Tag: Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce

Nelson Chamber looks to build a more year-round economy

City of Nelson Storrm Lennie -
The Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce is looking for ways to bring more visitors to the region outside the busy summer months, as local businesses continue to navigate a highly seasonal tourism economy.

Nelson Railtown housing development breaks ground

Housing Storrm Lennie -
After years of planning, approvals and revisions, shovels are finally in the ground at Nelson’s Railtown Flats workforce housing project.

City to provide $100,000 for Railtown housing project

City of Nelson Storrm Lennie -
The City of Nelson will provide $100,000 in funding to support the Railtown Housing Project.

Nelson Chamber calls for public safety reform

Community Kate Brown -
Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce is calling for more action from the top to combat crime, as calls...

Shop local this holiday season

Community My Nelson Now Staff -
Residents are being urged to shop local this holiday season and help boost the Kootenay economy. Nelson and District Chamber...

Local Chamber concerned what postal strike means for businesses

Chamber of Commerce Kate Brown -
As Canada Posts’ labour dispute continues, Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Tom Thomson says there is...

Kootenay-Central candidates talk housing and affordability during final all candidates forum

Politics Storrm Lennie -
Kootenay-Central constituents filled the banquet room at Nelson’s Prestige Hotel last night for the final all-candidates forum hosted by...

Nelson Chamber secures approval for workforce housing project

Housing Storrm Lennie -
The Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce has secured preliminary approval from the BC government to develop its six-storey...

Nelson business owners take steps towards wildfire resiliency

Business Storrm Lennie -
Nelson business owners are getting proactive and fire aware ahead of the year's wildfire season following a Nelson and...

Patio over parking expected to continue in Nelson, but with costs

News Justin Baumgardner -
Patio season has sprung in Nelson which means restaurants will be extending their patios once again to allow residents...

Nelson council presents four sustainability awards

News Justin Baumgardner -
Leaders in sustainability are recognized annually by the City of Nelson under a very strict criteria focusing on cultural...

Nelson Chamber of Commerce optimistic for 2023

News Justin Baumgardner -
Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce is forecasting an upward trend as local business slowly returns to normal after...

Chamber weighs in on Nelson’s 5.1% population growth

News Bill Kingston -
The head of the Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce says the slow, sustainable growth of the city reflected...

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