A lot has changed since we began the Douglas journey in 2006. We have changed the way we do business, the way we shop and the way we communicate. Our city has grown denser and busier. We’ve seen the beginning of the blue economy era, the evolution of the tech sector era and sadly said goodbye to The Hudson’s Bay era. And somewhere along the line most of us traded our flip phones for smartphones.
Through every shift, we have been part of a community that supports its own. Supporting local businesses drives our city’s success and strengthens our business community through the networks and relationships we have built together.
For two decades, Douglas has had the privilege of telling the stories about the innovators, builders, risk-takers and quiet operators doing really cool things. We’ve shared the highs and lows alongside you, all the big wins and the hard lessons. Through our annual 10 to Watch awards, we’ve helped shine a spotlight on emerging businesses and leaders at significant moments in their careers.
At its core, Douglas exists to help people do business better. We strive to make business ideas interesting, impactful and worthy of attention.
Our 20th anniversary year will come with some special coverage and a few surprises along the way. We’re proud to celebrate this milestone with you and even more excited about what comes next as we continue to support and connect Vancouver Island’s business community.
Here’s to another 20 great years!
