The Chamber's Board of Directors and staff wish you the best of the holiday season, and a joyous and prosperous 2016.

For this last edition of BizNews for 2015, we leave you with some good news!
Happy for Business Hub
The City of Victoria's business hub at city hall opened Tuesday. The new department will be a one-stop shop for businesses trying to set up or expand in the city.

"Any kind of effort to make doing business easy in Victoria is welcomed," said incoming Chamber Chair Al Hasham in a Times Colonist interview. "Anything we can do to promote business and cut red tape is welcomed by us."
Chamber News
Opportunities and connections
Generous Spirit is Good News for Syrian Refugees
Since the federal government first announced its plan to welcome Syrian refugees, United Ways across Canada have been focused on areas where our sector must engage: resettlement, integration and inclusion. On a local scale, United Way Greater Victoria has been active in supporting charitable organizations delivering frontline services to immigrants and refugees for 30 years and will continue to support these critical services going forward.

"[We are] raising funds and collecting donations to support resettlement services," says Patricia Jelinski, CEO at United Way. "We will work on getting the resources to where they are needed most and where they will have the greatest impact."



United Way of Greater Victoria: member since 1972

Recognition for Young Leaders
Business in Vancouver recently announced its Top Forty under 40, three of whom are from Victoria: Sage Berryman, COO of Ralmax Group of Companies , Amelia Warren, CEO of Epicure, and Dave Arnsdorf, co-founder and managing partner of Pomme Natural Markets.

"We are pleased to see some of Greater Victoria's young leaders and professionals recognized for their achievements and successes," said Kathy Khouri, Chair of The Chamber's Prodigy Group. "We offer the winners our sincere congratulations!"

This program highlights the achievements of BC's young entrepreneurs, executives and professionals. Winners are under 40 and have demonstrated excellence in business, judgement, leadership and community contribution.



Ralmax Group of Companies: member since 2011
Mix and Mingle
Business Mixers and Prodigy Group Mingles are vibrant, after-hours business social events which are an excellent opportunity for members and prospective members to meet face-to-face.
Thurs, Jan 14 | 5 - 7 pm
Co-hosted by Keg Steakhouse & Bar and Collins Barrow Victoria Ltd. 
500 Fort St.

Thurs, Jan 21 | 5 - 7 pm  
For directions click here.

Holiday Office Closure

The Chamber office will close for the holidays on Dec 24 at noon, re-opening Monday, Jan 4 at 8:30 am.

#100 - 852 Fort St.,
Victoria, BC V8W 1H8
Phone: 250-383-7191
Fax: 250-385-3552
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