THE BC Chamber of Commerce on Monday noted that recognizing the increased costs to businesses due to property crime and vandalism in rural and urban communities across the province, the Ministry of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation has launched its $10.5 million Securing Small Business Rebate Program, which will provide small businesses with funds for eligible commercial property crime and vandalism repairs, or to implement eligible preventative measures.
- Reparative – available as a one-time rebate of up to $2,000 for each of 2023 and 2024.
- Preventative – available as a one-time rebate of up to $1,000 for either 2023 or 2024.