Between the numerous disruptions to supply chains, the COVID-19 pandemic, and a few other curve balls thrown at local businesses, itB次元官网网址檚 now more important than ever to support local.

With that in mind, as we head into the holiday season, weB次元官网网址檒l be introducing B次元官网网址� or reintroducing B次元官网网址� our readers to some of the West Shore businesses that help make this community great.

The dedication to customers and community that form the cornerstones of Peninsula Co-opB次元官网网址檚 approach to business are instilled in PenCo Liquor.

B次元官网网址淎s a co-operative owned by our members, itB次元官网网址檚 important for us to continue to look for opportunities to diversify our business to keep it strong and thriving for years to come,B次元官网网址� said Lindsay Gaudette, director of marketing and community relations for Peninsula Co-op. B次元官网网址淭he opportunity to purchase two Liquor Depot stores arose after careful review, and we felt they would be a great addition to our business offering.B次元官网网址�

Peninsula Co-op has been in operation as a co-operative for more than 40 years, with more than 350 people employed at grocery, petroleum and convenience stores on Vancouver Island.

B次元官网网址淲e spent the past several months working to transition the liquor stores to their new name while making updates to the sites to better welcome customers and members,B次元官网网址� Gaudette noted.

B次元官网网址淲eB次元官网网址檙e a local company and weB次元官网网址檙e committed to giving back to where we live, work and play. As a co-op, weB次元官网网址檙e a different kind of business because we share our profits with our members, our staff, and our community.B次元官网网址�

Peninsula Co-op donates more than $500,000 a year to local charities, organizations, youth groups, student scholarships and community projects.

Members will be able to earn rebates on their purchases at PenCo Liquor now, in addition to the rebates earned through purchases at Peninsula Co-opB次元官网网址檚 other businesses.

B次元官网网址淲e are committed to the care of our staff, our members and our community,B次元官网网址� Gaudette added.

B次元官网网址淲eB次元官网网址檝e been fortunate to be named employer of the year and business of the year several times, and have been recognized for our commitment to giving back to the community as well.B次元官网网址�

Gaudette had some words of wisdom she was happy to share with anyone starting a new business.

B次元官网网址淵ouB次元官网网址檙e only as good as your staff are, so treat your team like family. Loyalty and commitment are earned, and weB次元官网网址檙e honoured to have so many long-term employees on our team.B次元官网网址�

PenCo Liquor storesB次元官网网址� selection of beers, wines, coolers and spirits are available at 104-3510 Blanshard St. in Saanich, and 2835 Bryn Maur Rd. In Langford.

For more information on the PenCo Liquor stores, visit , or check out for more on their gas stations, grocery stores and liquor stores.

To read more about West Shore businesses, go to goldstreamgazette.com/local-business.

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