Your deliveries with ParcelPal, SPECIAL DEAL for Our Members

The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada – West is close to small businesses in these difficult times and therefore we prepared a new exclusive deal together with our partner ParcelPal



 

ParcelPal is a delivery service company, catering food businesses, retail stores, liquor stores, restaurants and cafés in Vancouver lower mainland and Calgary area, expanding rapidly to new Canadian cities.

This special offer, exclusively reserved for our Business and Corporate Members, includes:

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Taste Of Italy Feature

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  • No platform setup fee ($1000 value)
  • Lower delivery fee (only 10%, discounted from regular 15% fee) on completed orders that ParcelPal gets
  • Special “Taste of Italy” featured positioning on ParcelPal App and website
  • Customized Social Media Campaign by Italian Chamber of Commerce on our promotional channels
  • Free access to data sharing on both the ParcelPal App and Website
  • In-store tablet to get orders for both offline and online orders
  • Pick up and deliver in one hour
  • Parcepal will take care of designing the store
  • Delivery Charges (paid by the person placing the order) are: $2.99 delivery cost per order for Restaurants, $3.99 delivery cost per order for Liquor and $6.99 delivery cost per order for Retail

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  • Interested?

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Not a Member Yet?

If you are interested in this special offer, but you are not a member of the Chamber yet, discover our 2020 Membership packages, visit our membership page for more information, fill in, sign and send back to office@iccbc.com this FORM.

Already a Member?

If you are already a member of the Chamber, you can simply email Stefano at iccbc@iccbc.com, to take advantage of the offer.


Please do not hesitate to contact us at iccbc@iccbc.com if you have any further questions, and we will do our best to assist you.

Ready to Save Lives With Your Tax Money? Italy is Calling!

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Please find below the call for help from the Embassy of Italy in Ottawa.

 

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[dropcaps type=’circle’ font_size=’70’ color=” background_color=” border_color=”]I[/dropcaps]Italy is living through one of the most difficult and painful times in its recent history.

Over 110,000 thousand sick, more than 13,000 dead, and some 4,000 persons in Intensive Care in critical condition.  Our healthcare system is under enormous pressure; our doctors and nurses are face-to-face with the impact of the pandemic every day, fighting the devastating effects of Covid-19. Many of them have been infected, over 50 physicians have lost their lives, but they are not giving up — they continue to answer the call of their country and its people with extraordinary dedication and generosity. 

The Italian Government is working ceaselessly to reduce the impact of the disease, by increasing the financial resources devoted to this battle and by searching the world for the health equipment needed to fill this unprecedented demand.  But it is still not enough; we must do more!

To help support the fight against this terrible pandemic and do our part, we have, together with the Canadian Red Cross, launched a fundraising campaign Covid-19.AiutiAMOl’Italia!”. The funds we will raise will go directly to the Italian Red Cross, to support it and the Italian Civil Protection in their efforts to fight Covid-19.

Inspired by the love that so many of you feel for the land of your heritage, by the solidarity we have for those on the front lines of this battle, by the human bond we share with those men and women who are exposed to the disease and its fatal consequences, for the part of them that is in each of us, in support of all human lives…

If you would like additional information on the campaign, please visit the website at  http://www.redcross.ca/ItalyCovidAppeal/HelpItaly 

Together we will get through this!  With my most heartfelt thanks,  

                                                                                     Claudio Taffuri 

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FAQ

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Yes. Donations of $20 or more via cheque will be mailed a tax receipt.

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Your donation will help the most vulnerable in Italy make it through these uncertain times.

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For online donations, please click on the button below to be directed to Red Cross Canada’s donation page.

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If you would like to send a cheque, please make it payable to ‘Canadian Red Cross’ and write ‘COVID Italy/Help Italy’ in the memo section and mail to:

National Processing Centre
Canadian Red Cross
P.O. Box 39
Saint John, NB E2L 3X3

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On behalf of the Embassy of Italy in Canada, we would like to extend our deepest gratitude for your donation during these trying moments.

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ITALAMP COVID-19 Announcement

Please find below the Covid-19 announcement from our esteemed member ITALAMP in regards to accepting orders, order processing, and shipment.

