Atmospheric river has residual impact in Sooke and throughout BC: Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce
The atmospheric river that passed over Sooke on Monday, November 15, initially cut Sooke off as Sooke Rd (BC Highway 14) and East Sooke Road were both closed as a result of flooding. Over 30,000 BC Hydro customers in the Port Renfrew to WestShore region were without power for over eight hours. The residual impact […]
Critical Policies Pass at BC Chamber AGM: Advocacy for 2020 will focus on policies to advance economic recovery
On May 22 and 23, 67 chambers and boards of trade from across B.C. gathered online to discuss and debate key policy issues at the BC Chamber of Commerce 68th Annual General Meeting & Conference. “Our grassroots policy development process drives our advocacy efforts each year,” says Dan Baxter, BC Chamber Director of Policy Development, Government […]
Planning for recovery: BC Chamber will have a seat at the Premier’s task force
A new Economic Recovery Task Force will bring together leaders from business, labour, First Nations and not-for-profits to help ensure the Province’s economic response to COVID-19 is effective and responsive to the needs of British Columbians. “COVID-19 is not only a public-health challenge, but also an economic one. People and businesses urgently need support,” said Premier […]
Federal government increases wage subsidy from 10% to 75%
Today, Trudeau addressed small business owners and entrepreneurs. This climate of uncertainty feels like it can threaten everything you’ve worked for. To take that pressure off, the federal government will now cover 75% of wages for qualifying businesses through an adjusted wage subsidy (previously announced at 10%). This will help companies keep people on the […]
COVID-19 business impacts survey generates almost 8000 responses
BC Chamber-led survey reveals severe impacts taking toll, calls to action are clear March 19, 2020, Vancouver, BC –The BC Chamber of Commerce (and its 120-member chamber network) in partnership with Small Business BC, The BC Economic Development Association, and Community Futures BC, launched a survey on March 13 to understand specific impacts BC businesses […]
Seeing opportunity in the face of change
Dear Chamber Members and the Sooke Business Community, Expect to hear from us throughout this pandemic crisis! We are working hard to keep you informed on matters affecting Sooke, BC, and Canada. In between battle cries, we are learning how some businesses continue to find success by altering and expanding their services in adaptation […]
Sooke is open for business!
What is it about Sooke that makes it an outstanding location for investors, residents and visitors and distinguishes it from others? Quite simply, we enjoy and appreciate the Quality of Life and the Opportunities it provides to grow as a business, a family or an individual. On Vancouver Island, near Victoria, the capital of British […]
