Chamber Chats with Paul Haysom

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 are you ready for 5G?

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.