The Bank of Canada reduced its overnight rate to 4.75% on June 5. This is good news for entrepreneurs with variable-rate loans and for those who are looking to borrow to invest in their business.
FortisBC Step Code Training Continues with the Cranbrook Chamber
After 4 years of providing Step Code Training on behalf of FortisBC – The Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce partnered with BCIT to deliver a free full day Step Code workshop to industry professionals in the region.
Budget 2024 Must Focus on Growth & Prosperity
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce is calling for the federal budget to work with business to spur economic growth, creating jobs and a better life for all Canadians.
Dragons’ Den Looking for Next Big Thing in Canada
DRAGONS’ DEN gives aspiring entrepreneurs the opportunity to pitch their businesses to a panel of wealthy Canadian business moguls – the Dragons. Successful pitchers will have a chance to earn real investment – from the Dragons’ own pockets!
2024 Resolutions for Business & Non-Profit
Take the chance this new year to review the challenges and successes of 2023, and plan your hopes and dreams for 2024! January is ideal timing to re-evaluate your business or non-profit, even the smallest changes can make a big difference in efficiency of operation!
Tourism Growth Program in British Columbia
PacifiCan is the federal economic development agency dedicated to British Columbians. To support B.C.’s dynamic tourism industry, PacifiCan is making strategic investments in growing companies through the new Tourism Growth Program.
BC Small Business Week
Small Business Week is here once again as an annual celebration of business owners as the backbone of our provincial economy!
New Member | Trailmaker Media
WELCOME OUR NEW MEMBER! The Cranbrook Chamber welcomes Scott Tracey, of Trailmaker Media to the Cranbrook business community! Scott specializes in digital advertising displays. Read on to learn more about his business. MOBILE DIGITAL SIGNAGE FOR ANY AND ALL YOUR BIG SCREEN NEEDS. Need a digital sign for your business’s event? Want your own private […]
FIR Program | Business Recovery Funding
NEWLY ANNOUNCED: FOREST IMPACT RECOVERY FUNDING The Forest Impact Recovery (FIR) program provides funding to rural communities impacted by mill closures/curtailments, old growth deferment, and reduction in timber supply due to natural disasters such as flooding, wildfires, beetle infestation etc. Golden, Columbia Valley, through Kimberley, Cranbrook, Jaffray, Elkford, Fernie, and Sparwood will have access to […]
Addressing the Costs Businesses Face Due to Crime and The Consequences of Illicit Drug Decriminalization
The B.C. Government has made “significant strides” on some recommendations according to one criminologist, whose report into repeat offenders made 28 recommendations, among which was civilian-led mental-health crisis teams. However, she says, there needs to be more movement in areas directly curbing the issue of violence.
KES Rural Entrepreneurship Development
The RED program seeks to support rural economic development throughout the Kootenay Regional Districts by assisting individuals to create employment positions through the development of a new business or expansion of an existing business.
7 Tips for Getting in Front of Cash Flow Challenges
Article derived from Grant Thornton LLP @ SME Institute There’s a myriad of reasons why business owners can experience liquidity challenges, including supply chain disruption, labour market constraints, and rising inflation. To help you understand and address these pressures, we’ve compiled some tips for managing cash flow and mitigating potential impacts on your debt obligations. […]