Industry Updates: Three week of restriction imposed on BC
More restrictions are being imposed on BC, to act as what the provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry calls a “circuit breaker” in the race against the COVID-19 virus. These restrictions are being implemented because currently, BC is seeing more new cases than at the peak of the second wave. While many of BC’s elders […]
The Sooke Chamber applauds changes to the Launch Online Grant program
Changes are another win for businesses as they build resiliency on their journey towards recovery Yesterday, the provincial government announced that it was expanding the eligibility for the Launch Online Grant program, which helps B.C. businesses move their business online. The substantive grant was initially only available to businesses that sold inventoried items. It’s been […]
Fiona Famulak Appointed President and CEO of the BC Chamber of Commerce
VANCOUVER, BC, March 01, 2021 – The BC Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the appointment of Fiona Famulak as president and chief executive officer. Famulak brings to the role more than three decades of international experience working in both private and not-for-profit sectors. “I have enormous respect for the BC Chamber of Commerce […]
Pulse Check Survey Results
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.9.0″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] The Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce would like to thank all the respondents who contributed to this survey. All 76 responses were unanimously submitted, with 93% responses coming from a link in our newsletter and 7% coming […]
FREE MONEY: Small and Medium Sized Business Recovery Grant Program info session
The Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce hosted an informal information session on the Small and Medium Sized Business Recovery Grant Program featuring a couple of savvy representatives from the Province to discuss this particular grant offering. What are the recent changes to this grant program? What are the tax implications? How are businesses using the […]
Sooke Chamber expands its Board of Directors
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ custom_padding=”1px|||||”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.8.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] From left to right, top to bottom: Terrie Moore, Les Haddad, Bev Petow, Brian White, Debora Schenk, Tracy Snow, Mike Menard, Karen Mason and Tim Ayres. Zoom image. Sooke, BC, January 20, 2021 Â Â Â The […]
Q & A on the Indian Act with Bob Joseph
The Vancouver Island Regional Library is hosting a Q & A on the Indian Act with Bob Joseph. Thursday, January 28, 2021 Time: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Branch: Sooke, All Venue: REGISTER HERE – Virtual Zoom Webinar Join for a live virtual conversation and Q&A with Bob Joseph, Indigenous relations expert and bestselling author […]
Grant program now accessible to more B.C. businesses
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] The B.C. government has enhanced the Small and Medium-Sized Business Recovery Grant program to make it easier for businesses to qualify and has increased support for those in the hard-hit tourism sector. The program is part of […]
And the Winners of the 2020 Business Excellence Awards are…
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.7.7″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] Congratulations to all the nominees, the runners up, and the winners of the Sooke Chamber’s annual Business Excellence Awards! Each year the Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce holds the Business Excellence Awards to recognize outstanding […]
Nominations for the 2021 Board are now being received!
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″] The Sooke Region Chamber will be hosting its Annual General Meeting on January 19, 2021. At that time, we will be swearing in the new 2021 Board of Directors. Continuing as President will be Karen Mason […]
