13:02:53 From Michelle Laurie : Hi all, joining from Rossland! 13:06:37 From Lisa McGeady : Will there be minutes from todays meeting? 13:07:17 From Tim Grouette : Hi Lisa - yes we will be sharing the notes and chat of this call. 13:07:40 From Lisa McGeady : Thanks 13:08:03 From Kelvin Saldern to Erik Kalacis(Privately) : can you compile a document that lists resources and supports with websites? 13:10:18 From Gordon Soukoreff : cant see it 13:10:27 From Lisa McGeady : Me either 13:10:32 From Kylie Lakevold : I cant see the screen either 13:10:35 From Lisa Milne : me either 13:10:35 From Kristine MacGillivray : Erika we can't see your screen 13:10:37 From Valerie Rossi : black screen 13:10:55 From Catherine Juelfs : http://www.trailchamber.bc.ca/business-guide/ 13:15:57 From Ona Stanton : That Last Updated' date is incorrect - it's been updated today :) 13:25:11 From Michelle Laurie to Erik Kalacis(Privately) : Hi Erik, Suggest you ask people to mute who aren’t the presenter 13:25:36 From Erik Kalacis to Kelvin Saldern(Privately) : will do 13:26:06 From Michelle Laurie to Erik Kalacis(Privately) : I scanned the list. I think its Larry Olson who is not on mute. 13:27:37 From Erik Kalacis to Kelvin Saldern(Privately) : both bceda and chamber covers it. we can summarize. 13:27:51 From Alison Bjorkman : https://bbaprogram.ca/areas/business-advisement/ 13:30:32 From Nadine Tremblay : is there something in effect that is collecting data on the losses and impact this is having locally? 13:31:18 From Tim Grouette : BC Economic Development Assoc. COVID-19 https://www.bceda.ca/covid19_business_resources.php 13:37:13 From Tim Grouette : Megan Johnston from WorkBC says "hello" 13:37:30 From Erik Kalacis : hello! 13:40:32 From Tim Grouette : Hi Nadine - That is a great idea. We'll look into this 13:41:45 From Erika Krest : Nadine, here is the link to bcchamber’s survey which is conducted every two weeks to gage the health of our business community. https://www.bcmindreader.com/c/al/6ohp5NAi47uLGZ7uaYfrrQ/6gdFydZccE0IrADAayNu56 13:43:00 From Carol Currie : I noticed a single porta potti down town. There is a real need for our marginalized population to have access to safe and hygienic facilities especially now that public washrooms are now closed. are there any plans to increase the number of porta potties? and how are they kept clean? 13:48:20 From Lisa Milne : has anyone actually seen that we can apply for the 75% wage subsidy yet? 13:52:17 From Pilar Portela : Are Sarah's products fabrics? 13:53:09 From Kelvin Saldern to Erik Kalacis(Privately) : Maybe CFDC rapid response support for pivoting biz to online? 13:54:00 From Michelle Laurie : If people are interested to experiment with online tools for connecting people, running your meetings, getting advice from others…I’m happy to share learning from my personal deep dive taking place right now moving from f2f facilitation to virtual. michelle.k.laurie@gmail.com 13:54:28 From Tim Grouette : Hi Lisa - Global news is reporting Finance Minister Bill Morneau and Small Business Minister Mary Ng are to hold a news conference to provide details of how the program will work 13:55:36 From Cam Whitehead : https://www.thoughtexchange.com/keep-people-connected/#get-started-now 13:56:25 From Ona Stanton : Online Facebook groups can also be a great, cost effective way to connect and share ideas - Eg: COVID-19 Business Collaboration group 13:56:43 From Pilar Portela : Fiber optic now to all home based businesses too 13:56:45 From Chris Legler : TourismRossland.com is doing a great job at saying how to get product from local businesses during the COVID-19 crisis. I look at it frequently to see how I can get services. Would recommend other businesses utilize this and other communities set up a similar page. http://tourismrossland.com/covid-19-info/ 13:56:52 From Alison Bjorkman : https://www.facebook.com/groups/COVIDKootenayBusiness/ 13:58:13 From Kylie Lakevold : Thanks Chris! Doing our best :) 13:58:51 From Erika Krest : Thanks for the information on this FB group with already 234 people included 14:00:26 From Wendy L Morrison : As a business owner for many years, I will be posting great initiatives that can be done during this down time to improve business. Wendy L Morrison Facebook and BBA Program FB. 14:00:42 From Valerie Rossi : Thank you very much for the information. 14:00:55 From Sarah Elizabeth : thank you Wendy 14:01:09 From Ona Stanton : Congrats!! 14:01:09 From Alison Bjorkman : The FB group is moderated by BBA and Community Futures Central Kootenay - it is open to any business in the Kootenays. It's a great place to discuss with other business owners your ideas and challenges. 14:01:19 From Kelvin Saldern : Wow, big credit to Pilar! 14:01:26 From Jennifer Tedman-Jones : Congratulations Pilar! 14:01:40 From Nadine Tremblay : congrats 14:01:46 From Lisa Milne : congrats! 14:01:53 From Valerie Rossi : Congrats Pilar! 14:01:59 From Tim Grouette : Great news Pilar - Awesome to hear the news 14:02:36 From Erika Krest : Thank you Pilar! 14:02:41 From Cam Whitehead : If you're interested in a digital audit for your company including marketing etc. there is a virtual connection day coming up through BC Tech Association: https://wearebctech.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/VirtualConnectionDay-AllSponsors.pdf 14:02:55 From Kelvin Saldern : Hope to hear form more businesses next time. 14:03:01 From Cam Whitehead : day is April 3 - so apply now. 14:03:06 From Sarah Elizabeth : thank you everyone, great information 14:03:13 From Gordon Soukoreff : seasonal contactors and seasonal businesses 14:03:14 From Pilar Portela : pilar.p@aptechsolutions.ca 14:04:36 From Nadine Tremblay : thanks everybody great meeting 14:04:40 From Tim Grouette : Thanks Gordon - duly noted 14:05:10 From Wendy L Morrison : Fantastic Pilar Congrats! 14:05:27 From Pilar Portela : Thanks all, very humbled and honoured 14:05:34 From Michelle Laurie : Thanks all! Have a great day & wash your hands! 14:05:39 From Lisa McGeady : Thank you.