Advocacy
Permanent Repairs of Hwy 17A Overpass – Highlights and Resources for Businesses
Permanent Repairs of Hwy 17A Overpass – Highlights and Resources for Businesses UPDATE – January 22, 2024 | Work is progressing well for the repairs, so despite the weather, the following updates have been shared by MOTI: Work on the Highway 17A Overpass Project was cancelled for Friday and Saturday night; January 19th & 20th,…
Read MoreChamber Supports Government Decision to Postpone Hwy 17A Overpass Repairs to January 2024
Chamber Supports Government Decision to Postpone Hwy 17A Overpass Repairs to January 2024 Delta Chamber of Commerce Statement on Highway 17A Overpass Repair Postponement November 9th, 2023, Delta, BC | The Delta Chamber of Commerce appreciates the government’s decision to adjust the repair schedule for the Highway 17A overpass, acknowledging the concerns of the Delta business…
Read MoreChamber Calls on MOTI to Delay Hwy 17A Overpass Closures for Repair to January 2024
Chamber Calls on MOTI to Delay Hwy 17A Overpass Closures for Repair to January 2024 “Commercial truck overpass crash creates traffic nightmare” from Delta Optimst article on July 19, 2023. Photo Credit: Delta Police Department Click Here to Read DCC Letter to MOTI Minister Fleming November 8th, 2023, Delta, BC | Yesterday the BC government…
Read MoreDelta Chamber of Commerce Statement re Extension of CEBA Repayment Deadline
Delta Chamber of Commerce Statement re Extension of CEBA Repayment Deadline September 14th, 2023, Delta, BC | Today, the Canadian Federal Government’s decision to extend the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) repayment deadline by one year will be welcomed by small business who are faced with the inability to repay their CEBA loans. “The repayment deadline…
Read MoreDelta Chamber of Commerce Statement on Increase to BC Minimum Wage
Delta Chamber of Commerce Statement on Increase to BC Minimum Wage April 5, 2023, Delta, BC | In response to today’s announcement to increase the provincial minimum wage effective June 1, 2023, Jill McKnight, Executive Director of the Delta Chamber of Commerce, released the following statement: “The Delta Chamber of Commerce is disappointed in government’s…
Read MoreFederal Budget 2023 – The View From Delta
Federal Budget 2023 – The View From Delta Federal Budget 2023 – The View From Delta On Tuesday, February 28th, the federal government released its budget for this coming year, to mixed responses. From our perspective at the Delta Chamber of Commerce and in speaking with members in various industries, there are several items we…
Read MoreHon. Ravi Kahlon Appointed as BC’s Housing Minister
Hon. Ravi Kahlon Appointed as BC’s Housing Minister STATEMENT | Delta Chamber of Commerce Congratulates Hon. Ravi Kahlon on his Appointment as Minister of Housing & House Leader December 8, 2022, Delta | Yesterday Premier David Eby appointed Delta-North MLA Ravi Kahlon as Minister of Housing for the Province of British Columbia and as…
Read MoreMayor George Harvie Elected as Metro Vancouver 2023 Board Chair
Mayor George Harvie Elected as Metro Vancouver 2023 Board Chair STATEMENT | Delta Chamber of Commerce Congratulates Mayor George Harvie on His Election as Metro Vancouver 2023 Board Chair November 25, 2022, Delta | During this morning’s Metro Vancouver Regional District inaugural meeting of its recently elected member representatives, which was opened by an…
Read MoreRising Star Business Award 2022
Rising Star Business Award 2022 The Delta Chamber of Commerce was proud to host our 71st Annual Hats Off to Excellence Awards Gala, presented by the Port of Vancouver, which has been celebrating the best of Delta since 1951. Long considered to be the premiere business event of the year, the Hats Off to Excellence…
Read MoreSmall Business of the Year Award 2022
Small Business of the Year Award 2022 The Delta Chamber of Commerce was proud to host our 71st Annual Hats Off to Excellence Awards Gala, presented by the Port of Vancouver, which has been celebrating the best of Delta since 1951. Long considered to be the premiere business event of the year, the Hats Off…
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