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Chamber 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 […]
Province studying how to help local seed producers
/in Food Security/by caordaChamber announces 2021 Business Awards finalists
/in Transportation Options/by caordaVICTORIA, BC – The Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the finalists for The Chamber’s 2021 Greater Victoria Business Awards. The finalists, listed below, have distinguished themselves in many categories and many ways, including excellent customer service, sustainable business practices, young entrepreneurship and business leadership. The Chamber’s 2021 Greater Victoria Business Awards […]
Proclamations mark Chamber Week across Greater Victoria
/in Transportation Options/by caordaVICTORIA, BC – This week marks an annual celebration of chambers of commerce and boards of trade that takes on new significance this year. Chamber Week in B.C. begins on Feb. 15, celebrating the value of the business community to our province, and the role of chambers in helping our economy thrive. Chamber Week has […]
Frank Bourree receives Chamber Governors’ Award of Distinction
/in Transportation Options/by caordaVICTORIA, BC – Always a leader, it is no surprise that Frank Bourree has the distinction of being the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce’s first recipient of the Governors’ Award of Distinction. “Frank is a long-time colleague and good friend. I couldn’t agree more with our Governors, who chose Frank to receive this award,” Chamber […]
Nominations for 2021 Business Awards open until January 25
/in Transportation Options/by caordaVICTORIA, BC – These turbulent times have forced many of us to adapt and re-focus on new priorities in order to survive and thrive as we bounce forward. With so much change underway, it’s vital to have beacons that guide and inspire us. This year, The Chamber hopes to add a little extra attention to […]
Chamber announces 2021 Member of the Year
/in Transportation Options/by caordaVICTORIA, B.C. – John Espley has been named Chamber Member of the Year for 2021 by the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce. “John is someone that knows everyone, He’s a familiar face at Chamber mixers and was one of the people who helped make our virtual events so successful this year,” says John Wilson, chair […]