APRIL 6 LUNCHEON WITH MINISTER BOISSAUNAULT, FEDERAL MINISTER OF TOURISM. |
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Our Executive Director was in Kelowna on April 6 to attend a luncheon with the Federal Minister of Tourism that was hosted by the Kelowna Chamber on the 2023 Federal budget. She was able to speak with the Minister and directly give him the letter our Chamber sent to his office last month. The Chamber is following up with his office as the Minister has asked for feedback from businesses. Watch for another update on this in our next newsletter. Click here to read our letter to the Minister.
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BC CHAMBER RELEASES STATEMENT ON MINIMUM WAGE INCREASE.
The BC Chamber has released their standpoint in response to the minimum wage announcement. As the Revelstoke Chamber, we are curious to know if this will impact your business.
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Will this new minimum wage increase affect your Revelstoke business?
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR GRADE 12 CAPSTONE PRESENTATIONS AT RSS.
Business owners and managers are needed for Grade 12 Capstone Presentations at RSS on May 15th, 2023 at 6:00 pm. The event requires students to present their learning journey and Capstone Project, a self-directed task, to a small audience. Help support the next generation!
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Important presentation by Taha Attiah from Community Economic Development regarding the Poverty Reduction Strategy and Food Security Strategy.
Thursday, April 27, 2023 | 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Who: Members | Cost: FREE | RSVP: Click here | Where: 301 Victoria Rd
Friday, May 5, 2023 | 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Who: Members & Non-Members | Cost: $50-$75 | RSVP: Click Here | Where: 301 Victoria Rd
2023 IMMIGRATION & RECRUITMENT LUNCHEON.
Topic: Immigration Solutions for Staffing Issues and Recruitment Solutions
When: Tuesday, May 23 | Time: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM | Where: Taco Club
Cost: Members - $25 & Non-Members - $35
RSVP: Click Here | Member Discount Code: 2023MEMBER
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CHAMBER CALENDAR | STAY INFORMED
Click here to follow our calendar.
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2023 FEDERAL BUDGET.
Federal Government Released the 2023 Budget. Here's what the BC Chamber of Commerce has to say about how this will impact businesses. Click here to learn more.
COLUMBIA BASIN TRUST OPEN-HOUSE | OUR TRUST, OUR FUTURE.
The Columbia Basin Trust invites you to join them on April 24th for their community event, "Our Trust, Our Future." They will discuss the ideal place to live, work, and grow old in. Don't miss their Open House from 3 pm to 6 pm and Evening Guided Conversation from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Click here to learn more.
GO2HR MENTAL HEALTH SURVEY.
go2HR and CMHA BC Division have partnered together with funding from BC’s Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions, to bring resources, training and coaching to the industry at no cost. Click here to take their survey.
STOKE FM.
Interested in what the Chamber's been up to? Click here to hear Chamber updates.
ZONING BYLAW COMPREHENSIVE RE-WRITE.
The City will be completing a Zoning Bylaw Comprehensive Re-Write over the next 18-24 months are seeking support to increase awareness of the project so Revelstoke’s residents understand what the project entails and the opportunities to engage. Click here to learn more.
STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE CITY OF REVELSTOKE.
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES ENHANCEMENTS TO IMMIGRATION PROGRAMS.
The federal government has announced enhancements to immigration programs, including a new economic pathway under the Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP) to help employers hire skilled refugees and displaced individuals, with a specific focus on tourism and hospitality workers. Additionally, temporary measures have been extended under the Temporary Foreign Workers Program (TFWP), including maintaining the maximum duration of employment for low-wage positions and permitting certain sectors, such as accommodation and food services, to hire up to 30 percent of their workforce through the TFWP for low-wage positions.
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The Canada Digital Adoption Program is a 3-year program of the Government of Canada. The Chamber secured a private webinar exclusively for its members with Alacrity. The program has two different streams. Watch the videos below to learn about eligibility criteria and the application process. www.alacritycanada.com/cdap | cdap@alacritycanada.com
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BUSINESS SERVICES: KUBERA.
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Access our recent webinar recording to learn how Kubera Payments, can help you strategically manage payment processing complexities in a PCI-compliant manner. Leverage Kubera's extensive experience in building and implementing payment systems for various industries to optimize your operations! |
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NEW! M2M: SILVERWINDS.
Check out these new Member to Member Benefits being offered to all our members by Silverwinds. To place an order you can visit, call or email them and your discount will be automatically applied. conveniently place orders for products or printing online at www.silverwinds.net.
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Coming soon! Watch for our detailed Member 2 Member Benefit package in your inbox.
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WELCOME NICOLE!
We are thrilled to introduce Nicole Cherlet as the newest addition to our organization! Nicole has joined our team as the Visitor Centre Coordinator, and she will be instrumental in ensuring our busy centre runs smoothly throughout the busy upcoming seasons. With her expertise and dedication, Nicole will focus on all things related to the visitor centre, while providing exceptional support and service to our visitors. Please join us in warmly welcoming Nicole to our team! Contact Nicole.
2024 CHAMBER TOURISM MARKETING.
Previous advertisers: Reserve your priority space by renewing before July 15.
New advertisers: Deadline to participate is August 5.
Don't miss out on these opportunities to showcase your offerings and elevate your brand!
AMBASSADOR PROGRAM.
At the start of June, we will be launching the second summer season of the Revelstoke Ambassador Program. We are very excited to share this entertaining, engaging, and valuable free course with our community for another summer!
Contact Layla Rundle, our Visitor Experience Manager for more information.
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THE BURROW.
Located just a few blocks from downtown Revelstoke, providing cozy, bright and modern accommodation. This newly built, fully-contained separate suite is across the street from the Aquatic Centre, 1 block from the bus stop to RMR and less than 5 minutes walk from the Columbia River and greenbelt trails. Website coming soon.
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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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