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Standing with our Businesses
The past 18 months have been full of challenges, but we’ve made it through together. And we know that the temporary proof of vaccination requirement is a new challenge for many businesses with staff already at capacity.
“We want businesses to know that we are working for you to make sure the burden of enforcing this requirement is not placed solely on your shoulders,” Chamber CEO Bruce Williams says. “We’re also working with our community partners to raise awareness about the new rules, so members of the public understand how they can help.” The Chamber and our community partners have developed two posters that you can post in your business or on your doors that remind our community to Be Kind. They provide a well-designed message, crafted to remind customers to have patience. The campaign is a partnership between the Hotel Association of Greater Victoria, Downtown Victoria Business Association, the BC Restaurant and Foodservices Association, the City of Victoria, Destination Greater Victoria and the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce. We’re working with our community partners to amplify this message. Victoria is a kind and compassionate community. Let’s all take a deep breath and remember to be patient. Businesses and staff must comply with the new provincial order, and are the wrong targets for people who disagree with the rules. We all want the pandemic to be over, and the best way to get there is through immunization and keeping each other safe. "The proof of vaccination requirement is a relatively simple process that allows businesses to stay open and let's all of us get back to the things we enjoy,” Williams says. “We’ve gotten this far together, and we know our business community has the resilience to overcome whatever challenge comes next.” Please continue to let us know if you have any feedback on how we can best help and support you as a Chamber Member. Simply email communications@victoriachamber.ca with your thoughts.
Thank you to our community partners:
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You can download the BC Vaccine Card Verifier app from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. The app is free to download and works on smartphones and tablets.
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You can save the digital version to your phone or tablet or print a paper copy to carry in your wallet. Both options are accepted everywhere.
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BC's Restart Plan: May 25
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B.C.’s Restart: A Plan to Bring us Back Together, released May 25, outlines four stages leading to a complete reopening of the province by September. The plan is contingent on COVID-19 case counts and hospitalization remaining low and vaccination rates increasing.
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Bounce Forward with The Chamber
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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Resources to help you navigate information available about new government programs and community initiatives
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Get engaged with and learn about how we're supporting Chamber members to bounce forward out of this pandemic
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As employers search for great people to join their teams this high-profile service connects job-seekers with opportunities
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