IN THE KNOW:
Victoria Executive named Top 40 under 40
Avery Brohman, CEO of the Victoria Hospitals Foundation, has been named one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 by the International Association for Healthcare Philanthropy for her outstanding work supporting and elevating healthcare on the Island.
The annual recognition program honors young leaders who are making a significant difference in healthcare philanthropy. Brohman is one of 12 Canadians to receive the award, which also highlights the important role philanthropy plays in our hospitals.
Brohman joined the Victoria Hospitals Foundation as Director of Development and Communications in 208, and was named Executive Director in 2019, before being appointed Chief Executive Officer in 2022.
Under her guidance, the Foundation has achieved its highest fundraising revenues, including raising $15.4 million just last year, and securing transformational gifts like the $2.65 million donation from Seaspan Victoria Shipyards and the Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation. Her efforts have also amplified the impact of the Foundation’s signature events, including the Visions gala which raised $2.5 million last year and elevated Vancouver Island fundraising.
VIATEC issues last call to join Board of Directors
Those interested in joining the Board of Directors for VIATEC have until September 4 to apply. The tech organization has also announced it will hold its Annual General Meeting on September 19.
Redbrick becomes a B-Corp
Victoria-based Redbrick is now a Certified B Corporation, joining more than 9,000 others worldwide committed to building an inclusive, equitable and regenerative economy.
B Corp companies must meet verified high standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency, through certification granted by global nonprofit organization B Lab. Of attaining this milestone, the company says “Our B Corp Certification brings our vision for Redbrick’s future into focus, but it also ratifies our existing efforts to take care of our team, reduce our environmental impact, and invest in our local community.”
FROM THE PAGES OF DOUGLAS:
We profile the people and businesses driving growth and innovation in B.C.’s sustainable blue economy in our Aug/Sept feature article Tech’s Deep Dive.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR:
SEPTEMBER
September 5: Westshore Chamber of Commerce Mixer
September 17: Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce Mixer
September 19: Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Mixer
September 21: Hungry Hearts Gala
September 27: CARE Awards
September 30: South Island Powwow
OCTOBER
October 23 – 24: VIEA Economic Summit
NOVEMBER
November 14: Ecostar Awards
