Low Town (Victoria, British Columbia)

Meeting Location: 2001F Douglas Street, Victoria BC in Studio Robazzo.

Meeting Date and Time: Thursdays at 8:00 AM

Would you like to visit Business for Business Networks Low Town?

Contact one of the leadership team:

Tinka Robev 

Michael Watkins.

Low Town Victoria Members 

Tinka (Christina) Robev Tinka is a multi-talented creative entrepreneur and co-founder of Studio Robazzo & Puzzle Lab. At Robazzo, a multidisciplinary design agency, she leads a team of graphic and web designers to create high-quality branding, digital, and print design packages for a diverse range of clients. Studio Robazzo’s past clients include Pacific Rim College, Victoria Film Festival, Victoria Fashion Week, TED, VIFF, and Thinklandia. Puzzle Lab, a pandemic-induced overnight-success offshoot of the Robazzo brand, offers high quality wooden jigsaw puzzles, featuring Canadian artwork and algorithmically-generated piece shapes, fabricated in the heart of Victoria. Puzzle Lab also offers custom and corporate puzzles, which are a beautiful and unique way to show your clients or colleagues that you're thinking about them! Puzzle Lab website: puzzle-lab.com Instagram: Puzzle Lab on Instagram Studio Robazzo website: robazzo.com Instagram: Studio Robazzo on Instagram Email Tinka

Micheal Watkins, CIBC Mike Watkins started in the financial services industry as a banker back in 1997. He quickly shifted his focus to wealth management, eventually publishing his Financial Planning guide “It’s Only Money” and writing a bi-weekly column for the Times Colonist called “Dollars and Sense”. Mike works with a wide range of clients in Victoria, and across Canada, helping them to become confident that their personal financial future is secure. When not in the office, Mike is focused on his wife and family. And he enjoys reading and kickboxing (but not necessarily at the same time). Email: Email Micheal

Michelle Aubrey, Michelle Aubrey Coaching & Consulting Website: michelleaubrey.com Email Michelle

Alex Nagel & Ryan Day, ANCORD Design Co ANCORD is an industrial design firm specializing in sustainable product design and 3D rendering with 25+ years of experience; from action sports equipment, medical devices, electronics and transportation to apparel, packaging, furniture, retail displays and environments. We work with brands that care how their products are made, helping navigate the ins and outs of the product design process, with intelligent solutions to big problems. Balancing the creative with the practical (and coffee on tap), we take our cues from you—for a sustainable product design that’s got your name written all over it. We'd love to hear from you—let's chat: Email: Email ANCORD Website: ancorddesign.co Google: ANCORD Design on Google LinkedIn: ANCORD Design on LinkedIn Instagram: ANCORD Design on Instagram Facebook: ANCORD Design on Facebook Twitter: ANCORD Design on Twitter Behance: ANCORD Design on Behance Core77: ANCORD Design on Core77

Suzanne Heron, Blue Heron Art At Blue Heron Arts we offer a wide range of Art projects and services to connect you and your clients to the places you both love. Suzanne Heron produces her own work of southern Vancouver Island, and partners with artists in other areas, to create calendars, cards and prints that resonate deeply as images of home. Please select from the menu above the category that best matches your needs to find out how we can help you create deeper, lasting connections through art. Website: blueheronart.ca Facebook Instagram Email Suzanne

Lora Lonesberry, PCP, Positive Statements Positive Statements is a cloud-based bookkeeping and payroll company that specializes in transitioning businesses from paper-bound to paperless operations. We help clients with their efficiencies to save both time and money while having up to date financial reporting on a weekly bases instead of 30 days or more behind with traditional bookkeeping practices. Services include quarterly account maintenance right up to full accounting services of AR, AP and Payroll processing weekly … your one stop shop! Email: Email Lora Website: positivestatements.ca LinkedIn: Positive Statements on LinkedIN Twitter: Positive Statements on Twitter Positive Statements on Facebook

Sarah Michaelwood, Sitka Law Group I am a solicitor with Sitka Law Group. I assist clients in navigating the legal system within real estate transactions, enable development companies to build projects, help families plan for their futures and work with small businesses to conduct legal matters. I help to educate and protect my clients, and love the client relationships I am developing along the way. Address: 202 – 3750 Shelbourne Street Phone: 778-265-2677 Email: Email Sarah Website: sitkalaw.ca

