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 Harvest Deferrals
In response to the BC Government’s announcement today that it intends to implement further forest harvesting deferrals in the province, Fiona Famulak, President and CEO of the BC Chamber of Commerce, released the following statement: “British Columbia’s forest industry is an important economic generator in communities – both rural and urban. These deferrals will have […]
BC Leads Next Steps on Reconciliation During Canadian Chamber of Commerce AGM
This week, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce held its Annual General Meeting. Critically, two resolutions related to Indigenous reconciliation, submitted by BC-based chambers of commerce, were resoundingly passed by the national chamber network. The two resolutions were titled: Creating a Comprehensive Action Plan on Building a Sustainable Business Relationship with Indigenous Peoples and Establishment of […]
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 […]
BC Chamber of Commerce Welcomes George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project
This week, the provincial government announced that it is proceeding with a replacement of the George Massey Tunnel. In response to the announcement, the BC Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, Fiona Famulak, released the following statement: “The BC Chamber of Commerce welcomes this week’s announcement that the Government of B.C. will replace the aging […]
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 of Commerce Applauds Meat Licensing Changes and Increased Access for Local Products
Changes made last month by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries to streamline and improve the meat licensing regulations is welcome news for the BC Chamber of Commerce. Last month, the ministry announced a series of changes that will make significant improvements for local operators who focus on production and processing of livestock raised […]
BC Chamber Supports Regional Health Measures Implemented in Central Okanagan to Contain COVID-19 Outbreak
Yesterday, Interior Health announced that due to a surge in COVID-19 cases in the central Okanagan, a regional mandatory mask order for all public indoor spaces will be effective Thursday July 29, 2021, at 12:00am. The order applies to individuals older than 12 years of age in the central Okanagan communities of Kelowna and Lake […]
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 […]