WELCOME TO 2021.
We're ready to tackle all that 2021 brings to us. 2020 was full of chaotic challenges, yet we remain confident that our work will continue to support our members when they need it the most.

Our door is always open and we invite you to connect with us. Drop us a line and let us know how we can help you - your ideas or your feedback are welcomed and appreciated.
MEET YOUR NEW 2021 CHAMBER BOARD EXECUTIVES.
Revelstoke is full of great and powerful minds. We have a well-rounded and diverse Board of Directors for 2021, and we'll be harnessing their knowledge, experience and talent to strengthen our organization.

President: Maggie Spizzirri
Vice President: Jamie Hobgood
Treasurer: Christina Chong
Directors: Greg Brezinski, Diane Bull, Michelle Hardy, Devin Knopf, Lisa Lamothe, Josh McLafferty,
Kim Spence
Past President: Tracey Buckley

Thank you to all of our Directors for giving your time, which is valued and appreciated greatly.

Do you have an area of interest or expertise and would like to get involved? Whether you have an hour to give or a few hours per month, let us know if you'd like to work with this great group of professionals. All members are welcomed to be more involved with the Chamber. There are some great opportunities to expand your network and contribute to your community through events and committees.
MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS.
Your Chamber works hard to:
- Promote your business
- Provide information and education opportunities
- Ensure that your voice is heard at all levels of government
- Facilitate networking opportunities

Our Chamber is 360 members strong- we need you and we need each other as we navigate these precarious times. All membership rates were frozen for both 2020 and 2021- we know that now is not the time for increases. Please watch for your membership renewal email in the next few days.

Your membership is a guarantee that you do not have to face these times alone. Thank you for your continued support and for the opportunity to work with and for you.
BUSINESS SUPPORT.

LAST DAY TO COMPLETE REVELSTOKE REVIEW'S SURVEY.
How is Covid-19 Impacting Revelstoke Businesses? This survey is anonymous and is specifically for Revelstoke. It was put together by the Revelstoke Review and the results will be made public. It is a follow-up to their local business survey last April. Please reply today, Jan. 22, 2021.

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LOCAL SUPPORT MEASURES FOR YOUR BUSINESS FREE OF CHARGE.

Community Futures Outreach Contractor - Carolyn Gibson
The Chamber continues to work closely with Community Futures Revelstoke and their Outreach Contractor, Carolyn Gibson to ensure our work is aligned with what’s happening on the front lines in your business. Contact Carolyn today to see how she can help you. Click here for more information.

REVY. Open for Business
Community Futures Revelstoke continues to operate the REVY. Open for Business Facebook Group. Please use this FREE resource to share what your business is up to and keep residents informed.

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REACH CUSTOMERS ONLINE WITH GOOGLE | FEB 8, 10AM-11AM.
Join Tourism Revelstoke and Destination BC for a webinar to learn how your business can be found online with Google. Learn how Google Search works and how you can improve your website's visibility with Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Register by Jan 28. Click here to register.

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GO2HR OFFERING COVID-19 SAFETY PLAN REVIEW SERVICE FOR TOURISM BUSINESSES.
go2HR has launched a new program to help tourism and hospitality businesses review their COVID-19 safety plans. Their health and safety experts will review your safety plan and provide recommendations and targeted feedback to help ensure ongoing compliance with current requirements. To register for this complimentary service, click here.

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GRANTS & FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES.
Small & Med. Sized Business Recovery Grant
The Small and Medium-Sized Business Recovery Grant program (program) provides fully funded grants to businesses to ensure they have the support they need during and beyond COVID-19.
Non-profit Tech Grants
Applications are being accepted for the Trust's Non-profit Tech Grants, which are designed to help Basin non-profits acquire technology that meets their needs!
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WorkBC Wage Subsidy Program
The WorkBC Wage Subsidy program covers a
part of employee wages so employers can hire
job seekers and provide work opportunities. Both unemployed individuals and employers in B.C.
can benefit from WorkBC Wage Subsidy.
Regional Recovery Fund (RRRF)
If you own a business and haven't yet applied for the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund you still can! This is a vital loan without interest. Your business can borrow up to $40K and not have any interest until Dec 2022.
HEALTH & SAFETY.

PROVINCE WIDE RESTRICTIONS HAVE BEEN EXTENDED THROUGH TO FEB 5TH AT MIDNIGHT.
Interior Health stated in December that “Overall, it has been observed that COVID protocols are being adhered to in the community…” and that the businesses in Revelstoke were found to be in compliance with their protocols and due diligence in the workplace.

The rise in confirmed cases appeared to be the result of community transmission and social gatherings according to one local physician (click here for the full story). The good news is that these are behaviours that we have the power to control and curb if we all double down on our efforts.

Our members have been doing a great job with their protocols. Revelstoke is open for business, and we continue to fight this fight. Staying Safe = Staying Open

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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.
VISITOR EXPERIENCE | VISITOR CENTRE UPDATES.

THE 2021 VISITOR EXPERIENCE GUIDE HAS ARRIVED.
It's our most popular publication, and it's here! This guide is widely used by visitors to plan their stay in Revelstoke or inspire them to visit. Our local residents use them too. Swing by our office to pick up your copies today, and be ready for when we begin welcoming visitors back to Revelstoke.
Have a look through- we'd like to thank those members who have advertised in the guide. This is a great way to reach your customers, in a print run of 45,000.

Get your business on the list for 2022, or explore other marketing opportunities with our Visitor Experience team! Contact Guylaine St-Gelais, our Visitor Experience Manager at visitor.exp@revelstokechamber.com.
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NEW ONLINE REVY. STORE.
Our REVY. brand swag helps to fund our operations so that we can support our members and keep membership rates as low as possible. While travel is paused for now, we can now offer REVY. swag to those who are waiting to visit Revelstoke. Our NEW online store will streamline this process.

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VISITOR CENTRE HOURS.
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 encouraged but not mandatory
- New retail procedures
- Hourly cleaning

Encourage visitors to call us: Ph: 250.837.5345 | TF: 1.877.487.1493
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.