Newsletter January 26, 2022

Helping businesses is one of our main goals and to do this we need to understand the challenges businesses are facing. This survey will play an important role in helping us serve YOU, through the challenges of the pandemic that you are facing today and what is needed for recovery. The survey has 12 questions, takes less than 5 minutes and will remain open until Midnight, on Monday, January 31, 2022. Individual survey results will be kept confidential. Thank you for helping your Penticton Chamber become even better!

TAKE SURVEY HERE!

BC Government

New funds announced for climate change initiatives - Applications open Jan. 26 for the third intake of the CleanBC Communities Fund, which has $134 million in federal and provincial money for initiatives that address climate change. Projects are eligible for funding if they manage renewable energy, improve access to clean-energy transportation, improve energy efficiency of buildings or generate clean energy to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Businesses, non-profits, municipalities and Indigenous communities can apply. Learn More! COVID-19 Closure Relief Grant - For-profit businesses can apply for grants of $1,000 to $20,000 if they fully closed as a result of the December 22, 2021 PHO orders, or remain closed due to January 18, 2022 PHO orders. Applications will remain open until February 28, or until all funding is committed. Learn More!

BC Chamber of Commerce

Pandemic Recover Survey As we continue to navigate the pandemic, ‘functional closures’ and costs associated with B.C. paid sick leave are affecting SMEs. Use your voice to strengthen our understanding on how your business is being impacted in this short survey (4-min) from the BC Chamber of Commerce Take Survey Here Unlocking BC's Cannabis Industry The BC Chamber of Commerce Cannabis Working Group released 'Unlocking BC’s Cannabis Industry' - a report that provides a comprehensive set of recommendations to help build up the legal #cannabis industry, improve the province’s economic competitiveness and diversify the economy. Learn More Here