Connection Skills

03/20/2026

Thanks Elements Casino and Think Local Victoria for a great event Mar 18. Always fun to connect with Rob from CHEK TV. Tuf-Turf is proud to be a Think Local member!

02/20/2026

Another great Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce networking event last night at IG wealth Victoria. Congrats to IG wealth for a 100 year anniversary!

12/17/2025

Heh friends, I'll be out of commission for a little while. Having surgery on my hand to correct my challenges with Viking's disease.. I'll be fine but one-handed for 6 to 8 weeks. This extreme connector won't be shaking hands for the holidays...lol
Don't look for me to respond to anything for a while... sorry

11/25/2024

Thanks so much to everyone at last week's 100menvictoria at The Sticky Wicket. I was honored to have had the opportunity to pitch for Legion Manor Victoria and WIN!!!! This donation will help Legion Manor help those who deserve our respect and need our help (Veterans & Seniors). Thnx to Kelly Kurta for the photos.

11/14/2024

Another great time at the Sidney Breakfast Club presentation with The First Tech Challenge Robotics team (FIX IT 3491). As always I was representing the team at Canadas Best Pension Plan. This time I got to hang out with my good friend Dave Des Roches from VIH Aviation. You should hear all about their execujet program!

06/21/2024

Honouring my friends, neighbours and those whose territories we are blessed to live on this National Aboriginal day.
The image below was a gift I receivedfrom an elders conference and I cherish it, the sentiment it states and will always be here to support.

05/29/2024

Looking forward to sharing our experiences!

Island Deaf and Hard of Hearing Centre (IDHHC) is hosting an information session for employers to learn about the benefits of hiring deaf and hard of hearing employees. The event, taking place on June 5th (4pm-4:35pm), will provide information about how to make use of this resilient and adaptable pool of talent.

The presentation discuss communication strategies, the latest assistive technologies, and the funding that organizations can access to use for hearing aids, wage subsidies, and more. Fellow Chamber member John Espley of Connection Skills and Tuf-Turf will speak about his experience as an employer who benefitted from hiring three deaf/hard of hearing employees in the past year.

Participants can join online or in person at IDHHC Victoria office, 301-3960 Quadra Street. In-person guests can enjoy refreshments and a tour of IDHHC's centre and hearing clinic after the presentation. To register for the session, email [email protected].

🔗 Learn more about the Island Deaf and Hard of Hearing Centre: https://web.victoriachamber.ca/Health,-Hearing-Medical-Services/Island-Deaf-and-Hard-of-Hearing-Centre-5193

05/28/2024

Great to get together yesterday with Kelly Stewart Kurta over a fantastic breakfast at the Sunny side cafe.