Catherine Holt

CEO of the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce.

[Toronto Star @TorontoStar]

Six years ago, Ontario's auditor general warned Presto “would turn out to be one of the more expensive fare-card systems in the world” with a cost of $700 million. On Friday, Metrolinx said the price tag is now a billion dollars — and counting.
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[BC Chamber of Commerce @bcchamberofcom]

Improving BC's Business Tax Competitiveness - Tax Commission adopts recommendations advocated by BC Chamber network #WeGetBizDone

[BC Government News @BCGovNews]

NEW: #WeGetBizDone ― #BC celebrates Chamber Week, https://t.co/xypjzhR5rf @bcchamberofcom @SBRoundtableBC @WorkBC

[Catherine Holt @vicchamberceo]

Welcome, Rory! I look forward to working with you. Thx, Greg, for your leadership over the last decade in support of #yyj economy. https://t.co/2UuQu9kzAs

[Victoria Chamber @ChamberVictoria]

Congrats and welcome to Rory Kulmala, incoming @VICA_BC! #yyjbiz

https://t.co/dxHFZrrJNA

[Victoria Chamber @ChamberVictoria]

We can't get 1400+ member orgs b-cards up on our tree - but we can try! Swing by, say hello, drop off your cards! We're open until 23rd! :-)

[Catherine Holt @vicchamberceo]

.@Spinnakers is one of #yyj’s destination restaurants - many have enjoyed their tasty food & drinks. We look forward to its re-opening. https://t.co/YCwowBNZ6L

[Victoria Chamber @ChamberVictoria]

Thinking of @Spinnakers today and all their staff. Please support them by purchasing their beer at your local liquor store. #yyj #community https://t.co/bze5TPcSlQ

[Rebecca Mersereau @RJMersereau]

Lack of regional transportation approach biggest issue facing #yyj. Huge impacts on quality of life & productivity #yyjtraffic #yyjpoli

[Victoria Chamber @ChamberVictoria]

Affordable Housing, regional transportation, labour - oh my! Last night's #yyjchat w/ @vicchamberceo was busy & fun! https://t.co/JgxDjH5wre

[Catherine Holt @vicchamberceo]

A super, fun night! Thx for all questions - as you can see by my profile, this was my 1st time in twittersphere - thx for help! #yyjchat https://t.co/QpgbbcNeno

[Catherine Holt @vicchamberceo]

1/2 With 1400+ members, paid policy staff, membership w/
@bcchamberofcom & @CdnChamberofCom, we've much to offer #yyjbiz. #yyjchat

[Catherine Holt @vicchamberceo]

2/2 Strong agreement throughout #yyjbiz community for strong unified
voice. We wait to hear fm @esqchamber1 for next steps. #yyjchat

[Catherine Holt @vicchamberceo]

1/4 To be heard, we need unified voice for #yyjbiz, esp as we've 14
local gov't as well as no voice in BC cabinet OR fed caucus. #yyjchat

[Catherine Holt @vicchamberceo]

2/4 We're largest business association in #yyj - #yyjbiz benefits from
local chambers working together to max resources & voice. #yyjchat

[Catherine Holt @vicchamberceo]

3/4 We're funded by businesses to support business, the more members,
the more resources to strengthen region's business community #yyjchat

[Catherine Holt @vicchamberceo]

Yes! 4/4 Increased commitment for regional approach - some successes already eg
@SIProsperity & @learn_Liveyyj to name just a few #yyjchat

[Catherine Holt @vicchamberceo]

1/3 Right level of gov’t often lacks authority to get things done. Eg @crd_bc has regional transportation plan but
lacks authority. #yyjchat

[Catherine Holt @vicchamberceo]

2/3 Change is often not politically expedient - makes it hard to move
forward. Eg 50 yrs working to move sewage treatment forward. #yyjchat

[Catherine Holt @vicchamberceo]

3/3 We need to decide as a region what we're trying to achieve, and
then get the governance right. #yyjchat

[Catherine Holt @vicchamberceo]

2016 #VitalSigns by @VicFoundation and others has housing affordability as #1 for Greater Victoria. We all need to take action. #yyjchat https://t.co/pKzbyy6m4E

[Catherine Holt @vicchamberceo]

1/3 @ChamberVictoria has registered lobbyists & strong relationships w/ #yyjbiz, industry, gov'ts & media = voice of business. #yyjchat