– Think Local First is a non-profit society directed by a group of enthusiastic volunteers who are all small business owners in Greater Victoria. Gayle Robinson, author of this article, is the organizatin’s President and owner of Robinson’s Outdoor Store.
GREATER VICTORIA – Think Local First is having their 5th AGM on Tuesday 18 April from 6-9 pm at the Atrium. Don’t let the term ‘AGM’ influence you, this isn’t your ordinary meeting! Our Presenting Sponsor, Peninsula Co-op, is helping us to make it a special evening.
Three of our member businesses will be sharing their best business success tips: Wilson’s Transportation – John Wilson; Brown’s the Florist – Natasha Crawford and Il Terrazzo – Shellie Gudgeon.
We’ll be featuring Chef Mike from Country Grocer, Red Barn Market smoked meats and cheeses, appetizers from PiCNiC, desserts from Dutch Bakery, beer and cider from Spinnakers, wine from de Vine Vineyards and hot beverages from Oughtred Coffee & Tea.
Join us and get to know our 190 members and find out how Think Local First is supporting the vibrancy of our local business community.
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Our membership is growing and we are excited to share the list of our new business members since January 2017: Dodd’s Furniture, Fired Up! Ceramics, Gala Fabrics, IsleShare Cycle, OM Wellness Victoria, VictoriaHomes.com and Wes-Tech Irrigation Systems.
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We will be welcoming Paul Hadfield of Spinnakers in as our new President! Wondering what membership is all about? Visit thinklocalvictoria.com to find out more and apply online.
