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 [...]
Boundary Bay Airport contributes over $90 million in Gross Domestic Product to the Delta, BC community and that will continue to grow as a 20-year master development plan takes off.
The airport and surrounding land are well on their way to becoming a thriving industrial and business park, at a time when industrial land is becoming [...]
[ September 29, 2011; 8:30 am to 11:00 am. ] Crime and safety in industrial parks are always big challenges for police departments across the country.
Delta Police recognize more can be done from a policing perspective but it needs the help of businesses in a community-based effort to reduce loss and harm in Tilbury and Annacis Island industrial parks. They want to hear from businesses [...]