Business Smarts Seminars

Business Smarts is a Chamber Member networking and learning opportunity which is a series of seminars offered to Chambers members, presented by fellow Chamber members.

Held once per month (morning from 8 – 9 am or from noon - 1 pm), this seminar series takes place in our boardroom with group sizes from 5 - 20, and hosts various presenters on topics ranging from marketing, tax tips, business plan updates, social media made simple, how to network and more.

Small group size encourages networking and allows for great discussion. For more information or to apply to be a presenter, click the icon to the left. To attend, check out our events page.

APPLICATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR 2018 PRESENTERS.

Capital News Advertising

Chamber members are  entitled to one half price Business Builder Package. Each package includes a professional business profile as an additional print feature prepared by the Capital News editorial staff. Members are entitled to one package each year.

Car Rental Discounts

Chamber members can now receive car rental discounts in Canada and around the world for unlimited business and leisure travel. The BC Chamber of Commerce member car rental discount program is provided for the exclusive access of our members and their employees, friends and family.

Savings may exceed 50%, and average 10-20% below market rates.

Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan

• Covers all industries including one person firms, home business and farms
• Dental and Health options
• Guarantee Renewable Contract
• Fully pooled price stability
• Business Overhead Benefits
• RRSPs
• Insurance

For more information, please contact admin@tdbenefits.ca

Chamber of Commerce Learning Network

When was the last time you invested in you?

Chamber Learning Network™ offers small and medium sized organizations over 4000 high-quality elearning courses and over 1000 online instructional videos from many of the top content producers in the industry.The courses cover a wide range of topics like business and professional skills training, computer skills training, leadership and management training, new manager training, workplace health and safety training, industry specific training courses, and sales training.

The Chamber has negotiated a significant discount (20%) on all training for members.

Click here for more information or call 1-877-622-7442 for a catalogue of courses.

Community Connection

The Kelowna Chamber of Commerce is pleased to continue with the “Community Connection” project to showcase a non-profit organization at our monthly luncheons with a table provided for promotional materials and an introduction with a brief overview of your NFP by our Chairperson.

Apply here.

Competitactics Mystery Shopper Program

Competitactics is an agile consulting firm that specializes in giving organizations the edge they need to compete. Areas of expertise include customer satisfaction measurement, competitive intelligence, mystery shops, market segmentation and strategic planning.

Participation in the Mystery Shopper program is open to retailers, restauranteurs, hoteliers and other service providers who are members of the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce.

To take advantage of this service contact Jim Davidson

Constant Contact Communication Tool

Constant Contact uses fully customizable templates for newsletter, announcements, events and surveys. It is an email marketing and survey tool which allows you to track information about who is reading your releases and also what links are followed.

Business members receive a 20% discount for 6 months, or 25% for 12 months. Call 1-800-221-2793 to get set-up.

Esso Imperial Oil

The Esso Business Card programs give you exceptional fuel savings, powerful yet easy-to-use fuel management tools. Plus Kelowna Chamber of Commerce members receive 3.5 cents per litre discount regardless of volume. Pick the degree of control and reporting that's right for your business.

Eyewear & Eye Care Discount Program

Members Receive:

• $150 towards prescription eyeglasses and prescription sunglasses
• $50 towards fashion sunglasses or annual supply of contact lenses
• $500 towards vision correction surgery

Also Entitiled to:

• AIR MILES® reward miles on every eyewear purchase*
• No Matter What Guarantee
• Interest free financing

First Call HR Service

First Call offers small businesses a suite of services to assist in delivering quality HR services to small and medium enterprise employees and it is offering members a 15% discount on their rates. For only $8.50 per employee per month, First Call does it all....

• Recruiting, pre screening and reference checking applicants
• Legal consultation
• Professional document templates 
• Employee file management
• ​Human resource issues (Workers’ Compensation, health & safety, pay equity and more)

Call 1-855-440-9449 to get set up.

First Data Payment Processing

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce and First Data, a leader in the electronic payment processing industry, have partnered to bring you exclusive benefits to help grow your business. Together we are ready to help you with preferred pricing and products for merchant services tailored to suit your needs.

Let us analyze your latest statement and we will meet or beat your current rates.

Hotel Discounts

Chamber members can receive hotel discounts in Canada and around the world for unlimited business and leisure travel. The BC Chamber of Commerce member hotel discount program is provided for the exclusive access of our members and their employees, friends and family. Savings may exceed 50%, and average 10-20% below market rates.

1-800-892-2136

Payworks Payroll Program

Canadian-owned Payworks provides comprehensive, innovative, and integrated online Payroll, HR, and Employee Time Management solutions to businesses across Canada.

Our integrated online solutions increase payroll accuracy and reduce costly errors. They are easy to use, and like all Payworks solutions, they are backed by unparalleled client support. Our goal is to help you run your payroll as quickly and easily as possible, while maintaining the highest levels of accuracy, reliability, and service.

Chamber of Commerce Affinity Pricing for Web Payroll

• Base Run Fee $15.60**
• Per Payment $1.32**
• Per ROE $1.32**
• Per Self Sealed Statement $0.20**

Chamber Pricing Chamber + Go Green

• Base Run Fee $14.04**
• Per Payment $1.19****
• Per ROE $1.32**
• Per Self Sealed Statement N/A

One Time Fees

• Conversion & Set-Up $200.00***
• Year End Fees
• Conversion & Set-Up $200.00***
• Year End Fees
• Run Fee $15.60**
• Per T4 $1.32**

More Info

*Must be an active Chamber member and a new customer to Payworks to qualify.
**All prices are subject to change without notice as per the terms of your service agreement.
***Conversion fee based on 50 employees or less.
****Go Green Discount (10% discount per payroll run and 10% off the per employee charge) is applied when there is no printing or delivery of reports or pay statements by Payworks. The customer will be able to print out the reports and statements at their location.

Petro Canada Superpass

• 2 cents per litre off all grades of gasoline & diesel (mimimum of 200 litres/month)
• 5% discount on all parts and labour at Centigard Car Care Centres
• Individually numbered credit card for each vehicle
• As the business owner, you may apply for the Petro-Points Card and accumulate points to be able to receive a 5 cent discount at the pump.
• If used in conjunction with your SuperPass card, you will receive a further 2 cents off your statement for a total of 7 cents off per litre!

Ribbon Cutting

The ceremonial opening of a new or recently renovated/relocated business can be performed by a Chamber Representative and promoted in our publications.

Staples Advantage

As the Business to Business division of Staples, Staples Advantage works with companies of 20+ employees to develop customized programs, dedicated account management, and a complete assortment of products and services to meet business needs.

Discounts on office products, online purchasing, next day business delivery, volume pricing

Sign up Information

UPS Shipping

Chamber members, take advantage of the UPS Members Benefit Program and save on a variety of UPS services! You’ll receive 40% off small package shipments within Canada, to the U.S. and to worldwide destinations, 40% off imports into Canada, discounts starting at 70% off freight shipments and more. Plus, UPS is committed to providing value that goes beyond cost and on-time delivery. Customized solutions and reliable services drive greater efficiency and streamline internal processes. New and existing customers can enroll for free! To get started today, click the icon to the right or call 1-800-MEMBERS (1-800-636-2377) M-F, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. EST.