“To address the regionally specific needs of businesses, the BC Chamber of Commerce has launched seven tailor-made regional Resource Guides for Small Business Resiliency – one for each of the seven regions in British Columbia”. “The regional Resource Guides for Small Business Resiliency will help businesses navigate the COVID-19 pandemic on their road to recovery as set out […]
Tourism Relief Fund
“The Tourism Relief Fund, administered by Canada’s regional development agencies and Innovation Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), supports tourism businesses and organizations adapt their operations to meet public health requirements while investing in products and services to facilitate their future growth. With a budget of $500 million over two years (ending March 31, 2023), […]
How Can Your Business Be Supported During the Pandemic Recovery?
BC Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Government of BC has launched a new ‘Pulse Check’ survey to better understand how businesses can be supported during this transitional time. This survey focuses on how COVID-19 is impacting businesses today compared to the beginning of the pandemic. Responses provided in this survey will remain confidential […]
Preparing for Step 3 of BC’s Restart Plan
The following information has been retrieved from BCEDA’s Economic Restart & Resiliency Bulletin. BC Restart Plan Moves to Step 3 on July 1st Step 3: Starts July 1 The criteria for moving to Step 3 is at least 70% of the 18+ population vaccinated with dose 1, along with low case counts and declining COVID-19 hospitalizations. In […]
Phase 2 of BC’s Restart Plan
The following information has been retrieved from the Government of British Columbia website: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/covid-19/info/restart#step-two We are in Step 2 The criteria for Step 2 is at least 65% of the 18+ population vaccinated with dose 1, along with declining case counts and COVID-19 hospitalizations. PHO guidance Physical distancing and masks continue to be required in public indoor […]
Virtual Workshops in Honour of National Indigenous History Month and Indigenous Peoples Day
In honour of National Indigenous History Month and Indigenous Peoples Day, Indigenous Tourism BC will be hosting some free online workshops. These workshops include: A Tasting of Indigenous Cultures (Tuesday, June 15 at 3:00pm) Celebrating Living Indigenous Arts & Culture (Thursday, June 17 at 3:00pm) Honouring Wellness (Tuesday, June 22 at 3:00pm) To learn more, […]
High Performance Building in the East Kootenay
Would you like to help shape how your industry is supported as we move to new building code changes? We want to hear from you! Join us this month as we discuss the future of high performance building in the East Kootenay. June 23rd – Columbia Valley June 24th – Cranbrook/Kimberley June 25th – Elk […]
Additional funding for business recovery grant to benefit thousands of businesses
“The Province is adding millions in additional funding to keep the Small and Medium Sized Business Recovery Grant operating until the expected start of Step 3 of BC’s Restart plan on July 1, 2021”. “The program has been providing relief to thousands of B.C. businesses impacted by the pandemic”. “After applications close on July 2, […]
Increased Crime Surrounding Businesses and What You Can Do
What people can do to protect their businesses Enhanced security systems – even residential cameras may provide exceptional night vision and video footage. Changes being implemented to help prevent crime, vandalism, and safety concerns RCMP conducting more patrols throughout Cranbrook Revitalizing Citizens on Patrol to track and report unusual activity within the community Reporting incidents […]
BC Indigenous Tourism Recovery Fund Program
“Indigenous Tourism BC through a partnership with Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture, and Sport is delivering a $5 Million Dollar Fund through the BC Tourism Indigenous Recovery Fund. This fund will provide non-repayable grant contributions of up to $45,000 to Indigenous businesses in response to the economic impacts of COVID-19”. “The program will provide recovery […]
Business Support Programs
The following is a list of recently announced business support programs: The Accelerating Manufacturing Scale-Up grant program opens April 15 with a deadline of May 31. It is open to individual or groups of BC businesses that manufacture value-added products. Grants up to $250,000 for individual businesses and $500,000 for groups of businesses. There […]
College of the Rockies installs electric vehicle charging station
Date: March 30/2021 For Immediate Release College of the Rockies installs electric vehicle charging station Move reaffirms College’s commitment to sustainability Sustainability and reducing greenhouse gas emissions are important goals for our communities. To further this initiative locally, College of the Rockies has installed a new two-vehicle electric vehicle charging station. According to a 2019 […]