Downtown Victoria: Support Local Business

In July, @talkingshop_ca posted the article, “In Conversation with Khloe // Amelia Lee Boutique”. Khloe, owner of @amelialeeboutique at Uptown and on Yates St, talks about the challenges and rewards of having not one but two ethical-sourced, west coast style stores. For a taste of the article, check out the latest post on the Downtown Victoria blog (downtownvictoria.ca/blog) or read the whole thing at talkingshop.ca - Downtown Victoria's favourite quote from Khloe: "I find strength because I have two beautiful children, an incredible team of women that work for me, and a community that I call home." - #dowtnownvictoria #dvba #downtownyyj #yyj #supportlocalyyj #yyjsupportlocal #dvba #yyjcommunity #victoriabc #smallbusinessyyj #yyjbiz #yyjbusiness #shoplocalyyj #shopyyj

+𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡+⠀ Staff appreciation post! This photo is from @brownstheflorist's page, where they wrote about the photographed employee, Jo. Head over to @browntheflorist's page to read the full post - it's sure to put a smile on your face if this photo hasn't already! ⠀ - ⠀ When you support a small business, you're also supporting all the amazing staff employed by that business. Staff are vital to the success of our small businesses downtown and we appreciate everyone working to make downtown a beautiful, vibrant, and inclusive place. Thank you to all hardworking employees and owners keeping downtown Victoria alive! ⠀ -⠀ #downtownvictoria #dvba #downtownyyj #yyj #yyjsmallbiz #supportlocalyyj #yyjsupportlocal #downtownvictoria #victoriabc #yyjbiz #yyjbusiness #yyjcommunity

October is Small Business Month! This year, we're partnering with our friends at @victoria_buzz to offer some great giveaways! We are giving away ten $100 gift cards for the downtown business of your choice AND we are giving one lucky downtown business an advertising package with @victoria_buzz worth $1,200! Find out how to nominate a business by heading to this article: https://buff.ly/35hRIuY. Thank you SO MUCH for supporting small businesses, Victoria!⠀ -⠀ #downtownyyj #yyj #yyjsmallbusiness #yyjbiz #supportlocalyyj #yyjlocal #dvba #yyjcommunity #shopyyj #eatyyj #downtownvictoria

+𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡+ Near the end of September, @talkingshop_ca posted the article "In Conversation with Jeanette // Tout de Sweet." Jeanette, owner of downtown Victoria's adorable and delicious candy store on Store Street, @toutdesweetvic, talks about the sweet and bittersweet aspects of her experience as a candymaker and entrepreneur. Check out the DVBA blog (downtownvictoria.ca/blog) for a taste of the interview, or head to talkingshop.ca to read the whole thing. - We especially liked this quote from Jeanette: "I will always come back to growth in patience and gratitude. I don’t have any regrets and see everything as a lesson that we can take to our next jumping-off point." - 📸: Michelle Ardiel fro Talking Shop - #downtownvictoria #dvba #dowtnownyyj #yyj #yyjsupportlocal #supportlocalyyj #yyjcommunity #yyjsmallbiz #yyjbiz #shopyyj #victoriabc

+𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡+ Welcome, @marketcollectivebyshi to downtown Victoria! Located in @thebaycentre, Market Collective by Shi hosts a carefully curated collection from over 60 makers, designers, artists, and food producers of Canada’s handmade movement. This shop was created to help mitigate some of the extensive financial losses predicted for many of the featured artists/artisans due to COVID-19 and the fact that in-person Markets have been cancelled across the board. What a fantastic new business to join the downtown family! - 📸: @click.head - Small business month with @victoria_buzz continues... You can win one of ten $100 gift cards for any downtown business, including any store in the Bay Centre. Head to the link in our bio to find out how! (It's easy, we promise). - Want to find more new businesses opening amid the pandemic? Our latest blog post on downtownvictoria.ca introduces eight new businesses to explore downtown -- check it out and tell us if we missed any, please! - #downtownvictoria #downtownyyj #downtownvictoriabc #dvba #yyjcommunity #yyjbiz #yyjsmallbusiness #yyjsmallbiz #shopyyj #supportlocalyyj #yyjsupportlocal #supportlocal

+𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡+⠀⠀⠀ Another new business alert: Welcome, @goodvibespace! This new boutique is loaded with goodies to enhance your life and bring happiness into your daily practice. Located at 565 Johnson Street, stop by and give this great new space some local love! 🙏💖⠀ -⠀⠀ And don't forget to enter our contest with @victoria_buzz to win one of ten gift cards to your favourite downtown business, including any new business downtown. Head to the link in our bio to learn how to enter to win! ⠀⠀ -⠀⠀ 📸: @nomad_market_events - thank you!⠀ -⠀⠀ #downtownyyj #yyj #dvba #downtownvictoria #victoriabc #yyjcommunity #yyjsmallbusiness #yyjbiz #yyjsmallbiz #supportlocalyyj #locallove

+𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡+ Natalie, owner of @pompomboutique.ca , discusses her journey and the peaks and valleys of entrepreneurship with an authentic flare in @talkingshop_ca's blog post. Check out the DVBA blog (downtownvictoria.ca/blog) for a taste of the interview, or head to talkingshop.ca to read the whole thing. Thank you, Natalie and Talking Shop for all you do! - Our fave quote from Natalie: "We really care. Every person is like a marvelous cocoon of experiences and we are there to listen." Pom Pom is a fantastic boutique offering "all things lovely" in Trounce Alley, definitely worth the visit! - #downtownvictoria #dvba #dowtnownyyj #yyj #yyjsupportlocal #supportlocalyyj #yyjcommunity #yyjsmallbiz #yyjbiz #shopyyj #victoriabc

+𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡+⠀⠀ New business alert: @culturedswinebarber opened in August and it is the sweetest new spot to get a fresh cut! This traditional style, single chair shop welcomes everyone's barbering needs -- it's a safe, inclusive space for all 🏳️‍🌈💕. Welcome, @culturedswinebarber! ⠀ -⠀ Don't forget to enter our contest with @victoria_buzz to win one of ten gift cards to your favourite downtown business, including any of the amazing hair services downtown. Head to the link in our bio to learn how to enter to win! ⠀ -⠀ 📸: @darqwebb - what a great shot!⠀ -⠀ #downtownyyj #yyj #dvba #downtownvictoria #victoriabc #yyjcommunity #yyjsmallbusiness #yyjbiz #yyjsmallbiz #supportlocalyyj #yyjpride #locallove