Chamber Chats with Paul Haysom

The ways we gather our information and news have been evolving for decades. Where are we now in a mostly digital world and how has conventional media adapted to change ? In this Chamber Chat CEO Bruce Williams talks about the current state of media with Times Colonist Editor and Publisher Dave Obee

Students start engaging with career options at a very early age, maybe earlier than you might realize. In this Chamber Chat CEO Bruce Williams discusses how this happens in School District 61 with Superintendent Deb Whitten and Lindsay Johnson, SD61 Vice Principal of Pathways and Partnerships, Career Education

Marine Search and Rescue, spill response, navigational support and marine vessel support are all part of the function of the Canadian Coast Guard. You’ve seen their ships, now hear the whole story of what they do. In this Chamber Chat CEO Bruce Williams speaks with Coast Guard Assistant Commissioner Derek Moss

M.V. Coho has been moving Canadians and Americans across our marine highway between BC and Washington State since the late 1950s. Its history is a fascinating story and in this Chamber Chat CEO Bruce Williams hears that story from Ryan Burles with Black Ball Ferry Line.

2023 has been a disruptive year for us all with our financial matters being impacted by inflation and higher interest rates. In this Chamber Chat CEO Bruce Williams gets an assessment of the year past and a look ahead to how we can best manage our finances both personal and business. Bruce speaks with financial experts Graeme Kaye with Island Savings and our Board Chair Kris Wirk, a partner with the accounting firm Dusanj and Wirk

The Chamber has been the voice of business in Greater Victoria for 160 years and has been celebrating this milestone throughout 2023 through initiatives such as the 1863 web project. CEO Bruce Williams speaks with The Chamber's project lead Jim Zeeben and research and co-op student Lian Woo about their work chronicling our region's economic past as well as the diverse history of communities connected by commerce on Vancouver Island.

The Holiday Season is stressful for so many people in so many ways. Inflation, interest rates and uncertainty are compounding mental health too. In this Chamber Chat CEO Bruce Williams talks about managing our seasonal stress with Canadian Mental Health Association CEO Jonny Morris.

Do you fully understand the implications of inflation and higher interest rates? None of us are untouched by these factors. In this Chamber Chat CEO Bruce Williams discusses financial literacy tips with Luke Biles of MNP and Travis Koivula of Island Savings.

Despite challenges we experience within our Healthcare system Canada is still a world leader in providing care to sick people. That care is not all paid for by your tax dollars. In this Chamber Chat CEO Bruce Williams learns about how philanthropy enhances our hospital care from Avery Brohman of the Victoria Hospitals Foundation.

The Royal BC Museum has been under scrutiny since a controversial announcement last year about it’s planned temporary closure and rebuild. In this Chamber Chat with CEO Bruce Williams you will learn the status of those plans and RBCM’s ongoing operations with RBCM Board Chair Leslie Brown and Acting CEO Tracy Drake