The Cariboo region is a vibrant and growing community with a resource-rich landscape full of much potential. Our Chamber of Commerce plays a vital role by helping our local economy grow and prosper by helping small businesses succeed.
Next week is Chamber of Commerce Week in B.C. — a time to celebrate the impact of local Chambers throughout our province.
Small businesses and the Chambers that represent them make our communities better. From creating family-supporting jobs to sponsoring local events, they improve our region’s economic and social health.
Last year the Williams Lake and District Chamber of Commerce won the top award at the annual meeting of the B.C. Chamber of Commerce. They won for providing a comprehensive range of services including promoting member businesses to the public, advocating for specific member interests and hosting hands-on seminars. As a result, the chamber remains a strong voice for business when important decisions are taken by government to grow and develop our local economy.
I personally have had the pleasure of working with the chamber and their members as they continue to advocate for business and economic development in our region. Consultation with communities, businesses and other key partners has spurred our government into action to continue to explore and expand new markets while removing barriers that prevent job creation.
As our government resumes the sitting of the Legislature this week in Victoria, one thing is clear to me -our government is going to keep working hard to reduce red tape that often inhibits job creation and economic growth.
I look forward to continuing to work with the businesses and the community throughout the year to continue to create more jobs and strengthen our economy.
Donna Barnett is the Liberal MLA for Cariboo-Chilcotin.
