• News for Community

    Thursday, April 04, 2024
         Securing Small Business Rebate Program Updated  Did you know the Province has made changes to the Securing Small Business Rebate Program based on feedback received from the business community? We are pleased to announce that the changes are now in place and the portal is open and accepting applications.  Updates to the application process include:Removal of the ...read more
    Categories: Chamber, Community, Economic
    Tuesday, March 12, 2024
     English version — La version française suit  Your organization has been identified as a key stakeholder of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). We hope you will share the following information with your membership.  Our experts can help you understand your business tax obligations: Meet the Liaison Officers    Owners of small businesses and self-employed individuals, did you ...read more
    Categories: Education, Community, Economic, Chamber, Political
    Tuesday, March 05, 2024
    Changes to the Securing Small Business Rebate Program to make it easier for business to apply.  Deadline for 2023 expenses has also been extended to the end of 2025.  Updates to the application process will include:Removing the requirement to provide an insurance claim when applying for funding through the reparative stream of the program. Applicants will now simply be required to provide the ...read more
    Categories: Press Release, General News Article, Political, Community, Chamber, Economic
    Monday, March 04, 2024
     English version — La version française suit  Your organization has been identified as a key stakeholder of the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). We hope you will share the following information with your membership.  Fraud Prevention Month: How to recognize fraud, scams and tax schemes  Every March, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) joins organizations around the world to recognize Fraud ...read more
    Categories: Economic, General News Article, Chamber, Community, Education
    Wednesday, November 22, 2023
              Application portal now open!         To provide small businesses with funds for eligible commercial property crime and vandalism repairs, or to implement eligible preventative measures, the Ministry of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation has launched its $10.5 million Securing Small Business Rebate Program.  The BC Chamber of ...read more
    Categories: General News Article, Political, Press Release, Chamber, Economic, Community