UPDATES & BUSINESS RESOURCES |
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Your Chamber is hosting an information session on how your business can access a FREE SERVICE to transition to the Digital Economy. |
You are invited to a Zoom meeting.
When: Dec 3, 2020 10:00 AM
CLICK HERE to register in advance for this meeting
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
We get it! Technology can be scary, navigating the digital space can be terrifying, and digital transformation doesn’t happen overnight. “Getting Digital” may be one of the only ways for businesses to survive during these times. Going “online” is about far more than creating a website; it’s about harnessing the power of technology to help your business succeed in new and more digital ways. Many businesses struggle with getting digital because they:
- Are intimidated with committing to something that they don’t know much about.
- Have no idea of the “possible” benefits.
- Don’t have a clear starting point.
Join Innovation Island’s Jennifer Hufnagel and Janet Bonaguro as they discuss the ‘Digital Economy Response Program‘ – DER3 which helps connect Small and Medium Businesses who want to enter or expand into the “Digital Economy”.
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Looking for a way to improve customer experience while adhering to social distancing & capacity protocols? |
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There are only 20 spaces available and will be assigned on first come first serve basis.
If you want to sign up or just have some questions please contact:
Thank you for your ongoing patronage and support of the Chamber
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Cowichan Talks Tech ~ How to Thrive in a World Disrupted? |
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Technology is everywhere, it powers the modern economy; more or less, good or bad. We carry it in our pockets, we wear it, we drive it, and it’ll soon be driving us ~ even more. How did this happen so quickly? How far is it going to go? Is it slowing down or speeding up? What does this mean for a regional and rural economy? Are we empowering our youth to tackle what’s coming or training them properly for jobs that don’t yet exist? These are among the topics explored in the tech and entrepreneurial series being held on November 26 and 27.
Economic Development Cowichan (CVRD) has partnered with startup accelerator Innovation Island to host a two-day series that focuses on the technology sector, trends, and innovation opportunities in the region.
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Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS) |
BC Chamber of Commerce News Release: "The new Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy program is now accepting applications. This subsidy will provide payments directly to qualifying renters and property owners, without requiring the participation of landlords." |
Canadian businesses, non-profit organizations, or charities who have seen a drop in revenue due to the COVID-19 pandemic may be eligible for a subsidy to cover part of their commercial rent or property expenses, starting on September 27, 2020, until June 2021.
This subsidy will provide payments directly to qualifying renters and property owners, without requiring the participation of landlords.
If you are eligible for the base subsidy, you may also be eligible for lockdown support if your business location is significantly affected by a public health order for a week or more.
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Province Announces Small and Medium Business Recovery Grant program |
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Have you applied for the BC Small and Medium-Sized Business Recovery Grant program?
How the program works: The Small and Medium-Sized Business Recovery Grant program will invest up to $300 million in targeted financial support for some of the hardest hit businesses in B.C. that employ between two and 149 B.C. residents and have experienced declines in revenue since March 10, 2020.
Grants of $10,000 to $30,000 are available. An additional $5,000 to $10,000 grant is available to eligible tourism-related businesses that have been hit especially hard by COVID-19. The program runs until March 31, 2021 or until the funds are fully allocated, whichever comes first.
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Adapt to Compete
Get an Edge During Recovery
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Join us and #SMEs across the province in the Building Resilience to Thrive program, powered by the Chamber network and the Peter B. Gustavson School of Business. The 6-week program is offered in three cohorts through March 2021 and features weekly seminars and resiliency roundtables to help businesses stay viable and adapt to compete in the future.
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Shop in Downtown Ladysmith and you could win $300 of LDBA Bucks (sponsored by the Ladysmith & District Credit Union) to be spent at participating Downtown Business for 5 weeks. Draw is every Friday. First Draw is November 18th.
Late night shopping every Friday on:
- November 27th
- December 4th
- December 11th
- December 18th
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Keep your Business information current in the Ladysmith-Open for Business Online Directory |
The Directory highlights local businesses that are open, have adjusted hours and any practices they are implementing to keep themselves and their customers safe.
Local Businesses can update their hours & services by clicking on the button below.
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We sincerely hope that you, your families, your employees, coworkers and all around you are safe and healthy in these extraordinary times. The Ladysmith Chamber has worked hard to monitor the many announcements related to federal, provincial and local responses to the Covid-19 pandemic and make information pertinent to business readily available to you on our website, newsletters and Facebook posts. We have also tried our best to monitor how your businesses have adjusted to the current crisis to make this information available to the public through our Facebook page. (If you have not already Liked and Followed our Page, you may need to do so in order to tag us.)
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The Ladysmith Chamber of Commerce is proud to work closely with the BC Chamber and local area Chambers
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33 Roberts Street, PO Box 598 Ladysmith,
BC V9G 1A4 Canada
250-245-2112
Hours: Monday - Friday 10am-4pm
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