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Chamber Chats Series

As part of The Chamber's commitment to keeping businesses up-to-date with information that can help them stay successful, Chamber CEO Bruce Williams is engaging in a series of conversations with leading subject experts.
Special thanks to our series sponsor: Island Savings
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To view Chamber Chats from 2022, click here.

Next Steps for the City of Colwood

​Voters in the City of Colwood decided on a change in leadership in last year’s municipal election.
 
In this Chamber Chat, CEO Bruce Williams speaks with Colwood’s new Mayor Doug Kobayashi about the priorities and plans for the months and years ahead.
Published: March 9, 2023
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What's next for the City of Langford?

For many, the biggest surprise in the results of last year’s Municipal elections was the massive change in the City of Langford.
 
In this Chamber Chat, CEO Bruce Williams discusses what is planned for the future of Langford with newly elected Mayor Scott Goodmanson.
Published: March 2, 2023
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Advancing Education with Pearson College

Pearson College UWC is a world class school located in Greater Victoria. You’ve heard of it, but may not know much about it.

Learn more about this prestigious institution by watching our latest Chamber Chat with CEO Bruce Williams and Pearson’s Head of College and President Craig Davis.
Published: February 23, 2023
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Food Security with ColdStar Solutions

One of the biggest impacts on the rise in our cost of living has been the steadily increasing price of food.

In this Chamber Chat, CEO Bruce Williams discusses the factors contributing to this increase with Travis Shaw of ColdStar Solutions, one of the major links in our food supply chain.
Published: February ​16, 2023
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Healthy Habits and Fostering Inclusion

Active living is good for our physical and mental health, and — as you’ll find out in this Chamber Chat — it’s also a valuable tool for building diversity and inclusion.
 
Chamber CEO Bruce Williams speaks with Kabir Hosein about Sport for Life and the many unexpected benefits of staying active.
Published: February 9, 2023
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Sustainable Benefits of Local Seaweed

​Canada is joining other countries in exploring ways of diversifying our food supply and cleaning up our oceans through the production of aquaculture related to seaweed. Cascadia Seaweed, based in Sidney, is already a leader in this sector.
 
In this Chamber Chat, CEO Bruce Williams speaks with Cascadia’s founders Bill Collins and Mike Williamson.
Published: February 1, 2023
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Solutions available to ensure Safe Communities

In this Chamber Chat, CEO Bruce Williams speaks with Victoria Police Chief Constable Del Manak about ongoing challenges of crime in the city and solutions being created.
Published: January 26, 2023
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What are the Vital Signs for Greater Victoria?

The 17th edition of the Victoria Vital Signs report is out, providing a look at how we see ourselves and how residents feel about a variety of issues.
 
In this Chamber Chat, CEO Bruce Williams speaks with Jonathan Dyck of the Victoria Foundation, the creators of the report.
Published: January 26, 2023
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​Cultural Significance of Victoria Chinatown Museum

​Greater Victoria’s cultural landscape has been enhanced with the opening of the Victoria Chinatown Museum in Fan Tan Alley.
 
In this Chamber Chat, CEO Bruce Williams speaks with two of the people involved with the creation of the museum who share some very compelling historical facts about the history of Chinese settlers in Greater Victoria.
 
Featuring Charlayne Thornton-Joe, facility coordinator for the Victoria Chinatown Museum, and John Adams, Board Member with Victoria Chinatown Museum.
Published: January 19, 2023
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The Expansion of Royal Roads University

Royal Roads University is expanding with a new campus in Langford set to open soon.
 
Learn more about that and the ongoing property enhancements at Canada’s most scenic post-secondary campus in this Chamber Chat with CEO Bruce Williams and Royal Roads President and Vice-Chancellor Dr. Philip Steenkamp
Published: January 12, 2023
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Marianne Alto Outlines the Future of Victoria

Why did Marianne Alto want to be Victoria’s next Mayor? What will it be like to work with 7 first-time Council members?

In this Chamber Chat, CEO Bruce Williams discusses these questions and more with Victoria’s new Mayor.
Published: January 3, 2023
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2022 Chamber Chats
Click on a title below to jump to that video:​

  • Next Steps for the City of Colwood
  • What's next for the City of Langford?
  • Advancing Education with Pearson College
  • Food Security with ColdStar Solutions
  • Healthy Habits and Fostering Inclusion
  • Sustainable Benefits of Local Seaweed
  • Solutions available to ensure Safe Communities
  • What are the Vital Signs for Greater Victoria?
  • ​Cultural Significance of Victoria Chinatown Museum
  • The Expansion of Royal Roads University
  • Marianne Alto Outlines the Future of Victoria​​​

To view Chamber Chats from 2022, click here.


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