Local Issues Survey

Recent discussion amongst business leaders and in the media has indicated a general concern about Victoria’s downtown core and what can or should be done about it. Particpating in Agency Research Consultants' "Local Issues Survey" focuses on issues of importance to local businesses and residents. The opinions information gathered from this can be used to improve the quality of of life in our community. Please take 10 minutes to explore some of those issues by participating in the "Local Issues Sruvey" For the purposes of these questions, please think about the area between Wharf/Store and Quadra Streets, and Chatham and Belleville Streets when considering “Downtown”.
Your opinions are important ; gathering this information will help demonstrate your needs and opinions and provide information that can be used to improve the quality of life in our community. All information that you provide will be kept confidential, and will be reported only at an aggregate level. For more information visit www.agencyresearch.ca.

Simply Networking

Simply Networking Celebrates One Year Anniversary with Launch of New Website
I thought many of you would be interested in this new networking group in Victoria.

Simply Networking founders Mylene Brousseeau and Danielle Van Schaick with the help of Jay from Magi Studios launched the new website http://www.simplynetworking.org/ to a crowd of about 45 entrepreneurs at Swans Hotel Wednesday evening.

The event was a great success with several people registering their businesses for a free membership that includes a B2B directory, monthly mixers, and opportunities for sponsorship.

“Simply Networking is a business networking group for young entrepreneurs and self-employed professionals in Victoria.
Our mission is to provide participants with cost-effective networking opportunities and offer a supportive environment for Victoria business owners, entrepreneurs and professionals to ‘talk business’.
Our innovative concept allows entrepreneurs to help each other succeed by making the right connections and sharing access to the resources vital to the growth of their business