Chamber Blog Posts
From 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 MoreBlog Post: Meet Hiring Targets Without Sacrificing Business Goals
Nov 29, 2022Hiring grant programs for for-profit businesses are currently accepting applications for their Winter intake. To meet your hiring target without sacrificing business goals, you may decide to apply for a grant. Your company could be eligible for up to...
Read MoreSeptember is Literacy Month
Sep 20, 2022In celebration of Literacy Month, Project Literacy has launched The ‘Friends of Literacy’ Program. This unique initiative supports the growth of literacy in Kelowna. Annual contributions will enable Project Literacy to continue to respond...
Read MorePaid Sick Leave in B.C. – The Devil Is In The Details (Guest Blog)
Feb 7, 2022Paid Sick Leave in B.C. – The Devil Is In The Details Robert Smithson - Smithson Employment Law Corporation I recently discussed the B.C. government’s step of adding an entitlement to paid sick leave to B.C.’s Employme...
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Papa Murphy's Pizza
Jan 6, 2022This week we chatted with Amit from Papa Murphy's Pizza to learn more about their team's journey so far in Kelowna after opening late last year, and what they're planning for the future. Papa Murphy’s pioneered the Take ‘N&...
Read MoreNew Provincial Paid Sick Day Policy - What You Need to Know
Dec 22, 2021New Provincial Paid Sick Day Policy - What You Need to Know Paid sick leave will be standard for workers in British Columbia beginning Jan. 1, 2022, with a minimum of five paid sick days each year. BC becomes the first province in Canada to legisla...
Read MoreMember Guest Blog: NEW Paid Sick Day Policy - What You Need to Know
Dec 6, 2021Recently it was announced that all employees who fall under the Employment Standards Act here in BC will be eligible to receive five employer-paid sick days following the completion of their probationary period (90 days of employment). This comes int...
Read MoreConneXions Newsletter - November 30, 2021
Nov 30, 2021In this weeks Chamber newsletter, we want to know what's keeping you up at night, join us as we celebrate our Business Excellence nominees, MLA update next week, and more. Read the full newsletter HERE....
Read MoreChamber Update & Events - November 23, 2021
Nov 23, 2021In this weeks Chamber newsletter, Find out what's cooking in Victoria with our local MLAs, dive into the issues that matter to you at our annual member policy forum, flood victims need our help, and more. Read the full newsletter HERE....
Read MoreConneXions Newsletter - November 16, 2021
Nov 16, 2021In this weeks Chamber newsletter, today discover the power of LinkedIn, connect with your local MLAs this December, and more biz news. Read the full newsletter HERE....
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Current Taxi
Nov 9, 2021This week we chatted with the team at Current Taxi to learn more about their journey so far in Kelowna, and what they're planning for the future. What is something you wish you knew when you first began? Never underestimate demand! We...
Read MoreChamber Update & Events - November 9, 2021
Nov 9, 2021In this weeks Chamber newsletter, learn the power of LinkedIn, Honouring our veterans, Welcome to our new members, COVID-19 updates, and more. Read the full newsletter HERE....
Read MoreConneXions Newsletter - November 2, 2021
Nov 2, 2021In this weeks Chamber newsletter, Chamber Advocacy for YLW yields results, Upcoming event to Welcome New Faces on Campus, and more biz news. Read the full newsletter HERE....
Read MoreChamber Update & Events - October 26, 2021
Oct 30, 2021In this weeks Chamber newsletter, a full upcoming Chamber events schedule, reflections from Small Business Week and business walks, COVID-19 updates, and more. Read the full newsletter HERE....
Read MoreConneXions Newsletter - October 19, 2021
Oct 19, 2021In this weeks Chamber newsletter, Small Business Week ramps up with events and business walks, Speaker Series goes in-person this week, and more biz news. Read the full newsletter HERE....
Read MoreThe BC Chamber of Commerce Collective Perspective Survey | BC's largest and most comprehensive business survey
Oct 17, 2021When Kelowna Chamber members renew with us they not only help us in our effects to shape a better economic environment in the Central Okanagan they also are automatically part of a larger provincial and national network as the Kelowna Chamber is a pr...
Read MoreChamber Update & Events - October 13, 2021
Oct 13, 2021In this weeks Chamber newsletter, the Chamber ramps up for Small Business Week, a packed October events schedule, COVID-19 updates, and more. Read the full newsletter HERE....
Read MoreConneXions Newsletter - October 5, 2021
Oct 5, 2021In this weeks Chamber newsletter, Natural gas BC's competitive advantage, reflections on Truth and Reconciliation Day, and more biz news. Read the full newsletter HERE....
Read MoreNational Day for Truth & Reconciliation at the Kelowna Chamber
Sep 30, 2021A Message from the Chair of the Board I begin this note to Chamber members and the business community by respectfully acknowledging that our organization, over its 115-year history, has operated on the unceded traditional territory of th...
Read MoreChamber Update & Events - September 28, 2021
Sep 28, 2021In this weeks Chamber newsletter, Join us TODAY for our Speaker Series, a full fall community events calendar, COVID-19 updates, and more. Read the full newsletter HERE....
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