York Realty Multi Storey Distribution Centre Development

May 4th, 2021 Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce public statement In support of the proposed new Multi Storey Distribution Centre at 9899 MacDonald Park Road. The Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce would like to express our support for the proposed York Realty Multi Storey Distribution Centre Development at 9899 MacDonald Park Road. We recognize that…

Seeking Young Entrepreneurs for Mutually Beneficial Relationship

As an international organization that has been around for more than 420 years, we have a lower than preferred profile with a certain demographic. Younger folk, to be specific. That we remain largely unknown to young entrepreneurs presents a huge opportunity for us and for them, because of our many shared interests and values. What…

Winterizing Outdoor Seating and Lineup areas

The Town of Sidney is looking for comments and feedback on options for weather protection of outdoor seating areas for restaurants and cafes as well as line up areas for businesses, given the ongoing pandemic and its impact on local businesses. Some key considerations are: Protecting outdoor seating areas and lineups from wind and weather…

Productive Engagement

I have been pondering the idea of public engagement recently. The three municipalities on the Saanich Peninsula are at various stages of updating their Official Community Plans and public engagement will be an essential component of their reviews. It is challenging to get wide-ranging participation in “normal” times but it will be even more difficult…

Where to now

And the award for Ultimate Disruptor goes to: Covid-19 – the game changing virus!  As its effects began to be felt in our part of the world, we determined our organizational resources should be focused on supporting the entire business community, members or not. The slogan “a rising tide lifts all boats” was appropriately coined…

Media Release – From Farm to Flask

          MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release August 12, 2020 From Farm to Flask (North Saanich, B.C.) The Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce is requesting the public contact their Member of Parliament and encourage support for amendments to the excise tax to achieve parity with the small distillers excise agreement enacted in…

Nominate your favourite business for the 14th Annual Business Excellence Awards

The Show Must Go On!  If we have learned anything during this pandemic, it is that our business community is creative, supportive, and resilient.  Now more than any other time, it is vital that we recognize the strength of our community and showcase our mutual success.   The Saanich Peninsula Business Excellence Awards  has been celebrating…

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BC Government Listens to Urgent Business Feedback

As you may know on Monday, March 23rd the BC Government announced a COVID-19 Action Plan, which includes $5 billion allocated for programs that support businesses, workers, and economic recovery. This announcement was directly informed by the COVID-19 Business Impact Survey conducted by our BC chamber network and partners, which ran from March 13-18. Businesses said they need…