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January 2012    
Inside this issue:
  • Chamber talks economic development with City of Victoria representatives
  • Why Greater Victoria is perfect for electric cars
  • Discussion with Ferry Commissioner
 

 

2011

   
November 2011    
 In this issue:
  • Explore the quality of life we enjoy in Victoria
  • Global influences on the local economy
  • Industry focus on the Arts
 
September/October 2011    

Cover
  • Municipal Accountability - Pillars of good governance
  • The Business of Municipal Government
  • Industry Feature - Recreation and Sport
   
July/August 2011      

Cover

  • Top 3 Priorities for the Federal Government 

Feature Article:

  • Alternate Dervice Delivery

Also Inside:

  • Green Terms
  • Getting to Know the Marine Industry
  • 2011 Business Services Show Details
 
 May/June 2011    
 

Cover

  • Local Priorities for the BC Government 

Feature Article:

  • Green Business 

Also Inside:

  • Getting to Know the Tourism Industry
  • 2011 Business Awards Winners 
 
March/April 2011    

Cover

  • Infrastructure Renewal 

Feature Article:

  • Engage Your Employees

Also Inside:

  • Get to Know the Tech Sector
 
January/February 2011    

Cover

  • Moving Forward on the Johnson St. Bridge

Feature Article:

  • Clarify Your Vision

Also Inside:

  • Get to Know the Film Industry
 
2010    
November/December 2010 Issue    
NovDec 2010 Business Matters Magazine

Cover:

  • Prosperity Gains and Affordability in BC.

Feature Article:

  • Extending Our Reach for Economic Growth. 

Also inside:

  • 2010 Business Services Show Thanks.
  • 2011 Business Awards Nominations. 

 

 
September/October 2010 Issue    
SeptOct 2010 Business Matters Magazine

Cover:

  • Replacing the Bridge.

Feature Article:

  • Victoria Integrated Court. 

Also inside:

  • Co-operative Education Success Story.
  • 2010 Business Services Show: Special Invitation to the Community!
  • BC Hydro Success Story

 

 
July/August 2010 Issue    
JulyAug 2010 Business Matters Magazine

Cover:

  • Local Governments Role in Business Prosperity.

Feature Article:

  • Tourism Highs and Lows. 

Also inside:

  • 2010 Business Services Show: Book Your Booths!

 

 
May/June 2010 Issue    
MayJune 2010 Business Matters Magazine

Cover:

  • Success in Local Retail.

Feature Article:

  • The Importance of Property Rights. 

Also inside:

  • Greater Victoria Business Awards Finalists and Winners.

 

 
March/April 2010 Issue    
MarchApril 2010 Business Matters Magazine

Cover:

  • Paving the Way for Post-Olympic Benefits.

Feature Article:

  • Are Municipal Budgets Fair to Business?

Also inside:

  • 2010 Greater Victoria Business Awards Finalists.

 

 
January/February 2010 Issue    
JanFeb 2010 Business Matters Magazine

Cover:

  • Regional Economy 2010.

Feature Articles:

  • Building a Built Region.
  • 2009 Annual Survey - Member Concerns.

Also inside:

  • 2010 Greater Victoria Business Awards Nominations.
 

2009

   
November/December Issue  

Cover:

  • Moving Forward on HST. 

Feature Article:

  • Where You Put Your Money Matters.   

Also inside:

  • Special Thanks to our 2009 Business Services Show sponsors and exhibitors.

 

September/October Issue  

Cover:

  • The Torch Starts Here.

Feature Article:

  • The Business of Heritage.   

Also inside:

  • 2009 Business Services Show.
  • Why Hire a Camosun Co-op Student.
  • Board Election Schedule.
July/August Issue  

Cover:

  • Repeat Offenders, the Revolving Door.

Feature Article:

  • Inching Towards Sewage Treatment. 
  • Mayor Fortin Speaks at AGM.

Also inside:

  • 2009 Business Services Show.
May/June Issue  
Business Matters May/June issue

Cover:

  • Access to Capital, A Big Deal for Small Business.

Feature Article:

  • Transportation Vancouver Island. 

Also inside:

  • 2009 Greater Victoria Business Award Winners.

 

 

March/April Issue  

Cover:

  • Building for the Future: Infrastructure investment is the buzz of the day.

Feature Articles:

  • Is the Capital Region Economically Sustainable?
  • Local consulting agency hiring UVic students since 1993

Also inside:

  • 2009 Greater Victoria Business Award Finalists

 

 

January/February Issue

 

Cover:

  • Silicon Valley North: Long considered a tourist town, Victoria is getting an equally robust reputation as a mecca for high tech companies.
  • Meet John Juricic, the new Chair of the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce

Feature articles:

  • Saving Money With Bottom Line Energy Strategies
  • Envision a New Victoria
  • How Will Members' Businesses Peform in 2009?

Also inside:

  • Get in your nominations for the 2009 Greater Victoria Business Awards.

2008

 
January/February Issue  

 

Cover:

  • Looking at Leadership
  • Meet Margaret Lucas, the 2008 Chair of the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce

Feature articles:

  • Annual Survey Results: Read about the priorities Chamber members think we should be focusing on. 
  • Camosun College Offers Flexible Student Internships

 

 

 

March/April Issue  
 

Cover:

  • Government and Our Money: February and March are busy months on the government-watch front. On February 19th, the provincial government announced their budget for 2008. 

Feature Articles:

  • Fixing Law and Order
  • Co-op Students at NeverBlue Media

 

 

 

 May/June Issue  

Cover:

  • Mayor Leonard at the Chamber's Annual General Meeting: Leonard speaks about issues concerning homelessness, sewage treatment and also discusses UVIC's technology park.

Feature articles:

  • Getting Here to There: Read more about the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system and the commuter rail service along the E&N corridor from downtown to Langford.
  • Douglas Busway Process Flawed

 

 

 

July/August Issue  
 

Cover:

  • The Working Harbour: An Iconic Life Line

Feature articles:

  • Are We Going Overboard on Consultation?
  • CEO of WCG Honored by BC Chamber

Also inside:

  • Chamber's Annual Fun Golf Tournament: Check out the photos and list of winners from this year's golf tournament.

 

 September/October Issue  
 

Cover:

  • Victoria's Vibrant Marine Industry: The changes in our harbour industry, from the influx in shipbuilding to the introduction of a new marina, spell out great opportunities for our region.

Feature articles:

  • Community Impact of CFB Esquimalt: CFB Esquimalt contributes far more to the community than economic impacts. It is a huge contributor to local charities and not-for-profit organizations, both financially and through charitable work.

 

 

 November/December Issue  
 

Cover:

  • Economic Rollercoaster: The economy has become a topic at the tip of everyone's tongue these days and with good reason.

Feature articles:

  • Making Sense of Elections
  • BC Ferries: Five Years In


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