All Canadians should be able to make direct purchases of B.C. wine, the national chamber of commerce said Wednesday in a stern critique of the numerous barriers to competitiveness. By Vancouver Sun February 9, 2012
All Canadians should be able to make direct purchases of B.C. wine, the national chamber of commerce said Wednesday in a [...]
Canadian Chamber of Commerce outlines approach to sharpen Canada’s competitive edge prior to federal budget
Ottawa, February 8, 2012 – The Canadian Chamber of Commerce announced today that it has launched a 10-point national plan aimed at helping Canada regain its competitive edge in the global economy.
To view a Business News Network interview with Canadian Chamber [...]
The need for federal support in dredging the Fraser River and its waterways, as part of Canada’s west coast Gateway and largest port system, is given emphasis as a priority in the federal riding of Delta Richmond-East, for the viability of businesses and communities on both sides of the river, by Kerry-Lynne Findlay, MP, QC [...]
In preparation for the March 2012 federal budget Delta Chamber of Commerce and Richmond Chamber of Commerce representatives met with local Members of Parliament, Kerry-Lynne Findlay, Q.C., Delta Richmond-East, and Minister of State for Seniors Hon. Alice Wong, Richmond, on January 16th.
Some of the main concerns identified by the business people in the session related [...]
Without a presence in the USA business there is a big challenge, you need to have a distinct product or service to get any traction, and a clear focus on your market: these are some tips about doing business across the border. But the average USA consumer has a lot greater purchasing power than their [...]
[ January 12, 2012; 8:30 am to 9:30 am. ] [caption id="attachment_7402" align="alignleft" width="216" caption="A business/owner manager in the Tilbury industrial park speaks up at the September 28, 2011 meeting"][/caption]
Since the meetings with business owners and managers in Delta’s Tilbury and Annacis Island industrial parks on September 28 and 29, 2011, on the challenge of industrial park crime and traffic safety, notes on those first [...]
Canadian Council of Chief Executives Open Letter: A Choice for British Columbia
Canada’s Role in the World http://www.ceocouncil.ca/publication/open-letter-a-choice-for-british-columbia
As Canadians, we are acutely aware that living beside the most powerful and prosperous country in the world can be a double-edged sword.
That relationship has given us privileged access to a huge and lucrative market and created the most [...]
This summer the Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s Esso Business Card program anounced that the new rate of discount increased to 3.5 cents per litre posted pump price.
Currently… until October 30th – Esso Extra participants can earn double Esso Extra points on all elligible purchases. Details are available on Esso Extra’s website.
DELTA, BC (October 7, 2011) The Delta Chamber of Commerce, as a member of the Lower Mainland Chambers Transportation Panel (LMCTP), supports Translink’s Supplemental Plan Funding. The Mayors’ Council will vote on this funding proposal at its meeting today.
The position of the LMCTP is outlined below. Member chambers in the panel support the short term [...]