Posts Tagged ‘small business’
Delta 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 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 MoreHats Off to Excellence Awards 2022
Hats Off to Excellence Awards 2022 The Delta Chamber of Commerce is 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…
Read More2022 Delta Business Economics Survey
2022 Delta Business Economics Survey Business Economics Survey The past two years have shown the resiliency and adaptability of Delta businesses in the face of unknown and challenging circumstances. From unprecedent growth to mandated closures to labour shortages, Delta businesses have experienced them all. In 2021, Delta businesses were given the opportunity to share their…
Read MoreDelta Chamber Delivers Shop Local
Delta Chamber Delivers Shop Local Delta Chamber Shop Local On December 15th the Delta Chamber of Commerce received approval for $100,000 in grant funding to bolster and grow the ongoing “Shop Local” message of the We Love Delta initiative by February 15th, 2022. This funding has been provided by the Government of Canada’s Ministry…
Read MoreDCC Response to Ladner Village Public Hearing Decision
DCC Response to Ladner Village Public Hearing Decision The Delta Chamber of Commerce is encouraged by the decision of Delta Council to approve the Ladner Village Revitalization and Ladner Area Plan bylaws (Bylaw No. 8076 and 8077) which were adopted at the December 14th, 2021 meeting of Council after the Public Hearing on these topics.…
Read MoreLadner Village Revitalization
Ladner Village Revitalization The Connections Between Housing, Transit & the Business Community You may be wondering why the Delta Chamber of Commerce, as a business advocacy organization, is speaking to you about topics like housing and transportation, which may seem unrelated to commerce. The reality is that businesses in Delta – like those across the…
Read MoreDelta Chamber Appoints Jill McKnight as Incoming Executive Director
Delta Chamber Appoints Jill McKnight as Incoming Executive Director We’re pleased to announce the appointment of Jill McKnight as our new Executive Director of the Delta Chamber of Commerce. Jill, a longtime resident of Delta, is a seasoned business and community leader who understands that relationships are the cornerstone of success for any business, large…
Read More2021 Business Economic Recovery Survey
2021 Business Economic Recovery Survey The past year and a half has been a challenging journey for a majority of businesses trying to withstand the COVID-19 pandemic. Many businesses had to navigate under changing restrictions, financial pressure, challenges with employment, and a multitude of other unique difficulties. This has resulted in leading some businesses to…
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