We at the Vanderhoof Chamber of Commerce want to ensure all our members are kept informed in initiatives that are happening in our region, province and country. Check our website and Facebook for more initiatives, links and information, stop into our office Monday, Wednesday or Friday between 9:30-12:30, or call us at 250-567-2124 |
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With the warmer weather and the changes outside, we can reflect on the changes that we can make in all areas of our life and work place.
We heard about some of these changes in our second Virtual Chamber Luncheon with Brad Bowler from Global TotalCare. He covered the topics of Company Culture and Duty to Inquire / Duty to Accommodate. He provided us with some excellent information regarding how important good culture in a workplace can change the way your business operates, the success of your employees, and much more!
I will be preparing an overview of the meeting which I will send out to everyone next week. If you are interested in other topics that Brad is able to cover, he will be offering his courses to members for $150 off his regular rates! (Which almost covers the cost of your membership!) He will be forwarding me a schedule shortly that will be passed on to all of you.
Our next Chamber Luncheon will be with Wendy Clement from CNC at the end of April. I will provide more information on our next Chamber Point at the beginning of April.
If there is someone you would like to hear from during a Chamber Luncheon, or if you have information that could benefit our members, please feel free to contact me at the email below.
-Lesley
manager@vanderhoofchamber.com
250-567-2124
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We are excited to welcome our new and renewing members!
-Bioscape Farms
-Tetachuck Lake Wilderness Lodge
-Copper Leaf Ranch
-Bud's Electric Ltd.
-Interior Electrical Automation
-All-West Glass
-Advanced Millwright Services
-DMC Accounting
-BG Self Loading
-Michael Reed Law Corporation
-City West
-Grace Memorial
-Trans Canada Pipelines
-RDBN
-Nechako Lumber Ltd.
-MNP
-Cozy Corner
-Remax
-Northern Monumental
-Elixir for Life
-A&V Continuous Eavestroughing
-P&H Supplies
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BUSINESS FEATURE;
BUD'S ELECTRIC LTD.
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Contact Bob Bahr at;
250 Stewart Street West
Vanderhoof, BC
250-567-2314
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Bud's Electric (1971) Ltd is a highly recommended Electrician in Vanderhoof BC with many recommendations from clients in the community. They offer professional electrical services for Industrial Sites, Businesses & Homes. |
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Having trouble navigating through the possible grants your business might be eligible for? Pocketed is a free grant matching tool that is open to Hubspace clients. Pocketed helps you find grants quickly and efficiently. You just fill in your company information and then it does the rest. No longer do you have to have a masters degree in combing government websites just to find what is out there! Conatact HUB SPACE for more information below.
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The PHO recently amended the gathering and events order. Under these updated restrictions, up to 10 people may now gather outdoors. When gathering with others, continue to use COVID-19 layers of protection, maintain physical distancing, and stick with the same group of people. Do not gather with several groups of new people. All restrictions for indoor gatherings still remain. Learn More >
Vaccine call centers are now open and eligible individuals (seniors aged 84+ or Indigenous people's aged 65+) can call to book an appointment. Call centers are open seven days a week from 7AM - 7PM, and the call number for Fraser Health is 1-855-755-2455. Fraser Health also has an online booking system for vaccine appointments. Learn More >
Changes have been made to the Small and Medium Sized Business Recovery Grant Program. The program deadline has now been extended to August 31, 2021, and the requirements have also been expanded to increase eligibility. A business is now required to demonstrate a 30% revenue loss in any one month, between March 2020 to the point of application, to be eligible. Learn More >
On March 3, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, the Honorable Chrystia Freeland, announced that the government intends to extend the current rate structures for the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy, the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy, and Lockdown Support, from March 14 to June 5, 2021. Learn More >
The Government of Canada announced their intent to increase the number of weeks of benefits available for the Canada Recovery Benefit, the Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit, the Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit, and Employment Insurance regular benefits. Learn More >
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Construction Update March 2021
As spring break-up approaches, Coastal GasLink’s current limited workforce is focused on critical and seasonally sensitive work across the 670-kilometre project route and preparing for summer 2021 construction planning. The project continues to heed the guidelines in the COVID-19 Management Plan and any additional guidance from health officials. This includes ongoing workforce testing, along with the recently announced workforce vaccination program directed by Northern Health and B.C.’s Provincial Health Officer.
The immunization program was announced by the Public Health Officer on March 17th and includes industrial workers residing in large workforce accommodation sites in order to protect those workers and the local and Indigenous communities around them. Coastal GasLink is working to assist Northern Health with the implementation of their planned immunization program and appreciates the opportunity to support this initiative to strategically reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission in B.C. For the full press release, click on the link below.
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Considering providing membership insurance benefits for your employees - the Chamber Insurance Plan is an affordable and reliable option for any small business, including farm operations. You can reach our Certified Planner, Linda Rempel at 250-614-0585 or 250-617-2929, or by email - linda.rempel@sunlife.com |
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The B.C. government has extended the deadline for the Small and Medium Sized Business Recovery Grant program to ensure businesses have the time they need to apply.
One of the main requirements has also been lowered to ensure more businesses are eligible.
The time to apply for the Small and Medium Sized Business Recovery Grant program has been extended from March 31, 2021, to Aug. 31, 2021.
The previous requirement for a business to have experienced at least a 70% revenue loss at some point in March or April 2020 has been adjusted. Now, a business is required to demonstrate only a 30% revenue loss in any one month between March 2020 to the point of application.
Click on the link above for more information.
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During this time of business uncertainty, we understand that finances are tight. That is why the Vanderhoof Chamber of Commerce is offering our renewing and new members the option to pay your membership fees over three months. Call to talk with Lesley on how we can support your business through this time.
And a reminder that our membership runs on a 12 month basis. For example, if you join in March 2021 your membership is good to March 2022. We feel that this method supports our members best so that everyone gets the most out of their membership.
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Executive
President - Michelle Roberge
Vice President - Kevin Wallace
Treasurer - Anna Manwaring
Directors
Arlynn Klassen / Michael Kollinger / Twlya Hale
Trinda Elwert / Rhys Wallace / Tim Gavin
Staff
Lesley Chaisson, Manager
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Vanderhoof Chamber of Commerce | 250-567-2124 | www.vanderhoofchamber.com |
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