B.C. Chamber of Commerce members across the province welcomed the unveiling of the Small Business Accord as a huge step forward for small businesses across the province.
“Members across the province have continually told us that their dealings with government are a serious drain on their ability to do business,” said John Winter, president and CEO of the B.C. Chamber.
“The accord recognizes that and more importantly requires government across all ministries to use a small business lens.”
The accord, unveiled by Minister Yamamoto at a B.C. Chamber breakfast on March 19, contains a number of principles around critical issues for small business, including access to labour, streamlined regulation and opportunities for small business through government procurement.
Details about the accord are available at newsroom.gov.bc.ca/2013/03/bc-small-business-accord-a-promise-delivered.html.
