BC Chamber of Commerce
750 W Pender St #705 V6C 2T8 Vancouver, BC, Canada

Join us and Hill+Knowlton Strategies tomorrow, February 23 from 10:00AM-11:00AM PST for a virtual panel discussion on what to expect from the B.C. Government’s 2021 Budget and upcoming legislative session. Hear from our panel of experts about issues dominating the political landscape this spring and government strategies to implement its agenda. Register here: https://hkstrategies.ca/en/event/... #bcbiz #bcbusiness See more

Thank you for joining us for Chamber Week! And we're SO proud of all the chambers in our network who #ShowGrit every day for B.C. businesses, and we can't wait to celebrate with you again next year! #PplWhoPowerBC #ChamberWeek

Last year, we wrote a joint letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau asking for a federally funded paid sick leave program. This letter helped #IMPACT and push the program forward! Have your voice heard as the #PplWhoPowerBC https://bcchamber.org/why-join-bc-chamber/ #ChamberWeek

In partnership with Peter B. Gustavson School of Business, our Building Resilience to Thrive online program has had an #IMPACT on over 500 business owners and taught them how to mitigate the negative impacts of COVID-19. Sign up for the next cohort here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/building-resilience-to-thrive-t #PplWhoPowerBC #ChamberWeek

As chamber week comes to a close, we celebrate "resilience, adaptability and fight encouraged by this powerful business network." - Dan Baxter, Interim CEO and Director of Policy at the B.C. Chamber of Commerce. Read more via Black Press Media: https://www.abbynews.com//column-chamber-of-commerce-week/

Last chance to recognize someone who has shown exceptional service to the chamber community - nominate them today for a BC Chamber Fellows designation to say thank you! Nominations EXTENDED to close Feb 24th: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BHD85K2

Final day to apply! Expressions of Interest (EOI) for B.C. Business Recovery Grant closes today. #Accountants, #FinancialPlanners, #Bookkeepers and #Lawyers in all B.C. communities. Review the EOI: http://sbbc.co/eoi

The new Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy program is now accepting applications. This subsidy will provide payments directly to qualifying renters and property owners, without requiring the participation of landlords. Learn more: ow.ly/4b7r50CtNjs

Of course there are a lot of different training programs out there, but we wanted to offer a more unique program that’s more about the business owner themselves Read more from Pique Newsmagazine in their interview with Dr. Mark Colgate, professor at the Peter B. Gustavson School of Business, and the BC Chamber's Dan Baxter, Interim CEO, as they share details on the Building Resilience to Thrive program: http://ow.ly/xDDR50Cj9sF

Save the date! The BC Chamber invites you to the Premier & Cabinet Connect on Wednesday December 9th. Details to come. http://ow.ly/SOS450CtMus

#WomenEntrepreneurs Create BC! Amazing creations coming out of the #WeCreateBC campaign. We're proud to support the women critical to creating, growing, and progressing our province and economy. Women's Enterprise Centre Forum for Women Entrepreneurs - FWE

Registration for cohort one closes tomorrow! The 6-week Building Resilience to Thrive program only requires 1-hour per week of your time and is suitable for entrepreneurs, managers, small business owners and more, who are looking to learn about leadership and business resilience Learn more: http://ow.ly/MyNz50C9I6p

We've moved! Please make sure your update your BC Chamber mailing address to Suite 705 - 750 W Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6C 2T8

After a thorough process led by our dedicated board of directors, the search for our next President and CEO has begun! We're working with Leaders International Executive Search for our next visionary leader. If you're interested or know a candidate, apply here: http://ow.ly/ilHG50C7pOh #jobsearch #executiverecruitment #executivesearch

The BC Chamber is excited to be working with Western Economic Diversification Canada to support business resiliency and recovery for BC #SMEs. Read more: https://www.canada.ca//government-of-canada-supports-briti

Did you know you can unlock the next generation of talent through work integrated learning opportunities? Help us understand your needs, interest, and challenges in accessing new student talent in our ACE-WIL survey: http://ow.ly/vVaZ50BnxKt

Women Entrepreneurs have an immense impact creating BC businesses, jobs, connections, communities and more! We celebrate them as a a proud Community Partner of #WEcreateBC, an initiative of Women's Enterprise Centre and Forum for Women Entrepreneurs - FWE which celebrates women entrepreneurs and their support community! Learn more at https://www.wecreatebc.ca/

"No one can accuse the BC Chamber of Commerce of thinking small." Read more about the recent public release of our Economic Recovery Submission via BCBusiness https://bit.ly/2QOD3AG #BigThinking4SmallBiz

Don't forget! Starting tomorrow, Monday August 24th, masks will be required when on board transit vehicles.

