Chris Barry Appointed New Director, Partnerships
Fiona Famulak, President and CEO of the BC Chamber of Commerce, announced today that Chris Barry is joining the provincial association as the new Director, Partnerships. “Chris brings over 20 years of experience managing teams, working to build organizations, and forging and maintaining key organizational partnerships,” Famulak said. “The BC Chamber of Commerce is evolving […]
BC Chamber of Commerce Statement on BC Economic Plan
In response to the B.C. Government’s release of their new economic plan, StrongerBC: A Plan for Today, a Vision for Tomorrow (StrongerBC), Fiona Famulak, President and CEO of the BC Chamber of Commerce, released the following statement: “The B.C. Government’s economic plan unveiled today provides a compelling vision. “The government’s pillars for inclusive and clean […]
BC Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Chamber of Commerce Week
The BC Chamber of Commerce, along with chambers of commerce and boards of trade across B.C., is celebrating Chamber of Commerce Week in British Columbia, February 14-18. Once again, the majority of this year’s celebration will be held virtually due to the pandemic. “This week, we are celebrating the chambers of commerce and boards of […]
Roxanne Schutz Appointed New Vice President, Operations
Fiona Famulak, President and CEO of the BC Chamber of Commerce, announced today that Roxanne Schutz is joining the provincial association as the new Vice President, Operations. “Roxanne brings over 15 years of experience managing, re-building and improving business processes and technical environments in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors, and all of us at […]
Cannabis Working Group Releases Policy Recommendations, Call for Updates to Maximize Industry’s Potential
Today, the BC Chamber of Commerce Cannabis Working Group (Working Group) released Unlocking BC’s Cannabis Industry. The report provides a comprehensive set of recommendations to help build up the legal cannabis industry, improve the province’s economic competitiveness and diversify the economy. “Implementing the Working Group’s recommendations will unlock billions of dollars in private sector investment,” […]
UPDATED 12/14 3:36PM – BC Chamber of Commerce Shop Local Funding Receives 88 Applications Across British Columbia
British Columbians Urged to Support Local Businesses this Holiday Season and into 2022 Today, the BC Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the federal government, is pleased to announce that 88 applications have been received, seeking over $5 million in asks to support Shop Local initiatives across the province, encouraging British Columbians to “Shop Local” […]
BC Chamber of Commerce Statement on Paid Sick Days
In response to the provincial government’s introduction of permanent paid sick days, Fiona Famulak, President and CEO of the BC Chamber of Commerce, released the following statement: “It is important to make sure employees are safe and healthy. Reducing transmission of illness in the workplace is a benefit to both individuals and their employers. “Our […]
BC Chamber of Commerce Statement on Gasoline Rationing
In response to the BC Government’s decision to ration gasoline in the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley, Sunshine Coast, Sea-to-Sky Corridor and Vancouver Island, Fiona Famulak, President and CEO of the BC Chamber of Commerce, released the following statement: “Today’s announcement by the province is alarming and we know it was not taken lightly. “Public safety […]
BC Chamber of Commerce Statement on Floods
In response to the recent flooding and damage to transportation infrastructure across British Columbia, Fiona Famulak, President and CEO of the BC Chamber of Commerce, released the following statement: “The safety of people is always the top priority and I want to express my support and appreciation for the thousands of emergency personnel and volunteers […]
Big Thinking for Small Business Updated to Reflect Evolving Economic Recovery Priorities
Today, the BC Chamber of Commerce released its updated Big Thinking for Small Business, a bold plan to grow British Columbia’s economy by focusing on three pillars: inclusivity, innovation, and competitiveness. Updated from the previous year’s Economic Recovery Submission, the Big Thinking for Small Business plan underpins the pan-provincial priorities as set out by the […]