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Celebrating Chamber Week
Small business owners can help shape government policies
British Columbia has proclaimed February 19-23, 2018 Chamber of Commerce Week to recognize the outstanding commitment of Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade in supporting local business, boosting economic development opportunities, and providing essential resources for business in our community. Maybe you read the special section in last week’s edition of the Richmond News?
Chambers are a valuable tool in providing local insight on the business environment and economic drivers across the province. Our community as a whole benefits from understanding the issues facing the people who power BC. Chambers have been contribut-
Chamber Week coincided with Chinese New Year in Richmond. Join the Chamber at Continental Seafood Restaurant next week for a banquet dinner. Photo by Rob Newell
ing on a provincial level, creating winning policy recommendations to be presented to the provincial government, such as reinstating the Small Business Tax Credit for Credit Unions; amending the ALR regulations to provide balance for the craft
brewery and distillery industries; assuring tax fairness in the sharing economy; and the phase-out of PST on electricity for businesses. As B.C. celebrates Chamber Week 2018, don’t miss the opportunity to swing by your lo-
cal Chamber, or join Chamber Week events, and celebrate the many ways BC Chambers strengthen our communities and economies by powering the people who power BC.
— Supplied by the Richmond Chamber of Commerce
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The Richmond Chamber of Commerce has been “Proudly serving our community since 1925.” In partnership with local media the Chamber produces the Business Report once per month. The statements and views expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the publisher. The publication’s intent is to keep Chamber members, and prospective members, informed on important information, events, and educational items. The Richmond Chamber of Commerce is located at Suite 202 - North Tower - 5811 Cooney Road, Richmond, BC, V6X 3M1. For more information and to reserve tickets for the events, please call 604-278-2811, email rcc@richmondchamber.ca, or see us online at: richmondchamber.ca .
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February 27 “Business After 5” with our hosts Telrad Technologies #2110 - 13700 Mayfield Place 5 - 6:45 p.m. March 1 2017 Chinese New Year Banquet Dinner #150 - 11700 Cambie Road, Richmond, Continental Seafood Restaurant Tickets: $65 + GST or $590 + GST for Table of 10 5:30 - 9:30 p.m.
“Chambers — and their members — are the people who power B.C.,” said Val Litwin, President and CEO of the BC Chamber of Commerce.
“Whether that means acting as a cheerleader for local businesses, being an loyal advocate for members, or stepping in at the right moment with a great benefit or resource, Chambers have been supporting businesses and communities for over a century.”
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