COEDC Newsletter

Sep. 7

Written By COEDC RDCO

Central Okanagan Economic News(letter)

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Economic Development News(letter)

September 7th, 2023

Travel Order Impact Survey

The Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association (TOTA) and the British Columbia Hotel Association (BCHA) are working together to assess the immediate and long-term impacts on Thompson Okanagan tourism stakeholders from Accommodation Travel Restrictions (Southern Intern Areas) Order by the Province of BC, originally effective August 19 - September 4, 2023.

TOTA and BCHA are conducting a survey to collect details on the impacts of the order on tourism operations to present a summary of the findings to the BC Ministry of Tourism, Art, Culture, and Sport (MTACS) to share with the other ministries.

The survey will take approximately 20 minutes to complete. Your input is critical to understanding the impact of the order on businesses.

Survey

Newcomer Workforce Integration Event

Central Okanagan Employers are being invited to attend a free workshop on how to build a welcoming and inclusive workplace to attract new immigrant workers.

The event is being organized by the Local Immigration Partnership of the Central Okanagan and is meant to help employers understand the opportunity to address their labour challenges through an inclusive workforce.

FREE! OPEN TO PUBLIC, ALL AGES WELCOME

Your voice matters!

The BC Chamber of Commerce strongly advocates for creating a favourable business environment by lowering the costs of doing business in British Columbia. Taxes, fees, benefit programs and government regulations represent a significant portion of the costs businesses face. Therefore, they are keen to understand the impacts (if any) of employer-paid sick leave, Employer Health Tax, and the increase to the minimum wage, which have all been implemented by the provincial government in recent years.

Your participation in this survey is vital to inform the BC Chamber of Commerce's advocacy efforts to advance B.C. businesses’ interests. By providing your perspectives, you will play an integral role in shaping a business-friendly landscape in British Columbia.

The survey will take approximately 8 minutes to complete and will be open from September 5 to 15, 2023, at 4.00 pm (PT).

Take the Survey

Four Pillars Of Accessible Employment Event

Many businesses in our community are facing workforce shortages. Yet, there remains a pool of talent that is often over-looked due to misconceptions, stigma, uncertainty and bias (conscious or not) and that's the persons with disabilities talent pool.

Join the newly expanded Canadian Partners in Workforce Innovation team and learn how their employer-focused inclusive recruitment, retention, training and consulting services makes it easy for businesses to increase workforce inclusion of people with disabilities.

Business Continuity Resources

Being prepared for emergencies is crucial for the safety and well-being of ourselves, our loved ones, and our businesses.

We understand the importance of being proactive and ready for any unexpected events. That's why we encourage you to check out our Business Continuity Resources page, where you'll find helpful tips and resources to help you prepare for emergencies that could impact your business.

Let's work together to be proactive and stay informed.