Member Resources
CVCC Transit Policy adopted at the BC Chamber AGM
Pete, Chris, and Cris were at the BC Chamber of Commerce AGM at the beginning of June. Each year the BC Chamber of Commerce reviews and accepts policy resolutions from local chambers. This year the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce submitted a resolution aimed at...
The CVCC to present policy at the BC Chamber AGM aimed at improving results for rural communities in dealings with BC Transit
Inadequate transit service in the Columbia Valley continues to be a challenge for employers and their employees. The CVCC has identified that a lack of engagment and representation with BC Transit and rural locations is a key barrier to satisfactory transit...
Meeting with MLA Scott McInnis
Peter Bourke and Chris Insull sat down with MLA Scott McInnis to discuss everything from time zones to Temporary Foreign Worker policies. Don't forget that the CVCC advocates on behalf of it's membership and the business community to all levels of government. Be sure...
BC Government reduces barriers for Intranasal Noloxone access.
BC Chamber Policy Resolution - Intranasal Naloxone: Eliminating Preventable Barriers for Use The BC Chamber of Commerce adopted a policy in 2023 reflecting sustained concern about the impacts of the toxic drug crisis on communities and businesses. This policy was...
The CVCC joins the Resort Chambers of Commerce Coalition
Chambers of Commerce that operate within resort municipalities in British Columbia have come together to form a new Resort Chambers of Commerce Coalition (RCCC), a collaborative alliance designed to amplify the collective voice of businesses in resort-based economies,...
Lunch & Learn & AI
I recently attended a Lunch and Learn at the Invermere Campus of the College of the Rockies in partnership with KAST (Kootenay Association for Science & Technology) and The Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce. Presented by Priya Biswas, the subject was Practical...
2025 Chamber Annual General Meeting
I am pleased to be President of the CVCC Board of Directors, entering the second year of my term, continuing our work at answering the question: Why should I join the Chamber? The CVCC AGM was a fun and sweet success, satisfying but a bit nutty- oh wait that was the...
Sourcing Local: Opportunity Awaits
Sourcing Local: Opportunity Awaits Submitted by Columbia Valley Community Economic Development With the increasing threat of U.S. tariffs, many individuals and businesses are looking closer to home for their products and services. Supporting Canadian-made goods is not...
International Women’s Day
It’s International Women’s Day on March 8th, and this year is an interesting one; it has been 50 years since the United Nations has designated International Women’s Day as an international celebration (although it has recently been deleted from calendars)! The...
New Year, New Chamber Memberships!
As 2025 begins, so begins a new chapter of membership tiers for the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce! Your Valued Membership will now look a little bit different; we are reducing the tiers and simplifying your invoice. When you receive your renewal, you will need...