Photo credit to Callanan Photography
The 2017 Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors are (left to right): Dan Houle, Shandra Collins, Alayne MacIsaac, Steve Grundy, Beth Cougler Blom, Kerry Cavers (President), Michael Russo, Linda Ferguson, Leslie Haddad, Lorna Danylchuk (Absent: Alison Forster, Gillian Dixon).
The Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce has issued notice that they are now receiving nominations for their 16th annual Business Excellence Awards. Any Sooke business can be nominated, and any Sooke resident can nominate them (along with those from elsewhere), … Continue reading →
Following is Kerry Caver, the new president of the Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce, presenting to the District of Sooke on Monday, January 18, 2016. Her presentation is followed by Council discussion on the Royal Roads report on developing a destination … Continue reading →
SOOKE – For a select few, change is easier than keeping the status quo. For most, change can be unnerving, challenging, overwhelming and just downright scary. If we are the ones making the change we worry we might be making … Continue reading →
In a recent public address, the provincial ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure announced the commitment of $85 million toward the building of an interchange at the congested McKenzie Avenue and Trans-Canada Highway intersection, intended to ease the infamous ‘Colwood Crawl.’ … Continue reading →
The following is provided by the Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce. -SPN Sooke Region Strategic Economic Action Plan 2015 (Based on the Economic Development Symposium Sept 26, 2015) BACKGROUND In the interest of helping to create a unique, thriving … Continue reading →
The Sooke Chamber of Commerce organizes a Newcomers Club, a get-together for relatively new residents to the Sooke region (three years or less) to meet with other newcomers as well learn about our local community in the areas of history, … Continue reading →
The conference room at the Prestige was jam-packed with business owners and local residents for the Sooke Chamber of Commerce business awards on Saturday night (April 11). After a round of incredible appetizers, it was on to the main meal … Continue reading →
At Sooke’s recent Chamber Awards, local longtime business owner Frederique Philip (co-owner, Sooke Harbour House, winner of Sustainability Leadership) issued a challenge to the community of Sooke to help local Sooke business: Go online and rate businesses in Sooke. Any 10 businesses. … Continue reading →
Her Worship Maja Tait, Mayor of Sooke, delivered a moving speech to the women gathered at the Sooke Harbour House in recognition of International Women’s Day, celebrated on March 8, 2015. The event was organized by Sooke’s Chamber of Commerce. … Continue reading →
