Victoria-area business owners have joined forces to promote locally owned and independent businesses with TuesdayB次元官网网址檚 launch of Shop Local Victoria at the Hotel Rialto.

B次元官网网址淛ust a small shift in spending at locally owned businesses can have a compounding effect keeping dollars in our community, creating jobs and so much more,B次元官网网址� says founding member Gayle Robinson of RobinsonB次元官网网址檚 Outdoor Store.

For more information, please see www.ShopLocalVictoria.com

Awards & Accolades

Pharmasave Broadmead has been recognized by the B.C. Cancer Foundation for its significant contributions after raising $4,428 for cancer research. The Saanich store sold pins, and hosted a barbecue and a gift basket give-away B次元官网网址� not to mention an employee head-shave campaign.

Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce CEO Bruce Carter has been appointed to the board of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and has assumed the presidency of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Executives of Canada.

As CanadaB次元官网网址檚 largest and most influential business association, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce is the primary and vital connection between business and the federal government.

New & Notable

The Bay Centre has welcomed the fashion retailer Bcbgmaxazria. Located on the lower level near centre court, the companyB次元官网网址檚 10th B.C. store offers more than 3,500 square feet. Grand opening celebrations are planned for tomorrow, May 26.

B次元官网网址� Email Jennifer Blyth your business news at jblyth@telus.net.