There’s a plan to re-open the economy, starting mid-May; employers, here are the guidelines
Employers, here are the four phases of the pandemic, followed by guidelines. If you belong to an organizing association (eg, the British Columbia Restaurant and Food Services Association) please refer to them for guidance. In all likelihood, they are already working with the province on standards and protocols. The Four Phases Phase One (Current): Essential […]
Almost half of BC businesses that are temporary closed not confident in ability to reopen
The COVID-19 crisis is deepening for British Columbia businesses with four-in-ten (43%) of those surveyed stating they can only continue to operate for up to three months under current restrictions. For businesses temporarily closed, the future is similarly dire, with only half (53%) expecting to reopen once the restrictions are eased on workplace operations, while […]
COVID-19 ravages local economy, Sooke Chamber rallies community
Today, the Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce launches BetterBuySooke.ca, a “buy now, redeem later” gift card solution for the many Sooke businesses that have had to close their doors or reduce their services as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Using a FREE made-in-Sooke solution, businesses can soon sell online certificates ranging from $5 to $100. […]
COVID 19 business owner crisis: 31% aren’t sure business will survive; 9% fear permanent closure
-Insights West release 65% of small business owners are ‘very worried’ about the negative financial impact overall—and specifically revenue (66%), financing (41%), ability to pay salaries (43%) and difficulty paying their rent/lease (38%) Only 55% think the emergency Federal aid will be effective Vancouver, BC —In one of the largest surveys of its kind, a […]
Monday March 30 Zoom Call
This free online meeting is available to all Sooke businesses and entrepreneurs. It’s a forum to discuss challenges, opportunities and resources. SOOKE BIZ ZOOM ROOM MEETING Join other Sooke business owners, entrepreneurs and independent operators in the Sooke Zoom Room on MONDAY MARCH 30 at 11 am. This is a new Sooke Biz forum to […]
Trudeau expands on the wage subsidy, with warning of serious consequences if abused – March 30, 2020
From today’s daily COVID-19 press conference in Ottawa Everyone, again, is being asked to stay at home as much as possible. This action, alone, has caused many businesses to have to shut down. So a three-point plan has been developed to help businesses and to help people receive a salary. The 75% wage subsidy for […]
Official annoucement: Prime Minister announces support for small businesses facing impacts of COVID‑19
The Government of Canada is focused on helping Canadians and businesses through this tough economic time. We will continue to protect the health and safety of Canadians, while supporting families and businesses and keeping our economy strong in the face of uncertainty. The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced additional new measures to support small […]
COVID-19: Destination BC focussed on response, recovery, resilience
In an effort to keep industry informed on the fast-moving COVID-19 situation, Destination BC will be sending out regular bulletins in place of the monthly Directions emails for the foreseeable future. Please encourage your network to subscribe to our newsletter, and feel free to forward these emails to your colleagues and friends. Destination BC’s COVID-19 Response In collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, […]
Business support: from federal to local, current and coming
– photo from Gregory Varano. The shop signs are from Barbs barber shop, seaside Sweets, power Supply LTD, Moms Cafe, Sooke Brewery, Sooke Buy and Sell and island Haircutting.This Montage illustrates the local Sooke business community doing its part in the fight against Covid-19 Support for Business Wage Subsidy To support businesses and help prevent […]
Federal Package for Businesses & Provincial Update from BC Chamber of Commerce
Dear Members, Federal Finance Minister, Bill Morneau, just unveiled the “first phase” of Canada’s “Economic Response Plan” – which includes $27B in direct support and aid to Canadians and $55B in tax deferrals. The federal package includes a number of desired-actions you flagged in our network-wide COVID-19 Business Impact Survey the preliminary results of which […]
