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From YouTube: MAY 9 2023 Statements Lorne Doerkson
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The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
4th Session
42nd Parliament
A
Member
for
curry
Mutual
Corton.
Well.
Thank
you
very
much.
Mr
Speaker
Economic
Development
week
is
an
annual
event
that
runs
from
May
8th
to
12th
and
celebrates
the
importance
of
economic
development
in
communities
right
across
British
Columbia.
This
event
aims
to
raise
awareness
of
the
important
role
that
Economic
Development
plays
in
creating
jobs,
attracting
investment
and
promoting
sustainable
growth
in
our
Province
during
Economic
Development
week,
businesses,
Community
organizations
and
government
agencies
come
together
to
Showcase
their
successes
and
collaborate
on
strategies
to
Foster
economic
growth
in
the
regions.
A
Unfortunately,
small
businesses
in
British
Columbia
are
facing
significant
challenges
these
days,
keeping
their
doors
open
as
they
face
a
mixture
of
barriers
that
are
slowing
them
down.
Small
businesses
are
particularly
vulnerable
to
property
crime,
which
can
include
theft,
vandalism
and
break-ins.
These
crimes
not
only
cause
Financial
losses
for
businesses,
but
they
can
also
lead
to
the
loss
of
confidence
in
the
local
business
community.
A
This
is
why
it's
so
important
that
we
support
small
businesses
in
British
Columbia
by
taking
steps
to
prevent
property
crime
and
supporting
them
in
their
recovery
from
these
incidents.
Economic
Development
week
is
a
great
opportunity
to
learn
more
about
our
local
businesses
and
help
them
explore
options
to
increase
their
revenue.
There
are
many
workshops
and
webinars
that
are
available
for
the
public
to
learn
more
ways
to
retain
employees,
attract
businesses
and
utilize
their
Community.
A
By
supporting
small
businesses
in
British
Columbia,
we
can
help
ensure
that
they
continue
to
play
a
vital
role
in
driving
economic
growth,
creating
jobs
in
the
province
as
we
celebrate
Economic
Development
week.
Let
us
also
remember
the
importance
of
some
more
supporting
these
small
businesses
that
make
our
communities
extremely
strong
and
vibrant.
Thank
you.
Mr
Speaker.