COVID-19 Update - November 10, 2020
Nov 10, 2020Government Brings Forward Bill C-9; New Rent Program & Wage Subsidy Improvements Last week, the federal government tabled Bill C-9, which includes the new and improved commercial rent program and updates to the wage subsidy program....
Read MoreCOVID-19 Update - November 5, 2020
Nov 5, 2020In this weeks COVID-19 Update, New PHO for Gatherings & Events, new federal programs, valuable COVID resources, and other news updates. Read the full newsletter here: https://conta.cc/3erQfX7...
Read MoreCOVID-19 Update - October 29, 2020
Oct 29, 2020In this weeks COVID-19 Update, masks expected in indoor public spaces, new grant programs, valuable COVID resources, and other news updates. Read the full newsletter here: https://conta.cc/37PS6DP...
Read MoreJoin us in Celebrating Healthy Workplaces
Oct 28, 2020October celebrates small businesses and highlights healthy workplaces. Last week was WorkPlace Bullying Awareness Week, and to help foster healthy work and volunteer environments, the Okanagan We Got This team, and Chambers throughout the valley have...
Read MoreCOVID-19 Update - October 22, 2020
Oct 22, 2020In this weeks COVID-19 Update, join the Building Resilience to Thrive Program, BC Votes this Saturday, valuable COVID resources, and other news updates. Read the full newsletter here: https://conta.cc/2HuoMYl...
Read MoreChambers of Commerce in the Okanagan Set to Celebrate Small Business Week
Oct 16, 2020MEDIA RELEASE October 16, 2020 CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE IN THE OKANAGAN SET TO CELEBRATE SMALL BUSINESS WEEK Chambers of Commerce throughout the Okanagan have joined forces in celebrating Small Business Week in Canada with a host of...
Read MoreGovernment of Canada Announces New Targeted Supports for Businesses
Oct 15, 2020Late last week, the Government of Canada announced their intention to introduce new targeted, support to help businesses through the pandemic. The below list is a summary of intended plans to introduce legislation: The new Canada Emer...
Read MoreUpdated PHO Guidelines: October 9, 2020
Oct 14, 2020On the 9th of October, Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry released updated public health orders for food and liquor serving premises as well as updated public order for gatherings and events. This includes a new address to patrons of these es...
Read MoreBC Announces Recovery Programs & Grant Applications
Oct 14, 2020BC Introduces Community Economic Recovery Infrastructure Program (CERIP) The Community Economic Recovery Infrastructure Program (CERIP) provides fully-funded provincial grants to support economic resilience, tourism, heritage, and urban and rural ...
Read MoreCOVID-19 Update - October 8, 2020
Oct 8, 2020In this weeks COVID-19 Update, Government of Canada launches recovery benefit applications, valuable COVID resources, and other news updates. Read the full newsletter here: https://conta.cc/3lpnuN0...
Read MoreCOVID-19 Update - October 1, 2020
Oct 1, 2020In this weeks COVID-19 Update, Government of Canada announces further recovery benefits, Kelowna Chamber hosts virtual election forum Oct. 20, valuable COVID resources, and other news updates. Read the full newsletter here:&...
Read MoreCOVID-19 Update - September 24, 2020
Sep 24, 2020In this weeks COVID-19 Update, throne speech is unveiled, public transit gets a boost, Public Health Orders for hospitality and events now available, valuable COVID resources, and other news updates. Read the full newsletter...
Read MoreCanadian Chamber: Throne Speech a start, but much more is needed to get Canadians back to work
Sep 23, 2020(OTTAWA) – September 23, 2020 – The Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Canada’s leading business association, released the following statement in response to today’s Speech from the Throne. President and CEO Perrin Beatty said...
Read MoreCOVID-19 Update - September 17, 2020
Sep 17, 2020In this weeks COVID-19 Update,concern over health orders loom, BC Chamber calls for more direct rent support for businesses, valuable COVID resources, and other news updates. Read the full newsletter here: https://conta.cc/2...
Read MoreNor-Val Rentals Opens Nor-Val Equipment Sales
Sep 10, 2020Congratulations toNor-Val Rentals on their new venture! There's a new Bobcat dealer in town! The team at Nor-Val Rentals is embarking on a new adventure and have joined the prestigious Bobcat family to sell and service Bobcat products and accesso...
Read MoreCOVID-19 Update - September 10, 2020
Sep 10, 2020In this weeks COVID-19 Update, urgent new public health order for restaurants, bars, nightclubs, and banquet halls, CECRA extended through September, valuable COVID resources, and other news updates. Read the full newsletter here...
Read MoreSwanson Mountain Fitness Re-opens!
Sep 10, 2020Congratulations to the team at Swanson Mountain Fitness for this fabulous update! The lease is signed and they have started planning renovations. They were a little hesitant doing this with the possibility of another COVID-19 shutdown but w...
Read MoreCOVID-19 Update - September 3, 2020
Sep 3, 2020In this weeks COVID-19 Update, temporary layoff period closes, Bernard Ave. plans re-opening, valuable COVID resources, and other news updates. Read the full newsletter here: https://conta.cc/3bvCPYU ...
Read MoreCOVID-19 Update - August 27, 2020
Aug 27, 2020In this weeks #COVID19 Update, Don't Miss Today's Townhall with Health Minister Adrian Dix, Big Thinking for Small Business, valuable COVID resources, and other news updates. Read the full newsletter here: https://co...
Read MoreBig Thinking for Small Business is Here! A Three Part Plan for Economic Recovery
Aug 27, 2020Your Chambers throughout the Okanagan are strong and vocal advocates for our members and the business community across the Okanagan. As part of our work, we spent the month of July researching and delivering policy recommendations to the provinc...
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