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Dear Partners and Customers,

Following the provisions contained in the Ministerial Decree issued on Sunday 22 March, Italamp Srl announces the temporary closure of the Activity until Friday 3 April inclusive.

Shipments already scheduled will be guaranteed until Wednesday 25th of March.

The sales office and the technical office remain operational in “smart working” mode: for any information, we kindly ask you to write to:

info@italamp.com
export@italamp.com

New orders will be regularly processed and accepted during these days. Feel free to forward the purchase orders for obtaining a priority lane once the logistic service will be newly available.

Unless otherwise specified, the logistic service will restart on Monday 6th of April.

Italamp guarantees continuity of service by trying to respond to your requests.

We thank all the people who are working to allow us to return as soon as possible to our daily activities, waiting, do not hesitate to contact us for any information.

For now, LET’S STAY HOME, we’ll all be back soon.

Sincerely

Roberta Vitadello, General Manager

Italamp Srl


PRODUCTS AVAILABLE

The attached products are available for immediate shipment upon production re-opening.

 

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Support for B.C. Businesses Affected by COVID-19

In over 2300 responses to the BC Chamber’s COVID-19 Business Impacts Survey, eighty percent of respondents said that their “revenue and deal flow” is dropping – and almost 90% think it will continue to fall.

Business is asking government for three things above all else:

  1. To work with banks and lending institutions to offer zero-interest loans, load guarantees, or lines of credit
  2. to be more flexible around timelines for tax remittances;
  3. to enhance EI access or wage replacement for employees.

In response to the survey feedback, the government of British Columbia is working to remove red tape and get cash flowing to the business community.

In the meantime, some immediate measures have been announced to assist with SME’s liquidity, operational concerns, and business continuity plans.


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Resources for Business

These resources are made available to mitigate immediate business costs. Note that restrictions may apply, so kindly defer to each organization’s website for details.

Financial Support/Relief

  • Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) has resources available including:
  • BC Hydro: The COVID-19 Customer Assistance Program provides customers the option to defer bill payments or arrange for flexible payment plans with no penalty. Customers are encouraged to call BC Hydro’s customer team at 1 800 BCHYDRO (1 800 224 9376) to discuss options.
  • CMHC is working to address mortgage payment difficulties. They’ve said on twitter that they are collaborating with lenders to allow payment deferral of up to six months.
  • Export Development Canada (EDC). In partnership with the federal government and Canadian banks, EDC will ensure customers impacted by COVID-19 have access to credit.

 

Operational/Staffing Support

  • Employment and Social Development Canada: Several measures are available to assist employees who have been laid off, or are unable to work due to quarantine. This includes: waiving the one-week waiting period for EI sickness benefits, and priority application processing for related claims.
  • Uber Eats: The company has created a support package to promote “contactless” delivery from local restaurants, which includes waiving delivery fees, and a daily payout option to assist restaurants with cash flow.
  • Work-Sharing Program: Work-Sharing is a federal government adjustment program designed to help employers and employees avoid layoffs when there is a temporary reduction in the normal level of business activity that is beyond the control of the employer. Temporary special measures have extended the maximum duration of work-sharing agreements from 38 weeks to 76 weeks for businesses affected by COVID-19

 

General Information

 

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Valoroso Foods is currently seeking candidates for STORE FRONT MANAGER,  WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS MANAGER, SALES REPRESENTATIVES, OFFICE CLERKS, DELIVERY DRIVER for their branches in Kelowna and Vancouver in British Columbia.

This is a great opportunity to gain experience within the Food Sector. Eligible candidates are invited to submit resume and cover letter to the attention of Ms. Anna Valoroso anna@valorosofoods.com Subject: APPLICATION TO JOB OFFER AS POSTED BY ITALIAN CHAMBER.

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Long Term Position Consulate of Italy in Vancouver

Subject: Employment opportunity with the Consulate General of Italy in Vancouver.

Text: Announcement of the selection process to fill a long-term position with the Consulate General of Italy in Vancouver.

Please note that the deadline for submitting applications is at midnight of September 3, 2019.

