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The Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce appeared before Abbotsford Mayor and Council to request implementation of an Inter-Municipal Mobile Business License.  Citing the requirement for multiple licenses within the region as a detriment to business costing unnecessary expense and valuable time, Chamber President Patrick Giesbrecht provided information on regional Mobile Business Licenses operating effectively and efficiently in other areas of the province. 

A Mobile Business License allows mobile businesses to operate across participating municipalities and regional districts” said Giesbrecht, “It streamlines and simplifies the licensing process, reducing costs and making it easier to do business in the Region and the Province. 

This has proven to save valuable time for businesses, eliminate confusion due to varied regulations,” Giesbrecht continued “and has resulted in improved compliance and increased revenues for municipalities.  It has also provided residents with more choices for service providers”. 

Examples of mobile businesses are contractors such as landscaping services, janitorial, etc. as well as other service providers such as mobile mechanics and photographers. 

The Chamber’s presentation included a short video with supportive comments from Mayors, City Managers and businesses operating with Inter-Municipal Business Licensing in other areas of the Province of British Columbia.

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=1Yh5Wyu9YFE

The Chamber is requesting Council implement a Fraser Valley Mobile Business License in partnership with other municipalities within the region. 

President Giesbrecht commented, “the ultimate goal is for provincial licensing, implementation of regional licenses is a step in the right direction at reducing government red tape”.