COVID-19 Initiatives

Keeping You Connected

Even when socially distant, we're supporting business to bounce forward. Learn how we're supporting Chamber members to get through the pandemic together.

Stay informed with BizNews
Every Wednesday, The Chamber provides timely information on updates to pandemic relief programs and other items of interest to business. Make sure you're subscribed to BizNews to stay informed about Chamber members, events and news that affects the business community.

Picnics & Patios Contest
Keep an eye out for Picnics & Patios social media posts to enter to win great prizes! Tag your favorite restaurant and two friends for a chance to win a catered picnic lunch for two at Government House, along with other weekly prizes.

#ChamberLocalVicBC
This campaign is meant to start a dialogue about defining local. We want to know how we can embrace this idea, to better understand what it means to be local and what we can do to help the people who own and operate businesses in our region. Read the stories from Chamber Members here.

Takeout Challenge
In response to the March 2021 Provincial Health Order limiting indoor dining across BC, The Chamber created the Takeout Challenge to support local restaurants. The Chamber’s Takeout Challenge is now closed. Read about the campaign below.

Bingo for Local Business
Find new and creative ways to support local businesses! Complete a bingo card and tag The Chamber to be featured on our Social Media.

#InItTogetherYYJ
In March of 2020, we asked Chamber members to join us in solidarity with local business through the In It Together YYJ campaign.

Follow along and share these campaigns on Social Media.

Picnics & Patios Contest

Many of our member restaurants have been hard hit by COVID restrictions, and working with our partners — BC Restaurant and Food Services Association, City of Victoria, Destination Greater Victoria, Downtown Victoria Business Association and the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce — we have a tasty plan to remind everyone to safely support our local businesses.

Contest details and how to enter

#ChamberLocalVicBC

Our #ChamberLocalVicBC campaign aims to help individuals understand what local means on a social, economic, and community level.

We're asking our members to answer this question with a quote about what makes their business or organization local.

We hope you will help us amplify these stories as we work with resilience to bounce forward out of this pandemic.

Read the stories from Chamber members

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Takeout Challenge

Thank you to everyone who participated in The Chamber’s Takeout Challenge. With more than 250 entries, local restaurants and eateries received overwhelming appreciation from the communities of Greater Victoria.

By taking photos of your takeout meals, tagging your favourite restaurants, and sharing the contest with your friends, you helped support the restaurant industry during this turbulent time.

Even though the challenge has ended, you can still find an extensive list of Chamber members who are offering takeout and delivery services by clicking here. Let's continue to support each other and shop and eat #ChamberLocalVicBC.

The Takeout Challenge is now closed.

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Bingo for Local Business

Play Bingo for Local Business and share your progress! Don't
forget to tag the local businesses you support. Find new and creative ways to support local businesses! Complete a bingo card and tag The Chamber to be featured on our Social Media.

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#InItTogetherYYJ
As we all face unprecedented challenges due to COVID-19, we need to stand together and show our support for one another. The Chamber is asking you to join us in solidarity with local business through our “In It Together YYJ” campaign.

Show your support by posting a photo or short video with a sign #InItTogetherYYJ on your social media feed or story. We are all in this together.