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Welcome to BizNews, The Chamber's weekly e-newsletter, delivering news of interest to the Greater Victoria business community - direct to your in-box!
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Mayors Come Together on Economic Growth
Since January, Greater Victoria mayors have been discussing local efforts at economic development. This week, they met again, this time to discuss forming an organization funded and governed by all municipalities, interested post-secondary institutions, First Nations as well as the private sector. The aim is to launch the new organization in April 2016. More in news release and in Greater Victoria Development Agency's detailed proposal. Greater Victoria Development Agency: member since 2007
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Chamber Member on Dragon's Den
 Flytographer, an innovative photography service offering customized, candid photo shoots for travelers in over 160 cities around the globe, will be on CBC's Dragon's Den October 21 at 8 pm. Watch to see if this Victoria-based company wins over the Dragons! Flytographer: member since 2015
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Win BIG at the Fall Marketplace Mixer This is not your everyday mixer! One part tradeshow and one part business mixer with a splash of fun.  You could win:
- A laptop bag and iPad case courtesy of Grand & Toy.
 Thurs, Oct 15
4-7 pmBay Street Armoury 713 Bay St.Street parking only Free admission with a business card!
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Small Business in BC
Did you know?
- Vancouver Island/Coast is home to a larger proportion of small businesses than its share of BC's population.
- BC small businesses generated approximately 33 per cent of the province's gross domestic product in 2014, well above the Canadian average of 30 per cent and the highest ratio among the provinces.
More in the Oct 2-released report: Small Business Profile 2015.
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 Member Orientation Breakfast
Featuring Coralee Oakes, Minister of
Small Business and Red Tape Reduction
Wed, Oct 21
7:30-9 am Carlton House of Oak Bay 2080 Oak Bay Ave. SEMINARS:
A key to business
success is an ability to interpret financial statements and take
the appropriate action.
Tues, Oct 20
10 am-noon
The Chamber
852 Fort St.
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Learn the tips and tricks needed to successfully navigate networking events in Victoria,
conduct post event follow-up and more!
Tues, Oct 20
2-4 pm
The Chamber
852 Fort St.
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If you are a skilled negotiator, you know how to create long-term relationships that will directly affect your business' profitability.
Wed, Oct 21
2-3 pmThe Chamber
852 Fort St.
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TM BDC Small Business Week is a trademark of the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC).
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Greater Victoria Labour Force
According to StatsCan's recent release, the workforce for Victoria metropolitan area has increased slightly from 189,300 in August to 190,700 in September. Across Canada, employment grew by 33,000 in information, culture and recreation in September, bringing employment up 36,000 (+4.9%) over the past 12 months. 
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New Chamber Benefit Provider: Grand & Toy
Save up to 85% off over 7,500 quality office products!
Grand & Toy is a leading provider of workplace products and solutions serving Canadian businesses over 130 years. From the latest technology, furniture, everyday office supplies and cleaning and breakroom products, to a wide range of print and document services; Grand & Toy enables you to work better.  Grand & Toy: Chamber member since 2015
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Hear about BC Hydro's plan to  power BC now and into the future.
Leading one of the largest utilities in Canada, with 5,500 employees and over $5 billion in annual revenue, Jessica McDonald brings a unique perspective on BC Hydro's plan to address our province's growing energy needs. BC Hydro is a provincial crown corporation, serving 95% of BC's population, delivering electricity to approximately 4 million people. Thurs, Nov 5  11:30 am-1 pm Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour 728 Humboldt St. Book together and save! Members save $10 when you purchase a ticket for this event and the November 17 luncheon featuring Peter Fassbender, Minister of Community, Sport & Cultural Development.
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The Wealthy Life
The Wealthly Life, hosted by Sybil Verch of  Willow Wealth Management, premiered October 10th on CHEK. Watch! How much insurance is enough? What are you paying your investment advisor in fees? How do we leave our cottage to our kids? CHEK: member since 1971 
Willow Wealth Management: member since 2012
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BUSINESS LEADERS LUNCHEON:Peter Fassbender, Minister of Community, Sport & Cultural Development
Hear Minister Fassbender speak on  CRD governance - the way forward!
Why?
- 75% of voters in the 2014 Municipal Election voted in favour of action
- Regional governance is at a critical stage
Tues, Nov 17
11:30 am-1 pm Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort & Spa 100 Harbour Rd. Book together and save! Members save $10 when you purchase a ticket for this event and the November 5 luncheon featuring BC Hydro CEO Jessica McDonald.
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 TP the Town Victoria, a toilet paper drive organized by The Chamber's Prodigy Group, aims to collect 50,000 rolls of toilet paper by Sat, Oct 17. The collected rolls will be given out throughout the year to those experiencing homelessness or poverty. You can purchase discounted toilet paper Oct 17 at participating Save-On-Foods and Country Grocer locations, dropping off your donation between 9 am and 3 pm with volunteers stationed at the front of participating stores. |
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Keep your most important asset - your people - healthy and well taken care of with the Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan, the most popular employee benefits plan in Canada for small business. Click here for more information.
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Chamber Members Mean Business
A big Chamber welcome to our newest members!
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Great Deals From Great Chamber Members
Special offers abound on The Chamber's website, both for members - and their staff - as well as for the general public.
If you are a member and have a special offer, simply log-in to the Members Only section to share.
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Chamber Name Tags
 Want one The Chamber's name tags? Email us to order yours today.
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