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One-Man Brand
Shawn Soole has parlayed his standing as Victoria’s most influential bartender into a burgeoning empire of hospitality consultation.
Already an award-winning mixologist in 2006 when...
Learn to Read the Room
Whether attending a networking/marketing event, leading a team meeting or simply engaging in casual conversation, the ability to read the room is indispensable —...
Five Key Trends in HR
As we work with Vancouver Island small business owners and managers, most people agree that the employment landscape has changed in an epic way...
Douglas Reads – January 2025
Dreaming big is easy. We all do it. What’s hard is bringing those dreams from pie in the sky to down to earth. Big...
Wirk Consulting: Experienced partner. Trusted advisor. Real results.
Wirk Consulting is a local management consulting firm that partners with clients to pursue their most exciting opportunities and address their most pressing challenges....
The Supercar Station
Jay Leno knows his cars. So when the well-known television host, comedian and car collector asks Victoria-based Coachwerks Restoration to work on one of...
Lumera Productions – Providing Outstanding Event and Production Service
Lumera Productions Inc. is based in Victoria and was founded by its president, Shane Archer in 2009 as a sole proprietor operating out of...
Canada’s Turbulent Skies
The demand for business travel is up some 11 per cent this year, and the Global Business Travel Association projects it’s just going to...
Ottawa Invests in Island Businesses
Four Victoria-area businesses are sharing some of the $3.5 million announced by the federal government in September to help Vancouver Island businesses.
Industrial Plankton, which...
10 to Watch Winner 2024 – HAVN Saunas
Sector: Health and wellness
Year launched: 2023
Principals: From left, Nicholas Van Buren, Kurtis Vallee (not pictured,...
10 to Watch Winner 2024 – Philosophy MD
Sector: Wellness
Principals: From left, Carla Matheson, Dr. Bri Budlovsky, Dr. Matt Carere and
Tara Carere
Year Launched:...
10 to Watch Winner 2024 – ArtRow
Sector: Fine art
Year launched: 2022
Principal: Lara Tomaszewska
Unique selling proposition: ArtRow is a disruptive digital marketplace...
10 to Watch Winner 2024 – Home Based Recovery
Sectors: Health and wellness
Year launched: 2023
Principals: From left, Dr. Michael Berry, Ewan Kirkaldy and Michael...
10 to Watch Winner 2024 – Ocean AID
Sector: Technology
Principals: From left, Archit Kumar and Andrew Polanyi
Year launched: 2023
Unique selling proposition: Pairing sonar...
10 to Watch Winner 2024 – GoChip
Sector: Technology and pet care
Year launched: 2022
Principal: Alexander von Kaldenberg
Unique selling proposition: Reimagining the relationship...
10 to Watch Winner 2024 – This Week’s Lunch
Sector: Food and drink
Principals: From left, Jason Potter, Hannah Oluka and Kirk Stringer
Year launched: 2021
Unique...
10 to Watch Winner 2024 – Small Gods Brewing
Sector: Brewing and hospitality
Year launched: 2022
Principals: From left, Chris Bjerrisgaard and Jonny Kostiuk
Unique selling proposition:...
10 to Watch Winner 2024- RITUAL Nordic Spa
Sector: Wellness
Year launched: 2022
Principal: Marci Hotsenpiller
Unique selling proposition: To deliver affordable, traditional sauna culture and...
10 to Watch Winner 2024 – Zingaro Floral Perfumery
Sector: Floral, perfume and gifts
Principals: From left, Shane Murray and Palma Cafolla
Year Launched: 2021
Unique selling...