Both the Announcement and the form to apply are available also on the Consulate General’s website:

https://consvancouver.esteri.it/consolato_vancouver/en/la_comunicazione/dal_consolato/2019/08/avviso-di-assunzione-di-impiegato.html

https://consvancouver.esteri.it/consolato_vancouver/en/la_comunicazione/trasparenza_e_merito/bandi-di-concorso.html

Call for Food Importers & Distributors: Qualify and Get Rewarded

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In celebration of June, the Month of Italian Heritage, the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada West, in collaboration with the Assocamerestero and the Emilia Romagna Region et al, is inviting all food importers and distributors in the region of British Columbia to qualify and be a part of the premier edition of the True Italian Taste Awards 2019 – Emilia Romagna Edition.

Participating restaurants are required to buy Emilia Romagna ingredients or wine for the competition from participating quality approved importers/distributors. They will each receive a $500 coupon to be spent at one qualified importer of choice.

 


How to Participate

 

To participate you must:

  1. Fill up the application Form (before May 10th):  http://bit.ly/2H4QecH
  2. Be an existing member of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada West or willing to become a member( $550+ tax. Check our membership page for the list of membership benefits).
  3. Supply (open to supply) Emilia Romagna products.
  4. Receive and share the communication materials of the campaign in your social media and tag us (May 13th to June 8th).

 


Why to Participate

 

You will find and build relationship with top restaurants in B.C.

  1. Participating restaurants will be featuring your products from May 13thto June 8th. They will receive free publicity and media exposure through the media partners of the campaign.
  2. You will receive an invitation for two to the Exclusive Awards Reception at Vancouver Coast Coal Harbour Hotel on June 4th. This exclusive reception provides networking opportunity with Emilia Romagna Region representatives and the True Italian Taste’s ambassadors who are flying to Vancouver from Italy for this occasion.
  3. Fun door prizes.
  4. Participants benefit from extended range of ICCC West membership services throughout the year.
  5. 1 featured post on the Chamber’s social media channels (IF and FB) as well as website.

 

  • Please contact us for preferential advertising options and rates.

 

 

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More information

For more information please contact Federica at: trade@iccbc.com

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Call for Foodies: Two Back to Back Foodie Contests

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SAVOUR, SHARE, & GET REWARDED!

 

In celebration of June, the Month of Italian Heritage, the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada West, in collaboration with the Assocamerestero and the Emilia Romagna Region et al, is inviting all foodies and food influencers in the region of British Columbia to take part in some exciting foodie contests.

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Contest #1 – Tell us why you LOVE Emilia Romagna food and wine!


Intro

This year we will be featuring a selection of food/wine products from Emilia Romagna Region in Italy in various Vancouver’s restaurants from May 13th to June 8th.

To learn more about the “Food Valley of Italy” please visit http://www.winefoodemiliaromagna.com/


Date

May 13th to June 8th


How to Participate

  1. Fill up the application Form:  http://bit.ly/FoodieApplication
  2. Try out one (or more!) of the Emilia Romagna Region delicacies offered by one of the participating restaurants (list will be available on old.iccbc.com by May 10th) from May 13th to June 8th.
  3. Tell us why you LOVE Emilia Romagna food and wine! Create and share your story as a story, post, or article by May 31st, 2019, tag us, and add the official #hashtags of the campaign (#trueitaliantaste, #extraordinaryitaliantaste) on Instagram, Twitter and/or FB.

Awards

  • Invitation to the exclusive reception on June 4th (Vancouver, Costa Coal Harbour Hotel): Top 10 posts will receive an invitation to the True Italian Taste Awards Ceremony on June 4th, Vancouver, Costa Coal Harbour Hotel where the foodie with the best post will be awarded by Emilia Romagna Region representatives and the True Italian Taste’s ambassadors.
  • Chance to win a foodie tour to Emilia Romagna
  • Much more…

 

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Contest #2 – Tell us why you LOVE italian food and wine

The Authentic Italian Table


Intro

The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada West will bring the best of authentic Italian food and wine products to the Italian Day on the Drive!

