Embracing a remote workforce
by | Dec 4, 2020 | Blog, Business Babble
Resilience and collaboration on the road to recovery: A conversation about civil society with Carol Hall
In this episode, we chat with Carol Hall Director of Strategic Initiatives of the Victoria Foundation about the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic on both the Victoria Foundation and more broadly on Southern Vancouver Island. Carol describes the abrupt shift in their...10-billion email addresses — how confident are you in yours?
by | Nov 24, 2020 | Blog, Security and Risk
Prosperity, sustainability and diversity: Reflections on business around Greater Victoria with Bruce Williams
In this podcast, Paul Holmes talks with Bruce Williams, CEO of the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce. Bruce’s longstanding career in broadcasting and his passionate commitment to driving engagement in the region has well-positioned him to face the challenges...How Mayor Young’s 28-year tenure in politics has shaped Langford, BC
In this episode of Island Thrive, Paul and Dave chat with Mayor Stewart Young of Langford. Young shares how he continues to shape British Columbia’s fastest growing city. He talks about some of his accomplishments throughout his 28 years in municipal politics. Young...Workplace culture, succession and scaling up at Megson Fitzpatrick
In this episode we chat with Laura Bolster, president of Megson Fitzpatrick Insurance (MFI). Laura started working at MFI at the age of 19 and became president just this year. In this podcast, Laura shares how MFI is navigating the pandemic, the impact on their...In conversation with Dan Gunn: Social capital and technology innovation around Greater Victoria
In this episode of Island Thrive, we chat with Dan Gunn, executive director of VIATEC. He shares his thesis of the city of Victoria, referring to it as a magnetic city — a place that has a remarkable quality of life and offers exceptional opportunities. This pull...Island Thrive
by | Sep 30, 2020 | Blog
Stability and optimism in the Southern Vancouver Island commercial real estate market: A conversation with Ty Whittaker
by | Sep 23, 2020 | Blog
Work from home security check up
by | Sep 22, 2020 | Blog, Security and Risk