NEWLY ANNOUNCED: FOREST IMPACT RECOVERY FUNDING

The Forest Impact Recovery (FIR) program provides funding to rural communities impacted by mill closures/curtailments, old growth deferment, and reduction in timber supply due to natural disasters such as flooding, wildfires, beetle infestation etc. 

Golden, Columbia Valley, through Kimberley, Cranbrook, Jaffray, Elkford, Fernie, and Sparwood will have access to qualified contractors (Community and/or Business Advisors) to provide advisory and support services to affected businesses and/or develop community economic diversification strategies. 

The Cranbrook Chamber is proud to lead this ETSI-BC funded, collaborative approach to this project in our region.

This project will include a strong focus on retooling all businesses (not just forestry businesses) to prepare for shifts in the forest industry. In addition to working directly with businesses to prepare for industry shifts, the role of advisors will be to support communities for long-term economic diversification. 

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FALL IS COMING BACK, AND SO ARE OUR EVENTS!

September through November is ramping up to be busy. Stay tuned, the following is coming to a location near you!

• FREE Business Afterhours with GUS Canada
• Small Business Week + Business Showcase at the Prestige (Have your business featured by the Canadian Chamber)
• FREE Business Afterhours at the College of the Rockies
• Turkey Drive Kickoff
• Business Excellence Awards

BUSINESS LOANS FOR WOMEN IN BC

If you’re a woman who’s just starting out, purchasing a business or growing your business, check out WeBC’s Business Loan program. They lend based on the viability of your plan and the strength of your vision, so you may qualify with them even if you haven’t with other lenders.

WeBC loans include complimentary support from a professional Business Advisor, free business skills training and access to mentors so you feel supported throughout your loan and beyond. Unsecured options are also available for loans up to $50k.

Learn more and join the free Business Loan Info Session at go.we-bc.ca/Loan