/by caordaVICTORIA, 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 […]
The Chamber applauds launch of PacifiCan
/in Transportation Options/by caordaOffices in Victoria and Campbell River vital to reflect Island’s economic needs VICTORIA, BC – The Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce applauds today’s announcement of a new economic development agency for British Columba, which will include offices in Victoria and Campbell River. Federal Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages Mélanie Joly says the Pacific […]
The Chamber announces new Business Hall of Fame
/in Transportation Options/by caordaHall will enshrine business leaders who helped build Greater Victoria VICTORIA, BC – The Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the establishment of a Business Hall of Fame for the region. The Greater Victoria Chamber Business Hall of Fame presented by RBC, will be the first of its kind on Vancouver Island and […]
New funds available for Indigenous food producers
/in Food Security/by caordaChamber working to undertake economic reconciliation with Indigenous-owned business
/in Transportation Options/by caordaProcess requires acknowledging suppression of Indigenous peoples VICTORIA, BC – Good business is key to building a great community, and the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce is committed to being a positive contributor to the reconciliation process.“At public gatherings, or lately in on line gatherings we always gratefully acknowledge how we live and work in […]
BC’s Restart Plan shows path forward for businesses, Chamber says
/in Transportation Options/by caordaVICTORIA, B.C. – We now know what our Recovery Runway looks like and can begin planning to help all businesses become pivot pilots as our economy takes off this summer. B.C.’s Restart: A Plan to Bring us Back Together, released May 25, outlines four stages leading to a complete reopening of the province by September. […]
Chamber announces 2021 Business Awards winners
/in Transportation Options/by caordaVICTORIA, BC – The Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the winners of the 2021 Greater Victoria Business Awards. The winners distinguished themselves in many ways and in many categories, including excellent customer service, sustainable business practices, emerging professionals and non-profit association of the year. This year’s winners not only battled the […]
Highlights from Q&A with BC’s Finance Minister
/in Food Security/by caordaCity of Victoria shows support for business by reducing tax rate
/in Transportation Options/by caordaVICTORIA, BC – Reducing property taxes for business in the City of Victoria is the right thing to do as the pandemic continues to create challenges for our region’s economy. At the April 8 Committee of the Whole, Victoria’s mayor and council voted to endorse a two per cent decrease in taxes — about $146 […]