Pacific Football Club

How They Did It: Pacific Football Club Salvages a Season through COVID-19

At the beginning of March this year, Rob Friend and his partners had checked a lot of boxes on their short term goals. After...
DER3

VIATEC Offers Digital Mentorship and Support for Business through DER3 Program

As the economic effects of a pandemic continue impacting small business, the B.C. government and local tech communities are stepping up to help them...

Laura Bolster, Megson FitzPatrick Insurance Services

Laura Bolster is the President/COO and a partner at Megson FitzPatrick Insurance Services, a local and proudly independent insurance brokerage offering all areas of...

COVID Lessons: Have an Innovative Business Mindset

As we move into the reboot phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, Douglas asked local business leaders to share lessons learned. They've told us that...

Jarid Taylor, Brandigenous

Jarid Taylor founded Brandigenous in 2019, with the goal to elevate the way people buy branded merchandise. His focus is creating unique, quality brand designs...

Tessa McLoughlin, Founder & Director of KWENCH

Tessa McLoughlin is the Founder and Director of KWENCH, a full-service work and culture club. Their Store Street location in Victoria includes creative studios,...

Ed Geric, Mike Geric Construction

Ed Geric is the President of Mike Geric Construction, an industry leader in sustainable multifamily construction. He combines financial expertise with the entrepreneurial know-how...

Mark Mawhinney, Odlum Brown

Mark Mawhinney is an Associate Portfolio Manager and Investment Advisor with BC-based, employee-owned investment firm, Odlum Brown Limited (a Member-Canadian Investor Protection Fund). He...

Diane Moran & Ronald Laidman, Remote Renfrew Riverside Retreat

Diane Moran and Ronald Laidman own and operate Remote Renfrew Riverside Retreat, vacation cabin rentals situated on seven acres between two arms of the...

Graham Truax, Innovation Island

Graham Truax is the Executive Director of Innovation Island, a start-up accelerator based in the mid-Island. He has over 30 years’ experience working as...