ESS all-candidates forum: Civility in action in Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke riding
The Sooke and WestShore Chambers of Commerce in partnership with the Sooke Multi-Belief Initiative co-hosted a non-confrontational, intentionally respectful all-candidates forums ahead of the Sept. 20 federal election. The six Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke candidates were recorded in a group setting on Sept. 7. The forum is now posted on YouTube and can be viewed on Youtube. All […]
Customers more likely than business owners to support vaccine passports in Sooke
The Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce recently surveyed both businesses and customers on their opinions of the incoming Vaccine Passport which begins on September 13 by a provincial government order. In general, business owners were more likely to oppose passports (56%). Of those who supported it, more preferred a government mandate (42%) over a voluntary […]
Student Employment opportunity with the Sooke Chamber: PT Writer/Editor, Sept – Dec
Writer – editor Positions: one (1) Employment start dates: September 8, 2021 Employment duration: September to December Pay: Salary $15.20/hour, 17.5 hours per week, for a total of 280 hours (8 weeks) Qualifications: You must be aged between 15 and 30 and be legally entitled to work in Canada. International students are not eligible. Must […]
Policies Passed at BC Chamber AGM Will Help Businesses Compete, Innovate, and BE Inclusive in Post-Pandemic Era
On May 28-29, 2021, Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade from across the province gathered online at the 69th Annual General Meeting and Conference of the BC Chamber of Commerce. The event included the annual policy sessions where 70 policy resolutions, submitted by 24 Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade, were tabled, debated […]
Sooke Chamber Joins Cross-Canada Coalition Campaign to Encourage People to Get Vaccinated as Soon as They Can
May 28th marked the launch of the Faster Together campaign – a national volunteer based initiative designed to encourage up-take of COVID-19 vaccinations. Within a short period of time, dozens of organizations representing business, industrial and educational sectors, labour unions, as well as individuals have come together to help develop a campaign, around the theme […]
Employer Toolkit: COVID Vaccine Resource Hub
While the choice to get vaccinated is ultimately up to individuals, this resource hub’s goal is to equip businesses to play their part to get Canada to herd immunity. As employers and providers of goods and services to the general public, businesses have a critical role to play in getting Canadians vaccinated, which will ultimately […]
Jobs: Two Student Writer/Editors Wanted, Sooke Chamber, apply by May 14
Student Employment opportunity with the Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce Writer – editor Positions: two (2) Employment start dates: June 7 (flexible) and July 5 (flexible) Employment duration: eight (8) weeks Pay: Salary $15.20/hour, 35 hours per week, for a total of 280 hours (8 weeks) Qualifications: You must be aged between 15 and 30 […]
Sooke Chamber celebrates increased funding, expanded eligibility of Circuit Breaker Business Relief Grant
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.19.2″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Yesterday, the provincial government announced it is adding more than $75 million to the Circuit Breaker Business Relief Grant, bringing the amount available for hard-hit B.C. businesses to more than $125 […]
The Last Lockdown: Canadian Chamber makes urgent case for change in approach to COVID-19
Canadian Chamber of Commerce (OTTAWA) – April 16, 2021 – With Canada in the midst of the third wave of COVID-19 and variants of concern accelerating, Canadian businesses want to see a plan to get us all back on track and make this lockdown our country’s last. “As vaccines begin to roll out, more and […]
Grant available to businesses impacted by “Circuit Breaker” closures
The B.C. government will provide more than $50 million to help the 14,000 restaurants, bars, breweries, wineries, gyms and fitness centres affected by the March 30, 2021, provincial health orders. The new Circuit Breaker Business Relief Grant will provide affected businesses with up to $10,000 in one-time funding to help with expenses like rent, insurance, […]
