Chamber Blog Posts
Canada is Alone in the World
Oct 12, 2023OPINION Canada is alone in the world. PERRIN BEATTY, BESSMA MOMANI AND KIM RICHARD NOSSAL CONTRIBUTED TO THE GLOBE AND MAIL October 9, 2023 Perrin Beatty is president and CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. B...
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Farming Karma
Aug 3, 2023Welcome Farming Karma to the Kelowna Chamber network! Karma is a local family-owned and operated business known for producing exceptional canned beverages using high-quality fruits. For over 30 years, Karma and Kuku Gill have grown fruits in Kelow...
Read More2023 WILDFIRE RESOURCES FOR BUSINESSES AND COMMUNITIES
Jun 20, 2023Wildfire season is upon us and the ramifications of an evacuation, isolation, or even worse, loss of structures, is devastating. The Kelowna Chamber and BC Economic Development Association (BCEDA) urges all local and Indigenous governme...
Read MoreHow to Avoid Common Social Media Mistakes - and What to do Instead
Jun 19, 2023For small businesses, a presence on social media platforms can be a valuable (and free!) marketing tool. Whether it's Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, Facebook or elsewhere, it’s critical to leverage the power of social media for the benefi...
Read MoreLOCAL LAW FIRM CELEBRATES 50 YEARS IN THE OKANAGAN
May 16, 2023Established in 1973, Pushor Mitchell is a law firm located in Kelowna, British Columbia. This year, they are celebrating their 50th anniversary of providing legal services to clients throughout the Okanagan Valley and beyond. With a reputation for ex...
Read MoreWhy you should have plants at work. Really!
May 2, 2023When you picture a workplace full of plants, you might be imagining a trendy coffee shop with a wall full of succulents and climbing vines. A trend toward greenery in workplaces has been driven by plant-loving interior design fans, along wi...
Read MoreMember Spotlight: The Vineyards Residence
May 2, 2023Welcome to new member The Vineyards Residence! With the slogan “Life’s Better Here”, The Vineyards Residence has been providing senior living in The Okanagan since 2021, and they pride themselves on offering a unique approach ...
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Epoch Environmental Consulting
Apr 25, 2023Meet new Kelowna Chamber member: Epoch Environmental Consulting! Their mission is simple: prevent anyone from ever being exposed to hazardous materials. Epoch has been providing hazardous materials inspections, testing and site assessments since...
Read More3 Easy Ways to Improve Cyber Security
Apr 18, 2023Cyber security is a growing concern for organizations of all sizes as the prevalence of cyber attacks rises. An attack can cause costly disruptions to daily operations, compromise customer or internal data, and damage brand reputation. Fortunately, m...
Read MoreMember Spotlight: Canucks Autism Network
Apr 11, 2023Welcome to new member: Canucks Autism Network! Spotlighting them this week not only as new members but also as April is World Autism Month. Since 2014, the Canucks Autism Network (CAN) has been delivering programs to individuals on the autism spectru...
Read MoreInternational Womens Day | Embrace Equity
Mar 8, 2023March 8 is International Women’s Day (IWD), an opportunity to celebrate and recognize women’s and girls’ contributions and achievements. It also marks a call to action to accelerate gender equality. Despite remarkable progress, t...
Read MoreStress, Burnout and the Importance of Self-Care
Feb 7, 2023The following is a summary of the most recent episode of the Awareness Advantage podcast. Each week bestselling Blind Spots authors, Kevin McCarthy and Likky Lavji and a studio audience of managers and senior leaders throughout North America dis...
Read MoreBlog Post: It's PayDay... We hope you like boots!
Dec 30, 2022Come and listen and I’ll tell you ‘bout a thing called pay, it’s gotta be in dollars, there ain’t no other way. If yer try’n to pay your folks using comp’ny gift cards, the law is gonna git ya, and it&rsqu...
Read MoreFrom 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...
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