Sooke Region Chamber

Supporting local businesses, facilitating economic development, building relationships within community, and influencing public policy & local government.

[Sooke Region Chamber @sookechamber]

Oct 3: Learn from Dumont Tires, a long-established business in Sooke
Oct 10: Learn from the Community Thrift Store, on setting up a non-profit
Oct 17: Learn from Sooke Eye Care, on buying a business in Sooke
OCT 24: Learn from Vosino Cafe on setting up a cooperative.

[Sooke Region Chamber @sookechamber]

Interested in learning from some of Sooke's top business leaders? Sign up for our Life Long Learning series today! Sign up for one, some, or all four sessions, running from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. on Tuesdays in October.

https://t.co/0AuChYYZvg

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Sooke Celebrates VOTING FORM 2023 https://t.co/V8eynICUgP

[Sooke Region Chamber @sookechamber]

VOTING for the 2023 Business Excellence Awards is now open (until Oct 20)! Those who vote in 4 or more categories will be entered into a $200 draw, which will be won at the Nov 18 ceremony. Sooke Celebrates VOTING FORM 2023 https://t.co/V8eynICUgP

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The votes this year will be judged by an external (non-Chamber) committee, so please remember to include WHY you are voting for the selected business. Your kind words will be shared with the businesses you voted for. Celebrate Sooke businesses at Sooke Celebrates 2023!

[Sooke Region Chamber @sookechamber]

After two months, the DOS budget survey will close on August 20. If you have not yet, participated, please do so now!

Take 1-minute: Short form (1-2 minute) survey here: https://t.co/irH2It1kWR

Have a few more minutes? Full survey here: https://t.co/irH2It1kWR

#Sooke

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Great information and free support for businesses looking to grow. Did you know that exporting beyond BC can include IT services, writing services and more? It's not just products. #Sooke

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Does exporting sound scary? Utilize Export Navigator, a free government-funded program that helps B.C. businesses access experts who will guide you through each step of the process @bcchamber @exportnavbc @smallbusinessbc @BCGovernment https://t.co/GOungOeE9i

[Sooke Region Chamber @sookechamber]

These are now available at our office! Office hours: 8a-2p. If staff is on a coffee run (caffeine powers us!), the brochures are in the brochure rack outside. We are at 1A-6631 #Sooke Rd, in the main building. (Lazy Gecko is at the other end and Home Hardware is across the road.)

[Sooke Region Chamber @sookechamber]

What #Sooke region businesses deserve recognition as NEW BUSINESS OF THE YEAR (1-3 yr old)? What about BUSINESS OF THE YEAR (3+ yrs)? Nominations are now open for the 2023 Business Excellence Awards! Submit your nominations here: https://t.co/6sAPkjDICd (voting starts Sept 20)

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#BCBiz #BCBusiness #BCExports #Export #ExportBC #Exporting #ExportingGoods #ExportingServices #ExportingTips #ExportNavigator #ExportNavigatorBC #ExportOpportunities #ExportStrategy #ExportSuccess #ExportSupport #GlobalBusiness #GlobalMarket #InternationalTrade #PropelBC

[Sooke Region Chamber @sookechamber]

Does exporting sound scary? Utilize Export Navigator, a free government-funded program that helps B.C. businesses access experts who will guide you through each step of the process @bcchamber @exportnavbc @smallbusinessbc @BCGovernment https://t.co/GOungOeE9i

[Sooke Region Chamber @sookechamber]

Time to nominate your favourite Sooke Businesses! https://t.co/M9SFxRHmLp

[Sooke Region Chamber @sookechamber]

This Fall, WeBC is launching a brand new Growth Peer Mentoring Program for women business owners, and applications are now open. Thanks to grant funding from the Women Entrepreneurship Strategy, this program is FREE but spots are limited. Read more: https://t.co/wXHuJx0hS5 #Sooke

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Meanwhile in Sooke is gearing up for a celebratory event as it nears the remarkable milestone of reaching 30,000 members. This community-driven #Sooke FB group has experienced massive growth, with a 10k increase since December 2022. Read more here:
https://t.co/fHDNrjfol9

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Great news! All lanes on the "new" Highway 14 will be open by noon today. Speed limit goes back to 60km/hr, passing lanes open! See the full press release here: https://t.co/iNKyFfiiZm #Sooke #dividedby14 #BCHwy14

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July's newsletter from the #Sooke Chamber includes the usual offerings (free business courses, grant and funding opportunities, and a calendar of events) along with a few special tidbits just for members. https://t.co/XvdBLfPiLa

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The #Langford/Juan de Fuca (#JdF Sooke and beyond) provincial by-election is tomorrow. The #Sooke and #WestShore Chambers hosted an all-candidates election forum (and by ALL we mean ALL). Get informed. Meet your candidates here: https://t.co/TM1PyVRX0r Then Vote!

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Vote on Saturday! And before you do, meet the candidates: https://t.co/TM1PyVRX0r #LangfordJdF #Elections2023

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Did you know there's a South Island #Indigenous Business Directory? Check it out, and support Indigenous businesses today and every day! (And, yes, #Sooke #TSouke T'Sou-ke businesses are in there.) #IndigenousPeoplesDay https://t.co/eygmBGhM02

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Be an informed voter, and make this video a part of your research!

5️⃣ candidates,
4️⃣ questions,
3️⃣ co-hosts,
2️⃣ chambers, and
1️⃣ voter... YOU!

SMBI, and the #Sooke and WestShore Chambers co-hosted an all-inclusive all-candidates forum. Vote Sat, June 24!
https://t.co/TM1PyVRX0r