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Chamber Chats with Paul Haysom — 214 episodes
Chamber Chats with Paul Haysom - Episode 3
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Welcome to the new Victoria Chamber of Commerce CEO John Wilson, and farewell to Bruce Williams
Outgoing VicPD Chief Constable, Del Manak reflects on his career, the current state of policing, and what the future holds
District of Sooke Mayor Maja Tait
Tofino, The Alberni Valley and Gabriola Island Chambers of Commerce
Canadian Mental Health Association chats about taking care of ourselves and others
Departures/Niche Travel CEO Cathy Scott
Port Angeles Chamber Director Marc Abshire chats about impacts on our nearest US destination
Destination Greater Victoria CEO Paul Nursey chats about the impact of tariffs, a new conference centre, and added flight options
Vancouver Island South Film Commissioner Tara-Lee Novak
Climate Change Preparedness
Moose Hide Campaign, Executive Director Raven Lacerte
All you need to know about making the right choices for insurance
Alternative local food service options
Ian Tostenson, CEO of the BC Restaurant and Food Association
Peninsula Co-op CEO Corey Gillon
Woofability and Low Key Dog Walks
Downtown Victoria Business Association (DVBA)
100 years since the Victoria Cougars won the Stanley Cup, and a Century Celebration
BC Ferries update on improvements and ongoing operations
Our Place CEO Julian Daly
An update on the Construction and Development sector
South Island Prosperity Partnership (SIPP)
Town of View Royal Mayor Sid Tobias
Save Our Streets (SOS), a BC Organization
The Mustard Seed and Island Savings chat about food and financial security
Greater Victoria continues to benefit from Commonwealth Games legacy
District of Saanich with Mayor Dean Murdock
City of Victoria Mayor Marianne Alto
Langford Mayor Scott Goodmanson
Mental Health in the Holiday Season
Victoria Brain Injury Society (VBIS), Executive Director Pam Prewett
Victoria Foundation's Vital Signs Report, 2024
Esquimalt Mayor Barb Desjardins
Tara Benham from Doane Grant Thornton chats about interest rates, technology and succession planning
Habitat for Humanity - Victoria, CEO Scott Dutchak
Harbour Air CEO Bert van der Stege
The Canadian 2SLGBTQIA+ Chamber of Commerce
Empowering Climate Action with Synergy
Experts from MNP and Island Savings chat about current factors impacting investments and spending.
Food Security with CRFAIR (Capital Region Food and Agricultural Initiative Roundtable)
Greater Victoria Harbour Authority CEO Robert Lewis-Manning
Rifflandia Music Festival
Learn about technology offered by BRNKL (Barnacle) from CEO Brandon Wright
Victoria Police Chief Constable Del Manak
Rockland Scientific founder Fabian Wolk chats about innovative marine technology
Learn about the 'Blue Economy' with COAST Executive Director Jason Goldsworthy
Two real estate professionals offer insight into today’s housing market
Author Helen Edwards chats about her book 'The History of Professional Hockey in Victoria, BC: 1911-2011'
Titan Boats with Titan Vice President Jennifer Mitchell
Victoria International Airport looking to future of air travel
CFB Esquimalt BASE Commander Captain (Navy) Kevin Whiteside
FortisBC CEO Roger Dall’Antonia chats about keeping up with the demand for sustainable and renewable energy
Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness (CAEH)
Culinary and Cannabis Tours in Victoria
Colwood Mayor Doug Kobayashi
Oak Bay Mayor Kevin Murdoch
What is Ethical Investing?
Country Grocer and The Root Cellar chat about food security, and supporting local, on Vancouver Island
3 Local Mobile Businesses in Victoria
District of Saanich Mayor, Dean Murdock
Inter-Cultural Association, Greater Victoria, with CEO Shelly D'Mello
Victoria Mayor Marianne Alto 2024
Our Place Society, 2024
The procedures and processes involved in immigration to Canada
Co-op with UVic and Camosun College
Times Colonist Editor and Publisher Dave Obee
Pathways and Partnerships, Career Education in School District 61
The Canadian Coast Guard
The M.V. Coho, Black Ball Ferry Lines, learn the fascinating history.
A look ahead to how we can best manage our finances both personal and business.
Western Canada's first Chamber of Commerce turns 160
Managing our seasonal stress with Canadian Mental Health Association CEO Jonny Morris
Are you financially literate?
Victoria Hospitals Foundation 2023 Update
Royal BC Museum’s ongoing operations
Construction, Building and Design
Victoria Foundation Vital Sign Report 2023
Cyber Security with Rachel Guinto from Island Savings
Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada.. In Victoria! January 2024
Details on the current situation in the vehicle sector
Kulea Culture Society
Dan Gunn CEO of The Victoria Innovation, Advanced Technology and Entrepreneur Council (VIATEC) chats about our vibrant technology cohort
Virginia Holden, Executive Director of the Greater Victoria Housing Society chats about housing supply.
