Shuswap Construction Industry Professionals working together to create opportunity and future possibilities for the Construction Industry to ensure maximum use of local businesses and individuals on construction projects in Salmon Arm and the Shuswap.
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Who is SCIP
The Shuswap Construction Industry Professionals is a not-for-profit membership driven association that represents construction-related businesses of the Shuswap. We currently have over 275 member businesses that we represent across the Shuswap. We publish a construction directory each year marketing our members services, products and businesses. We produce approximately 2,200 directories each year and these directories are distributed across the Shuswap and abroad for potential customers to use.
Member Benefits
We offer our members many benefits including: access to the plan room, weekly newsletter update, access to a labour pool, reasonable benefit packages, networking opportunities, opportunities to promote their business as well as access to many resources and tools that may benefit a business that wants to grow and prosper.
- Recognized Professional Organization
- Labour Pool Service
- Group Benefit Package
- Convenient Plan Room
- Weekly Building Permit Reports
- Website &Online Marketing for Your Business
- Directory & Bulletin Advertising Opportunities
- Strong Voice on Local & Regional Issues
- Related Information Seminars
- Networking with Peers
- Fuel Discount Program
- Fun Events
Membership Qualifications
In order to be a SCIP member a business needs to qualify. Any local construction industry business whereby a good percentage of their revenue or income is generated by construction is eligible. Businesses must be in the defined ‘local’ area of the Shuswap and have a local address and phone number. Retail businesses must have a retail presence in the Shuswap and service providers must have a physical presence in the Shuswap.
Geographic Area
The SCIP organization represents businesses residing in the Shuswap area. The Shuswap area includes Salmon Arm, Sicamous, Enderby, Chase, Sorrento, Falkland and the North Shore (Celista, Anglemont, Seymour Arm).
Mission
Our mission statement says it very clearly, “Shuswap Construction Industry Professionals working together to create opportunity and future possibilities for the Construction Industry to ensure maximum use of local businesses and individuals on construction projects in Salmon Arm and the Shuswap.
Community Involvement
- Partners with Okanagan College and School District #83 for the SCIP House Project
- Provide opportunity for carpentry apprenticeship training through the Residential Construction Program
- Contribute to Scholarships
- Contribute to Employment
- Sponsor the Job Creation Project
- Provide a directory listing for qualified SCIP Companies
- Work with Salmon Arm Economic Development & Business Attraction
- Stake holders in a Feasibility Project for a Trades and Technology Centre for the Shuswap
- Contribute to the success of the Youth Skills Project