Welcome to the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce

Civic Economics is conducting a survey of independent storefront retailers and eating and drinking establishments with the goal of quantifying the economic impacts your firm brings to the British Columbia economy. If you run a non-franchised retail store, restaurant, or drinking establishment and all locations are within BC, we would welcome your participation. The survey […]

Building economy requires planning While many in B.C. are vocal about what they’re against, being in favour of something is even more vital By Wayne Cox, Gavin Dirom and Tom Sigurdson And John Winter, Vancouver Sun October 29, 2012 http://www.vancouversun.com/Building+economy+requires+planning/7462589/story.html From our rugged environment, generations of British Columbians built a province where prosperity is widely […]

Issue 37 October 29, 2012 In This Issue Adrian Dix Addresses the BC NDP Leader’s Levee Small Business Accord Announced Liquor Laws for Non-Profit Organizations Clarified BC Modernizes the Justice System The Public Affairs Update is your weekly insight, perspective and analysis on politics in British Columbia and Canada.  This newsletter is brought to you […]

Issue 36 October 22, 2012 In This Issue Federal Finance Minister Introduces Second Budget Bill Mayors Issue Deadline for TransLink Funding Premier Announces Review of Teacher Bargaining Process The Public Affairs Update is your weekly insight, perspective and analysis on politics in British Columbia and Canada.  This newsletter is brought to you by the largest, […]

Issue 35 October 15, 2012 In This Issue BC Ranks First In Canada for Job Growth BC Ferries Fare Increases Capped BC Conservative Party Candidate Joins BC Liberal Party Hon. Judith Guichon Appointed BC Lieutenant-Governor The Public Affairs Update is your weekly insight, perspective and analysis on politics in British Columbia and Canada.  This newsletter […]

Issue 34 October 9, 2012 In This Issue BC Ranks First In Canada for Job Growth BC Ferries Fare Increases Capped BC Conservative Party Candidate Joins BC Liberal Party Hon. Judith Guichon Appointed BC Lieutenant-Governor The Public Affairs Update is your weekly insight, perspective and analysis on politics in British Columbia and Canada.  This newsletter […]

In This Issue Municipal and Regional Leaders Convene at UBCM Premiers Clark and Redford to Discuss Northern Gateway Potential Agreement Reached With BC Nurses The Public Affairs Update is your weekly insight, perspective and analysis on politics in British Columbia and Canada.  This newsletter is brought to you by the largest, and most broadly-based business […]