Hear about the new golf course that is coming to Revelstoke at the base of RMR!
We will introduce you to Mr. Ben Cowan-Dewar, CEO of Cabot Revelstoke. This is a great opportunity to hear about this exciting new project in Revelstoke. We’ll learn a little bit about plans for the new golf course and its amenities, as well as the progress and timelines of this new venture.
Please join us for our next Chamber lunch session via zoom on Monday, May 17 at noon.
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NEW GRANT FUNDING TO EXPAND OUR TEAM FOR ECONOMIC RECOVERY |
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Our Chamber has been awarded a total of $63,500 from ETSI-BC which will fund two part-time recovery advisor positions for the next 12 months. The first position is a continuation of Revelstoke's Business Outreach Contractor which was previously spearheaded by Community Futures Revelstoke. The second position is a Pandemic Response Project Support Worker, to maximize the value of feedback from our businesses and to help deliver targeted programs and projects to aid recovery.
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SHAPE OUR FUTURE. HAVE YOUR SAY.
360 members of our Chamber are now represented in the Official Community Plan (OCP) Focus Group. Our Board of Directors has selected our Executive Director to take part in these important discussions on your behalf, to underscore the importance of a healthy and thriving local economy as a key component of what makes Revelstoke a great place to live today and in the years to come.
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SUPPORT FOR OUR BUSINESSES, FREE OF CHARGE
Revelstoke's Business Outreach Contractor is Carolyn Gibson, and she's here to answer your questions about restrictions, grants and loans, and everything in between.
Get in touch with Carolyn directly at (250) 814-3952 (call or text) or reach out to the Chamber if you would like to connect. Between April 1 and May 7, Outreach has worked directly with 49 businesses.
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THE RECOVERY CARDS
Carolyn Gibson will be delivering sets of The Recovery Cards as shown below, which is a great collaboration between Community Futures Revelstoke and our Chamber. These cards provide helpful tips and reminders to support you through this time and beyond!
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We've updated the REVY. Rules to a more streamlined version for spring and summer. Stop in to the Visitor Centre to get your copies free of charge. It's time to say goodbye to snowflakes and hello to sunshine.
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We're pulling out some key findings and will share the report with our membership very soon. Thank you to all businesses who made the time to respond.
A respondent identified themselves as a retailer, and requested to be connected with Outreach, but did not leave contact information. If this is you, please give us a call at the Chamber or send an email to info@revelstokechamber.com.
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Community support was strong for our restaurants.
Over $6250 in vouchers was generated for local restaurants through the #TakeOutRevy campaign!
Tourism Revelstoke and the Chamber wanted to do something special for Revelstoke's local restaurants when indoor dining was closed on March 29, 2021. We partnered together and launched the #TakeOutRevy campaign.
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Thank you to all who participated in this successful campaign.
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LOCAL ECONOMIC RECOVERY AND RESTART TOOLKIT LAUNCHED |
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The British Columbia Economic Development Association (BCEDA) has announced the launch of their newest part of the Economic Disaster Recovery and Resiliency Program. The Local Economic Recovery and Restart Toolkit provides a collection of resources developed to assist local councils, organizations and individuals involved in the community economic recovery. Click here to learn more.
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A BIG WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST MEMBERS!
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KATEE PEDERSON - PHOTOGRAPHER
Katee Pederson photographs adventurous couples, brands, and creatives in and around Revelstoke. Trust her to document your wedding, event and work! Click here to learn more!
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SIX PERCENT
Six Percent is a mountain bike accessory brand that celebrates après culture in mountain biking! A mountain bike lifestyle & culture company rooted in Revelstoke. Stay tuned for details!
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STAY TUNED:
NEW CHAMBER PILOT PROGRAM COMING SOON!
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FIRST DATA
Please be aware that our Chamber is not working with any service provider that solicits clients by telephone regarding merchant services.
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VACCINATIONS ARE AVAILABLE
Please let your employees know that vaccinations are available. Interior Health urges all adults to register for COVID-19 vaccinations. Anyone 18 and older can register on the province’s Get Vaccinated system today. Click here to learn more.
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LEGISLATION FOR PAID COVID-19 VACCINATION LEAVE
Amendments to the Employment Standards Act providing workers with up to three hours of paid leave to get each dose of their COVID-19 vaccine are now in effect, retroactive to April 19, 2021. Click here to learn more and for more information on BC’s Employment Standards Act, click here.
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PROVINCIAL & FEDERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.
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The Please take a moment to review the BC Government's plan for paid sick leave which was recently announced. Our Chamber is working with the BC Chamber of Commerce to gain an in-depth understanding of how this legislation will affect your business.
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A RECOVERY PLAN FOR JOBS, GROWTH, AND RESILIENCE |
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On April 19th the federal government released the 2021 federal Budget. The 700+ page document outlines a wide array of measures touching virtually all areas of the economy. The budget projects a staggering deficit of $354 billion. In total, nearly $700 billion of new debt is projected between 2019 and 2025.
In addition to extended important business support such as the wage subsidy, Budget 2021 introduces a new hiring program that will help businesses accelerate economic recovery. The Budget also outlines a number of positive investments for British Columbia that should pay dividends over the long-term including new funding for childcare, an additional $1.9 billion for the National Trade Corridors Fund, needed investments to support housing construction, helping businesses digitize, and the creation of a new regional development agency for British Columbia. Click here to learn more.
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VISITOR EXPERIENCE UPDATES.
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WELCOME TO OUR INTERIM VISITOR EXPERIENCE MANAGER |
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Please join us in welcoming Mr. Rowan Hargreaves to our team!
Rowan will be assuming the role of Visitor Experience Manager while Guylaine St-Gelais is away on maternity leave.
Welcome, Rowan, and congratulations to Guylaine!
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KICKING HORSE CANYON UPDATE
Kicking Horse Canyon Constructors (KHCC) has been implementing extended (24-hour, multi-day) closures on Trans-Canada Highway through the Kicking Horse Canyon Phase 4 construction site throughout April and will continue to do so through much of May. KHCC will move to intermittent daytime lane closures on May 15 and 16, with overnight full closures on those dates. KHCC will then resume the full extended closure between 7:30 a.m. (MDT) Monday May 17 and noon on Friday May 21. There will be no closures during the May long weekend (May 22-24), and the full extended closure will be back in effect from noon on May 25 until noon on May 28. Click here to learn more.
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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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VISITOR CENTRE HOURS | MAY
DAILY: 8:30am - 4:30pm
WEEKENDS: 8:30am - 4:30pm | Closed 12:30 pm - 1:00pm
Please note, we have implemented procedures 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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