Chamber Blog Posts
Kelowna Pride Week: June 1 to 9
May 30, 2024Kelowna Pride Week will take place June 1 -9. A variety of events will take place in public spaces downtown to celebrate and support LGBTQ2S+ community members, including the annual Pride March on June 8. Kelowna Pride began over 25 years ago, and su...
Read MoreBDC: How to Make the Digital Shift in Your Business
May 21, 2024Introducing digital technology does not mean you have to turn your company into a high-tech start-up. Here are simple tips you can use to get started. Digital technologies are now more affordable, user-friendly and robust than ever ...
Read MorePull The Plug on Invasive Species: new order for BC watercraft
May 17, 2024To support government’s efforts to prevent invasive species, British Columbia’s chief veterinarian has issued an order making it illegal to transport watercraft in British Columbia with the drain plug still in place, as of May 17, 2024. ...
Read MoreWebinar May 23: Business Opportunities in the Ukraine
May 16, 2024What makes Ukraine an appealing market for Canadian businesses despite more than 7000 + km distance? Even as the war continues, the global community is keenly focused on the topic of post-war reconstruction of Ukraine. The biggest financi...
Read MoreFuture-Proofing: a wildfire resilient Okanagan
May 9, 2024Key Messages: What UBCO researchers are working on On Wed May 1, we joined Dr. Lesley Cormack (Principal and Deputy Vice-Chancellor of UBC Okanagan) and three researchers as they shared their work on resiliency in the face of wildfires. Each ye...
Read MoreBusiness Resources: How to Cut Costs & Save Money
May 7, 2024The BDC has countless resources available for businesses and organizations, from small operations to large-scale enterprises. One of their latest offerings is a quick read by one of the BDC's Senior Business Advisors on how to cut costs in your o...
Read MoreResources: FREE WeBC Programs for Entrepreneurs
May 2, 2024WeBC is a not-for-profit that has been supporting, propelling, and celebrating women entrepreneurs in BC for nearly three decades. This dynamic organization has announced three on-demand SMART programs are now available. With W...
Read MoreEmergency Preparedness Week: May 5 - 11
May 2, 2024Be Prepared. Know Your Risks. Emergency Preparedness Week runs from May 5 to 11 and is a national event supported by Public Safety Canada. An annual event for over 25 years, it traditionally takes place during the first full week of...
Read MoreCity of Kelowna 2024 Civic & Community Awards
Apr 25, 2024The winners of the 49th annual Civic and Community Awards were announced last evening at the awards ceremony held at the Laurel Packinghouse. Congratulations to all finalists and recipients of the Civic & Community Awards who helped shine a posit...
Read MoreReports: Central Okanagan Economic Profile & Q4 2023 Economic and Job Market Indicators
Apr 24, 2024The Regional District of Central Okanagan’s Economic Development Commission (COEDC) released the New Central Okanagan Economic Profile and the Q4 2023 Economic and Job Market Indicators. These resources provide data designed to assist loc...
Read More2024 Federal Budget: Canadian Chamber Policy Experts
Apr 18, 2024On 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 MoreCanadian Chamber: Statement on Budget 2024
Apr 17, 2024The 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 MoreGuest Essay: A Trip to Kelowna
Apr 9, 2024by 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 More2024 Presidents Dinner & Silent Auction: Apr 25
Apr 9, 2024An 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 MoreReport: Businesses Proceeding With Caution, Economic Confidence Edges Up
Apr 4, 2024Canadian 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 MoreReport: Grant Thornton 2024 Real Estate Market Summary
Mar 22, 2024Seeking 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 MoreOn The Life & Legacy of Marion Bremner
Mar 20, 2024My 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 MoreCall for Programming Input: Okanagan College Centre for Food, Wine and Tourism
Mar 14, 2024Seeking 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 MoreProvince Promises BC Orchards & Vineyards $70M Funding for Replanting
Mar 14, 2024Enhanced 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 MoreWomen in Business 2024: Pathways to Parity
Mar 12, 2024While 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...
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