Further to our earlier invitation to participate we would like to remind all member chambers that the closing date for policy resolutions is Monday March 23.

 

We would like to thank those chambers who have already provided us with resolutions. We would ask that all chambers who are looking to draft resolutions contact me and let me know what issues they are working on so we can ensure that there is no overlap or duplication and also to provide assistance is required.

 

If you have any questions regarding the process, or the issues you are working on please do not hesitate to contact me and I will be happy to help.

 

Regards

Jon

 

 

The BC Chamber is pleased to request the participation of member chambers in the policy development process which will culminate in the 2009 BC Chamber AGM. It is critically important that member chambers are fully engaged in ensuring the issues of concern to their members are brought forward to the BC Chamber policy development process.

 

With an economy facing unprecedented challenges in the face of the global economic crisis government is being called on to play a fundamental role in making the investments and decisions that will ensure BC is well placed to overcome these difficulties.

 

Further to this BC will be facing a provincial election on May 12, 2009. As such, the resolutions approved at the 2009 AGM will be the first comprehensive platform presented to the provincial government.

 

We are therefore asking member chambers to participate in the following ways;

 

Policy Priority Areas

 

In keeping with our commitment we are asking member chambers to provide us direction on whether our current policy priority areas still reflect the priorities of your members.

 

To provide this input we are asking member chambers to complete the attached survey form (please note, we will only accept one survey response per member chamber) and return it to the chamber no later than Monday January 5, 2009.

 

Policy Development

 

The cornerstone of the BC Chamber advocacy efforts is the BC Chamber Policy and Positions Manual. The strength of this manual is the understanding that the policy statement are derived from the direct input of local chambers. This has led to a growing realization by the media, public and by government that The Chamber is the organization best able to continue to offer real solutions to real challenges facing business across the province. We are therefore asking member chambers to identify the issues of importance to their member and develop policy resolutions around these areas.

 

The closing date for resolutions is March 23, 2009.

 

As the largest and broadest based business organization in the province we are uniquely positioned to lead the business community in bringing a vision for the future to government.  The government of BC depends on the BC Chamber to act as the voice of business.  Now is the time to use this voice to build a foundation for a diverse economic base that can deliver sustainable, long term economic growth

 

We urge all chambers to become involved in this important element of our work.  Please review carefully this background information and, should you have any further questions or would like any assistance, guidance, or simply require further information, please do not hesitate to contact me and I will be happy to help.

 

Regards

Jon Garson

Vice President, Policy Development

jgarson@bcchamber.org

604 638 8113

 

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