Member Resources
2015 Student Works Program – Now accepting applications
Small businesses and organizations around the Basin can once again get support to hire students through the School Works Program. Applications will be available on August 13, 2015 at noon PT at cbt.org/schoolworks and are assessed on a first-come, first-served basis....
Updates on exciting cultural tourism projects in the Columbia Valley!
The vision of the Columbia Cultural Tourism Association - to foster a rich and unified Valley culture capable of serving as a strong tourism draw, built upon the foundations of Coordination, Collaboration, Cooperation and Communication - is continuing to guide and...
Why We Need the TPP (“Trans-Pacific Partnership” or “Trade Is a Pain for Politicians”)
The TPP is a proposed trade agreement between several Pacific Rim countries, including Canada. The TPP seeks to lower trade barriers, establish a common framework for intellectual property, enforce standards for labour law and environmental law, and establish an...
BC Chamber Network Benefits from Provinical Cabinet Shuffle
While the reshuffle is relatively small there are a number of important changes that we would bring your attention to. Minister of Small Business, Red Tape Reduction and Minister Responsible for Liquor Distribution Branch – The Hon. Coralee Oakes Of particular...
CVCC Application for Canada 150 Infrastructure Grant Successful
Press Release CVCC Application for Canada 150 Infrastructure Grant Successful The Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce is honoured to be among 3 local organizations to receive funds from the Canada 150 Infrastructure Program. July 31, 2015: MP David Wilks announced,...
July 27, 2015 BC Chamber Public Affairs Update
July 27, 2015 In This Issue B.C. charts new course on Climate Leadership The Province seeks public input on GHG reporting and control The Public Affairs Update is your weekly insight, perspective and analysis on politics in British Columbia and Canada. This...
Highspeed Internet – Broadband coming to the Kootenays
High-Speed Internet Coming to the Kootenays MP David Wilks and Minister James Moore announce major investment that will bring fast, reliable Internet services to 11,000 homes in the Kootenay region July 8, 2015 – Cranbrook, British Columbia Everyday tasks that were...
July 20, 2015 BC Chamber Public Affairs Update
July 20, 2015 In This Issue Premiers, territorial leaders agree on energy strategy MLAs debate LNG Act The Public Affairs Update is your weekly insight, perspective and analysis on politics in British Columbia and Canada. This newsletter is brought to you by the...
Find out about some of the grant programs available to business
Welcome to Bowman Employment Services Inc. BC FundCONNECT e-News, your connection to funded programs for better business. In this Edition: BC Tech Co-op Grants Program Technology@Work Program Key Services for BC Employers Canada-BC Job Grant Get Youth Working!...
July 13, 2015 BC Chamber Public Affairs Update
July 13, 2015 In This Issue B.C. heads to the Legislature to debate LNG Project Development Agreement B.C. wildfires continue to wreak havoc The Public Affairs Update is your weekly insight, perspective and analysis on politics in British Columbia and Canada. This...