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Greetings!

2016 New Year Message

The future of manufacturing in BC is filled with opportunities. CME BC will be working even harder to showcase the importance of industry at all levels of government while developing and providing resources to keep our members strong.

We will once again host the 14th Annual Stakeholders Dinner on February 22, 2016 and showcasing best practices through our Innovation Insights plant tours throughout the province.

To start the year, we are actively working to assist manufacturers make 2016 a success. We are accomplishing this by:

  1. Finding skilled workers through our Path2Work & Skills Connect.
  2. Developing and certifying skills through the Canada Jobs Grant , Communication in the Workplace and Certworks+ .
  3. Developing programs for refugees to find employment in the manufacturing sector.
  4. Offering business resources for immediate cost savings, increasing exports and improving profitability.
Canada BC Job Grants Now Available

Now accepting applications!
All training must start on or before March 31, 2016.

We know that people are the most important asset to any business. But finding and training the right employees can be challenging and costly. That’s why CME has partnered with the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia to bring manufacturers an incredible opportunity to alleviate a significant amount of this burden through the Canada-BC Jobs Grant (CJG).

Companies report that people are their biggest asset. The Canada-BC Jobs Grant (CJG) initiative is designed to encourage employers to invest in training, develop workforce skills, and improve competitiveness. We are reaching out for organizations with training needs to take advantage of this funding pool.

Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters is providing the following services:

  • Identifying organizational and/or individual training needs and developing training plans
  • Sourcing training options
  • Organizing group-based training
  • Provide information and/or advice on the Canada-BC Jobs Grant (CJG) program and eligibility
  • Assisting with application completion and submission
CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE

If you have questions, contact:
Greg Hoing, Director, Projects & Business Development
greg.hoing@cme-mec.ca
604-713-7808
In Memoriam: Christopher Conrad Williams
May 6,1953 - Dec 12,2015

CME is sad to announce the passing of long term member and supporter, Conrad Williams. He was a recognized as a leader in the manufacturing industry last October at the BC Manufacturing Hall of Fame held during Manufacturing Month. His legacy in our industry will live on for generations to come. The Williams family has requested that in lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Cancer Society or Diabetes Society. READ MORE

JANUARY 14 | 10:00-11:00 am
Tariff Classification & NAFTA treatment for Trade Compliance
Webinar

JANUARY 20 | 10:00-11:00 am
Documenting International Trade for Export Compliance
Webinar

JANUARY 21 | 10:00-2:00 pm
Innovation in Health & Safety
Nanaimo

FEBRUARY 10 | 10:00-11:00 am
Effectively Selling in the Global Marketplace
Webinar

FEBRUARY 22 | 3:30-9:00 pm
14th Annual Stakeholders' Dinner
Richmond

FEBRUARY 3 | 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Supervisory Skills
BCIT Burnaby Campus

FEBRUARY 9 | 5:00-8:00 pm
Information Session for Engineers
SFU Surrey Campus

MARCH 3 | 8:30 am-12:00 pm
FRONT LINE LEADERSHIP (for Supervisors)
Surrey

MARCH 30 | 8:30 am-12:30 pm
RESULTS-CENTRED LEADERSHIP™ (for Managers)
Surrey


Are you hiring
in 2016?

ATTENTION EMPLOYERS!
Make CME your first source for skilled talent. We have over 300 job-ready professionals who are eager to help your company grow.

Contact Lori Akiyama or Priya Pandit to learn more.


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Industry News

Low Canadian dollar helping manufacturing in B.C.
January 08, 2016

"Only 5,000 businesses are exporting. That leaves a significant growth potential." says Marcus Ewert-Johns, Vice President of Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters.

The Canadian dollar's fall to its lowest level in 12 years is bad news for cross-border shoppers and anyone traveling to the U.S., but B.C.'s film industry and some manufacturers are seeing a boost with bargain-seeking Americans.
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Radial wins British Columbia Export Award
January 08, 2016 — Canadian pro-audio manufacturer Radial Engineering has won the 2015 British Columbia Export Award in the Digital Media & Entertainment category. This year marked Radial's first nomination for a BC Export Award.
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Apparel manufactures unite
January 08, 2016 — B.C.’s apparel manufacturers are joining forces to find more workers. Employers and associations have agreed to address common workforce challenges in the apparel manufacturing sector.
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Global Affairs launches five year, $50 million trade promotion fund
January 05, 2016 — Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters welcomes today’s announcement by the Minister of International Trade, Chrystia Freeland, of a new government program to assist Canadian small and medium sized exporters. Up to $50 million will be provided over five years in direct financial support to small- and medium-sized enterprises in Canada.
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Ministers of International Trade and Small Business and Tourism announce new export program for Canadian companies
January 05, 2016 — The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of International Trade, and the Honourable Bardish Chagger, Minister of Small Business and Tourism, today announced CanExport, a new program that will provide $50 million to help Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises take advantage of global export opportunities.
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