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After the June Business Mixer tonight, you're invited to cheer on the Victoria HarbourCats with a complimentary ticket to the game! Come solo, bring a colleague or invite your whole office - everyone is welcome. Sign up here!
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Sewage on Track
Seven people have been appointed to the Core Area Wastewater Project Board: Jane Bird (Chair), Jim Burke, Brenda Eaton, Don Fairbairn, Dave Howe, Robert Lapham, and Colin Smith.
This Project Board has the mandate to oversee the development of sewage treatment plan for the Capital region.
"The Project Board, recommended by the Province and appointed by the CRD, is comprised of highly competent individuals with extensive, relevant experience," said Chamber CEO Catherine Holt. "This is a game-changer for the project. The Project Board appears to have all the requirements for success. We look forward to their recommended plans and to real progress."
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Opportunities and connections
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First Impressions Count
GT Hiring Solutions finds jobs for  women, and men, and now they also help to dress them to look the part. First impressions count and many of GT Hiring Solution's clients needed help in putting their best foot forward. This is where the expertise and generosity of local men's fashion retailer Dale Olsen came in.
Olsen and his customers stepped up by digging into their closets to donate suits, shoes, and ties. Overwhelmed with the volume of the clothing drive, one more community leader stepped in and team members from Telus helped sort and iron the clothes as part of their Telus Days of Giving.
Ninety men will be clothed and ready to nail their job interviews.
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GT Hiring Solutions: member since 2006
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Telus: member since 1962
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BC Chambers Unite on Housing
For several years, the BC Chamber's province-wide network has been developing solutions to the housing affordability issue, which it views as a growing problem to the province.
At the recent BC Chamber Conference, BC's chambers and board of trade passed a series of new policies to tackle BC's housing affordability challenges.
- Real Estate, Citizenship and Residency Data Collection, Analysis and Reporting, calls for the BC government to requisition a full provincial study to collect and analyze citizenship and residency data on all real estate in BC - and then publish the results.
- Addressing the Housing Crunch Through Increasing Supply, calls on the BC government to identify and remove administrative barriers at all levels of government that slow increased density, and then to identify and implement incentives to encourage the private sector to increase housing supply through density as well as alternative and more efficient housing solutions.
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Affordable Rental Housing and a Fluid Labour Market, calls on the BC and federal governments to work together to develop tax and other incentives to encourage purpose-built market rental housing for low- to mid-range incomes.
"Housing affordability is a big issue for businesses as it affects our ability to attract and retain the workforce we need today - and tomorrow," said Chamber CEO Catherine Holt. "Having BC Chamber's network united on housing affordability provides a strong and amplified message to be heard both at Legislature and Parliament."
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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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CEO of the Year
Seaspan's Jonathan Whitworth has been named  CEO of the Year in the Enterprise Category (revenues of $500 million and above), the largest of all the awards given out annually by Business in Vancouver.
"Thanks to his past history as an officer in the Merchant Marine, Jonathan is one of a few vessel owners/shipyard leaders in North America who has sailed at sea and commanded a vessel," said Kyle Washington, Seaspan Chair. "His unique experience, combined with a highly strategic approach and passion for the industry has enabled him to focus on the tactical steps to safely and efficiently run a multi-dimensional company such as Seaspan."
Over the last six years, under the leadership of Whitworth, Seaspan has modernized its fleet and facilities, matured its operations to meet international standards and invested in technology to drive optimal efficiency.
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Seaspan: member since 1972
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Experience an exciting variety of gourmet food samples,  local wine, craft beers and specialty cocktails created and presented by some of Victoria's most popular restaurants, breweries and wineries.
Market Square, 560 Johnson St.  SOLD OUT! Call 250-383-7191 or email to be placed on the waitlist. 
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Want to be a Chamber Board Member?
If you are a member of The Chamber with a desire to contribute to the community in a substantial way, we encourage you to consider serving on The Chamber's Board of Directors beginning this January. Representing Greater Victoria's business community, The Chamber Board is one of the most influential community boards in the region. Board members oversee the many services The Chamber provides to the business community, work with other business leaders and senior decision-makers and influence critical issues facing businesses in Greater Victoria. For more information on serving on the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce's Board, you can register for the Board Election Information Session on Tue, July 12 from noon to 1 pm at The Chamber (100-852 Fort Street). Click here for details on how to become a Chamber Board Member, key dates, the nomination process and the voting procedure. Additional questions can be directed to Peggy Kulmala, Manager of Policy and Public Affairs.
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Victoria businesses are increasingly expanding their market beyond the scope of North America. Although lucrative, it can bring its own degree of complexity.
The Chamber provides Certificates of Origin to local businesses for the purpose of facilitating trade around the world.
A Certificate of Origin is a document attesting that goods exported in a shipment have been wholly obtained, produced, manufactured or processed in a particular country. You'll often also see a request for a Certificate of Origin seal if travelling to U.A.E. as a consultant.
Since 1923, The Chamber, and chambers internationally, have been empowered with the authority to issue Certificates of Origin as way to simplify custom formalities & expedite international trade activities.
Contact us before you ship or travel for your Certificate of Origin.
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Welcome to Our Newest Members!
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Do You Know all the Best Places to Go and Things to Do? Are you creative and the kind of person that always gives the best gifts? Be part of The Chamber's 34th annual auction committee! Help create a memorable night and a list of goodies that will end up on everyone's "must-have" list. Together we can make this year's event a night to remember!
If you are interested in participating on the committee, please contact Emara Angus at 250- 360-3471 or specialevents@victoriachamber.ca to be a part of this fun committee. |
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