CHAMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS.
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A MESSAGE FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
"In response to the BC Government’s announcement regarding the vaccination passport, on behalf of our Board of Directors and organization, our Board President issued a media release on August 27, 2021. We continually engage in a flurry of communication about this program with government officials, BC Chamber of Commerce, our colleagues at other Chambers throughout BC, our Board of Directors, and our members who have reached out.
All conversations indicate that this program is moving ahead. At this time, we are focussed on gathering program information, and submitting ideas to the government that will support the affected businesses. Once we learn more about the BC Government’s plan, we will do what we have done from the beginning of the pandemic; we will share the latest information so that businesses have access to the information they need to inform their choices...." Click here to keep reading.
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BRIDGE TO CULINARY ARTS PROGRAM. |
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PARTICIPANTS REQUIRED!
To address worker shortage, we’ve secured $124,300 in grant funding to train workers to enter the culinary field FREE OF CHARGE, via the Bridge to Culinary Skills Program. This 8 week training program includes a work experience placement into a local establishment for hands-on experience in the food service workforce. Please consider suggesting this program to employees that might be laid off during shoulder season.
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SEPTEMBER MEMBER ENGAGEMENT SESSION | Immigration Solutions for Staffing Issues.
We’re not quite ready to meet in person for September as we had hoped!
All members are invited to attend a FREE Info session with Michelle Bowlen, who will offer an update on options for businesses to address staff shortage via provincial and federal immigration programs.
For those unable to attend, a recording will be made available at a later date.
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BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS | THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT!
Save the date: Saturday, November 6, 2020
It's time to talk about our successes, achievements and resiliency over the last year. We'll be celebrating our 28th Annual Business Excellence Awards (BEAs) this November.
Please reach out if your business would like to sponsor an award category and/or donate a Silent Auction item. Award sponsorship and auction donations are a great way to gain exposure for your business. This is a crucial fundraiser for the Chamber that helps to fund the important work that we do to support Revelstoke's business community.
Please watch for when nominations open up in the coming days, and share it with your networks!
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Revelstoke's Outreach program has directly supported over 115 businesses throughout the pandemic. Please get in touch with Carolyn Gibson at startup@revelstokecf.com or 250-814-3952 to access this service, free of charge.
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PROVINCIAL & FEDERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.
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FEDERAL ELECTION: ALL CANDIDATES FORUM.
It’s time to meet your candidates - hear from the Kootenay-Columbia candidates at Black Press’ online forum September 10th for the next federal election September 20, 2021. Submit your questions in advance to jocelyn.doll@revelstokereview.com. This event is sponsored in part by the Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce.
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VACCINE PASSPORT PROGRAM. |
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On Monday August 23, 2021, the BC Government announced their Vaccination Passport Program. In response to the announcement, our Chamber is calling upon the BC Government to provide extensive resources to businesses affected by the vaccination passport program. There is very little information available about the implementation, enforcement, format, and structure of this program at the time of this newsletter release, and we'll update our membership once we know more. Click here to read our full release.
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PST REBATES FOR BUSINESSES.
To help BC businesses recover, adapt and grow, PST rebates are available for select machinery and equipment, including tools, furniture, computers, software and zero-emission vehicles. Businesses must pay the PST on eligible items in full by September 30 to qualify. Apply today.
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FAIRS, FESTIVALS & EVENTS RECOVERY FUND.
The Fairs, Festivals and Events Recovery Fund (the fund) provides a one-time grant for up to 20% of your total event budget, up to a maximum of $250,000 per event. You can use these funds to cover a range of operational expenses. Applications must be submitted by 1 pm PST on October 1, 2021. Click here to learn more.
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PROVINCIAL BUDGET 2022 CONSULTATION.
What are your priorities for 2022? The BC Finance Committee is accepting input on next year’s provincial budget now. Complete a quick survey or send a written, video or audio submission before September 30, 2021.
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A BIG WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST MEMBERS!
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Local junior hockey team competing in the KIJHL 2 time Cyclone Taylor Cup Champions. Founded in 1993.
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Hive & Co. Property Management Inc. is a provincially licensed full-service property management company. Through proactive and customer focused management solutions we deliver industry leading service to our clients. "Your home - Our Priority!"
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Headwaters Marketing is a Revelstoke, British Columbia based marketing agency that helps outdoor oriented businesses and non-profit societies reach new customers with marketing services that inspire adventure.
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WORKING WITH TOURISM REVELSTOKE.
Your Chamber membership gives you access to exclusive digital marketing and collaboration opportunities with Tourism Revelstoke. Tourism Revelstoke works together with the Chamber to put our destination on the map. Some of the opportunities for tourism members include: Tourism newsletters, web listings, photo inventory access, media and SO MUCH MORE!
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Based on community engagement outcomes (OCP Vision and Community Priorities, OCP Important Topics, Sustainability Framework) and a series of Focus Group working sessions, a draft framework for the OCP has been developed. The framework is essentially the high-level table of contents to guide policy development discussions with the community later this fall. The survey lets the Focus Group know if we have missed anything or if there are ideas the community does not support.
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COME TOGETHER IN COMMUNITY FOR THE 2021 FOOD DRIVE WEEK.
The week of Sunday September 19th will be Community Connections’ Food Drive Week. This event will promote one week of small food drives being held around town at participating businesses and grocery stores. This event is intended to allow for smaller group numbers and use locations where people already gather, to lower the contact risk of COVID-19. Click here to see how you can get involved.
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VISITOR EXPERIENCE UPDATES.
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AMBASSADOR PROGRAM.
We are excited to share that the Revelstoke Ambassador Program will be returning this fall with a new summer program to follow in spring 2022! The Ambassador Program is a training session on key local knowledge and exceptional customer service for frontline tourism workers in Revelstoke. This free training is exclusively available to tourism stakeholder Chamber members. Upon completion, participants will receive an incentive package including access to a discounted RMR season pass. More information will be shared soon on how your business can get involved, including signing up your team members and joining the incentive program.
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VISITOR EXPERIENCE SURVEY.
This valuable visitor experience feedback will be used to grow our visitor services and measure progress on our destination goals.
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MARKETING.
Keep an eye out for our 2022 marketing menu which will be shared this month! This will include an array of ways to promote your business including in the Visitor Experience Guide. Contact us for immediate marketing opportunities including Arrow Lakes ferry brochure racking and Visitor Centre digital advertisements.
For more information regarding visitor experience projects including marketing services, please reach out to Rowan Hargreaves, Visitor Experience Manager, at visitor.exp@revelstokechamber.com
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OPEN DAILY: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Encourage visitors to call or e-mail us.
Ph: (250) 837-5345 | TF: 1 (877) 487-1493 | E: revvic1@gmail.com
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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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