BC Chamber of Commerce Announces Changes to Board of Directors
The BC Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome two new Directors to its Board of Directors, Korah DeWalt-Gagnon and George Casimir, both from Kamloops, BC. “I am delighted George and Korah have joined the Board of the BC Chamber of Commerce. I am excited to work with them and believe their backgrounds and experiences […]
BC Chamber Survey Shows Strong Optimism from Businesses, Workforce Support Next Hurdle
The recent, and final, COVID-19 Pulse Check survey conducted by the BC Chamber of Commerce revealed that businesses are hopeful about the future with 60 percent of respondents saying they are optimistic or very optimistic about the next 12 months. However, while BC’s Restart Plan is well underway with COVID-19 restrictions easing, businesses continue to […]
BC Chamber of Commerce Launches Seven Regional Resource Guides to Support Small Business in BC’s Restart Plan
Today, the BC Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the provincial government’s Sector Labour Market Partnership Program (SLMP) and with funding provided by the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training, launched seven regional Resource Guides for Small Business Resiliency. The Resource Guides are tailor-made to support businesses in each of the seven economic regions […]
David Craig named 2021 BC Chamber Fellow
The BC Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that it is honouring David Craig as the 2021 Fellow of the BC Chamber of Commerce. The BC Chamber Fellow Award recognizes exemplary past and present members of their local Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade who have displayed outstanding past or present service to the Chamber of Commerce movement in BC. […]
BC Chamber of Commerce Proud Champion of 50 – 30 Challenge
The BC Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that it has committed to the 50 – 30 Challenge, an initiative between the Government of Canada, business and diversity organizations, that asks organizations to aspire to two goals: Gender parity (“50%”) on Canadian board(s) and senior management; and Significant representation (“30%”) on Canadian board(s) and […]
BC Chamber of Commerce Announces 2021-2022 Board of Directors
The BC Chamber of Commerce is BC’s largest and most broadly-based business organization, in the business of knowing what’s on BC’s mind and delivering those insights to government and stakeholders with a view to making positive change. Supporting and guiding this strategic focus is our Board of Directors. After a nomination process that cast the […]
Fiona Famulak Appointed President and CEO of the BC Chamber of Commerce
Famulak brings passion for courageous conversations and innovative thinking to her new role The BC Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the appointment of Fiona Famulak as president and chief executive officer. Famulak brings to the role more than three decades of international experience working in both private and not-for-profit sectors. “I have enormous […]
The BC Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Chamber Week, February 15-19th
The BC Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Chamber Week, February 15-19th February 15th-19th is proclaimed as BC Chamber of Commerce Week, and rather than traditionally celebrate progression and growth presented through opportunities created by chambers of commerce, this year we celebrate resilience, adaptability, and fight encouraged by this powerful business network. To help us celebrate the provincial Chamber network, the Hon. Ravi Kahlon, Minister of […]
BC Chamber of Commerce Launches 2021 Board of Director Nominations
The BC Chamber is looking for exceptional leaders whose values align with that of the Board – show dedication, grit and passionate for the people who power BC. The Board is seeking qualified candidates with expertise in the area of Policy Governance, Government Relations, Human Resources, Information Technology, Risk Management and Strategy, Region and Sector […]
BC Chamber of Commerce and ACE-WIL Launch Student Talent Program to Support BC Businesses in Recovery and Future Growth
Talent Forward brings businesses and students together to solve short-term labour issues while building a skilled workforce for BC’s future. [January 14, 2021] Vancouver, BC – Today, the BC Chamber of Commerce and Association for Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning BC/Yukon (ACE-WIL) launched Talent Forward, a program that connects businesses with skilled post-secondary students looking for work experience to fulfil requirements for their academic program. Bringing a student into the workplace benefits businesses with temporary, cost-effective labour support that addresses business needs while equipping students with skills for the future. “By listening […]