Chamber Blog Posts
Business 2018 Wish List for Taxation Reform
Jan 11, 2018By Dan Rogers, Executive Director of the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce The holiday season brings many joys and pleasures, not the least of which is a short break from the issues of the office, in exchange for friends, family and hearth. It&rsquo...
Read MorePresentation to the Fair Wage Commission of the Provincial Government
Nov 21, 2017- The Kelowna Chamber had the opportunity to speak to the Fair Wage Commission about Chamber goals pertaining to minimum wage in BC on November 21, 2017. Below is the submission from Tom Dyas, Chamber Board President. Our Chamber acts as a single ...
Read MoreKelowna Most Excellent Businesses Receive Recognition
Nov 16, 2017- Dan Rogers is the Executive Director of the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce. KELOWNA - At Chambers across Canada, October’s Small Business Week was a cause to celebrate. Small business; business excellence; achievements by entrepren...
Read MoreTax Fairness Consultation in Kelowna: Slow the Train Down
Oct 6, 2017Excerpt from the Business Examiner - Dan Rogers is the Executive Director of the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce. KELOWNA - Everyone says September is busy, but September 2017 truly was one for the books. In the midst of summer, when ma...
Read MoreSeptember Marks Shift Into High(er) Gear for Kelowna Chamber
Sep 5, 2017Excerpt from the Business Examiner written by Dan Rogers, Executive Director Kelowna Chamber of Commerce KELOWNA - The smoke across the province continues to linger and people are still seeking ways to enjoy the remaining days of summer,...
Read MoreCONTACT YOUR LOCAL MP
Sep 1, 2017Attention Chamber Members, In July of this year the Federal Government announced a number of proposed corporate tax policy changes to address what they stated were “loopholes” that the top 1% of income earners were taking advantage of ...
Read MoreFloods, Fires and Business Continuity
Aug 2, 2017KELOWNA - The fires in BC along with the spring flooding that impacted the Okanagan, certainly and importantly draw our attention to the dedication and many times, to the bravery of those who are charged with responding to those dangerous situations....
Read MoreAs Summer Comes to Kelowna, It's Time to Look at the Numbers
Jul 7, 2017June is typically a month when business figures attract declining attention. Office staffs thin out, and vacation time distracts readers from their daily following of the TSE, and the Dow. Having said that, May figures and early June figures conti...
Read MoreChamber Update
Jun 5, 2017The Chamber, along with many other businesses and residents, had an upbeat May, despite its building on Harvey Avenue being smack dab in the middle of the Regional District’s emergency flood watch map. Seeing our building in the midst of ...
Read MoreThe Truth About the Gap: Encouraging Leadership Diversity with the Pinnacle Series
May 10, 2017Passionate about growing leaders of tomorrow and encouraging women in our community to prosper, the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Crowe MacKay for a 2nd year bringing you The Pinnacle Series on May 17th from 7:30 am - 9:00 am. Guest ...
Read MoreCelebrating National Volunteer Week
Apr 28, 2017Volunteering creates a lasting legacy that transforms the lives of the people who volunteer and the people that benefit. National Volunteer Week is an opportunity we can all take to recognize volunteers and celebrate the power of volunteerism in our ...
Read MoreKelowna Chamber Directors for 2017-18
Mar 3, 2017The Kelowna Chamber of Commerce announced its 2017 Directors today, following the close of its election yesterday at 3:00 p.m. All directors will be sworn in on March 15 at the Chamber’s 111th AGM at the Delta Grand by Mayor Colin Basran....
Read MoreWhat to expect when you're expecting (a Federal Budget)
Feb 28, 2017Can you feel the excitement in the air? A brand new federal budget is about to be delivered into the world. A precious bundle of joy, full of hopes, expectations and the future of the Canadian economy will come screaming into the House of Commons...
Read MoreKelowna Chamber hosting Women of Wine
Jan 9, 2017The Kelowna Chamber of Commerce will be hosting an exciting Women of Wine Luncheon Panel set in Kelowna Yacht Club’s scenic dining room on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at 11:45 am until 1:30 pm. Panelists include three local female leaders in the ...
Read More2016 Kelowna Industry Highlights & 2017 Plans
Jan 3, 2017Happy New Year! This month we will help you plan your new year ahead with our partnership with the Conference Board of Canada, to bring you a half-day seminar on Thursday January 26 at the Coast Capri. The subject: Economic Outlook and Analysis...
Read MoreKelowna Chamber Annual Highlights & Accomplishments - 2016
Dec 27, 20162016 was a year of new milestones for the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce. Not only did we accomplish membership growth, but increasingly, members saw the value of being connected and being part of an organization that contributes to the good of the comm...
Read MoreWhat the economy is saying for BC and Kelowna Business
Dec 7, 2016Thank you to all of those who participated in the "Collective Perspective" survey sent out last month by BC Chamber President. The results discovered a strong confidence among the business community in both the current health of t...
Read MoreHow Simple Breakroom Tweaks can improve Workplace Productivity
Nov 22, 2016With many people feeling busier at work than they’ve ever been, some are simply forgetting to take breaks. In fact, our survey found half of employees feel they can’t leave their desk to take a break, despite 90 percent of emplo...
Read MoreAnd the Award goes to...
Oct 20, 2016A red carpet entrance. A professional photoshoot. Cocktail Reception... this was the scene at the 29th Business Excellence Awards. Finalists making their way through the crowd were treated to a life-sized illuminated ice sculpture of the crystal aw...
Read More2016 Business Leader Announced
Oct 7, 2016The Kelowna Chamber of Commerce announced today that Tony Stewart has been named 2016 Business Leader. The award recognizes and celebrates Tony for his outstanding contribution to the business community in the Central Okanagan. Tony ...
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