Chamber Chats with Paul Haysom

BC Ferries is one of the largest ferry operations in the world. Throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic there have been ongoing adjustments to operations but innovation and progress has also taken place. Hear about it in our conversation with BC Ferries CEO Mark Collins

The past few decades have seen a transformation take place in the City of Langford as housing, business, recreation spaces and industry have created new vitality and vibrance. Stew Young has been the Mayor of Langford throughout this period of transformation. Mayor Young is our guest for this Chamber Chat.

Oak Bay is a community and municipality with a distinct culture, a strategic plan for the future, and a Mayor who is going to talk all about it. CEO Bruce Williams speaks with Oak Bay Mayor Kevin Murdoch.

The COVID 19 pandemic shook up how we interact with our financial institutions. Credit unions and banks reacted quickly with necessary adjustments some of which will be permanent.

Campus life at UVic is gradually ramping up to capacity. Universities are a large factor in developing and evolving our economy and workforce. In this Chamber Chat CEO Bruce Williams speaks with the President of UVic about the innovation in learning to create that growth.

Esquimalt Mayor Barb Desjardins joins bruce to chat about all things Esquimalt. Why are families flocking to Esquimalt? How is does CFB Esquimalt impact the township? We hear it all from the mayor.

The COVID 19 pandemic has seen most of us using technology as a means of communicating, meeting, planning and operating our day-to-day activities. In this week’s Chamber Chat we speak with Marshall Berkin, VP of Business Product and Service with TELUS Business. Advancing technology and community support for businesses large to small organizations has been significant by this Chamber Champion. And...

The impact of the COVID 19 pandemic on our mental health has been as great or greater than the economic impact it has created. Today we hear perspective and information about how 3 organizations are working to bolster how our culture is managing mental health.

Canada’s closest ally and largest economic partner is our neighbour to the south, the United States. The Obama administration’s Ambassador to Canada was the steward of that relationship and talks with Bruce Williams about the status of our friendship especially as it stands in the post-Trump era.

How much do you know about Chamber Member the Victoria Native Friendship Centre? Some surprises and better understanding are included in this Chamber Chat with Executive Director Ron Rice

In our ongoing series of conversation with regional Mayors the Chamber Chat this week is with Saanich Mayor Fred Haynes. Saanich is a diverse municipality with a mix of urban, industrial, commercial and urban areas. We talk with the Mayor about evolving priorities for the near future and beyond

Cryptocurrency. How much do you know about it, or rather how much do you not know about it? In this Chamber Chat we speak with an expert with MNP about it’s essence, model and use.

The City of Colwood is transforming and transitioning as growth is happening with new developments and amenities. In this Chamber Chat CEO Bruce Williams discusses the plans for now and the future with Colwood Mayor Rob Martin.

Despite restrictions being lifted for restaurants, hotels, and other worksites most cannot function at full capacity due to the ongoing shortage of available workers. Why is there a shortage, what is the impact of this, and what solutions are possible to manage the situation? CEO Bruce Williams speaks with representatives of the hotel, hospitality, and construction/development sectors.

When traveling through the Greater Victoria area by vehicle, transit, bike, or by trail via The Old Island Highway, Trans Canada Highway, or Admirals Road it’s very difficult to avoid View Royal. Not that you would want since View Royal is literally in the middle of the region. With amenities like Victoria General Hospital, Jeneece Place, Elements Casino, Craigflower Manor, and Schoolhouse View Ro...

Plans are underway for return to classroom learning in September at UVic and other post secondary institutions. What has the pandemic changed about education priorities and processes? Find out in this Chamber Chat conversation between UVic President and Vice Chancellor Dr Kevin Hall and Chamber CEO Bruce Williams.

This is part TWO of a two-part podcast looking at one of the region's quiet giants of industry and business. A 26-acre worksite in the middle of the Capital Region employing up to 1400, we take a look inside the gates of Seaspan Victoria Shipyards to understand more about the work they do with VP-GM Joe O’Rourke.

This is part one of a two-part podcast looking at one of the regions quiet giants of industry and business. A 26-acre worksite in the middle of the Capital Region employing up to 1400, we take a look inside the gates of Seaspan Victoria Shipyards to understand more about the work they do with VP-GM Joe O’Rourke.

People refusing to wear masks throughout the pandemic have caused added stress to the general public and to the front line employees who must manage their defiance. Today we here from WorkSafeBC about the management of this issue, and from a lawyer who speaks about the legality of it all, health regulation vs law.

Learn about the most trusted brands in Canada in this years Gustavson School of Business Brand Trust Index with the Gustvason School Dean Saul Klein.

Securing your data often doesn't seem like a top priority until it's too late. Bruce chats with two experts to help ensure businesses and employee data stays protected.

Sourcing a workforce is an ongoing challenge in our region. One of the most effective means of finding workers and integrating them into the operations of a company or organization is through the Student Co Op programmes at U Vic and Camosun College. Find out more about the Co-Op from UVic President and Vice Chancellor Dr Kevin Hall and Camosun VP of Partnerships Geoff Wilmshurst

One of the largest employers in this region is largely unseen. With 6500 employees and a local spending impact of $611.3 million, they are a driving force. They are in fact an Armed Force and a division of the Department of National Defence. Hear details of CFB Esquimalt from Base Commander Captain (Navy) Sam Sader

If your business was rated based on a scorecard, how would you do? Bruce chats with Steve Wellburn and Elizabeth Vannan from MNP about their business scorecard they've put together to help business owners with their vision for their business.

In this chat Bruce is joined by three guests; The Greater Victoria Coalition to End Homelessness Executive Director, Kelly Roth, Our Place Society CEO, Julian Daly, and BC Housing Director of Community and Stakeholder Engagement Murray Langdon.