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Save the Date:
BC Chamber AGM & Conference

The BC Chamber of Commerce’s AGM & Conference is the forum for Chamber members to gather and debate policies that will provide the blueprint for the BC Chamber’s advocacy efforts the following year.

This year's theme is Growing the People that Power BC


When: Thursday, May 25 to Saturday, May 27

Where: Victoria Conference Centre


More details on registration and program to come!

Member Spotlight:

Port of Vancouver

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority has launched an industry-leading incentive program for marine vessels operating in the Port of Vancouver, aimed at addressing concerns about underwater vessel noise affecting at-risk marine life.

On January 1, 2017, the port authority added new incentive criteria to its existing EcoAction* program to include harbour due rate discounts for quieter ships.

This makes Canada the first country in the world with a marine noise reduction incentive.

Learn more about the incentive program here.
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If you would like to highlight the work YOUR organization is doing in B.C. please contact Neha Prihar at nprihar@bcchamber.org.

It's time for B.C. to say yes to ride-sharing


Our 36,000 members across B.C. strongly agree that we must support smart policies that further improve our economy and make B.C. more livable.

At the B.C. Chamber of Commerce’s 2016 annual general meeting, our members overwhelmingly backed the resolution Ride-sharing — Supporting Industry Innovation, which offered recommendations to government on how to move toward the introduction of ride-sharing in a way that is responsible and fair to other transportation service-providers.

Read more from our CEO Val Litwin in the Vancouver Sun.

Raising Awareness – Women in Trades


There is a growing number of females joining the skilled trades workforce. At ITA’s 2016 Youth Day, female apprentices/journeypersons, advocates and mentors shared their success stories of overcoming barriers and how they are thriving in their trades careers.

Today, about 10% of registered apprentices in B.C. are women. Needless to say, there is still room for improvement and from what we heard from the women at Youth Day, we all need to do our part in encouraging women of all ages to explore trades careers and provide them with the support and network they need to persevere and achieve certification in their trades.

Watch the video below to hear inspirational women speak about their apprenticeship journey and their career choices.

Learn more about ITA on their website, or follow ITA on Twitter @ita_bc. 

Hannover Trade Fair in Germany


For us, showing the way means arriving – arriving on the road to Integrated Industry. Let HANNOVER MESSE show you the way from 24 to 28 April 2017.

At HANNOVER MESSE you experience digitalization with all of its value-adding potential – including new business models and the markets they create.


Register here for your complimentary ticket.


Go to www.hannovermesse.de for more information about HANNOVER MESSE 2017.
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