BC - The all-party Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services has announced its Budget 2019 consultation process.The consultation will open on Monday, Sept. 17, 2018, and close on...
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Silver Arrow Cars: A Bulls-Eye For High End Cars
VICTORIA – Silver Arrow Cars has created its own “global tracking system” in order to find rare vehicles all over the world.Owner and President Tim Quocksister notes the company boasts a network...
High Standards at Proline Roofing
VICTORIA - Proline Roofing and Gutters goes above and beyond to get the job done.Proline is one of Victoria’s premier residential and commercial sloped and flat roofing contractors. They also...
Great Little Box Company Helps Craft Beer Industry Thrive
BC - The Great Little Box Company Ltd. (GLBC) is providing out-of-the-box packaging solutions for customers, including craft beer creators.In the past few years, the company has put a heavy emphasis...
Key Relationships to Thank for Sean Burkhart’s Success
VICTORIA - “There’s no such thing as a self-made man.”For Sean Burkhart, this famous George Burton Adams axiom describes his success to a tee.His company, Burkhart Construction Management, has...
Navigating the Winds of Workplace Change Amidst the Whiff of Cannabis
HUMAN RESOURCES - On October 17, 2018, the Cannabis Act will become law and non-medical cannabis will become legal in Canada.For those of us who lead organizations and/or work in Human Resources,...
The Wrong Organization Asking the Right Questions
SALT SPRING - Recently the BC Government’s Small Business Task Force, in seeking ideas on ‘how to maintain a healthy small business environment, create good jobs and grow a sustainable economy for...
Legalizing Cannabis Businesses Affects All of Us
Canada will legalize recreational cannabis on Oct. 17 and the business community needs to prepare for the opportunities and challenges to come. Legalization is causing waves across all three...
Provincial State of Emergency Declared
VICTORIA - The British Columbia government has declared a provincial state of emergency to support the provincewide response to the ongoing wildfire situation.Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public...
Impact Sustainability Travel and Tourism Conference
In January of this year, Tourism Victoria, Synergy Enterprises, Starrboard Enterprises and Beattie Tartan partnered to host the inaugural IMPACT Sustainability Travel & Tourism Conference. The...
Working in Partnership
On September 8th, the Rotary Club of West Shore and the WestShore Chamber of Commerce are partnering once again to bring you the 14th Annual Chili Cook-Off and WestShore Showcase. Further enhanced...
Focus on What You Can Control
SAANICH - The brave souls who go into business for themselves are continuously faced with challenges to their success. Some of these will be outside their control. For example, businesses in this...
Westcom Plumbing Owner Nets Provincial Construction Award
VICTORIA - Westcom Plumbing and Gas owner/operator Mary-Anne Bowcott is paving the way for women in construction.This past April, Bowcott was one of six individuals awarded the prestigious BC...
Island-wide Company Earns Top Marks At Victoria Business Awards
VICTORIA – Being cooperative pays off.With 330 employees in 25 outlets, and 95,000 members, the growing Peninsula Co-op is all about cooperation and teamwork, earning them recognition as Business of...
Multi-Family Residential Developer Has A Westshore Focus
VICTORIA – Pacific Coast Land Company (PCLC) does more than construct rental accommodation, it helps to create local communities. Recognizing the ongoing need for first rate accommodation in the...
Axe & Barrel Brewing Company: One of the Region’s Best
WESTSHORE – The success of the Axe & Barrel Brewing Company is what happens when you combine a passion for quality craft beer with a location that has terrific local significance. Located at the...