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Chamber Chats with Paul Haysom

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As part of The Chamber's commitment to keeping businesses up-to-date with information that can help them stay successful, Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce CEO, Bruce Williams is engaging in a series of conversations with leading subject experts.

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Jun 8, 2026

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Episodes

Downtowns across North America are thriving but not without some post pandemic disruptions 25.05.2023

In this Chamber Chat CEO Bruce Williams hears perspective from Downtown Victoria Business Association CEO Jeff Bray

Victoria’s visitor economy is returning as travelers want the Victoria experience. 18.05.2023

In this Chamber Chat CEO Bruce Williams talks travel with Destination Greater Victoria CEO Paul Nursey

World, national and local travel is back in a big way. Where are people going and what do we need to know? 11.05.2023

In this Chamber Chat CEO Bruce Williams gets all the answers from Cathy Scott at Departures Travel

One of the fastest growing sectors of our economy is the Indigenous owned businesses. 04.05.2023

In this Chamber Chat CEO Bruce Williams speaks with Christina Clarke, Executive Director of the Indigenous Prosperity Centre about the Centre and it’s work

An update on Co-Op programs at the University of Victoria and Camosun College and how they could benefit you 27.04.2023

In this Chamber Chat CEO Bruce Williams chats with the President of Camosun College Dr. Lane Trotter, and Dr. Kevin Hall President and Vice-Chancellor at UVic about updated co-op programs at their institutions

The “i” words are in everyone’s thoughts. Inflation and Interest Rates. 20.04.2023

In this Chamber Chat CEO Bruce Williams chats with three finance and business professionals about how we can best manage the challenges created by i&i.

All things cycling with Robert Kemp of Bishop's Family Cycles 13.04.2023

The pandemic created a cycling surge across the Capital Region and along with it advancements in bike technology and design. In this Chamber Chat CEO Bruce Williams talks all things cycling with Robert Kemp of Bishops Family Cycles, and about a profound health challenge his family is facing.

Camosun College is celebrating 50 years of being a leader in our community. 06.04.2023

Camosun creates careers and builds skills for graduates. In this Chamber Chat CEO Bruce Williams discusses all thing Camosun with it’s President Dr Lane Trotter

Take a Hike Foundation 30.03.2023

The usual school model doesn’t align with all students meaning they drop out. In this Chamber Chat CEO Bruce Williams discusses a solution for keeping these students in school with Gordon Matchett, CEO of the Take A Hike Foundation

The COVID 19 pandemic and the effects of climate change have made for major disruptions in the insurance sector. 23.03.2023

In this Chamber Chat CEO Bruce Williams speaks with Laura Bolster and Luke Mills of Megson Fitzpatrick Acera Insurance about how these changes could impact your life and business.

In this Chamber Chats learn about three operations working to make the planet and people healthier. 16.03.2023

Chamber CEO Bruce Williams speaks with BC Used Oil, Tire Stewardship BC and The Green Kiss

Berwick Retirement Communities keeping senior residents healthier that ever before. 09.03.2023

The model for retirement living has shifted to active living, keeping senior residents healthier that ever before. In this Chamber Chat CEO Bruce Williams speaks with Lesley Sikorski of Berwick Retirement Communities, one of the most innovative players in this sector.

University of Victoria President Dr Kevin Hall chats about tech, housing, healthcare, and the UVic Vikes! 02.03.2023

The University of Victoria creates an impact on every element of our region. In this Chamber Chat CEO Bruce Williams speaks with UVic President and Vice Chancellor about the ongoing evolution of tech, housing, healthcare, climate change and the Vikes!

Could Backyard Bungalows be the right option for your family? Founder Nick Kardum discusses property upgrade options. 23.02.2023

Parents and grandparents have an option to create housing for family on their property. In this Chamber Chat CEO Bruce Williams learns about Backyard Bungalows and the process involved with Founder Nick Kardum.

Doug Kobayashi Mayor of Colwood 16.02.2023

City of Colwood voters voted for a change in leadership in last year’s municipal election. In this Chamber Chat CEO Bruce Williams speaks with Colwood’s new Mayor Doug Kobayashi about the priorities and plans for the months and years ahead

Scott Goodmanson Mayor of Langford 09.02.2023

For many the biggest surprise in the results of last year’s Municipal elections was the massive change in the City of Langford. In this Chamber Chat CEO Bruce Williams discusses what is planned for the future in Langford with newly elected Mayor Scott Goodmanson

Pearson College UWC, learn why you should visit this amazing location in Metchosin 02.02.2023

Pearson College is a world class school located in Greater Victoria. You’ve heard of it but probably don’t know much about it. Change that by enjoying this Chamber Chat with CEO Bruce Williams and Pearson’s President and Head of College Craig Davis

Food Security discussed with Travis Shaw from ColdStar Solutions Inc. 26.01.2023

One of the biggest impacts on the rise in our cost of living has been the steadily increasing price of food. In this Chamber Chat CEO Bruce Williams discusses the factors contributing to this increase with Travis Shaw of ColdStar Solutions, one of the major links on our food supply chain.

Sport for Life's Kabir Hosein Director of Operations and Strategic Initiatives 19.01.2023

Active living is good for our physical and mental health, and as you’ll find out in this Chamber Chat it’s also a valuable tool for building diversity and inclusion. CEO Bruce Williams speaks with Kabir Hosein about Sport for Life

Cascadia Seaweed, aquaculture related to seaweed, based in Sidney, a leader in this sector. 12.01.2023

Canada is joining other regions on Earth in exploring ways of diversifying our food supply and cleaning up our oceans by expanding the production of aquaculture related to seaweed. Cascadia Seaweed, is based in Sidney and is a leader in this sector. In this Chamber Chat CEO Bruce Williams speaks with Cascadia’s founders.

Victoria Police Chief Constable Del Manak 05.01.2023

In this Chamber Chat CEO Bruce Williams speak with Victoria Police Chief Constable Del Manak about ongoing challenges of crime in the city and solutions being created

Learn what issues Victorians feel most strongly about in this years Vitals Signs survey with Jonathan Dyck from the Victoria Foundation 29.12.2022

The 17th edition of the Victoria Vital Sign report is out, providing a look at how we see ourselves and how residents feel about a variety of issues. In this Chamber Chat CEO Bruce Williams speaks with Jonathan Dyck of the Victoria Foundation, the creators of the report

The Victoria Chinatown Museum in Fan Tan Alley 22.12.2022

Greater Victoria’s cultural landscape has been enhanced with the opening of the Victoria Chinatown Museum in Fan Tan Alley. In this Chamber Chat CEO Bruce Williams speaks with two of the people involved with the creation of the museum who share some very compelling historical facts about the history of Chinese citizens in Victoria

New Royal Roads University campus in Langford, set to open soon. 15.12.2022

Royal Roads University is expanding with a new campus in Langford set to open soon. Learn more about that and the ongoing property enhancements at Canada’s most scenic post-secondary campus in this Chamber Chat with CEO Bruce Williams and Royal Roads President and Vice-Chancellor Dr Philip Steenkamp

Mayor of Victoria Marianne Alto chats about housing, the unhoused and working with 7 first time council members 08.12.2022

Why did Marianne Alto want to be Victoria’s next Mayor and what will it be like to work with 7 first time council members? In this Chamber Chat CEO Bruce Williams discusses these questions and more with Victoria’s new Mayor

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