BC Hydro CEO Chris O’Reilly
BC Sports Hall of Fame
Victoria Immigrant and Refugee Centre Society (VIRCS), Executive Director Luis Gutiérrez
Kristen Needham of Sea Cider and Jim Lister with Phillips Brewery and Soda Works talk about what their products mean to our local economy
Ed Geric of Mike Geric Construction, one of the leaders in building sustainable communities
CHEK Media Group CEO Rob Germain
School and classroom supports with Andrea Paquette of the Stigma-Free Society
Clinical Counsellor Janice Bell chats about how helpful it is to speak with a professional like her
WorkSafeBC with Dr. Ashley Spetch
Mental Health with Kabir Bhagaria and Jonny Morris
Air travel experiences with Serge Corbeil of Air Canada
Small business financing options with Shayne Beadall of BDC
Brian Cant, acting President and CEO of 4VI
Downtowns across North America are thriving but not without some post pandemic disruptions
Victoria’s visitor economy is returning as travelers want the Victoria experience.
World, national and local travel is back in a big way. Where are people going and what do we need to know?
One of the fastest growing sectors of our economy is the Indigenous owned businesses.
An update on Co-Op programs at the University of Victoria and Camosun College and how they could benefit you
The “i” words are in everyone’s thoughts. Inflation and Interest Rates.
All things cycling with Robert Kemp of Bishop's Family Cycles
Camosun College is celebrating 50 years of being a leader in our community.
Take a Hike Foundation
The COVID 19 pandemic and the effects of climate change have made for major disruptions in the insurance sector.
In this Chamber Chats learn about three operations working to make the planet and people healthier.
Berwick Retirement Communities keeping senior residents healthier that ever before.
University of Victoria President Dr Kevin Hall chats about tech, housing, healthcare, and the UVic Vikes!
Could Backyard Bungalows be the right option for your family? Founder Nick Kardum discusses property upgrade options.
Doug Kobayashi Mayor of Colwood
Scott Goodmanson Mayor of Langford
Pearson College UWC, learn why you should visit this amazing location in Metchosin
Food Security discussed with Travis Shaw from ColdStar Solutions Inc.
Sport for Life's Kabir Hosein Director of Operations and Strategic Initiatives
Cascadia Seaweed, aquaculture related to seaweed, based in Sidney, a leader in this sector.
Victoria Police Chief Constable Del Manak
Learn what issues Victorians feel most strongly about in this years Vitals Signs survey with Jonathan Dyck from the Victoria Foundation
The Victoria Chinatown Museum in Fan Tan Alley
New Royal Roads University campus in Langford, set to open soon.
Mayor of Victoria Marianne Alto chats about housing, the unhoused and working with 7 first time council members
BCause local online shopping. Sourcing small independent local craft businesses in Greater Victoria.
Newly elected Mayor of Saanich Dean Murdock chats about his plans, and what lies ahead for that community
Refire Kitchen and Vanillablossom, two local food producers chat about the challenges and opportunities they face.
The State of the Island Economy Report. MNPs Senior Economist Susan Mowbray reviews the report.
COVID 19's affect on mental health is discussed with Jonny Morris, CEO of the Canadian Mental Health Association
It's Small Business Month. Challenges of the pandemic, what had changed, what are the opportunities and what does the future hold, discussed
Fernwood Coffee founder Ben Cram chats about the process of creating a top quality local cup of coffee
The Belleville Terminal is discussed in this chat with Rob Fleming, BC s Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure
How has working from home and shopping online impacted office and retail space management post COVID?
Do you know how to vote?
Hotels and the hospitality sector and their recovery from the disruption of the pandemic.
Founder and CEO of Open Ocean Robotics, Julie Angus, chats about their solar powered autonomous boats that protect our oceans
Organizers of the 2022 Greater Victoria BC 55+ Games talk about what events you can catch and where the events are happening.
How were pharmacies impacted during COVID? We hear some of the challenges faced from two local pharmacy operators.
A closer look at air travel with Victoria Airport CEO Geoff Dickson and Serge Corbeil, Director of Government Relations for Air Canada
FATSO Peanut Butter and 49 Below Ice Cream share exciting plans for the future
Co-Op programs at the University of Victoria and Camosun College and how they could benefit you
Three companies playing a role in creating enhanced health services for workplaces
Learn more about the Capital Regional District in this Chamber Chat with CRD CAO Bob Lapham
The story behind the story of the Royal BC Museum, CEO Alicia Dubois of the RBCM discusses
Revenge Travel, Cathy Scott of Departures Travel chats about things we all need to know to avoid some of the challenges.
