Chamber Blog Posts
Need People? Take the Hire Youth with Disabilities Survey!
Nov 29, 2023Calling all employers! Young people (aged 15-30) with disabilities want to work, yet they remain an under-utilized part of the labour force. In 2022, CanAssist at the University of Victoria issued a survey to 463 young people with disabilities fro...
Read MoreBC Government Rebate Program Now Open for Applications
Nov 29, 2023Recognizing the increased costs to businesses due to property crime and vandalism in rural and urban communities across the province, the Ministry of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation has launched its $10.5 million Securing Small Business Reb...
Read MoreCanada is Alone in the World
Oct 12, 2023OPINION Canada is alone in the world. PERRIN BEATTY, BESSMA MOMANI AND KIM RICHARD NOSSAL CONTRIBUTED TO THE GLOBE AND MAIL October 9, 2023 Perrin Beatty is president and CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. B...
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Farming Karma
Aug 3, 2023Welcome Farming Karma to the Kelowna Chamber network! Karma is a local family-owned and operated business known for producing exceptional canned beverages using high-quality fruits. For over 30 years, Karma and Kuku Gill have grown fruits in Kelow...
Read More2023 WILDFIRE RESOURCES FOR BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITIES
Jun 20, 2023Wildfire season is upon us and the ramifications of an evacuation, isolation, or even worse, loss of structures, is devastating. The Kelowna Chamber and BC Economic Development Association (BCEDA) urges all local and Indigenous governme...
Read MoreHow to Avoid Common Social Media Mistakes - and What to do Instead
Jun 19, 2023For small businesses, a presence on social media platforms can be a valuable (and free!) marketing tool. Whether it's Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Facebook or elsewhere, it’s critical to leverage the power of social media for the benefi...
Read MoreLOCAL LAW FIRM CELEBRATES 50 YEARS IN THE OKANAGAN
May 16, 2023Established in 1973, Pushor Mitchell is a law firm located in Kelowna, British Columbia. This year, they are celebrating their 50th anniversary of providing legal services to clients throughout the Okanagan Valley and beyond. With a reputation for ex...
Read MoreWhy you should have plants at work. Really!
May 2, 2023When you picture a workplace full of plants, you might be imagining a trendy coffee shop with a wall full of succulents and climbing vines. A trend toward greenery in workplaces has been driven by plant-loving interior design fans, along wi...
Read MoreMember Spotlight: The Vineyards Residence
May 2, 2023Welcome to new member The Vineyards Residence! With the slogan “Life’s Better Here”, The Vineyards Residence has been providing senior living in The Okanagan since 2021, and they pride themselves on offering a unique approach ...
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Epoch Environmental Consulting
Apr 25, 2023Meet new Kelowna Chamber member: Epoch Environmental Consulting! Their mission is simple: prevent anyone from ever being exposed to hazardous materials. Epoch has been providing hazardous materials inspections, testing and site assessments since...
Read More3 Easy Ways to Improve Cyber Security
Apr 18, 2023Cyber security is a growing concern for organizations of all sizes as the prevalence of cyber attacks rises. An attack can cause costly disruptions to daily operations, compromise customer or internal data, and damage brand reputation. Fortunately, m...
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Canucks Autism Network
Apr 11, 2023Welcome to new member: Canucks Autism Network! Spotlighting them this week not only as new members but also as April is World Autism Month. Since 2014, the Canucks Autism Network (CAN) has been delivering programs to individuals on the autism spectru...
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Naughty Girl Essentials
Mar 14, 2023Welcome to new Kelowna Chamber member Naughty Girl Essentials Lingerie! Founded by Michelle Korchinski in 2011, when she felt body shamed and disheartened after going into a Victoria’s Secret but couldn’t find anything in her size. She st...
Read MoreInternational Womens Day | Embrace Equity
Mar 8, 2023March 8 is International Women’s Day (IWD), an opportunity to celebrate and recognize women’s and girls’ contributions and achievements. It also marks a call to action to accelerate gender equality. Despite remarkable progress, t...
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Good Sorts Property Services
Feb 22, 2023Welcome to New Member: Good Sorts Property Services! Good Sorts was founded by Kristian de Pont; a seasoned professional in the commercial cleaning and janitorial industry, with over 15 years of experience under his belt. Kristian previously ...
Read MoreStress, Burnout and the Importance of Self-Care
Feb 7, 2023The following is a summary of the most recent episode of the Awareness Advantage podcast. Each week bestselling Blind Spots authors, Kevin McCarthy and Likky Lavji and a studio audience of managers and senior leaders throughout North America dis...
Read MoreMember Spotlight: LUX Homes
Jan 17, 2023This week we feature new member LUX Homes owner, Brad McNaughton. Welcome! Brad shared more information on his background to help us get to know him better: "I grew up on a farm so I understand the meaning of hard work. I’ve always h...
Read MoreBlog Post: It's PayDay... We hope you like boots!
Dec 30, 2022Come and listen and I’ll tell you ‘bout a thing called pay, it’s gotta be in dollars, there ain’t no other way. If yer try’n to pay your folks using comp’ny gift cards, the law is gonna git ya, and it&rsqu...
Read MoreFrom Friend Shoring to Brand Building
Dec 20, 2022Just back from my first Board meeting with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce (representing the Chamber of Commerce Executives of Canada) and aside from being impressed with the focus and growing impact of the national organization, I got to learn a bi...
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Another Chapter Counselling
Dec 3, 2022Welcome to the Chamber, Another Chapter Counselling! This week we are featuring owner/counsellor Paige Mathison. Paige is a registered clinical counsellor, and she aims to provide a safe, compassionate and non-judgmental space. Paige opened t...
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