I have let my colleagues at Global BC know that November 18 is going to be my last day with the company and as a reporter at the Legislature. I have made the decision to take my passion and try something new and I am deeply grateful to all of the viewers and to my colleagues. #bcpoli

It is encouraging to see both sides attempting to resolve this strike, but the impacts are still being felt by businesses who have no access to government liquor & cannabis supply.

We remain hopeful that this strike can be resolved in a manner that is fair to taxpayers.

For every $1.00 invested in AI small businesses are seeing an average return of $1.60.

Read more on how AI is helping small businesses grow:

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Congratulations @emilylowan.bsky.social on becoming leader of the BC Greens!

CFIB looks forward to working with you to help local businesses thrive.

🚨 A record-setting $11.6B deficit should be a wake-up call.

The province’s finances are deteriorating at a moment when small businesses need stability.

Small business owners are tightening their belts and making hard choices every day. They expect government to show the same restraint. #bcpoli

“This is a significant increase in public sector costs and a warning sign that we need to get costs under control if we’re going to get the budget back on track."

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Good morning! Is the sky really bluer here? Let's find out!

For the first time, @cmadocs.bsky.social and the Canadian Federation of Independent Business are collaborating on a national survey to assess the state of administrative burden experienced by Canadian physicians. By identifying pain points, we can help find solutions.

Learn more 👇

📉 BC's Monthly Business Barometer update:

Summer is normally peak season for many businesses, but BC small business confidence slipped backwards in July, bucking national trends.

That's a concerning sign while other provinces are trending upwards. #bcpoli

"CFIB wants WorkSafeBC to follow the lead of ICBC and BC Hydro and return some of that surplus to ratepayers.

“We know that other provinces, such as Ontario, Manitoba, have been able to keep rates stable and return funds back to the employers that paid into it.”"

globalnews.ca/news/1120203...

It was a pleasure to be on the Adam Stirling show to talk about some needed improvements to BC's internal trade legislation!

Did you know that 66 cents out of every dollar you spend at a local store stays in the community? That's compared to just 11 cents when you shop at a multinational.

So when you shop, do it at your local small business. ❤️

www.cfib-fcei.ca/en/research-...

These cats are busy supporting their local small business for Small Business Saturday.

Are you?

I'm excited to announce that I am joining CFIB as the new Director of Legislative Affairs for BC.

If you know me, you know I am passionate about the economy, so expect unflinching advocacy from me about the needs of small businesses everywhere!

Hey folks, I'm trying to rebuild my lists related to economics and politics. Is anyone willing to recommend some before I go and do it myself?

Welcome to Bluesky @richardzussman.bsky.social! 🥳

Bluesky 🤝 bcpoli

Let's give this a shot!