On April 16, 2024, the Government of Canada released its 2024 Federal Budget. Policy experts from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce have reviewed the budget in detail, and we're sharing their perspectives. "Today&...
Read MoreThe Canadian Chamber of Commerce calls for the next Federal budget to work with business to spur economic growth, creating jobs and a better life for all Canadians. Early in the second quarter of 2024, Canada’s economic climate remains bleak...
Read Moreby Chinese Ambassador Cong Peiwu I had heard about Kelowna, a city renowned for wine, fruits and a leisurely lifestyle long ago, but it was only recently that I had the opportunity to visit the city. I met with the Chinese students at the Universi...
Read MoreAn evening of appreciation and recognition. As a not-for-profit organization, a large part of our success is attributed to those willing to put their time and energy into the community we serve. We're able to do the work that we do because of ...
Read MoreCanadian businesses are stuck in a cautious near-term holding pattern according to the Canadian Chamber's new Business Expectations Index (BEI). Last week, their Business Data Lab released its Q1 2024 Canadian Survey on Business Con...
Read MoreSeeking optimism in uncertainty Grant Thornton’s newly released 2024 Real Estate Outlook Report is now available, with a focus on current trends impacting the Canadian real estate industry. The Canadian real estate industry is...
Read MoreMy hope for the future is that the younger generation will take up from where we've left off, that they will take their skills, their technology, their learning, and make the world an even better place. ~ Marion Bremner All of us at the K...
Read MoreSeeking Programming Input Okanagan College's new Centre for Food, Wine and Tourism will include modern teaching spaces, food labs, beverage research facilities, the Okanagan Chef School, a professional training restaurant, and a 3,100 square f...
Read MoreEnhanced program to support BC growers with climate change resilience More B.C. farmers producing grapes, cherries, tree fruit and berries will receive support to replant their vineyards, farms and orchards to make them more resilient to climate c...
Read MoreWhile the number of women in senior leadership roles is rising globally—it’s concerningly slow. Progress on the percentage of women in senior management roles held in the mid-market is slow. Without determination to make the changes ne...
Read MoreThe Slow Stride of Progress for Women in Business Leadership and Entrepreneurship The Canadian Chamber of Commerce released a new report Tuesday showing that while Canada has made some positive strides in advancing equality for women in business, ...
Read MoreThe Ambassador to Canada from the People’s Republic of China made a brief visit to Kelowna from Ottawa last Monday and Tuesday, visiting students from China at both Okanagan College and UBC Okanagan. Cong Peiwu and his staff hosted a local g...
Read MoreThe Province is making changes to offer a smoother and faster application process to help businesses access funding to offset the costs to repair and prevent vandalism to businesses, in consultation with the BC Chamber of Commerce. &ldqu...
Read MoreThe following in an excerpt from an opinion piece published in the Vancouver Sun, Feb 21 2024. B.C.’s International Credentials Recognition Act removes barriers to skilled immigrants in 29 regulated professions. We can, and should, build on ...
Read MoreB.C.’s lowest-paid workers will get a pay raise when the general minimum wage increases from $16.75 to $17.40 per hour on June 1, 2024. This represents a 3.9% increase, consistent with B.C.’s average rate of inflation in 2023. T...
Read MoreProvince of BC providing $15 million in one-time grants. BC-based events will receive more government support for sustained recovery in response to calls from this sector for help. “Fairs, festivals and events are the heart of our co...
Read MoreKelowna Chamber congratulates Okanagan College (OC) in being recognized as one of the province's top employers, as announced today. For staff at Okanagan College, having a job in a place where there is a strong sense of connection to community...
Read MoreIn recognition of the important work that Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade undertake to support economically competitive and sustainable communities and regions, Feb 12-16 has been declared Chamber of Commerce Week in BC. Thank ...
Read MoreBusiness opportunities to increase ties with U.S. counterparts and policymakers. The Canadian Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Perrin Beatty announced the launch of a new Canada-U.S. Engagement Plan aimed at providing Canadian businesses oppo...
Read MoreThe Rotary Centre for the Arts (RCA), a Kelowna Chamber member, has been selected as a Top 3 Finalist for a 2024 BC Tourism Industry Award in the Remarkable Experience category. The 2024 BC Tourism Industry Awards will be presented at the Awards Gala...
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