DVBA BUSINESS SUPPORT

If your business is located within the boundary, you are automatically a member of the Downtown Victoria Business Association (DVBA). The DVBA team is here to support you! From our Clean Team, to advocacy, events, and marketing, we are here to promote the vibrancy and vitality of the downtown businesses community.

DVBA Boundary Map

STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY

MARKETING AND EVENTS

GRANTS

LET’S CONNECT

STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY

Downtown Business Compass Newsletter

Email connor@downtownvictoria.ca to be added to the Business Compass e-mail newsletter. We understand business owners are busy and respect your time, we will not spam your inbox unnecessarily. This newsletter is sent to all downtown business owners every other Tuesday evening and includes information is pertinent to downtown businesses, such as member events or marketing opportunities.

Networking

The DVBA hosts membership events a few times yearly. These events provide opportunities to discuss challenges, share ideas, and meet other engaged members of the downtown business community. You must subscribe to the Business Compass newsletter (email connor@downtownvictoria.ca) to receive event invitations.

Clean Team

The DVBA Clean Team operates weekdays from 8AM to 4PM. If you have garbage, drug paraphernalia, tags, or otherwise need help with your storefront, call 250-386-2238. Find out more about the Clean Team here.

Advocacy

A central goal of the DVBA is to advocate on behalf of businesses to all levels of government. If you have a challenge you face as a downtown business owner/operator, email jeff@downtownvictoria.ca.

MARKETING AND EVENTS

Social Media

If you would like your business to be featured on the Downtown Victoria Facebook and/or Instagram pages, email becca@downtownvictoria.ca. Make sure to tag @downtownvictoriabc on Instagram when you post downtown content/events for more opportunities to be featured.

Events Page and What’s Up Downtown? Events Newsletter

Hosting an event downtown? Submit it to our online events calendar! This is the most popular part of our website and we use events on this page to curate our twice-monthly What’s Up Downtown? Newsletter.

Downtown Victoria Gift Cards

Any downtown business can register to be part of the Downtown Victoria Gift Card program. Registration is free and takes only a few minutes. Once registered, businesses can receive a $100 gift card to run a giveaway. Since launching the program in 2024, the DVBA has sold/given away over $150,000 in gift cards. That is free money for registered businesses whose customers choose to use the Downtown Victoria Gift Cards at their location. To find out more and register, email becca@downtownvictoria.ca.

Event Support

Looking for more support in creating/hosting a downtown event? Email connor@downtownvictoria.ca.

GRANTS

Grants

The Downtown Victoria Business Association offers a suite of grant programs to help downtown businesses improve safety, appearance, and overall vibrancy. These grants provide cost-sharing support for exterior lighting, security upgrades, vandalism repairs, gull deterrents, and storefront or building façade improvements. Together, the programs are designed to help businesses respond to immediate challenges, make proactive improvements, and contribute to a welcoming, safe, and attractive downtown for everyone. Visit the Grants page of our website for more information and application forms.

LET’S CONNECT

DVBA Membership Manager, Madison, will gladly visit you at your business at your convenience, or give you a call to answer any questions. Simple send her a note at madison@downtownvictoria.ca with your preferred method of contact and what date/time works for you.