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NEW ECONOMIC SUMMIT FOCUSED ON BC SOUTHERN INTERIOR REGION ANNOUNCED FOR KELOWNA
Jul 20, 2022The Southern Interior Regional Economic Summit (SIRES) was announced today, and is slated for October 23-25, 2022 in Kelowna. The Summit brings together community leaders and economic practitioners from across southern BC for a one-and-a-half-day pro...
Read MoreKELOWNA CHAMBER PRESENTS TO STANDING COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
Jun 28, 2022Kelowna Chamber makes submission at Committee Hearing in Vernon Kelowna: The Kelowna Chamber raised several critical issues in its presentations to the BC Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services. Kelowna Chambe...
Read MoreKELOWNA CHAMBERS POLICY RESOLUTIONS GET FULL SUPPORT AT BC CHAMBER AGM
Jun 10, 2022Prince George & Kelowna: The Kelowna Chamber trekked to Prince George this week to join business leaders from across BC to discuss policy issues important to the province’s economy. The local Chamber had four resolutions they sought supp...
Read MoreVALLEY CHAMBERS RELEASE VIDEO CAMPAIGN: EXPLORE NEXT DOOR
Jun 9, 2022Kelowna: From Osoyoos to Armstrong, valley Chambers of Commerce joined together this week, releasing sparkling new videos highlighting remarkable local businesses and benefits. Seven chambers have been working on the project throughout the spring and...
Read MoreKELOWNA CHAMBER OPENS VALLEY WIDE EVENT TO LOCAL BUSINESSES
Apr 22, 2022Kelowna: The annual Valleywide Business Expo returns after a long pandemic absence. This year the open-air event is Thursday, May 26 from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Rotary Park in Penticton. Over 50 business and not-for-profit members of ...
Read MoreKelowna Chamber Presents at Electoral Boundaries Commission
Apr 8, 2022Kelowna: The Kelowna Chamber says it's time to add another provincial riding in Kelowna to better serve our growing population. They made that pitch at the Electoral Boundaries Commission’s Kelowna stop on Wednesday during their swing...
Read MoreKelowna Chamber Reacts to Federal Budget 2022
Apr 8, 2022Kelowna: The Chamber on Friday made some initial observations on the Federal Budget released on Thursday in Ottawa. “As always, it is a densely written document, with some welcome information, some gaps, and many areas requiring further examina...
Read MoreCENTRAL OKANAGAN BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS
Mar 31, 2022CENTRAL OKANAGAN BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS Winners Announced at March Gala Kelowna Chamber Board President Pamela Pearson celebrated the Chamber’s 16 Business Excellence Awards for 2021 Wednesday night at a long-await...
Read MoreCHAMBER PLEASED TO SEE FURTHER EASING OF PROVINCIAL HEALTH ORDERS
Mar 10, 2022Kelowna: Chamber of Commerce incoming president Pamela Pearson today commented on the Province’s updating of COVID-19 mandates in BC. “We’re pleased that the Province has announced an adjustment in its approach to living with the pa...
Read MoreChamber Announces Business Leader of the Year
Mar 9, 2022MEDIA RELEASE March 9, 2022 CHAMBER ANNOUNCES BUSINESS LEADER OF THE YEAR Kelowna: Just weeks away from the Kelowna Chamber’s Business Excellence Awards gala, the Chamber has revealed the much-anticipated name of th...
Read MoreKelowna Chamber Announces New Board for 2022
Mar 2, 2022Three new faces will be joining the Kelowna Chamber Board as its Annual General Meeting draws near. Incoming Chamber President Pamela Pearson today announced the new Board of Directors for the Chamber for the coming year, following the conclusion of ...
Read MoreOK We Got This - Love Local Campaign
Mar 2, 2022March 2, 2022 MEDIA RELEASE LOCAL CHAMBERS RAMP UP MESSAGE THAT IT’S TIME TO SHOW LOCAL SOME LOVE Seven chambers of commerce from Osoyoos in the south to Armstrong in the north have joined tog...
Read MoreTrade Accelerator Program Coming to Kelowna in April
Mar 1, 2022MEDIA RELEASE March 1, 2022 TRADE ACCELERATOR PROGRAM RETURNS TO OKANAGAN Kelowna: Okanagan businesses looking to grow their market beyond Canada will have a great opportunity to accelerate those efforts through the Trade...
Read MoreKELOWNA CHAMBER REACTS TO PROVINCIAL BUDGET
Feb 22, 2022MEDIA RELEASE February 22, 2022 KELOWNA CHAMBER REACTS TO PROVINCIAL BUDGET Stay the Course Budget Missed Opportunity to Send Signal of Support to Business Community Kelowna: The BC budget may get a passing grade from some for its focus o...
Read MoreCHAMBER’S TOP 40 UNDER 40 PRESENTED BY BDO HITS AIRWAVES
Feb 17, 2022MEDIA RELEASE February 17, 2022 CHAMBER’S TOP 40 UNDER 40 PRESENTED BY BDO HITS AIRWAVES Enduringly Popular Program Once Again Features Local Rising Stars Kelowna: The popular “Top 40” Program present...
Read MoreKelowna Chamber Celebrates BC Chamber Week
Feb 15, 2022MEDIA RELEASE February 15, 2022 KELOWNA CHAMBER CELEBRATES BC CHAMBER WEEK Kelowna: The Kelowna Chamber has joined chambers across the province in celebrating BC Chamber Week. Originally founded in June of 1906, the Kelowna Chamber c...
Read MoreKelowna Chamber To Get New Chair Of The Board
Feb 8, 2022MEDIA RELEASE February 8, 2022 KELOWNA CHAMBER TO GET NEW CHAIR OF THE BOARD Election of Chamber Directors Underway Kelowna: Pamela Pearson is set to take over as Chair of the Board for the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce. The Dire...
Read MoreKelowna Business Excellence Awards Date Changed
Jan 26, 2022MEDIA RELEASE January 26, 2022 KELOWNA BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS DATE CHANGED 2021 Awards Wrap-Up Now Scheduled for end of March 2022 at Delta Grand Hotel Kelowna: Based on last week’s decision by the province to keep event ...
Read MoreKelowna Chamber calls for Improved Communications, Greater Engagement with Businesses, and Use of Regulations over Prohibition as Province Reopens Gyms and Fitness Centres.
Jan 18, 2022MEDIA RELEASE January 18, 2022 KELOWNA CHAMBER CALLS FOR IMPROVED COMMUNICATIONS, GREATER ENGAGEMENT WITH BUSINESSES, AND USE OF REGULATIONS OVER PROHIBITION AS PROVINCE REOPENS GYMS AND FITNESS CENTRES. Kelowna: - The Kelown...
Read MoreTop 40 Under 40 Competition Underway at Kelowna Chamber
Jan 13, 2022MEDIA RELEASE January 13, 2022 Top 40 Under 40 Competition Underway at Kelowna Chamber Kelowna: The enduringly popular “Top 40” program presented by BDO LLP through the Kelowna Chamber is launching for its seventh ...
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