Chamber Blog Posts
The Loonie's Decline... Is it here to stay?
Nov 6, 2014The loonie has fallen below 89 cents, a sharp decline for a currency that was stubbornly stuck around parity for almost three years. Is this a temporary tumble or is the loonie going south for a prolonged period of time? Here at the Canadian ...
Read MoreChanging a Community based on what we Buy
Oct 24, 2014Business is changing. Is this a bad thing? Heck no! There’s been a serious trend towards blended value return on investment and large social impact. We’re seeing collaboration from multiple sectors. We’re seeing sponsor dollars b...
Read MorePlaying "Matchmaker" to Young Professionals and their Futures
Oct 21, 2014Kelowna: arguably one of the most beautiful cities in BC. With rolling hills full of vineyards and bike paths, and an incredible entrepreneurial spirit - it’s no wonder that so many students and young professionals are choosing to call...
Read MoreWomen in Leadership – What does it mean to you? Who do you think of?
Oct 17, 2014It’s not about how “anything he can do, she can do better,” nor is it a battle of the sexes. It’s asking the question and taking the time to see what needs to change in order to enable more and more women to take the leap a...
Read MoreThrowback Thursday! Kelowna Chamber Past Presidents Remember the year of their Reign
Oct 9, 2014Recently the Past Presidents of the Kelowna Chamber got together over a nice hot breakfast at Deli-City to discuss the current initiatives of the Chamber, past accomplishments and milestones, and discussed our goals for the future. They had some grea...
Read More410 Businesses visited by Business Walkers from EDC, Chamber and City
Oct 7, 2014October already! WOW. Several of the staff, Board and Ambassadors kicked off small business month by participating in the Business Walk yesterday. Approximately 410 businesses were visited! It was a great day to be out ...
Read MoreOur lakes shall remain clean
Sep 29, 2014As I drive down bridge hill and across the William R. Bennet Bridge I take in the glorious view of Okanagan Lake and am nearly blinded by the sparkle of the sun's rays glistening off of the surface. Oh what a beautiful place we live in! Most Okan...
Read MoreTaking the Lead with Ryan Walters at New Executive Series
Sep 24, 2014“ How hungry are you?” A question that Ryan Walters frequently asks – and no, he isn’t referring to what he should make for dinner, or if you would like one serving or two. This former NHL wonder joined us for an inspiring ...
Read MoreKelowna should be proud of its Young People
Sep 22, 2014September is a month of new beginnings for many... the beginning of a new school year for students, the beginning of the meteorological autumn for the northern hemisphere, and the beginning of Top Forty Under 40 presented by BDO. ...
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