BDC, Canada’s bank for entrepreneurs, released a new report today which examines the state of Canadian business owners’ mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey revealed while nearly two-thirds say they are adjusting to the COVID-19 context (64%), and nearly … Continue reading →
Nominations are now open for you to choose your greater Sooke Region business for voting consideration in the 2020 Business Excellence Awards! This year’s awards will look different than in the past to accommodate social distancing: the awards process and … Continue reading →
[Sooke offers a similar service at BetterBuySooke.ca. In addition to this Sooke-centric service, Sooke businesses are welcome to participate in this Greater Victoria platform. Following is the release from TLF -spn] The economic slowdown resulting from the COVD-19 pandemic’s requirements … Continue reading →
A new B.C. Business COVID-19 Support Service will serve as a single point of contact for businesses throughout the province looking for information on resources available during the COVID-19 pandemic. The B.C. Business COVID-19 Support Service will be operated by … Continue reading →
Today, the Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce launches BetterBuySooke.ca, a “buy now, redeem later” gift card solution for the many Sooke businesses that have had to close their doors or reduce their services as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. … Continue reading →
Starting April 9, 2020, owners of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and managers of non-profit organizations (NPOs) who are National Bank clients will be able to submit their applications online for the Canada Emergency Business Account. This program is guaranteed by the … Continue reading →
Sooke Bosley’s Store Update New Temporary Store Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat & Sun 10am-5pm Free Contactless Deliveries: Sooke: Daily Mon – Sat East Sooke/Metchosin: Wednesday’s Shirley/Jordan River/Port Renfrew: Every 2nd Friday (April 10th & 24th this month) Local Pick Up … Continue reading →
-Insights West release 65% of small business owners are ‘very worried’ about the negative financial impact overall—and specifically revenue (66%), financing (41%), ability to pay salaries (43%) and difficulty paying their rent/lease (38%) Only 55% think the emergency Federal aid … Continue reading →
The Government of British Columbia announced last week that Garden Centers were considered an essential service. We are doing our best to help you get your gardening needs in a safe manner. For the first time, our suppliers are selling … Continue reading →
To support vulnerable British Columbians during the COVID-19 crisis, the Province is providing a $3-million emergency grant from the Community Gaming Grants program to Food Banks British Columbia. Food Banks British Columbia will distribute the money among food banks provincewide … Continue reading →
