October is Small Business Month!
Did you know…
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54% of British Columbians work for small, locally-owned businesses?
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Small, locally-owned businesses recirculate up to 60% of revenue into the local economy, compared to 14% for multinationals?
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B.C.’s small business sector generates approximately 34 per cent of the provincial GDP?
When you support small, local businesses, you support your community!
Meet the People Behind Downtown’s Small Businesses
This summer, our wonderful co-op student, Zoe, interviewed downtown business owners about their businesses, experiences downtown, and challenges. Meet the people working hard behind the scenes to keep downtown Victoria a vibrant, welcoming place for our community. Learn more about these owners and their businesses by reading their dedicated blog posts (each approx. 3 min read)…
Small Business Month Feature: Charge Fitness
Charge Fitness October is Small Business Month! To celebrate, we are introducing numerous amazing downtown business owners all month long. [...]
Small Business Month Feature: Public Mercantile
Public Mercantile October is Small Business Month! To celebrate, we are introducing numerous amazing downtown business owners all month long. [...]
Small Business Month Feature: Boho Tribe
Boho Tribe October is Small Business Month! To celebrate, we are introducing numerous amazing downtown business owners all month long. [...]
Small Business Month Feature: Cyclebeat Club
Cyclebeat Club October is Small Business Month! To celebrate, we are introducing numerous amazing downtown business owners all month long. [...]
Small Business Month Feature: Sean Schuster Fine Art Gallery
Sean Schuster Fine Art Gallery October is Small Business Month! To celebrate, we are introducing numerous amazing downtown business owners [...]
Small Business Month Feature: Sorensen Books
Sorensen Books October is Small Business Month! To celebrate, we are introducing numerous amazing downtown business owners all month long. [...]