Chamber directors meet with MP, MLAs

The Kamloops Chamber of Commerce board of directors met with local MP Cathy McLeod and Minister Terry Lake and Minister Todd Stone today.

Positions on issues that were passed by the Kamloops membership have been compiled into a manual and were presented to the government officials at this morning’s roundtable discussion.

“We are very fortunate to have a good working relationship with our MP and MLAs,” said  chamber president Aleece Laird of Fresh Inc.

“To be able to sit at the same table and have a healthy discussion around issues is paramount to positive change for the business community.”

Said McLeod: “I am very proud of the continued leadership the Kamloops Chamber of Commerce shows on policy initiatives. Today was important dialogue on a number of policy proposals.”

Immediate past president Bob Dieno said chamber members have given clear direction on issues such as a disability savings plan and access to justice.

” We felt the meeting was very positive and their feedback will be very helpful as we move these positions forward through the B.C. and Canadian chambers of commerce advocacy processes.”

To view the government policy positions of the Kamloops Chamber membership, go towww.kamloopschamber.ca/advocacy.