Small Business Spotlight: Vikki Drummond Art
Vikki Drummond Art is now open downtown! Located in Fan Tan Alley, this beautiful little shop and art studio is full of creativity and wonderful art pieces. With the pandemic still a part of our lives, small businesses, such as Vikki Drummond Art, need our help to stay open and survive the financial difficulties of our present circumstances.
Meet Downtown Business Owners!
Small businesses in downtown Victoria are relying on our support this year more than ever. With that in mind, we want to invite you to meet some of the people who make the downtown core a wonderful and special place: our downtown business owners!
Ways to Give Back to Those in Need this Holiday Season
This year more than ever, there are those in downtown Victoria who are struggling financially. From children to women to the homeless, people need our help to make this holiday season special. Your donations make a huge difference to lives. Let's bring joy and support to those in need together this year!
Small Business Spotlight: Avalon Books and Treasures
Established in 1970, Avalon Books and Treasures has a rich history. The occult boutique is full of items from local and BC artisans and is the place to go for crystals, beautiful jewelry, and tarot readings. With the pandemic still a part of our lives, small businesses, such as Avalon Books and Treasures, need our help to stay open and survive the financial difficulties of our present circumstances.
How to Celebrate this Holiday Season During COVID
With the pandemic still a part of our lives, life is different than it once was. This holiday season will not be the same as in past years. There are, however, ways to celebrate this season while staying in our familial bubbles and maintaining safe practices.
Small Business Spotlight: Bombshell Beauty Salon
Bombshell Beauty Salon is now open downtown! Located in the Maynard Court Building on Johnson Street, this fun little salon offers nail, lash, and brow styling services. With the pandemic still a part of our lives, small businesses, such as Bombshell Beauty Salon, need our help to stay open and survive the financial difficulties of our present circumstances.
A Toy Store for Every Age Group
Downtown Victoria boasts a wonderful collection of toy stores. From stuff animals to action figures to so much more, these stores carry everything we need to have fun. Just inside their doors are hidden treasures for the child in all of us. Just like other types of businesses in a pandemic, these stores need our support to remain viable and open.
Rising Economy Week’s The Green Recovery Panel
November 16 - 20, 2020 marked Rising Economy Week, an event co-hosted by the South Island Prosperity Partnership and Pacific NorthWest Economic Region. With the climate crisis and the pandemic still so prevalent and important, they offered a panel called "The Green Recovery: How do we build back even better?" Since these issues are so critical to us and our local businesses, we thought we'd share some of what they talked about. #RisingEconomyWeek2020
