Sooke Chamber revitalizes its Board, adding four new directors to the table
Directors from left to right: Jeremy Andersen, Steven Eckert (back row), Deb Schenk, Mike Menard (back row), Kim Barber, Marleen Kiral, Tracy Snow (back row), Les Haddad, and Karen Mason. Performing the swearing-in: Sooke Mayor Maja Tait (far right). Photo by Nancy Vieira. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sooke, BC, January 27, 20223 The Sooke Region Chamber […]
Sooke’s finest businesses celebrated with songs and smiles at the annual business excellence awards
Press Release, for immediate distribution Sooke, November 21, 2022 On November 19, the Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual business excellence awards, Sooke Celebrates. The evening celebrated Sooke’s local enterprises with an evening of Jazz with songstress Maria Manna, business awards, and comedian Dan Duvall. Over 30 local organizations and 15 hardworking volunteers […]
Sooke Celebrates Business Excellence with Song, Celebration and Smiles: Tickets now on sale!
Were you nominated? Buy your TICKETS here Sooke, BC: When it comes to celebrating business excellence in Sooke, the Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce is changing gears. Instead of their longstanding traditional sit-down buffet, the Chamber is switching to an evening of song, celebration, and smiles with their Sooke Celebrates show on the evening of […]
Sooke Chamber and EMCS Society co-host election event to introduce 25+ candidates to the community
September 20, 2022 Vote 2022: Mayoral Candidates Conversation; Councillor Candidate Platforms EMCS 6218 Sooke Rd, in-person event (and later available on video) Saturday, October 1, 2022, 2:00pm to 4:00pm (doors open at 1:45) Free, Registration Required (tinyurl.com/Sooke2022) Sooke, BC: The Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the EMCS Society is co-hosting a non-confrontational […]
Multi-chamber networking event of 2022: Five Chamber Mixer, Sept 22
5 Chamber Business Mixer Thursday, September 22, 2022 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM PST Gorge Park Pavilion 1070 Tillicum Rd, Victoria, BC V9A 2A1 REGISTER NOW! Join us for the annual joint mixer bringing together great businesses from the Esquimalt, Greater Victoria, Saanich Peninsula, Sooke Region and WestShore Chambers! This event is proudly sponsored by: […]
Caravan Stage Company Presents Virtual Rogues on Sooke Harbour
Since 1970 The Caravan has been bringing theatre to communities across the world. First, by horse drawn wagon and now by tallship, the “Amara Zee”. After fifty consecutive years of touring, the Caravan Stage Company will make a stop in Sooke on its farewell voyage from August 17 to 21, 2022. Hours: Gates open at […]
Membership Sales Representative, Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce Job Posting 2022
Position: Membership Sales Representative, Student Summer Position Location: Sooke Chamber of Commerce Salary: $16.65 hourly for 35 hours per week (8-week duration) Workplace type: Combination of On-Site & Mobile work Start Date: ASAP Language: English Available Positions:Â 2 Application Deadline: OPEN UNTIL FILLED The Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce is hiring two summer students starting […]
Checkout Bag Bylaw comes into effect May 22; promotional material available for business at Chamber and District offices
Friday, April 22, 2022 –  Today is Earth Day and marks the one-month countdown to a milestone in Sooke’s history as we do our part to reduce plastics in the environment with the implementation of the Checkout Bag Bylaw. On November 22, 2021 Sooke adopted its checkout bag bylaw to reduce the volume of plastic bags […]
Survey results: Sooke’s Hidden Treasures Survey 2022
The Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce recently solicited input from the community on their favourite “Hidden Treasures” in and around Sooke. Two hundred people responded. The most valued treasures of respondents were waterfront access and activities (oceanside as well as lakes and rivers), and the local walks, hikes and trails. After that, it was the […]
Canadian Chamber’s President & CEO on federal government’s decision to invoke the Emergencies Act
February 14 – OTTAWA –The President and CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Perrin Beatty, issued the quick reaction below following the invocation of the Emergencies Act. Please note that Mr. Beatty was the Minister responsible for bringing the Emergencies Act into effect in 1988. “The government’s decision to invoke the Emergencies Act indicates […]
