Saanich Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

09/02/2026

Your Weekly Update | September 2, 2026

Our AGM is coming up October 1! Registration is now open, and we're also inviting members interested in helping shape the Chamber's work to put their names forward for our Board.

Also this week:
🇨🇦🇺🇸 Have your say on Canada–U.S. trade
🦋 See how Butterfly Gardens is supporting a longtime partner in Colombia
🤝 Upcoming events + member opportunities
💼 Local jobs + business resources

👉 Read the full update: https://mailchi.mp/ef8e0c107deb/chamber-newsletter-02sep26

08/27/2026

Canada–U.S. trade conditions continue to shift, and we want to understand what that means for businesses here on the Saanich Peninsula.

Are you seeing increased costs, supply-chain challenges or other impacts?

Share your experience in our 2-minute survey. Your feedback will help inform our advocacy and ensure local business voices are heard.

Open to all Saanich Peninsula Businesses.

👉 Share your feedback by September 4: https://mailchi.mp/cf15cb579d00/canadaus-trade-update-27aug26

08/27/2026

Your Weekly Update | August 26, 2026

What does your business stand for—and could being clearer about that actually make it stronger?

This fall, the Vancouver Island Business & Business Collaborative continues with its second webinar, exploring how businesses can uncover their social purpose and put it into practice.

With businesses navigating workforce challenges, rising costs and changing customer expectations, social purpose offers another way to think about building stronger, more resilient organizations.

Also in this week's update: we're welcoming a new Chamber member, sharing an opportunity to join the Board of one of our member organizations, highlighting upcoming events and member opportunities, and sharing the latest local job postings.

👉 Read the full update and register for the next VIPBC webinar here: https://mailchi.mp/467a9eed5a54/chamber-newsletter-26aug26

08/25/2026

Is your business already making a positive difference, but struggling to explain what makes it unique? Many organizations have an “implicit purpose”. The opportunity is making that purpose explicit.

“By going through the process of uncovering our social purpose, we finally had the
language to easily describe what we had been doing all along.” Tony Scott, CEO, Pro-Claim Group

Join us for “Building Your Social Purpose Business: Uncovering Your Social Purpose” and learn how defining a clear social purpose can strengthen your culture, build customer trust, and create a lasting competitive advantage.

🗓 September 17, 2026
🕤 9:30–10:30 AM

Hear from Tony Scott, Jessy Savage, and Tessa Vanderkop as they share practical
insights and real-world experiences. Registration fee applies, with Chamber member discounts available.

Proceeds support United Way on Vancouver Island.

Register today and discover what your business stands for and how that can become one of your greatest strengths.

Learn more and register here: https://business.tofinochamber.org/events/details/vancouver-island-purpose-business-collaborative-4526

08/22/2026

🏒 The Peninsula Panthers are looking for billet families!

With another season of Panthers hockey just around the corner, the team is seeking local families to open their homes to out-of-town players for the upcoming season.

Billet families receive:
🏠 $850/ month
🎟 Season tickets for household family members
🎉 Special billet family events and recognition
🤝 The opportunity to support a young athelete while becoming part of the Panthers community

Players are independent, have their own transportation, and are attending school or working. Billet families provide access to the kitchen and utilities, along with one prepared meal each day (usually dinner).

Interested or have questions? Contact the Peninsula Panthers:
Tyler: [email protected]
Jason: [email protected]

Let's find some great local homes for this season's Panthers!

08/20/2026

Your Weekly Update | August 19, 2026

What happens when five Chambers come together in one room?

New introductions, fresh perspectives and the opportunity to build connections beyond your usual business circles.

That’s the idea behind our upcoming 5 Chambers Mixer at Sea C***r, bringing together members from the Saanich Peninsula, Sooke Chamber of Commerce , WestShore Chamber of Commerce , Esquimalt Chamber of Commerce and Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce for one evening of regional connection.

Registration is now open—and space is limited!

Also in this week’s update: the Peninsula Panthers are looking for billet families, our members have some great events coming up, there are new opportunities on our local job board and more.

👉 Read all the updates here:

08/17/2026

Five Chambers. One evening. Countless opportunities to connect.

Registration is now open for the 5 Chambers Mixer!

Join members from the Saanich Peninsula, Sooke Chamber of Commerce, WestShore Chamber of Commerce, Esquimalt Chamber of Commerce, and Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce for an evening of new introductions and connections across our wider business community.

Enjoy a complimentary welcome drink provided by our event partner, Sea C***r Farm & C***rhouse as well as snacks through the evening.

This event is free for members of all five participating Chambers. Space is limited!

SPC members can simply log in to register.

Members of participating Chambers can contact their Chamber for their registration code.

Register here: https://peninsulachamber.ca/events/2026/9/17/5-chambers-mixer-2026

08/14/2026

Looking for something to do this weekend?

The Saanich Peninsula Legion Branch #37 is bringing the community together for a BBQ supporting the Legion with proceeds helping support the important work they do.

Check out the original post below for all the details, and consider stopping by to show your support!

You're Invited: Legion Summer BBQ! Purchase your ticket on our website now: https://peninsulalegion.ca/events/pcj4eMLTgpvh11kIpJzd

08/14/2026

What are you doing tonight?

If your Friday evening plans could use a little waterfront time, Dockside Nights are back at Port Sidney Marina from 5:30 - 7:30 PM.

Presented by Kaemac Event Services and Port Sidney Marina, Dockside Nights brings the community together by the docks for a laid-back summer evening in one of Sidney's most beautiful waterfront settings.

Make an evening of it—head down to the marina, enjoy the seaside atmosphere and spend a summer Friday night by the water.

Dockside nights takes place every Friday throughout July and August—no registration needed, just head down to Port Sidney Marina and spend your Friday evening by the water.

08/13/2026

Your Weekly Update | August 12, 2026

What a day of deBOCCEry!

Last Friday, teams came together at McTavish Academy Of Art for a day of friendly competition, great conversations, plenty of laughs—and of course, a little bocce.

Events like this are about more than competition. They're an opportunity to step away from the day-to-day, make new connections, strengthen existing ones, and spend some time with our business community.

Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor Hughesman Morris Liversedge, CPA's, our sponsors and partners who helped make the day possible, and of course a huge thank you to everyone who joined us!

A special shoutout to our prize sponsors Orca Spirit Adventures , Sea C***r Farm & C***rhouse, Star Cinema, Peninsula Panthers, McTavish Academy of Art, and the The Fickle Fig Farm Market Market for helping us celebrate our winners.

In this week's newsletter we're sharing some highlights from the tournament, along with upcoming member opportunities, events, job postings and more from around the Peninsula.

Read the full update here: chamber-newsletter-12aug26