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File #: 21-636    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Staff Report Status: Passed
File created: 12/13/2021 In control: Council
On agenda: 12/20/2021 Final action: 12/20/2021
Title: Victoria Chamber of Commerce Membership
REQUEST FOR DECISION

DATE: December 13, 2021 Report No. ADM-21-025
TO: Laurie Hurst, Chief Administrative Officer
FROM: Deb Hopkins, Manager of Corporate Services
SUBJECT:

Title
Victoria Chamber of Commerce Membership
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RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation
That Council authorize staff to renew the membership with the Victoria Chamber of Commerce on an ongoing annual basis.
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RELEVANT POLICY:

There is no relevant policy for this Request for Decision.

STRATEGIC RELEVANCE:

Resilient and Diverse Economic Environment.

BACKGROUND:

At a Council meeting held December 21, 2020 Council considered a Notice of Motion from Mayor Desjardins respecting the Township becoming a member of the Victoria Chamber of Commerce. At that meeting Council resolved as follows:

"WHEREAS the municipalities of Victoria, Saanich, View Royal and Colwood are
currently members, which reflects the regional impact of The Chamber.

AND WHEREAS Esquimalt supports the Esquimalt Chamber of Commerce and its
local business representation.

AND WHEREAS the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce work with local
Chambers and take a regional approach to their work.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Township of Esquimalt become a member of
the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce for 2021.

The current membership terms is concluding so staff are seeking Council direction on whether to maintain the Township's membership with the Victoria Chamber of Commerce.


ISSUES:

1. Rationale for Selected Option
Membership in the Victoria Chamber of Commerce supports Council's strategic
priorities, specifically to boost investment in the local economy and promote the
growth and diversity of businesses.

2. Organizational Implications
There are no organizational implications with this request for decision.

3. Financial Implications
There are annual fees for membership in the Victoria Chamber of Commerce.
The 2022 membership fees fo...

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