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MEDIA RELEASE IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 25, 2011 Companies of Over 25 Years Celebrated at Chamber Week Victoria, BC – The Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce recognizes its 25 year members during Chamber Week. One hundred fifty nine (159) businesses in the region have been continuous members of the Greater Victoria Chamber. The Greater Victoria Chamber is one of the largest and oldest chambers in the province. Established in 1863, the Victoria Chamber will be celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2013. “We are fortunate to a large group of long-standing members in the Chamber. It brings a richness of history to our organization,” says Bruce Carter, CEO of the Greater Victoria Chamber. The Chamber offers a number of services to members such as: · A Business Education series focused on practical day-to-day tips for business operations · A Business Leaders series, offering high profile guest speakers · A Sustainable Futures series – understanding green business and opportunities · Regular networking opportunities · Mentorship and activities through the Prodigy Group, the chamber’s emerging professionals · A health benefits package for small business · Competitive credit card discount rates · Advocacy on business issues, focusing on all levels of government A list of the long-standing members can be accessed here. The Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce has approximately 1500 members and is the voice of business for the Greater Victoria region. The Greater Victoria Chamber has received Accreditation with Distinction from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. -30- For more information contact: Shannon Renault Bruce Carter Manager Policy Development & Communications Chief Executive Officer Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce Cell 250-812-0510 Email: bcarter@gvcc.org Email: srenault@gvcc.org Cell: 250-889-2271
MEDIA RELEASE
February 25, 2011
Companies of Over 25 Years Celebrated at Chamber Week
Victoria, BC – The Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce recognizes its 25 year members during Chamber Week. One hundred fifty nine (159) businesses in the region have been continuous members of the Greater Victoria Chamber.
The Greater Victoria Chamber is one of the largest and oldest chambers in the province. Established in 1863, the Victoria Chamber will be celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2013.
“We are fortunate to a large group of long-standing members in the Chamber. It brings a richness of history to our organization,” says Bruce Carter, CEO of the Greater Victoria Chamber.
The Chamber offers a number of services to members such as:
· A Business Education series focused on practical day-to-day tips for business operations
· A Business Leaders series, offering high profile guest speakers
· A Sustainable Futures series – understanding green business and opportunities
· Regular networking opportunities
· Mentorship and activities through the Prodigy Group, the chamber’s emerging professionals
· A health benefits package for small business
· Competitive credit card discount rates
· Advocacy on business issues, focusing on all levels of government
A list of the long-standing members can be accessed here.
The Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce has approximately 1500 members and is the voice of business for the Greater Victoria region. The Greater Victoria Chamber has received Accreditation with Distinction from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.
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For more information contact:
Shannon Renault Bruce Carter
Cell 250-812-0510 Email: bcarter@gvcc.org
Email: srenault@gvcc.org Cell: 250-889-2271