Friday, March 14, 2008
Park the Tax Coalition - Translink Survey
Your Support and Input is Requested...
TransLink is holding both a public forum and an online vote on whether or not RESIDENTIAL should be included in the collection base for the “Replacement Tax” that will replace the Parking Site Tax.
The North Vancouver Chamber aggressively opposed the Parking Site Tax when the idea was first introduced over a year ago. It was a significant victory for business when this unfair and inequitable tax was withdrawn.
We respectfully request that you vote to agree that the property (replacement) tax revenue should be collected from business, RESIDENTIAL, commercial and industrial properties resulting in only a $13 increase in the average residential tax bill.
By including Residential, it will finally bring full fairness to the parking tax issue.
All you have to do to vote online is:
· Click on the link below
· Click “Agree”
· Type a supporting comment if desired
· Click “Done” to register your vote with TransLink
Click here to take the survey! ¶ 3/14/2008 0 Comments
TransLink is holding both a public forum and an online vote on whether or not RESIDENTIAL should be included in the collection base for the “Replacement Tax” that will replace the Parking Site Tax.
The North Vancouver Chamber aggressively opposed the Parking Site Tax when the idea was first introduced over a year ago. It was a significant victory for business when this unfair and inequitable tax was withdrawn.
We respectfully request that you vote to agree that the property (replacement) tax revenue should be collected from business, RESIDENTIAL, commercial and industrial properties resulting in only a $13 increase in the average residential tax bill.
By including Residential, it will finally bring full fairness to the parking tax issue.
All you have to do to vote online is:
· Click on the link below
· Click “Agree”
· Type a supporting comment if desired
· Click “Done” to register your vote with TransLink
Click here to take the survey! ¶ 3/14/2008 0 Comments
NVCC Golf Tournament Survey
Over the past few years, one of the North Vancouver Chamber's staple events has been the Golf Tournament. We are looking for your feedback in making the 2008 Tournament better than ever! Please take 2 minutes to complete the survey by clicking on the link below.
Click here to access the survey. ¶ 3/14/2008 0 Comments
Over the past few years, one of the North Vancouver Chamber's staple events has been the Golf Tournament. We are looking for your feedback in making the 2008 Tournament better than ever! Please take 2 minutes to complete the survey by clicking on the link below.
Click here to access the survey. ¶ 3/14/2008 0 Comments
Monday, February 18, 2008
We are hiring!
We are currently hiring for the following positions:
•Member Services Manager
•Visitor Information Counsellor
For detailed job descriptions and further information, please click on the position of interest to you above. ¶ 2/18/2008 0 Comments
•Member Services Manager
•Visitor Information Counsellor
For detailed job descriptions and further information, please click on the position of interest to you above. ¶ 2/18/2008 0 Comments
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Can't find the employees you need? Want to expand your market?
The North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce along with the City and District of
North Vancouver may be able to help you.
We are currently working collaboratively to assist business on the North Shore by:
• Attracting skilled employees to the North Shore at 4 Job Fairs in Ontario
• Promoting North Shore business opportunities at the BC Canada Pavilion during the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China.
Please complete the form (downloadable from below) and send it to the North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce via mail, email or fax by February 20th.
THANK YOU.
Click here to download the form.
This is a joint initiative between the North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce, the City of North Vancouver, and the District of North Vancouver. ¶ 2/12/2008 0 Comments
North Vancouver may be able to help you.
We are currently working collaboratively to assist business on the North Shore by:
• Attracting skilled employees to the North Shore at 4 Job Fairs in Ontario
• Promoting North Shore business opportunities at the BC Canada Pavilion during the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China.
Please complete the form (downloadable from below) and send it to the North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce via mail, email or fax by February 20th.
THANK YOU.
Click here to download the form.
This is a joint initiative between the North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce, the City of North Vancouver, and the District of North Vancouver. ¶ 2/12/2008 0 Comments
Thursday, January 3, 2008
What are your merchant rates?
The North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce a new benefit to all members in good standing!
Versapay Merchant Services is offering merchant rates as low as 1.65% on Visa, 1.65% on MasterCard, and just 7 cents on Interac transactions. For details visit www.versapay.com or call 604-678-3230. ¶ 1/03/2008 0 Comments
Versapay Merchant Services is offering merchant rates as low as 1.65% on Visa, 1.65% on MasterCard, and just 7 cents on Interac transactions. For details visit www.versapay.com or call 604-678-3230. ¶ 1/03/2008 0 Comments
GST Rate Change as of January 1st, 2008
Don't forget to change your GST rate as of January 1st, 2008, from 6% to 5%. For detailed information and examples of how to apply the reduced rate in your business, click here to download an article (pdf format) from the Canada Revenue Agency.
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What's New for Payroll?
Canada Pension Plan (CPP)
* CPP pensionable earnings ceiling increased to $44,900 for 2008 (up from $43,700 in 2007)
* Employer and Employee contribution rates for 2008 will remain unchanged at 4.95%
* Maximum employer and employee contribution to the plan for 2008 increased to $2,049.30, and the maximum self-employed contribution will be $4,098.60 (maximums in 2007 were $1,989.90 and $3,979.80)
Employment Insurance (EI) rates
* Employer premiums have been reduced to $2.42 per $100 of insurable earnings (from $2.52 in 2007)
* Employee premiums have been reduced to $1.73 per $100 of insurable earnings (from $1.80 in 2007)
* Maximum insurable earnings have increased to $41,100 (from $40,000 in 2007)
* Maximum contributions have been reduced to $995.44 for employers and to $711.03 for employees
For a complete listing of what’s new for payroll in 2008, please visit the CRA site or ask your accountant:
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tax/business/topics/payroll/whatsnew-e.html ¶ 1/03/2008 0 Comments
* CPP pensionable earnings ceiling increased to $44,900 for 2008 (up from $43,700 in 2007)
* Employer and Employee contribution rates for 2008 will remain unchanged at 4.95%
* Maximum employer and employee contribution to the plan for 2008 increased to $2,049.30, and the maximum self-employed contribution will be $4,098.60 (maximums in 2007 were $1,989.90 and $3,979.80)
Employment Insurance (EI) rates
* Employer premiums have been reduced to $2.42 per $100 of insurable earnings (from $2.52 in 2007)
* Employee premiums have been reduced to $1.73 per $100 of insurable earnings (from $1.80 in 2007)
* Maximum insurable earnings have increased to $41,100 (from $40,000 in 2007)
* Maximum contributions have been reduced to $995.44 for employers and to $711.03 for employees
For a complete listing of what’s new for payroll in 2008, please visit the CRA site or ask your accountant:
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tax/business/topics/payroll/whatsnew-e.html ¶ 1/03/2008 0 Comments