The Kelowna Chamber Business Academy is the Chamber’s modern professional development offering, designed to deliver practical, results-driven learning that helps businesses grow, adapt, and lead with confidence. Built for business owners, leaders, and decision-makers— open to the broader business community—the Academy features timely, actionable education led by respected industry experts, creating a consistent and trusted destination for business learning in the Central Okanagan.

Grounded in the Kelowna Chamber’s mission to be a catalyst of innovation, ideas, and connections, the Business Academy advances business success through programming that supports stronger leadership, smarter operations, and measurable outcomes.

Each session is led by recognized subject-matter experts and focuses on high-impact, real-world business priorities, including:

• Core Business Fundamentals: HR, risk management, taxation and financial strategy, marketing and brand growth, workflow efficiency and productivity

• Additional High-Impact Topics: cybersecurity, legal essentials, sales and customer experience, succession and exit planning, sustainability/ESG, innovation and AI adoption, leadership and governance

The Academy is committed to excellence through:

• Vetted, top-tier presenters with real-world expertise

• Practical tools, templates, and takeaways participants can apply immediately

• Content that’s relevant for businesses of all sizes and stages

Why attend

• Work on your business, not just learn about it

• Leave with a deliverable you can implement immediately

• Small group format for real support and accountability

• Practical frameworks + guided application + live demos

Available sessions:

Integrated Digital Marketing: Working Sessions for Business Owners - The 90-Day Marketing Plan That Actually Gets Done  

Wednesday April 8, 2026 9am -11am Kelowna Chamber Office 544 Harvey Ave, Kelowna

A working session to build a sustainable 90-day marketing plan tied to sales goals, buyer awareness, and weekly execution—so you stop posting randomly and start following a real system. You’ll leave with a focused plan, priority channels, weekly actions, and a simple tracking system (plus prompts to repeat the process each quarter). Register here

Beyond Handshakes: Modern Strategies for Effective Networking

Tuesday April 14, 2026 9am -11am Kelowna Chamber Office 544 Harvey Ave, Kelowna

This session will help you take networking beyond the ordinary. In this interactive workshop, we'll explore innovative strategies and timeless techniques to help you excel in face-to-face interactions and build meaningful connections. In today's dynamic business landscape, successful professionals and entrepreneurs understand that networking goes far beyond a simple handshake. Register here

Integrated Digital Marketing: Working Sessions for Business Owners - Design a Client Journey That Creates Raving Reviews

Wednesday May 6, 2026 9am -11am Kelowna Chamber Office 544 Harvey Ave, Kelowna

A service-business-focused session to map and improve the full lead-to-client experience—from inquiry to onboarding, delivery, reviews, and referrals. You’ll leave with a clear client journey outline, identified friction points, and an action plan for simple automation + AI support to improve conversion and retention. Register here

Sales Success Workshop: Why Salespeople Fail (And What Leaders Can Do About It)

Thursday May 14, 2026 9am -11:30am Kelowna Chamber Office 544 Harvey Ave, Kelowna

This 90-minute interactive workshop introduces participants to the core reasons sales conversations fail and what effective leaders and professionals do differently to create clarity, confidence, and consistent outcomes.. Register here