Small Biz Spotlight: Lady Mae Uniforms
Meet Gayle, owner of Lady Mae Uniforms. Lady Mae offers the widest selection of medical and hospitality uniforms on Vancouver Island.
Small Biz Spotlight: Folk
Meet Willow, owner of Folk. Folk is devoted to local and casual women's clothing.
Small Biz Spotlight: Downtown Victoria Vet Clinic
Meet Levente Degi, owner of the Downtown Victoria Vet Clinic.
Small Biz Spotlight: Jaga Silk
Meet Jared and Miyuki, owners of Jaga Silk. This tea bar specializes in high-quality maccha.
Small Biz Spotlight: Hermann’s Jazz Club
Welcome to Hermann's Jazz Club. After Hermann's passing, Nichola became acting Executive Director overseeing Hermann's Jazz Club. A music enthusiast, Nichola is dedicated to keeping culture and arts downtown.
Small Biz Spotlight: Ocean River Sports
Meet Brian, owner of Ocean River Sports. Specializing in outdoor apparel, equipment, and ecotours, Brian is a strong supporter of marine conservation throughout the Gulf Islands.
The Accidental Marketer: An Anthropologist at the DVBA
As Rae wraps up her term with the DVBA she reflects on her experiences.
A Reflection of Gabe Velenosi’s Summer at the DVBA
Gabe Velenosi's time as a Culture and Events Assistant this summer has been exciting, memorable, and fast-paced. It is hard to believe that fall is approaching, so Gabe has written a poem to show her time at the DVBA.
Goodbye to Single Use Plastics: Victoria’s Strategic Planning
On July 24, Jeff Bray and the DVBA team attended a City of Victoria workshop to discuss how businesses can reduce single-use plastics.
Mabel – Women in Need Community Cooperative
Mabel Marin, Marketing and Communications Coordinator of Women in Need, shares her experience working with an organization dedicated to empowering women.