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Thursday, September 14, 2023Changes to CEBA Loan Repayments
Click here for website & full articleBC Chamber of Commerce Statement on Changes to CEBA Loan Repayments September 14, 2023COVID-19 & Economic RecoveryFinance & Taxation “On behalf of the 100 chambers of commerce and boards of trade that we represent, the decision by the Government of Canada to provide additional flexibility for the repayment of CEBA loans is good news. Access to a term loan with a lower interest rate and the ability to repay the loan over three, rather than two, years will be helpful for
Tuesday, August 29, 2023Town of Oliver Hires Wayne Anderson as Chief Administrative Officer
For Immediate Release August 29, 2023 Town Hires Wayne Anderson as Chief Administrative Officer The Town of Oliver is pleased to announce the hiring of Wayne Anderson as Chief Administrative Officer effective August 28, 2023. “One of Council’s highest priorities is to select a qualified CAO for our community, said Mayor Johansen. After a thorough recruitment process, it was clear that Wayne Anderson has the knowledge, experience, and proven leadership skills to achieve Council’s strategic
Wednesday, August 23, 2023Was your business affected by recent wildfires? Take the Business Impact Survey!
Click here for source website Penticton, BC, August 23, 2023 – The British Columbia Economic Development Association (BCEDA) will be measuring some of the initial economic impacts of the 2023 BC wildfires. BCEDA has developed a Provincial Wildfire Business Impact Survey which will be distributed throughout BC’s business communities.The scope of the economic impact of the 2023 BC Wildfires stretches beyond the immediate affected areas, reaching the surrounding communities and businesses. This survey is
Monday, July 24, 2023Support for Vineyards Experiencing Crop Loss
Joint Media Release For Immediate Release: July 24, 2023Click here for pdfPenticton & Wine Country Chamber of Commerce and South Okanagan Chamber of Commerce SUPPORT FOR VINEYARDS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED SIGNIFICANT CROP LOSS The Penticton & Wine Country and South Okanagan Chambers of Commerce are joining the B.C. Wine Industry in appealing to all levels of government for both financial assistance as well as making changes to current legislation in order to mitigate the effect of this past winter’s cold
Wednesday, June 28, 2023Town of Osoyoos Granted $9 Million to Assist with Water Infrastructure Projects
The Town has been working hard to plan and secure funding for our water quality upgrades. Today, the province announced the Town would receive $9 million to expedite this need. “Today’s announcement is a game changer!. We could not be happier right now. Council worked hard to communicate this number one priority to the province.” says Mayor McKortoff. “We are going to start moving on this project immediately. Administration was hopeful and incorporated grant funding in our financial plan, but we
Wednesday, June 21, 2023RDOS hosting electric vehicle information booths at community events
Full article: https://www.rdos.bc.ca/newsandevents/rdos-news/hot-topics/article/4434 Over the coming months, the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) will be hosting electric vehicle (EV) information booths at various community events in an effort to engage residents on the benefits of electric vehicles and the future of EVs and charging stations in the region. Residents are invited to visit the RDOS electric vehicle information booths to speak with staff and industry experts about how EVs
