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Welcome back to the Thompson Okanagan’s source for the Biosphere Commitment Program and sustainable industry updates! Over the past 8 months, TOTA has shifted our communications to focus on navigating through the year that has been 2020. We as an industry have been resilient, and tourism businesses have shown a dedication to a more sustainable approach as we forge ahead.
We felt now was the time to continue to establish the message of sustainability across the region and highlight those businesses who have excelled in this area. Furthermore, this newsletter will provide updates on resources available to the industry that can help improve their energy costs, reduce their carbon impacts, streamline their health & safety procedures and much more.
We want to continue to provide the industry with opportunities to save on costs, be apart of rebate and subsidy programs, and get one-on-one time with professionals in different areas of tourism.
As we remind you about the Biosphere Sustainable Newsletter, we want to take the time to introduce several new initiatives available to our stakeholders. The following opportunities are open to all businesses and are not exclusive to Biosphere Committed Companies.
go2HR Open House | Drop-in Sessions
Occupational Health and Safety Open House | Every Tuesday from Oct 20th - Nov 17th, 2:00-3:00 pm (PST) | Join Online
go2HR is pleased to offer a series of virtual drop-in Health and Safety Q&A Sessions for Thompson Okanagan Tourism businesses.
Do you have a health and safety challenge or question, but not sure who to ask?
Want to learn more about the health and safety support available for you through the Biosphere program?
Want to meet and connect with other regional businesses to share health and safety insights, challenges and/or best practices?
Whether you have 5 minutes or 50 minutes, a single question, multiple questions OR just want to drop in to meet the go2HR specialists - we would be happy to speak with you.
Note: RSVP is not required. Click the button above to join anytime during the sessions. Stay for as long as you can or need during the one-hour session.
EV Chargers Installment Funding Available: Dual Port Level 2 ($7,000 - $8,000) Depends on Electrical capacity
The Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association is in the process of applying for the Zero Emissions Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP) grant. This funding opportunity is for the installment of EV charging stations at various locations across the region. Most tourism businesses looking to enhance their parking area with EV charging stations would fit into this application.
The Grant subsidizes a large portion of the costs to purchase and install the charging stations, however, there still will be a cost for each company involved. Preliminary estimates are in the range of $7,500 for a dual port level 2 charging station but will depend on on-site electrical capacity factors. For more information about this opportunity please email industrysupport@totabc.com
Thank you for taking the time to read this newsletter, each of these will be posted on the TOTA Corporate website. We want to make this newsletter valuable to you so please share your feedback and suggestions to help us improve!
