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Delta Chamber Delivers Shop Local
Delta Chamber Delivers Shop Local Delta Chamber Shop Local On December 15th the Delta Chamber of Commerce received approval for $100,000 in grant funding to bolster and grow the ongoing “Shop Local” message of the We Love Delta initiative by February 15th, 2022. This funding has been provided by the Government of Canada’s Ministry…
Read MoreDCC Response to Ladner Village Public Hearing Decision
DCC Response to Ladner Village Public Hearing Decision The Delta Chamber of Commerce is encouraged by the decision of Delta Council to approve the Ladner Village Revitalization and Ladner Area Plan bylaws (Bylaw No. 8076 and 8077) which were adopted at the December 14th, 2021 meeting of Council after the Public Hearing on these topics.…
Read MoreLadner Village Revitalization
Ladner Village Revitalization The Connections Between Housing, Transit & the Business Community You may be wondering why the Delta Chamber of Commerce, as a business advocacy organization, is speaking to you about topics like housing and transportation, which may seem unrelated to commerce. The reality is that businesses in Delta – like those across the…
Read MoreDelta Chamber Policy Resolutions Adopted Nationally by Canadian Chamber
Delta Chamber Policy Resolutions Adopted Nationally by Canadian Chamber Delta, BC, November 1, 2021 | The Delta Chamber of Commerce has gained support from business organizations across the country in its advocacy work on two important topics for businesses here in Delta, and nationwide: better transportation solutions planning for industrial areas and business parks and…
Read MoreDelta Chamber Appoints Jill McKnight as Incoming Executive Director
Delta Chamber Appoints Jill McKnight as Incoming Executive Director We’re pleased to announce the appointment of Jill McKnight as our new Executive Director of the Delta Chamber of Commerce. Jill, a longtime resident of Delta, is a seasoned business and community leader who understands that relationships are the cornerstone of success for any business, large…
Read MoreThanks to Garry Shearer – Upon His Departure as DCC Executive Director
Thanks to Garry Shearer – Upon His Departure as DCC Executive Director On behalf of the Board of Directors, and the Delta Chamber of Commerce staff, I would like to thank our Executive Director Garry Shearer for his service at the Delta Chamber. Garry notified our Board that he will be stepping down when the federal…
Read MoreDCC Statement Regarding US-Canada Border Access Equity
DCC Statement Regarding US-Canada Border Access Equity July 22, 2021 – Yesterday Canadian Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Perrin Beatty issued the following statement on the decision of the United States government to extend travel restrictions at land border crossings. “On February 23 U.S. President Biden and Prime Minister Trudeau issued a ‘Roadmap for a…
Read MoreMaximizing Your Delta Chamber Membership
Maximizing Your Delta Chamber Membership A common question from new Chamber members is, now what? You’ve decided our mission of promoting economic prosperity and growth in Delta is something you want to be a part of, so now it’s time to hit the ground running and make sure you’re taking advantage of what membership gives…
Read MoreDCC Flood Protection Resolution Becomes National Policy
DCC Flood Protection Resolution Becomes National Policy The Delta Chamber of Commerce has gained support from business organizations across the country in its work to advocate for the federal government to partner with provincial and local governments to provide guaranteed, flexible funding and a streamlined approval process to address long term climate change related disaster…
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