September Business Matters 2020

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Ralmax Group of Companies

OUTSTANDING WORKPLACE “Success isn’t just about what you accomplish in your life; it’s about what you inspire others to do.”

Flytographer

–Anonymous

Congratulations to all Nominees and Recipients of The 2020 Greater Victoria Business Awards

NICOLE SMITH

WINNER

Flytographer is a marketplace that connects people with hand-picked, local photographers for quick and easy photo shoots in over 300 cities globally. Since our beginning in a spare room in Oak Bay just seven years ago, we have helped capture more than two million memories. Our team is currently 100% women and our global community of 600+ photographers represents the diversity of the world we live in today — spanning race, age, LGBTQ, geography etc. We believe that empathy, gratitude, and a growth-mindset are powerful strategic tools that positively impact culture and the bottom line. Flytographer helps customers all over the world create memories that will be treasured for generations, but we also create career opportunities by developing local talent in-house. We are proud to show the world what Victoria has to offer.

WWW.FLYTOGRAPHER.COM

Vancouver Island Brewing

Proud champions of Victoria’s employment lands and the working harbour. Responsible industry creating jobs for today and future generations.

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Vancouver Island Brewing is made up of passionate, inspired people. We are proud to be driving innovation in an industry that we helped pioneer more than 35 years ago. We love giving back to our local communities, and being neighbourly is a core value that we put into action CHRIS BJERRISGAARD, TIERRA every day. MADANI AND DAVE NICHOLLS We focus on promoting healthy practices in our workplace and encourage everyone on our team to pursue and explore an active lifestyle. Whether we are skiing on Mount Washington, going for a morning kayak or mountain biking in the valley, our team is always seeking adventure wherever we can find it. Our diverse team plays an active role in everything we do at our brewery and is at the center of our businesses’ success.

WWW.VIBREWING.COM Working together to build good business and great community.


Articles inside

Opening doors and opportunities

1min
page 30

Chamber Member of the Year - Rahim Khudabux

4min
pages 21, 23

Dave Obee, Times Colonist (Finalist)

1min
page 20

Lise Gyorkos, Page One Publishing Inc. (Winner)

1min
page 20

Mike Walker, Roll.Focus. Productions (Winner)

1min
page 19

Erin Boggs - Robinson's Outdoor Store (Finalist)

1min
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Ocean Networks Canada (Winner)

1min
page 18

The Cridge Centre for the Family (Finalist)

1min
page 18

TOPSOIL - Innovative Urban Agriculture Inc. (Winner)

1min
page 17

Elate Cosmetics (Finalist)

1min
page 17

Victoria HarbourCats (Finalist)

1min
page 16

Victoria Comfort Keepers (Winner)

1min
page 16

Moduurn (Finalist)

1min
page 15

BRNKL by Barnacle Systems Inc. (Winner)

1min
page 15

Vancouver Island Brewing (Finalist)

1min
page 14

Flytographer (Winner)

1min
page 14

Ralmax Group of Companies (Winner)

1min
page 13

Heart Pharmacy (Finalist)

1min
page 13

Russell Books (Finalist)

1min
page 12

Maple Leaf Adventures (Winner)

1min
page 12

House of Boateng (Winner)

1min
page 11

Four Frames Photo Booth (Finalist)

1min
page 11

KWENCH (Winner)

1min
page 10

Fettle + Food (Finalist)

1min
page 10

Victoria Cool Aid Society (Winner)

1min
page 9

Scale Collaborative (Finalist)

1min
page 9

Governors' Lifetime Achievement Award Winner - Bill McCreadie

4min
pages 7-8

Message from the CEO and Chair

2min
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