APRIL 2021 MEMBER ENGAGEMENT: Data & Working Remotely - What You Need to Know
Wednesday, April 14, 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Please join us at noon, Wednesday April 14 for our next Chamber luncheon via zoom.
We’ll welcome our guest speaker and fellow Chamber member Justin Givens from Presidium Network, IT Solutions Engineer, to discuss what your business might need to streamline the experience of working remotely. Learn how to access and securely share your data, and the associated costs to implement the right solutions for your team. Click here to register.
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CIRCUIT BREAKER BUSINESS RELIEF GRANT |
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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, employee wages, maintenance and utilities. The grant can also help cover unexpected costs that resulted from the restrictions, such as the purchase of perishable goods. Click here for more information.
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COVID BUSINESS 'PULSE CHECK' SURVEY |
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How is COVID impacting you? Have new BC pandemic restrictions impacted your business?
This week the BC Chamber of Commerce launched their most recent COVID Impact Survey, in partnership with the Government of BC to track the evolved workforce challenges and the continued impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on BC businesses.
Your feedback to this survey will help them understand how your business is impacted and what supports they can advocate for in this critical time. Use your voice. Click here to take the survey.
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IMPORTANT INFO: BUSINESS RECOVERY GRANT | CRITERIA & DEADLINE HAS CHANGED |
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The deadline has been extended from March 31, 2021 to August 31, 2021, and key criteria eligibility has adjusted.
The previous requirement for a business to have experienced at least a 70% revenue loss at some point in March or April 2020 has been adjusted. Now, a business is required to demonstrate only a 30% revenue loss in any one month between March 2020 to the point of application.
The $345-million Small and Medium Sized Business Recovery Grant program provides fully funded grants to businesses that employ up to 149 B.C. residents. Grants of $10,000 to a maximum of $30,000 are available, with up to an additional $5,000 to $15,000 available to tourism-related businesses.
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The Chamber has partnered with Tourism Revelstoke for this promo.
Throughout the month of April, when you enjoy take out from one of our local restaurants, your next meal is on Tourism Revelstoke (TR) (up to $25)!
How to claim your $25 Voucher:
- Purchase a take out meal from a local restaurant
- Post a photo to Instagram enjoying it at your favorite outdoor location
- Tag @Revelstoke, the restaurant you're supporting and #TakeOutRevy
- TR will contact you when your voucher is ready for pick up
- Enjoy your next take out meal on Tourism Revelstoke!
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LOCAL SUPPORT MEASURES FOR YOUR BUSINESS FREE OF CHARGE.
Community Futures Outreach Contractor - Carolyn Gibson
Carolyn continues to be available to offer hands-on assistance, free of charge. Contact her today to see how she can help you, whether it's with health and safety, wage subsidy applications, or for information about the new Provincial grant mentioned above. Click here for more information.
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EXPORT NAVIGATOR: Diversify your market! |
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Have you ever thought of growing your business beyond BC?
The Export Navigator Program offers free expert guidance to businesses on exporting. Whether your business already exports at volume or you run a smaller enterprise that hasn’t yet crossed borders, once accepted into the program, you will be connected with a helpful advisor who will demystify the export process. Your advisor will discuss the ways you can diversify your market and strengthen your business. Click here to learn more.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Your Chamber membership increases your business visibility and helps you promote your company.
You also have exclusive access to the Chambers Plan employee benefit program, which can help protect you and your employees, attract and keep top talent and improve your bottom line!
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Are you utilizing your Chamber membership benefits? You have access to many exclusive marketing opportunities and benefits. Save time and money, or heighten your visibility to reach more customers.
We are proud to have incredible working partners that add real and practical value to your membership. Learn how to take full advantage of your Chamber membership!
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Special thanks to The Regent Hotel for their in kind donation of the use of the Selkirk Room for a physically distanced meeting space. |
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FREE 4-PLY DISPOSABLE MASKS
Offering a free mask to your patrons and your staff is a great way to support compliance in your business.
Tourism Revelstoke, Community Economic Development and Community Futures Revelstoke have funded 25,000 disposable black masks, available to businesses free of charge. Stop by and pick some up at the Visitor Information Centre.
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TOURISM REVELSTOKE ACTIVITY REFFERAL ENGINE |
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In 2021 Tourism Revelstoke wants to do more to promote bookable experiences and refer visitors to our local activity providers. They’ve recently secured funding through the Community Adaptation Funding Program to expand their Activity Referral Engine which they launched last November. This will allow them to offer listings for local businesses for free (usually a $400 annual fee) and increase paid traffic to the engine.
The Activity Referral Engine is a core pillar of Tourism Revelstoke's recovery strategy and being part of this initiative will drive visitors to your website who are already planning their trip to Revelstoke this spring/summer, resulting in more bookings for your business.
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VISITOR EXPERIENCE | VISITOR CENTRE UPDATES.
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ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES - SUMMER 2021 |
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VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE
DIGITAL ADVERTISING
$120 - One season
$200 - Year-Round
Summer: May to October
Winter: November to April
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ROAMING VAN RACKING
MOUNT REVELSTOKE NATIONAL PARK
Roaming services play a pivotal role in encouraging visitors to come into Revelstoke. Many visitors who would not have stopped in to see our city are enticed to do so through roaming services. The REVY. Van operates from June to September on a regular basis.
Showcase your business. Space is limited.
$150 - June to September
Note: members must supply and deliver their own rack cards to the Revelstoke Visitor Centre.
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KICKING HORSE CANYON UPDATES |
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The first major closure for the Kicking Horse Canyon Project will begin April 12th until May 14. There will be a 24/7 extended closure where all traffic will be routed via Highways 93 & 95. Tourism Revelstoke is working collaboratively with Tourism Golden and Shuswap Tourism to educate visitors. We will be working closely with them to support this work. Click here to learn more about Getting into BC.
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JOIN US IN CONGRATULATING OUR NEW VISITOR CENTRE MANAGER! |
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LAYLA RUNDLE
Layla has worked with us for the past 2 years as a Visitor Centre Counsellor and lived in our beautiful town for 3 years now. When not working hard at the Centre, you can find Layla hiking the most beautiful peaks in the summer or on the ski slopes during winter. We are pleased to have her take over the Management of the Visitor Services. Congratulations Layla!
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VISITOR CENTRE HOURS | APRIL
DAILY: 8:30am - 4:30pm
WEEKENDS: 8:30am - 4:30pm | Closed 12:30 pm - 1:00pm
Please note, we have implemented a few changes to protect our employees, visitors and community:
- Maximum Capacity: One household / 5 people
- Mandatory hand sanitation when entering the facility
- Masks are mandatory
- New retail procedures
- Hourly cleaning
Encourage visitors to call us: Ph: 250.837.5345 | TF: 1.877.487.1493
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The Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce gratefully acknowledges that we live, work and play on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the Sinixt, Ktunaxa, Secwepemc and the Syilx peoples.
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