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#1 rjag

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Posted 03 December 2015 - 07:16 PM

Bruce Carter has served notice of his departure effective next June, his 12 year anniversary.



#2 Mike K.

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Posted 03 December 2015 - 07:20 PM

Ow wow. What's the source?

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#3 AllseeingEye

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Posted 03 December 2015 - 07:22 PM

Bruce Carter has served notice of his departure effective next June, his 12 year anniversary.

As I was having coffee today with our mutual friend John P a chamber staff member, I assume from their Marketing or Sales team, happened to recognize him came over and introduced herself and quietly dropped this news on our table. You'll be thrilled to know I/we volunteered your name to fill the vacancy.... :)  :1954_dancing:


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#4 rjag

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Posted 03 December 2015 - 07:49 PM

Ow wow. What's the source?

 

Chamber newsletter

 

http://archive.const...3068265904.html


Edited by rjag, 03 December 2015 - 07:55 PM.

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#5 Hotel Mike

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Posted 04 December 2015 - 09:46 AM

I thought Bruce did a pretty good job of representing the Chamber, until the letter to Esquimalt on the sewage vote. You may remember that the Bruce Carter signed letter was sent after the deadline for any submissions. The letter was released publicly and was urging Esquimalt Council to vote in favour of rezoning McLaughlin Point. Totally on the wrong side of the issue and history. Carter has taken other positions that were also questionable. Probably time for some new blood.


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#6 Victoria Watcher

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Posted 09 March 2024 - 03:56 AM

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The Chamber's AGM

Tuesday, April 16, 2024 11:30 AM - 1:15 PM PST
 
Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour
Pacific Ballroom 728 Humboldt St
Victoria, BC V8W 3Z5
 

We invite you to join us for our Annual General Meeting. Our agenda includes recent advocacy wins, a report from the Chair and a presentation of the 2023 audited financial statements. Following the AGM we are pleased to have a panel discussion addressing the Chamber's advocacy priority focused on creating safe communities at home and work.  

 

The foundation of our daily lives depends on feeling safe in our homes, our cities and our workplaces. Our region’s vibrant neighbourhoods are an attraction for visitors as well as people moving to our region to build their careers, start a family or enjoy the quality of life we can offer. We need to ensure all citizens and visitors feel secure downtown and in every community in Greater Victoria.  Our panel, featuring perspectives from Jonny Morris, CEO of the Canadian Mental Health Association BC, Carolina Ibarra, CEO of Pacifica Housing Advisory Association, and Chief Del Manak, Victoria Police Department, will discuss the factors contributing to the current challenges and highlight the work being done to address them. 

 

 

https://web.victoria..._id=Chamber AGM

 

 

 

 

It's maybe a bit sad that the big biness AGM is mostly going to talk about street disorder and homelessness.  Instead of business.  I mean, it's getting in the way of and affecting business, and needs to be addressed, but it's too bad it has become this bad.


Edited by Victoria Watcher, 09 March 2024 - 03:58 AM.


#7 Mike K.

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Posted 09 March 2024 - 08:24 AM

Everybody recognizes the issues. Retailers move out, bars move in. Vice is always the last rung for a declining commercial area that retailers cannot survive in, or can’t compete in. In downtown Victoria it’s a combination of both.

Nobody here could name just five downtown retailers that moved in to the spot of a former bar or restaurant selling booze.

But we can name dozens of places selling booze that have taken over former retail spaces, or had to add booze to their operation.

It’s a downward spiral for a commercial area, which needs balance to remain health, and to withstand economic ebbs and flows. And right now it is becoming severely imbalanced.

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