Stefanie Miska, Ritual Medicine Stefanie Miska is a Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and a Registered Acupuncturist and Herbalist practicing in Victoria, British Columbia. She runs Focus Health Clinic and her practice is focused on reproductive health and perinatal support. Website: ritual-medicine.com Clinic Website: ritual-medicine.com Email: Email Stefanie Instagram:Stefanie on Instagram Clinic Instagram: Clinic on Instagram

Clemens Rettich Senior Manager, Business Consulting, Grant Thornton LLP Clemens’ job is to help you see the real potential in your business, and connect the marketing, sales, financial, operational, human resources, and management to achieve that potential. Clemens has an MBA in Executive Management, with 20 years of experience in education, management, and small business. He has supported and run small businesses, not-for-profit organizations, and community development programs and has provided support to more than 350 businesses across North America. Clemens believes the key to growth is a powerful network of people, and understanding that business growth is guided by rules like a science or art-form. Plans matter, but networks and knowledge matter more. Website: Grant Thornton Canada LLP Facebook: facebook.com/clemensrettich Email Clemens

Saman Rezapour Saman is a freelance commercial photographer and videographer who specializes in outdoor and lifestyle content. He found his love of photography through his many travels and his love for adventure. Through his work, he captures the essence and the story of a moment, conveying the emotions and the atmosphere experienced at the time. His goal is to help businesses and brands tell their stories and forge a more genuine and deeper relationship with their audience, by creating visuals that enhance their message and content that compels action. Over the last several years Saman has collaborated with local and international brands, bringing their ideas to life and doing so in a unique and creative way. Don't hesitate to reach out via the details below. Email: Email Saman Website: samanrezapour.com Instagram: Saman on Instagram Facebook: Saman on Facebook Twitter: Saman on Twitter Linkedin: Saman on LinkedIn

Saira Waters B.SC ECON, Personal Real Estate Corporation Born and raised in Victoria, I offer extensive knowledge of the capital region and love to show newcomers what a beautiful city we live in. I'm energetic, tech savvy, honest and compassionate. I enjoy working with all types of people and give excellent customer service. Website: modernrev.com Facebook: facebook.com/ModernRealEstateVictoria LinkdIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sairawaters Email Saira

Michael Corbett-Hallett, Sun Life Financial Website: sunlife.ca Email Michael

Dr. Melissa Bedford, ND Naturopathic Doctor I am a Naturopathic Doctor with a clinical focus on hormonal and menstrual health, and I am particularly passionate about supporting patients through perimenopause and menopause. My approach is collaborative, evidence-based, and compassionate. You deserve to have your health concerns taken seriously. Email Dr. Melissa Bedford, ND Website Instagram Facebook

Anna Price Mortgage Broker TMG The Mortgage Group Purchasing a home is an important decision and you should be confident about your investment. My goal is to help you find the best mortgage solution to suit your individual needs, and provide you with valuable insight throughout the home buying process. Email Website Facebook Instagram

Daniel Murphy The Bastion The Bastion is a fortress for Victoria's culture. Our online publication reveals the rich stories and positive impact behind Victoria's local culture and small businesses. We also enable greater success for our local independent businesses by providing essential digital marketing services. Website: www.thebastion.ca IG: instagram.com/bastionyyj/

Trina Woods Wellwoods Counselling and Facilitation Wellwoods provides therapeutic counselling services for individuals and couples in BC. Specializing in personal and relational transformation, fulfillment and growth. www.wellwoodscounselling.ca trina@wellwoodscounselling.ca (250) 516-2256

Brett Macdonald, Facilitator Brett helps community-minded organizations reignite collaboration on their teams. Through laughter and the power of play, her engaging workshops offer an opportunity to shape – or reshape – essential business skills, comradery and culture. Rooted in improv, Brett's work merges her years of experience in education and the arts to bring workplace teams together to connect and collaborate. Website Email: contact@brettmacdonald.ca LInkedIn Instagram