Kelowna Chamber of Commerce Events Newswire

Business After Hours at Wildplay Kelowna 5/23/2013 5:00 PM - 5/23/2013 7:00 PM

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 17:31:13 GMT

co-hosted by:

Rain or Shine!

The team at WildPlay Kelowna will be drawing the names of four individuals to unleash their inner beast while experiencing the infamous Primal Swing at the event between 5:30 - 6pm.

Come with your business cards, leave with business connections…and the eye of the tiger.

Come early to our Business after Hours for a Speed Networking Session from 4:30 - 5 pm, limited to the first 30 attendees.

Pre-Registration is not required for Business after Hours events.

Ticket Prices: $10 for members and $20 for future members. Exact change is appreciated.

Beverage Sponsors - Tree Brewing , Vital Waters

Power Hour Series - Planning Around Pensions 6/5/2013 8:00 AM - 6/5/2013 9:00 AM

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 14:37:54 GMT

"Exclusive to Members only"

Power Hour, Chamber Member Networking and Learning Opportunity

This monthly one hour, early morning, learning opportunity will take place with no more than twenty local companies in the Chamber board room. This small group size encourages networking and allows for great discussion.

Planning around Pensions
Presented by Dave Gautier, CA of KNV Chartered Accountants LLP

This presentation will highlight recent legislative changes to the Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security regimes and revisit other tax tips for pension recipients.

During the session we’ll be covering:

Review opportunities available from pension splitting rules.
Why would you convert your RRSP to a RIF early?
When should you start collecting CPP?
What is the impact of CPP changes for employees over 65?
Should I defer collecting OAS at age 65?

Member Price - $10 includes tax.

Ticket sales will close at noon Tues. June 4, 2013

Refreshments will be provided.

Luncheon - Margot Micallef - Success is a Journey 6/12/2013 11:45 AM - 6/12/2013 1:30 PM

Tue, 14 May 2013 19:14:19 GMT

Success is a Journey

On June 12th, Margot Micallef, Q.C., President & Founder of Oliver Capital Partners will speak on the lessons she has learned in her journey to success, including the role of hope in business.

Margot Micallef exemplifies the proverb “when you reach the top, keep climbing”. This mother, lawyer, philanthropist, educator, and entrepreneur is an example of how entrepreneurs dream their future, imagine the possibilities and build businesses around that vision. After early success as a Partner at Russell and DuMoulin and then as SVP at Shaw Communications, Margot became a trailblazer; founding Oliver Capital Partners, and has been involved in a number of industries including: publishing, broadcasting, food retail, food manufacturing, and several quick service restaurant brands including, Domino's, Subway and Taco del Mar.

Margot’s determination and her flare for entrepreneurialism have driven her to remarkable success; proving that there truly is no limit to what one can accomplish when passion fuels your engine.

Ticket Prices:
$40 each for Members
$55 for Future Members
(Tickets must be purchased in advance).

Please advise us of any food allergies.

Purchase Deadline:
Tickets must be purchased before noon on June10, 2013.

Your reserved ticket(s) are to be picked up at the event. Tickets not claimed within 5 minutes or posted program starting time, can be resold.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received 3 business days prior to the event -- no refunds after that.

For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Glen Hawes at 250-469-7358 or by email.

28th Annual Chamber Golf Tournament 6/14/2013 1:00 PM - 6/14/2013 8:00 PM

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 14:01:35 GMT

Join the fun at this spectacular course and take part in a fun tournament!

Texas Scramble, Teams of 4. Register as a team or we'll team you up!

Registration: 12:00 to 12:45 pm

Shotgun Start: 1:00 pm

Dinner at the Clubhouse / Prize Presentations: 6:00 pm (approx)

Register before May 31 and be entered into a draw for golf for 2 including a cart courtesy Sunset Ranch Golf and Country Club!

Participation in Golf Tournament (with Dinner) - $150 plus tax pp (includes carts)

Not a golfer? Join us for Dinner after! - $45 plus tax

Please indicate in the comments section of the registration your handicap(s) and any dietary restrictions.

To donate a prize for the tournament, contact Paulina 250-469-7354.

Sign up early for a variety of sponsorship opportunities with Glen Hawes 250-469-7357 .

No refunds will be issued for cancellations occurring after June 11.

Speaker Series - The Emerging Female Frontier 6/18/2013 12:00 PM - 6/18/2013 1:00 PM

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 15:40:58 GMT

"Exclusive to Members only"

New Chamber Member Networking and Learning Opportunity

This monthly noon hour learning opportunity will take place with no more than twenty local companies in the Chamber board room. This small group size encourages networking and allows for great discussion.

The Emerging Female Frontier, presented by Birgit Badke of ScotiaMcLeod

In times when women’s lives are in transition and their roles expanding in the home and workplace, they are pressed for time and under physical and emotional strain. It is also in these times they are most vulnerable to damage from bad advice or even duplicity. Even the most intelligent and successful women can find themselves in hot water legally, financially, personally.

What is “The Emerging Female Frontier” and why is it becoming increasingly important?
What is “unique” about women’s needs?
What should companies/professionals be doing to capture these opportunities?
What are other companies and advisors doing to capture these opportunities?

Ticket sales will close at noon Monday, June 17.

Member Price - $10 includes tax.

Bring your lunch, refreshments will be provided.

Business After Hours at UBC Okanagan Campus 6/20/2013 5:00 PM - 6/20/2013 7:00 PM

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 17:42:36 GMT

Come early to our Business after Hours for a Speed Networking Session from 4:30 - 5 pm, limited to the first 30 attendees.

Join us for hors d’oeuvres, refreshments and an opportunity to network with the business community.

Pre-Registration is not required for Business after Hours events.

Ticket Prices: $10 for members and $20 for future members. Exact change is appreciated.

Beverage Sponsors - Arrowleaf Cellars, Tree Brewing , Vital Waters

The event will take place on the Purcell Rooftop Terrace which is at the top of the map in the Purcell Residence. Guests may park in the F lot.

Business After Hours at Cedar Creek Estate Winery 7/18/2013 5:00 PM - 7/18/2013 7:00 PM

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 17:48:23 GMT

Come early to our Business after Hours for a Speed Networking Session from 4:30 - 5 pm, limited to the first 30 attendees.

Join us for hors d’oeuvres, refreshments and an opportunity to network with the business community.

Pre-Registration is not required for Business after Hours events.

Ticket Prices: $10 for members and $20 for future members. Exact change is appreciated.

AV Sponsor - SW Audio Visual