Reliance Properties CEO Jon Stovell chats about plans for Royal Beach in Colwood, and Capital Iron lands in Victoria, and more.
Camosun College President Dr Lane Trotter chats about the skills training needed in the current economy
Part 2 of our conversation about the work being done by Ocean Networks Canada based at UVic
In this Chamber Chat we hear fascinating information from Ocean Networks Canada CEO Dr Kate Moran
Chamber of Commerce executives in Tofino and Port Hardy share COVID impacts in rural and remote communities compared to urban communities.
Expert advice on business succession with Jenn Bogwald of MNP and Jesse Honkanen of Island Savings
Exciting plans at Royal Roads University discussed with President and Vice Chancellor Dr. Philip Steenkamp
University of Victoria President Dr Kevin Hall chats about the United Nations, cyber security and the UVic Vikes!
Chamber Chats with Unbuilders and BinBreeze, two local environmentally based businesses
Chamber Chats has answers from three leaders in our cultural sector
Bob Lapham, the CAO of the Capital Regional District chats about clean water, water treatment, and our network of trails and parks
Greater Victoria Public Library CEO Maureen Sawa chats about all we can access through the library
Chamber Chats discusses COVID's effects on persons with disabilities
Chamber Chats with Victoria Hospitals Foundation Executive Director Avery Brohman
Film Commissioner Kathleen Gilbert chats about the state of the film and movie industry in and around Greater Victoria
Challenges impacting housing, commercial space, and our economy
Discussing planned developments in Royal Bay/Royal Beach in Colwood and Uptown Douglas in Saanich with the Mayors of those municipalities
Chamber Chats with WestShore and Sooke Chambers of Commerce
Island unique issues discussed with Comox Valley and Greater Nanaimo Chamber CEOs
Your money discussed with experts from Island Savings and MNP
Synergy Foundation’s Executive Director Jill Doucette chats about mitigating the effects of climate change
Executives with the Victoria Real Estate Board talk about the trend we are seeing and what’s to come.
Proposed Camosun College and Malahat Film Production Studios
Destination Greater Victoria CEO Paul Nursey chats about our journey together during the COVID-19 pandemic
Jonny Morris and Aaryn Seckor of the Canadian Mental Health Association BC Division
Geoff Dickson President and CEO of the Victoria International Airport
Jean McRae CEO Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria
Will rail service ever get back on track across Vancouver Island ?
City of Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps
BC Ferries President and CEO Mark Collins
Langford Mayor Stew Young
Oak Bay Mayor Kevin Murdoch
Financial Stability
Dr Kevin Hall/ President and Vice Chancellor- University of Victoria
Esquimalt Mayor Barb Desjardins
Talking Tech with TELUS
Raising Mental Health Awareness
US Ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman
Victoria Native Friendship Centre Executive Director Ron Rice
Saanich Mayor Fred Haynes
How much do you know about cryptocurrency?
Colwood Mayor Rob Martin
Hearing from the hotel, hospitality, and construction/development sectors.
View Royal Mayor David Screech
Return to classroom learning in at UVic and other post secondary institutions
Seaspan Victoria Shipyards: Pt.2
Seaspan Victoria Shipyards: A Quiet Giant of Industry and Business Pt.1
People refusing to wear masks
Are there brand names and outlets you trust more than others?
Securing Data
Co-ops in the Workforce
CFB Esquimalt
Giving your Business a Scorecard Rating
Transitioning the Homeless: How it's going
Pivot Pilots in Specialty and Niche Operations
"Pivot Pilots" with the Urban Development Institute, Knappett Projects, and Kinetic Construction
"Pivot Pilots" with Herman's Jazz Club, Social Media Camp, and Themis Security
"Pivot Pilots" with the BCRFA, House of Boateng, and II Terrazzo
"Pivot Pilots" with CHEK Media Group's Rob Germain
"Pivot Pilots" with Outlooks for Men, Big Wheel Burger, and Moe's Home Collection
"Pivot Pilots" with Starfish Medical, Camosun Innovations, and Vancouver Island Brewery
"Pivot Pilots" with Departures Travel, Spinnakers, and Sailor Jack Consignment
Canada's 2021 Census with the Statistics Canada Director General
Making the Most of Your Home Office
Philanthropy and Non-Profits During a Pandemic
Inside Long Term Care Facilities
Knowing the Facts Vital to Safe Communities
Innovative Retailers Pivot During Pandemic
Relief and Reconciliation with Hon. Murray Rankin