BUSINESS UPDATE / OPPORTUNITIES
HORN RIVER BASIN PRODUCERS GROUP MEETING
The Chamber will be meeting with the Horn River Basin Producers Group to discuss the needs of local business in preparing for renewed activity in the Horn River Basin and getting feedback from the Producers Group. Please contact Bev Vandersteen at the Chamber 250-774-2956 if you would like to provide any additional information on challenges or successes you have experienced or email
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BC'S TRANSITION BACK TO THE PST
The Provincial Government has announced new PST information resources for BC businesses.
There will be 3 ways businesses can have their PST questions answered:
A new provincial sales tax notice, General Transitional Rules for the Re-Implementation of the Provincial Sales Tax, has also been issued. The transition rules describe how and when PST applies to transactions that straddle April 1, 2013 (the date we go back to the PST), and coincide with the federal transitional rules.
Registration for PST will start on Jan. 2, 2013.
All government notices can be accessed through the Chamber of Commerce at this link:
Transition back to the PST
Or see the new PST information site:
www.PSTinBC.ca
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NEB HEARING ON THE NW MAINLINE KOMIE NORTH EXTENSION
The National Energy Board held a hearing in Fort Nelson on Nova Gas application for the NW Mainline Komie North pipeline extension. Letters of comment can still be submitted. The transcript of the hearing and further information can be found at:
NEB Nova Gas Application
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LUNCH WITH THE PREMIER AND CABINET
For Chamber Members Only
We are very pleased to bring you the exclusive opportunity to meet directly with the Premier and her Cabinet this fall.
The BC Chamber of Commerce will be holding its annual Premier & Cabinet Luncheon on November 7, 2012 at the Fairmont Waterfront Hotel in Vancouver.
This is your opportunity to sit with the Minister or Parliamentary Secretary of your choice and discuss issues of importance to your business and community
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SMALL BUSINESS BC
10TH ANNUAL SUCCESSFUL YOU AWARDS
Nominations will take place between October 1, 2012 and November 30, 2012
This province-wide contest recognizes and celebrates the important contributions of BC's entrepreneurs to their local communities and the wider global economy. Managed by
Small Business BC, the contest is free to enter and open to all new and existing small businesses across B.C.
Our own Down to Earth Health Shop was the recipient of the Successful You - Best Green Business Award in 2010.
Nominate your business or another deserving business!
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CANADIAN RED CROSS RECRUITING PEACE RIVER REPRESENTATIVES
The Canadian Red Cross is beginning to recruit residents of the Peace River Region of B.C. to train them as Disaster Management volunteers. These volunteers will be trained to assist individuals and families in communities of the Peace River Region that are affected by disasters. The attached documents outline the roles, responsibilities and benefits of Canadian Red Cross DM volunteers and how to register for an online information session about this volunteer opportunity on Tuesday, October 9th, 2012 from 6:30 to 7:30pm.
Red Cross Job Posting
Red Cross Online Information Session
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