BC Chamber of Commerce

This upcoming #RemembranceDay, we join fellow Canadians in a day of reflection and gratitude for those who served our country. May their courage inspire us to create a world of peace for our children and future generations. #LestWeForget Please note the #BCCC office will be closed on November 11, but will resume regular business hours on November 12.

In the competitive landscape of small businesses, effective performance management is essential for aligning employees with company goals, fostering skill development, and driving overall success. A strong performance management system focuses on four key components: ➡️ Planning: Collaborate with employees to set clear objectives that align with company goals. ➡️ Monitoring: Track progress regularly and provide timely feedback. ➡️ Developing: Use performance data to identify growth opportunities and support employee advancement. ➡️ Rating & Rewarding: Evaluate outcomes against objectives and celebrate achievements. ➡️ Best practices include collaborative goal-setting using the SMART framework, aligning individual goals with organizational success, and maintaining open lines of communication. Addressing underperformance constructively is also crucial. Open communication, specific examples, and ongoing feedback can help maintain a productive team. Explore our latest resource for more insights and strategies to enhance your performance management practices: https://lnkd.in/gKSz7gA4 #PerformanceManagement #EmployeeEngagement #SmallBusinessHR #ContinuousImprovement #LeadershipDevelopment

On the occasion of the 2024 U.S. Presidential election, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce’s President and CEO, Candace Laing, issued the following statement today:   The Canadian Chamber of Commerce congratulates President-elect Donald Trump and all the candidates who won their elections in the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives. We strongly reaffirm our commitment to working with the Canadian government to foster a robust and mutually beneficial economic relationship with the United States.   With an impressive $3.6 billion in daily trade, Canada and the United States are each other’s closest international partners. The secure and efficient flow of goods and people across our border−enabled by the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA)−remains essential for the economies of both countries.    As we approach the 2026 review of the CUSMA, Canada’s government must collaborate effectively with the Trump administration to preserve and strengthen our bilateral economic partnership. By resisting tariffs and trade barriers that will only raise prices and hurt consumers in both countries, Canada and the United States can strengthen resilient cross-border supply chains that enhance our shared economic security.   Read the Canadian Chamber’s CUSMA submission to the federal government here: https://shorturl.at/kDO4b   In October 2023, we launched our U.S. engagement initiative to create opportunities for members through business-led trade missions focused on key areas such as artificial intelligence, critical minerals, life sciences supply chain resiliency, and North American economic security. Through these efforts, Canadian businesses are proactively engaging with U.S. government officials, businesses, and the wider U.S. public policy community to strengthen North American economic cooperation.   With so much at stake for our economy, we expect the Canadian government to deploy all its resources to strengthen this essential relationship in the critical weeks and months ahead - and we’ll champion Canadian business at every step of the way. #CanadaUS #Trade #EconomicSecurity #CUSMA __________________________________________________________________________________

The Government of British Columbia Securing Small Business Rebate Program is here to help small businesses with vandalism-related costs and to install measures to prevent future vandalism. Learn more and apply by January 31, 2025: https://lnkd.in/ekj7wirF #EasyToAccess #BCBusinessRelief #SecuringSmallBusiness #VandalismRepairs #SSBR #SecuringSmallBusinessRebate #BCGov #BCGovernment #BCRebate #BCSmallBizRebate #CrimePrevention #VandalismPrevention

The #BCCC is delighted to welcome Premier David Eby, members of Cabinet and Parliamentary Secretaries to its annual Premier & Cabinet Luncheon, a special event that offers business leaders the opportunity to connect with the Executive Council of the provincial government. You won't want to miss this #FlagshipEvent on December 10 in Vancouver! Register now while tickets are still available: https://lnkd.in/gtyts9hD #PremierAndCabinetLuncheon #MembersOfCabinet #ParlimentarySecretaries #ExecutiveCouncil #ProvincialGovernment #BCleaders #BCbusiness #BCeconomy Government of British Columbia

“The BC Chamber of Commerce supports the right to collective bargaining. However, the inability of the ILWU and BC Maritime Employers Association to negotiate a new agreement and avoid another work stoppage at Canada’s largest port is disappointing." Click here to read #BCCC's full statement on the labour dispute at BC Ports: https://lnkd.in/g3tBrRAe #BCCCstatement #LabourDispute #PortInfrastructure #BCports #BCeconomy #SolutionsNeeded #ReadNow

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*JUST IN!* The October issue of #Insight in now available! Read the Business Association Letter to leaders, learn about #SocialPurpose for your business, register for upcoming events and see what #PillarPartners Port of Prince Rupert and RBC want to share with you! Read it here: https://lnkd.in/gs27M2rf #MonthlyNewsletter #BCbusinessNews #OctoberEdition #BCbiz #BCbusiness #SubscribeNow #ForwardToAFriend

BOO! Wishing everyone a safe and spooky day full of fun, treats, and community spirit. Don’t forget to shop local for all your Halloween needs! 👻🎃👻 #HappyHalloween #SupportSmallBusinesses #ShopLocal #TrickOrTreat

Following announcement of the provincial election results on October 28, 2024, the BC Chamber of Commerce together with other business and industry associations released an open letter addressed to the party leaders. Read it now: https://lnkd.in/gA34VHYY #BCeconomy #BCbusiness #BCbusinessAssociations #LetterToLeaders Greater Vancouver Board of Trade Business Council of British Columbia Canadian Federation of Independent Business Mining Association of BC BC Council of Forest Industries ICBA | Independent Contractors and Businesses Association