#BCbusiness time is running out! Employers with reasonable plans to recall employees after August 30 can apply to extend temporary layoffsbut you must apply by Aug. 25. #BCbiz https://bit.ly/2E0Eysm

Many employers in #BC might need more time before they are ready to recall employees laid off due to COVID-19. If you expect your business will have temporary layoffs longer than 24 weeks on August 30, you need to apply to the Employment Standards Branch to further extend the layoff. You must apply by Aug. 25. Failure to apply will constitute termination of inactive employees, and you will need to pay severance. #BCbiz #bcbusiness https://bit.ly/2E0Eysm

Good news. Now, let's get our private cannabis retailers on even playing field with gov. run stores by allowing online sales with deliveries. http://ow.ly/w9wr50ARCWu

Canada will have to walk a fiscal tightrope between reducing debt and deficits and supporting economic growth,says @PerrinBeatty Reconceiving our tax system to rebuild our economy will be critical to Canada’s recovery http://ow.ly/NKiS50AMOKA

When looking toward recovery, Robert’s Bank Terminal 2 (RBT2) could add up to an additional $1.3 billion in provincial GDP, $3.65 billion in economic activity, and an additional $300 million in government revenue. http://ow.ly/7c7B50AJdun #bcpoli

"Legal #cannabis retailers can't find workers even with BC's high unemployment . The ban of online sales/delivery creates a thriving black market, safety issues, and lost tax revenue," says our #cannabis working group: Kiaro Pure Sunfarms Deloitte http://ow.ly/dVH430r0vZG

The BC Chamber of Commerce is proud to support @GoCanadaUnited a movement to show local businesses some love. Visit GoCanadaUnited.ca for more information. #CanadaUnited

Now is not the time to impose new costs for businesses that are struggling to stay viable due to COVID-19. https://www.timescolonist.com//les-leyne-businesses-balk-a

"Gov. should extend presumptive temporary layoffs until 6 weeks after B.C.’s declared state of emergency ends, to give #BCbusiness owners more certainty," says Val Litwin in today's The Vancouver Sun http://ow.ly/qZTt30qZNgj

Results from our 4th COVID-19 Pulse Check survey show 67% of BC businesses are receiving some form of government support, and many foresee cutbacks, more debt and layoffs when that support ends http://ow.ly/iBHq50ABjJe #bcbusiness

Postmedia and its local brands The Vancouver Sun & The Province are accepting applications to its Local Marketing Grant Program. This grant is designed to help our economy’s rebound by giving local businesses a leg up as they start to reopen. Grants ranging from $500-$15,000 per month, per client are available for the months of June, July, and August 2020 to approved businesses, notforprofit and charity organizations. For program details, go to: http://ow.ly/fhG250AxmkB #bcbusiness

As BC's economy reopens, we're launching the 4th COVID-19 'Pulse Check' survey. What are recent impacts to your #bcbusiness? How effective are gov.supports? What challenges are you facing? Results shared directly with government. http://ow.ly/uO0V50Atet8

Just another day at the office. Thanks young Jayde for reaching out! We're not the government, but we hope you find our response interesting. Perhaps one day you'll be a #bcbusiness owner!

Happy National Indigenous Peoples Day! Learn more about Canada's First Nations: http://ow.ly/qs8V50AcSbl

The #BCgov will not extend the 16-week period for temp. layoffs. Soon, many employers will have to terminate employees and pay severance-- before they are even fully reopened. What impact will this have on your business? (2 min. survey) http://ow.ly/XHZm50AcSnj

The Province expands measures to support restaurant, tourism industries by approving a temporary wholesale pricing model that will allow liquor licensees to purchase beer, wine and spirits at reduced cost. http://ow.ly/Y4U650A9pkU

One year ago, we received an international award for BCMindReader for revolutionizing the B2B model. This insight community has informed all government supports for business impacted by COVID-19and continues to do so. Join nowuse your voice. https://youtu.be/e4bEPvl-rN4