Attitude adjustment goes a long way
Vancouver Island News Group - Campbell River Mirror
January 13, 2009

I've had a lot of conversations over the last week about the pulse of the business community and how our members are managing in this economic climate.

Those conversations have happened both within and outside the community and it's been insightful to hear reflections that have been both positive and negative….

But financial measurement is only a part of the picture of a healthy business operation, albeit obviously an important one….

Those conversations continued right into the weekend at our extremely productive Campbell River Chamber board retreat this past Saturday. The board discussed the critical role that the Campbell River Chamber has and will continue to play in analyzing those issues and solutions that resonate with the business community. It's an ongoing process with members that allows us to identify those key issues and priorities.

Although our focus is in support of our members and business, our advocacy, policies and positions have direct impact on the broader community and through successful recommendations to governments and non-governmental organizations at all levels.

Campbell River Chamber's successful policy on the role of child care in enabling British Columbians to re-enter or remain in the force is just one of those examples. And as the provincial economy faces significant new challenges, we welcome the opportunity to bring forward innovative solutions from a grass- roots advocacy level, through consultation with our local Chamber members….