Help us promote the Authentic Italian Table that will take place on Commercial Drive/Graveley St on June 9th, 2019 and get rewarded.

Create a story, post, article by June 9th, 2019, tag us, add the official hashtag of the campaign #authenticitaliantable and a link to old.iccbc.com on Instagram, Twitter and/or FB.


Deadline

June 9th


How to Participate

  1. Fill up the application Form:  http://bit.ly/FoodieApplication
  2. Tell us why you LOVE Italian food and wine! Create and share your story as a story, post, or article by May 31st, 2019, tag us, and add the official #hashtags of the campaign (#authenticitaliantable) on Instagram, Twitter and/or FB.

Prizes

  • All contestants who receive engagement of 100 (authentic) likes or more on their post get one free pass to the Authentic Italian Table on the Drive, June 9th, 2019.
  • The best posts will get a chance to win food baskets, Italian wine bottles
  • Much more…

 

all prizes to be announced by June 14th, 2019

 

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More information

For more information please contact Federica at: trade@iccbc.com

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Call for Restaurants: True Italian Taste Awards 2019 – Emilia Romagna Edition

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In celebration of June, the Month of Italian Heritage, the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada West, in collaboration with the Assocamerestero and the Emilia Romagna Region et al, is inviting all restaurants in the region of British Columbia to take part in the premier edition of the True Italian Taste Awards 2019 – Emilia Romagna Edition.

Selected participants will each receive a $500 coupon to source authentic Emilia Romagna ingredients or wine from one of our quality approved importers/distributors. They will then choose between either or both options:

  • Creative food wine pairing of Emilia Romagna and an item in your existing menu (we encourage pairing with locally sourced meal/wine)
  • Showcase your talent by coming up with your own recipe based on authentic Emilia Romagna

Your True Emilia Romagna special Item(s) should be offered to your diners from May 13th to June 8th, 2019.

We will be promoting your restaurants to our network of foodies and foodie influencers and encouraging them to share photos of your meal on social media.

 


How to Participate

 

To participate you must:

  1. Fill up the application Form (before May 8th):  http://bit.ly/RestaurantApplication
  2. Be an existing member of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada West or willing to become a member( $550+ tax. Check our membership page for the list of membership benefits).
  3. Be willing to print and share promo materials of the campaign in your restaurant during the pre-awards tasting event (May 13th to June 8th )

 


Why to Participate

 

  1. You will find and build relationship with direct importers of quality Italian ingredients.
  2. The winning restaurant will receive the prestigious True Italian Taste Awards 2019 – Emilia Romagna edition handed by Emilia Romagna Region representatives and True Italian Taste ambassadors (Flying to Vancouver to hand in the awards)
  3. All selected participants will receive an invitation for two to the Exclusive Awards Reception on June 4th.
  4. All participating restaurants will enter to a draw for a chance to win special prizes including a foodie tour to Emilia Romagna valued at $5,000.
  5. Participants will receive free publicity and media exposure through the media partners of the campaign.
  6. Participants benefit from extended range of ICCC West membership services throughout the year.
  7. 1 featured post on the Chamber’s social media channels (IF and FB) as well as website.
  8. $500 coupon to spend at one of our quality approved importers/distributor to buy Emilia Romagna products for the competition.

 

 

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More information

For more information please contact Federica at: trade@iccbc.com

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This Awards is brought to you by:

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Sponsorship Announcement

As part of celebrating the relaunch of Italian Design Map, we are delighted to have sponsored the Sustainable Building Trends in European Architecture by Walas Innovation Centre on February 12th where latest European trends and their impact on the future Canada was discussed.

Guests heard from UNESCO speaker, Earth Charter contributor, World of Walas CEO Gerben van Straaten, and the President of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada West Celso Boscariol, while enjoying fantastic Italian food.

We will be participating in the Walas European Innovation Pavilion at Buildex 2019 (Vancouver, Convention Center, February 13th-14th, 2019) to present the online platform for Canadian business www.ItalianDesignMap.com, which lets you discover genuine Italian design sources in Vancouver. If you are attending buildex make sure to visit us.