CANADA - A host of economic measures indicate that Canada continues to underperform when it comes to business investment, which is crucial for improving living standards and generating prosperity,...
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CPABC: Taking Action to Fill BC’s Labour Demand
BC is experiencing a labour shortage and as our economy continues to grow so does labour demand. Businesses are increasingly finding it difficult to fill positions and find skilled labour, and...
Tourism Victoria – Partnership Proving a Great Success
On January 1, 2017, a new agreement between Tourism Victoria and the City of Victoria came into effect that saw Tourism Victoria (recently renamed Destination Greater Victoria) assume leadership of...
Victoria Chamber: Chamber Members Hear From BC Building Trades Council
The provincial government has a plan to get more women and indigenous people involved in the trades, as well as establishing thousands of new positions for apprentices. That was the message from Tom...
Saanich Peninsula Chamber: Loyal Employees Are Your Most Valuable Asset
Last month I talked about how important it is to do your due diligence in recruiting, hiring, and training new employees. When you have hired the best, you want to keep them because good employees...
West Shore Chamber: Are We Ready for Proportional Representation?
In May, one of the policies that was discussed by the members of the BC Chamber of Commerce was “Engaging Business and Communities on Electoral Reform.” Submitted by the Kamloops Chamber of Commerce...
Start Your Employees Off on the Right Foot – Onboard Strategically
Many employers provide their new employees with an orientation to their new job and workspace. Unfortunately, an orientation often lacks the depth and strategic planning that an onboarding process...
Bank of Canada Should Raise Overnight Rate to 1.75 Percent Next Week, Hike to 2.50 in a Year’s Time Says C.D. Howe Institute Monetary Policy Council
CANADA - The C.D. Howe Institute’s Monetary Policy Council (MPC) called for the Bank of Canada to raise its target for the overnight rate, its benchmark policy interest rate, to 1.75...
October 20th is Small Business Saturday: Support Your Local Independent Businesses!
On Saturday, October 20th, all Canadians are invited to visit a local business to celebrate the many ways small businesses contribute to their communities.For the sixth year in a row, the...
New Trade Deal Increases American Sway Over Canada
The great vociferous North American trade negotiations are finally over. And while the deal could still be derailed by the coming November mid-term elections in the United States, it’s very likely...
Business Examiner Publisher’s Book Launches Oct. 23
Mark MacDonald has interviewed thousands of business owners and managers since becoming Publisher of the Business Examiner in 1990.He’s condensed some of those interviews into his first business...
Esquimalt Chamber: Businesses Need a Voice in Upcoming Election
Municipal elections are coming up, and in Esquimalt there are some great discussions taking shape.It’s interesting to hear about the things that voters see as priorities, and comparing them to the...
Strong Public Support for Tourism in Greater Victoria
Tourism is an economic sector like any other. It is made up of hard-working, entrepreneurial individuals operating small businesses to executives in large corporations.Greater Victoria has long...
Three Questions for Greater Victoria Mayoral Candidates
Labour Day marks the end of summer and the return to routine for students and their families. It also marks the unofficial kickoff of campaigning for the October 20 civic elections.The Chamber is...
Alder Recipient of Board of Governors Award
We are very pleased to announce Bill Alder, President of Sealand Aviation as the recipient of the 2018 Campbell River Chamber Board of Governor’s award. This prestigious award honours an individual...
Best of B.C. Bestowed with Province’s Highest Honour
VICTORIA - In front of friends, family and a room full of distinguished guests, 13 exceptional civic leaders were recognized today at Government House with the Order of British Columbia, the highest...