Help us get to 100% sold out. We're almost there and proceeds go to rebuilding the Skaha Lake Splash Park. LEARN MORE AND ORDER

The day begins at 12:00pm, with the mini parade at 3:30pm. In Gyro Park there will be vendors and free live entertainment. LEARN MORE

The BC Chamber of Commerce supports the announcement made by Interior Health and believes the measures will help curb the ongoing spread of COVID-19, rebuild consumer confidence and keep businesses open. While businesses work tirelessly to keep their employees, customers and patrons safe, we each have a role to play. We urge everyone to get fully vaccinated as soon as possible, and to be kind and patient with one another as we each navigate Step 3 of BC’s Restart Plan at our own pace. LEARN MORE

In June, the federal government announced September 30 as a new annual statutory day to commemorate the history and ongoing trauma caused by residential schools and to honour those who were lost and the survivors, families and communities who continue to grieve. LEARN MORE

Previous issues of the Chamber Newsletter can be viewed HERE

Project Applications for UBC Bachelor of Management Capstone Program

The Faculty is seeking businesses and organizations interested in identifying a strategic or operational challenge, and willing to engage a small group of students in research and analysis to develop key recommendations for this challenge.  Deadline is August 15, 2021 to apply. LEARN MORE

The Jobs and Growth Fund (JGF) provides funding to businesses and organizations to help create jobs, and position Canada’s economy for an inclusive recovery and long-term growth. The JGF will provide $700 million nationally over three years to position the regional economies for long-term growth by transitioning to a green economy, fostering an inclusive recovery, enhancing competitiveness, and creating jobs across Canada. Applications will be accepted through a continuous intake process. All projects must be completed prior to March 31, 2024. LEARN MORE

Tourism is a key contributor to Canada’s economy. It’s a sector that has been hit hard by COVID-19. Many businesses have been closed for months, their employees (including many summer students) out of work, which has affected many families and communities across Canada. We recently hosted a webinar with panelists representing various tourism and hospitality sectors. WATCH THE WEBINAR

The Government of Canada continues to be committed to advancing gender equality and women's economic empowerment and to supporting women entrepreneurs through the Women Entrepreneurship Strategy (WES). The new WE Loan Fund will help ensure that more women entrepreneurs have the tools and financing they need to succeed. LEARN MORE

BMO, in collaboration with Deloitte, will award 10 women-owned businesses with a $10,000 grant, and an additional eight will receive a $2,500 grant for their business. LEARN MORE

COVID-19 has changed how we work, and we are all doing our part to support economic recovery. Funding is available to increase employment opportunities for unemployed British Columbians and address local labour market issues. Community and Employer Partnerships (CEP) is prioritizing applications and funding projects that create work experience and training opportunities to prepare job seekers for available jobs and support an inclusive economic recovery in B.C. communities. LEARN MORE

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