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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.
#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 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.
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#ChamberLocalVicBC
What does local mean to you?
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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. |
Prince of Whales is local because...
We’re family owned and operated and have been educating & exciting folks with trips on the Salish sea since 1993. Share on Facebook |
Newport Realty is local because...
We are local because we’re 100% locally owned with 2 beautiful offices, Victoria and Sidney, and 70 professionals committed to the vibrancy of our community. For over 40 years Newport has raised thousands of dollars to help our fellow citizens. Share on Facebook |
Ride the Glide is local because...
Having been born and raised here, our hearts, thoughts and actions are centered around how we can help better our community. Share on Facebook |
Brown's The Florist is local because...
We have roots that extend back to 1870 when our founder, Ms. Mary Anne Brown, arrived as an immigrant to Canada. Long established locally owned businesses create the backbone of a downtown core that newer businesses graft onto growing connections and community Share on Facebook |
Mayfair Optometric Clinic is local because...
Jim, Dr. Taylor and Sandi, are all born and raised right here in Victoria! Share on Facebook |
CHEK is local because...
If you live here, you know - CHEK is local. Independent. Employee-owned. Proudly Vancouver Island based. CHEK has been serving this community since 1956. Thanks for Watching Local!
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Sheringham Distillery is local because...
We started right here on the southwest coast of Vancouver Island. Continuously inspired by our coastline and the wild beauty that surrounds us, our spirits stay true to our roots.
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Luxe Home Interiors is local because...
We continually reinvest in our city, local charities, businesses and arts groups. Together with our staff we make work to keep our region beautiful and thriving for generations to come.
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How is your business or organization Chamber Local?
Contact members@victoriachamber.ca to share your story. |
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Bingo for Local Business
Now more than ever, it’s important to support the community we live in, and the local businesses we interact with every day. Play Bingo for Local Business with us and share your progress! Don't forget to tag the local businesses you support. |
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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. |
Advocacy
The Chamber is working with all levels of government and our members to help local businesses survive COVID and bounce forward in recovery.
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