Newsletter
April 29, 2021
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GOOD THINGS COME TO THOSE WHO SHOP, EAT, PLAY & STAY LOCAL!
Thank You for supporting our local businesses.
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TAX TIME - In order to avoid any delays in receiving your COVID-19 relief benefits, you must file your 2019 and 2020 tax returns by April 30th.
A number of tax-filing software options, including free options, are available on the CRA’s website to help people do their taxes this year.
To receive updates on what is new at the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA):
Watch our tax-related videos on YouTube
Amendments to B.C.'s Employment Standards Act providing workers with paid leave to get each dose of their Covid vaccine are now in effect, retroactive to April 19, 2021. Both full-time and part-time employees can take up to three hours of paid leave to get vaccinated. For more information on registering for a COVID-19 vaccination
Previous issues of Chamber Newsletter can be viewed here
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The provincial government announced an addition of over $75 million to the Circuit Breaker Business Relief Grant - bringing the amount available to hard-hit businesses to more than $125 million. With the increased funding, eligible businesses will receive up to $20,000 to help with expenses like employee wages, rent, maintenance and utilities. Know an impacted business in your community? Let them know!
Small Business Tales of Triumph celebrates the big stories behind small businesses just like yours. Across Canada, small businesses are the heart of our communities. Share your story of resilience, not only can you win prizes to help your business grow, but we’ll also share your story with Canadians coast to coast. Tell us your tale of triumph and you could win up to $20,000 in prizes from Canada Post. Share your story by May 14th
$500- Million Investment Fund paves way for a StrongerBC Premier John Horgan and Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs, Economic Recovery, and Innovation, made an announcement about InBC, a new initiative to help businesses scale up, drive innovation, create family-supporting jobs and position BC as a frontrunner in the post pandemic economy.
Accelerating Manufacturing Scale-Up Grant Program aims to support SMEs in BC to accelerate innovative capacity in the manufacturing sector, strengthen critical provincial supply chains, and create new, sustainable economic opportunities for businesses. Applications close May 31, 2021
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Thursday April 29 3:30pm BC Budget Briefing 2021 Join in with other Chamber members and businesses throughout the Okanagan to hear from the Honourable Selina Robinson, BC Finance Minister.
Canada’s workforce will not be the same when it comes time for recovery. Through the course of the pandemic, we went from one of the tightest job markets in decades to record job loss and from strong initial recovery to flagging job growth through the fall and winter months. Even as recovery starts, employment will not return to pre-crisis levels at any point soon. Available jobs and the skills required will shift. Employers are increasingly looking to automation to maintain operations during future crises and reduce risk. Canadians will need reskilling, upskilling and skills training programs to get them back to work. REGISTER HERE!
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Love Local Penticton #picnicton
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Picnic Penticton is coming soon to a park near you. This Love Local initiative aims to inspire people to order takeout from local businesses to enjoy at our amazing parks and beaches.
Calling All Businesses - Register for Free!!
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