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Chamber Chats with Paul Haysom – Episode 3: Seasonal Shifts for Business
In this episode of Chamber Chats, Chamber Board Member Ashka Wirk from Wirk Consulting joins Paul Haysom to talk about what new and existing businesses are doing to drive our economy. Featured guests include Mike Clermont from Russ Hay’s The Bicycle Shop and Chelsea Davison from Paulz Farm.
Chamber Chats with Paul Haysom – Episode 2: Housing Crisis
In this second episode of Chamber Chats, Paul sits down with our CEO John Wilson to discuss housing affordability and availability in Downtown Victoria. He also speaks with two local developers: Jon Stovell from Reliance Properties and Rick Ilich from Townline.
Chamber Chats with Paul Haysom – Episode 1: Community Safety
Paul Haysom sits down with the CEO of the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce, John Wilson, to discuss the organization’s priorities in the weeks following the provincial budget. He also speaks with two local business owners about the challenges their companies are facing: Inderbir Singh from Western Canada Security, and Matt MacNeil from the Victoria Pub Company.
Greater Victoria: one region with many perspectives
Greater Victoria is comprised of 13 municipalities and each has its own unique profile. In this Chamber Chat, CEO Bruce Williams examines the District of Sooke with Mayor Maja Tait.
Mental Health CEO offers tips to take care of yourself and others
Post pandemic measures and ongoing political disruption are adding to a sense of unrest and stress for many among us. In this Chamber Chat, CEO Bruce Williams speaks with Jonny Morris, CEO of the Canadian Mental Health Association BC Division, about taking care of ourselves and others, and how to process what is happening in our lives.
Global affairs affects Canadian travel choices
Many Canadians are removing the USA from their travel itineraries. Where are people travelling instead and what do we need to know about post-pandemic travel? In this Chamber Chat, CEO Bruce Williams learns about 2025 travel planning with Departures/Niche Travel CEO Cathy Scott.
Port Angeles caught in backlash of Trump rhetoric
Declarations by the US administration have made our longtime friendship with our American neighbours uneasy right now. In this Chamber Chat, CEO Bruce Williams speaks with Marc Abshire at the Port Angeles Chamber about the impact the chilly response from Canadians has had on our nearest US destination.
Film commish talks benefits of Island productions
Greater Victoria hosts many film crews who use our beautiful region and favourable climate to create productions seen all over the world. In this Chamber Chat, CEO Bruce Williams speaks with the Vancouver Island South Film & Media Commission‘s Tara-Lee Novak about this important sector of our economy.
Forecasting how to prep for climate action leadership
Climate change and issues associated with weather disruption create a need for ongoing emergency preparedness planning. In this Chamber Chat, CEO Bruce Williams discusses how businesses can show climate action leadership with Baljit Sekhon, Warning Preparedness Meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada.