July - 2020

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& DISTRICT

PORT McNEILL

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Celebrating 60 years 1963-2023

Welcome - Gila'kasla

Port McNeill & District Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit business organization that provides advocacy, member benefits, referral services, marketing opportunities, and fosters relationship building between our members and the community.

The Chamber network is the biggest collective voice to government on key business issues affecting our communities, province, and nation.

True Business Advocacy; True North Island. Gilakas'la.

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Port McNeill Chamber News & Notice Board

Featured Posts

Growing Together in 2023, Annual Memberships with the Chamber, Celebrating 60 years as a Chamber

Tickets Available - Business & Community Excellence Awards & Seasonal Gathering

The Tenors are performing in a Northern Vancouver Island community benefit concert

SHOP LOCAL CAMPAIGN - PHOTOS!

Shout-Out Survey! 2021 - Recognizing the extra mile.

Notice of Annual General Meeting

Live community discussion with MP Rachel Blaney - Thursday January 14th @ 11:00am

What's new with the PMCC in 2021?

SAVE THE DATE: Provincial All Candidates Meeting - Mount Waddington

North Island artisans, farmers, shops and micro businesses: "Island Comeback" offers a fre

Port McNeill Chamber of Commerce

Jul 30, 2020
1 min

Rotary Club Port McNeill connects with the PMCC: community working together

Port McNeill, B.C. - Rotary Club Port McNeill extended an invite to incoming Chamber President Eric Dutcyvich in their July morning meeting to hear about the vision and direction the Port McNeill Chamber of Commerce is taking in 2020/2021. In his 30 minutes with Rotary, Dutcyvich talks about the richness and residency of the North Island, about inequities we see with poverty, youth, our Indigenous partners and neighbours, and in the business community of rural, remote resourc

Port McNeill Chamber of Commerce

Jul 29, 2020
2 min

Forestry strike-impacted businesses face loss of CEWS eligibility

Port McNeill, B.C. July 29, 2020 - The Port McNeill Chamber of Commerce is exploring avenues of advocacy in our continuing efforts to help coastal BC businesses collaterally impacted by the forest sector strike of 2019 and COVID-19 in 2020. We have reached out to our local leadership and to our MP Honourable Rachel Blaney and MLA Honourable Claire Trevena for assistance in this matter. The PMCC will keep all members impacted by this situation informed. 2019 Coastal Forestry S

Forestry strike-impacted businesses face loss of CEWS eligibility

Port McNeill Chamber of Commerce

Jul 28, 2020
1 min

Receive a FREE 30-Second Promo Video for your Tourism Business from Vancouver Island North Tourism

Port McNeill, July 28, 2020 - A great offer for tourism businesses crossed our desk today from Vancouver Island North Tourism. "Vancouver Island North Tourism is partnering with the Vancouver Island video production group, Potentially Famous, to offer stakeholders a free, 30-second promo video. Use this video to share news, highlight your experience, or inform current and potential customers about your operation. This is a great opportunity for small businesses who are lookin

Receive a FREE 30-Second Promo Video for your Tourism Business from Vancouver Island North Tourism

Port McNeill Chamber of Commerce

Jul 27, 2020
2 min

Legacy North Island Business Demonstrates Resiliency: A Nimmo Bay Case Study

Port McNeill, B.C. - In discussing economic recovery strategies, we need look no further than our own backyard for business resiliency in the face of adversity. The locally owned and operated Nimmo Bay Resort celebrates 40 years in operation in summer 2020, and the occasion is marked with the dubious honour of enduring the fourth industry crisis in the iconic resort's history. The 1981/82 Recession, 9/11, the market crash of 2008/2009 and now COVID-19 all but wiped out the in

Legacy North Island Business Demonstrates Resiliency: A Nimmo Bay Case Study

Port McNeill Chamber of Commerce

Jul 25, 2020
1 min

Continuing Learnings in Reconciliation

Port McNeill, July 25, 2020 - Accessing education, resources, and engaging in healthy dialogue are three ways we can move together as businesses and communities towards Reconciliation and building equity in our communities. Empowering the entrepreneurial spirit of all people and building healthy communities is up to each of us. The below webinars and recordings offer you an opportunity to engage on topics from your own home, and start or continue the process of inquiry into t

Port McNeill Chamber of Commerce

Jul 25, 2020
1 min

Hey BIG SPENDER - Spend a little time with me (your local retailer!)

Port McNeill, July 25 2020 - The Big Spend shop local day is rolling across Canada! It's easy to participate. 1.) Intentionally visit your local retailers or the Farmers Market tomorrow and buy something you need or want. 2.) Report your spend to track the economic impact we can all make together. 3.) Share the news using the hashtag #TheBigSpend or @TheBigSpend. Bonus points for #TheBigSpendPortMcNeill and @pmchamber mentions!

Hey BIG SPENDER - Spend a little time with me (your local retailer!)

Gallup

Jul 24, 2020
4 min

Disruption Gives You Momentum for Change - Don't Waste It

Port McNeill, BC - A great resource from Gallup came across our desk today that talks about the way we can mentally change our perception of challenge and make the best of things. As business leaders, this is important perspective to consider in reflecting on our individual and institutional COVID responses. BY CHRIS MUSSER AND SHERZOD ODILOV STORY HIGHLIGHTS During a crisis, people are less resistant to organizational change The best leaders lean into disruption and spark mu

Port McNeill Chamber of Commerce

Jul 23, 2020
2 min

CEWS Q&A for Employers

Port McNeill, BC - The CRA has reached out with Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy Question & Answer Sessions. "With the extension of the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) until December, The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will host interactive question and answer sessions for eligible employers on the CEWS. These sessions will respond to general questions about the CEWS and provide resources needed to apply." ENGLISH Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) Question & Answer Sessions