We respectfully acknowledge that we conduct our Business on the Unceded Territory of the Hupacasath and Tseshaht First Nations.

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AGM - Wednesday, May 20
Join us online - Wednesday, May 20th @ 11:30am.

  • President's Report
  • CEO Report
  • Auditor's Report
  • Member Resolution: To permit the CEO to investigate loan options with intent to access - CERB or alternatively a smaller loan from Community Futures.
  • Thanks to outgoing Directors
  • ELECTION OF NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS
  • GUEST SPEAKER - SEE BELOW.
Gord Johns - MP Courtenay/Alberni
Mr. Johns has agreed to participate in our AGM planned for next week - Wednesday, May 20th. He has been busy lobbying on behalf of our community paying particular attention to our SME's throughout this crisis.

We thank Gord in advance for agreeing to participate in these challenging times.

Please remember to pre-register via the link above.
Re-start and more available through the Retail Council of Canada
Retail Council of Canada advocates for retailers in Canada through effective advocacy, communications and education.

BC Chamber Launches the Third Covid-19 ‘Pulse Check’ Survey
We're still tracking the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on your business to date, and asking for your feedback on existing government supports. However, this time we also want to know your response to the BC’s Restart Plan, announced by the Premier on May 6th — and the impacts you're anticipating to your business under the new guidelines. 

The results will be shared directly with government and will inform how we advance our advocacy work—while recognizing the challenges and opportunities presented as the economy begins to re-open. Please ensure your voice is heard.
CEWS EXTENDED BEYOND JUNE 6TH
On May 8th, the Government of Canada announced that the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) program will be extended past the original cut-off deadline of June 6th. Watch for more information coming this week.

Click the graphic above to redirect to application page.
What's your Chamber doing?
Please click on the picture to the right of Mr. Val Litwin - CEO BC Chamber of Commerce for an update on the Chamber's work throughout Port Alberni, BC and Canada

Teamwork
HASSAN YUSSUFF AND PERRIN BEATTY: CANADA NEEDS A NATIONAL TASK FORCE ON HOW BEST TO REBOOT THE ECONOMY

Hassan Yussuff is the president of the Canadian Labour Congress. Perrin Beatty is the president and CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.


A top Resource Page
Here is a one-stop shop for all things COVID related with respect to your Small Business in BC. Book-marking this page makes good sense.



From the Emergency Operations Centre
A good local resource is available at Let's Connect PA. Find the site HERE


Click on the graphic next to this to find a link to "Provincial Go-Forward Management Checklist." It's a must review for best re-open results.


Façade Improvement Program - ANOTHER OF ITS MANY SUCCESSES TO DATE.
This was the Kiwanis Hilton Children's Centre prior to the Façade Improvement Program.
This picture shows the result of the Façade Improvement Program that was supported by ownership, Community Futures Alberni-Clayoquot and the City of Port Alberni
The Façade Improvement Program is available once again! But, not a lot of time to get in the queue. So, best to click the link and get involved if you'd like to see something similar to your building.

Advocacy at work
The Chamber network throughout British Columbia meets regularly (usually Tuesdays) to discuss important matters - COVID RELATED as they affect BC Businesses. We have been a strong voice at all levels of Government. Our most recent efforts have helped to improve the Employment Standards Act as it applies to the COVID - 19 Crisis. The title of the page reads:

Government creates COVID-19 temporary layoff period

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