Watch the Save the Sales Telethon with Ed Bain and Jeff King on August 22 at 6pm
Tune into the Save the Sales Telethon on August 22nd at 6pm for a nostalgic and entertaining variety show to raise awareness for Downtown Victoria's local businesses.
Rediscover Downtown Victoria: Transit, Socially Distant Activities, and Patio Dining
As Victoria continues to reopen with new safety measures in place, more small businesses are welcoming people back to their shops and services. Read about updates to transit, fun activities to do downtown, and how the City is planning on making more space for patios and pedestrians.
Downtown Victoria welcomes you back
In May's edition of Jeff's monthly column in Victoria News, the DVBA Executive Directory writes about the challenges businesses faced through the pandemic, ways we can support these invaluable members of our society, and how excited the downtown community is to welcome you back!
Food Security, Mental Health, and Seniors’ Resources in Victoria
The global public health emergency is having widespread effects on many aspects of day-to-day life, from finances to food security and mental health. Here are some local and provincial resources that can help provide access to food and mental well-being services for individuals and families, young and old.
COVID-19 Resources for Individuals and Businesses
With the ongoing public health emergency, we wanted to provide a list of resources to make use of during this challenging time. See an overview of federal, provincial, and municipal support services and find the information you need when it comes to COVID-19.
Lorna: Bodacious Clothing
Lorna Ketler of Bodacious Clothing in downtown Victoria shares her experiences as a business owner for over 20 years, talking about her motivation, passion, and advice for other business owners as part of our series for International Women's Day and Women's History Month 2020.
Evelyn: Andrews-Greene CPA
Evelyn Andrews-Greene is the sole owner of Andrews-Greene CPA in downtown Victoria, running the business for over thirty years. Find out why she chose downtown, what #EachforEqual means to her, and what words of wisdom she has for other fellow entrepreneurs.
FED Feature: Zambri’s
The Food Eco District has initiated monthly features to promote food and sustainability. For March, the feature restaurant is Zambri's. Read on to find out the featured food...
Be A Local Tourist In Your Town 2020: Back and better than ever
Be A Local Tourist In Your Town is back and it starts TODAY! See Victoria through the eyes of an out-of-towner, get great deals on local attractions, and be entered to WIN a fantastic prize.
Jeff’s Column: 2020 Building on our Momentum in Downtown Victoria
Jeff Bray, DVBA's executive director, writes a column for Victoria News. Read January's article about 2019 and where the organization is heading this year.