Delta Chamber of Commerce

BC Chamber of Commerce News Release
March 8, 2010 – A report released today on Harmonized Sales Tax by public economic expert Jack Mintz states that the HST will have an unequivocal benefit for the province by attracting $11.5 billion in capital investment and creating 113,000 jobs by the end of the decade.
“This report is further [...]

The Delta Employment Skills Program, Youth Works – BGCCS and the South Delta Employment Resource Centre are hosting an Employment Fair on April 8th in Ladner from 2:00 – 5:00 pm.
Delta Chamber members invited to participate in an employers’ survey, click here: http://www.deltachamber.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Delta-Chamber-of-Commerce-Employer-Survey.doc
Contact:
Sandy McLeod
Program Coordinator
Delta Employment Skills
smcleod@deltasd.bc.ca
604-946-6926

Canadian Chamber of Commerce
News Release
Ottawa, March 4, 2010 – The Canadian Chamber of Commerce today welcomed the federal government’s strategy to achieve its recovery plan, to return to balanced budgets and to promote a more innovative and competitive economy.
“Business people throughout Canada are worried about the federal deficit. We’re glad that the government responded to [...]

BC Chamber of Commerce
News Release
March 2, 2010
The British Columbia Chamber of Commerce gave a cautious welcome to the provincial Budget unveiled by the Finance Minister today as being based on sound economic principles that present a responsible approach to difficult economic times by resisting irresponsible calls for unsustainable increases in public spending.
“Business will be [...]

[ March 30, 2010; 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. ] Sharkey’s Seafood Bar & Grille partner with the Delta Chamber of Commerce, inviting you to join us at the March AFTER 5 event! Come and enjoy some fun and make new business friends for 2010!
In 1873, a wharf was built on property donated by William Ladner. Farmers loaded their agricultural produce and livestock on steamboats [...]

[ March 25, 2010; 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm. ] In keeping with Article 5.1 of the Delta Chamber of Commerce by-laws, the Board of Directors gives notice of the 2010 Annual General Meeting on Thursday, March 25, 2010. All members are invited.
This event will include opportunities for business networking, lunch, as well as the Annual General Meeting. Non-members and members are welcome (only members [...]

A $4.7 million Highway 17 overpass at 28th Avenue in Delta (just south of the intersection with Deltaport Way) is one of 15 projects in BC now approved for funding by the federal and provincial governments. Prime Minister Stephen Harper and BC Premier Gordon Campbell announced that $2,387,500 in new federal infrastructure funding, under the [...]

DELTA, BC (February 26, 2010) The great advantages of Delta and area for growing produce, linked to “buy local” trends, results in a major food chain of quality, good prices and sustainability. That means big business for farmers, food processors and food retailers and good value for consumers.
That’s the view of a panel representing [...]

Downturn, Recovery and the Future Evolution of the Labour Market, released February 22, 2010, is the first publication of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s 2010 Economic Policy Series.
Economic downturns draw attention to labour market conditions that directly affect the economic well-being of Canadian workers and their families.
To provide a more complete understanding of the [...]

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Government of Canada Takes Action to Strengthen Housing Financing
A number of measured steps to support the long-term stability of [...]